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C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

相互作用
Meaning
The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.
Example
The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.
文化と技術の相互作用が現代生活を形作っています。
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

限定された
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
コンサートのチケットは限定されています。
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

誤った、間違った
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
彼の仮定は完全に誤っていた。
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

押し付ける
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に押し付けたくなかった。
A1 verb /pʊt/

put

置く
Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
本をテーブルに置いてください。
C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

均衡
Meaning
A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.
Example
The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.
市場は供給と需要の間で均衡を達成しました。
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

真ん中で; その中で
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
彼女は群衆の真ん中に立っていました。
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕跡
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
彼女は地図に川の道をトレースしました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

鋸歯状の
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
パンナイフは鋸歯状の刃を持っていた。
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

戦い
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
兵士たちは最終決戦の準備をしました。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

消化不良, イライラした
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
重い食事の後、彼は消化不良で不快に感じました。
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

小さなフルート
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
彼女はコンサートでピッコロを使って活気のあるメロディを演奏しました。
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

時間ブロック法
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
タイムブロッキングは生産性と効率を向上させるのに役立ちます。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

素早く柔軟
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
スタートアップチームは市場の変化に迅速に対応しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

虚偽; 嘘
Meaning
the state of being untrue; a lie
Example
The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.
その政治家は対立候補について虚偽を広めているところを見つかった。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

機密; 私的; 秘密として保持することを意図する
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
この情報は機密として取り扱ってください。
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

気分; ムード;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
彼女はニュースを受け取った後、良いムードだった。
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

リノベーション; 改修
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
その古い家は昨年完全な改修を受けました。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

軽蔑的, 侮辱的
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
彼女は彼に軽蔑のまなざしを向けた。
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

沖積土
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
川の岸辺にあるアリューヴィウムは農業に非常に肥沃です。
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

隣人
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
私の隣人は私が砂糖がなくなった時、砂糖を貸してくれました。
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

しみ
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
ガラスのテーブルに小さなほこりのしみがあった。
B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

競争相手
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
その会社は主要な競争相手を打ち負かすために価格を引き下げました。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

腐った
Meaning
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
Example
The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
ゴミからの腐った臭いで呼吸が困難になった。
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
学校には女性の教師よりも男性の教師が多い。
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

思いがけない利益
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
スタートアップは重要な顧客が1年分前払いした際に思いがけない利益を得ました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

酔っ払った
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
彼は完全に酔っ払って部屋に入ってきた。
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜香木
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
夜香木の木は日没後に小さな白い花を咲かせます。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

おたま
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
熱いスープをボウルに注ぐためにおたまを使ってください。
B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要な
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
子供たちは、より良い社会を作るために重要な役割を果たすことができます。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

女性嫌悪者
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
多くの人々は彼のスピーチを女性嫌悪者の言葉として非難しました。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

森林の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
その小屋は、高い木々に囲まれた森林の風景の中にありました。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

聴覚の
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
講義は聴覚的な体験であり、知的な体験でもありました。
A1 verb /set/

set

設置する
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
彼女は本をテーブルに置いた。
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

制裁
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
政府はその国に対して経済制裁を科した。
B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

寛容
Meaning
the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist
Example
Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.
宗教の寛容さは多様な社会において重要です。
C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

戦術的
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
戦術的思考はビジネス交渉において重要です。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

静水力学
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.
Example
Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.
静水力学はダムや貯水池の機能を理解するために不可欠です。
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗議
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
労働者たちの不公平な扱いに対する抗議は無視された。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
その寺院はヒンドゥー教の神に捧げられています。
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

過度に従順
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
彼は彼らの要求を断るにはあまりにも従順すぎた。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

殺虫剤
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
農夫は作物を有害な虫から守るために殺虫剤を噴霧しました。
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

コルセット
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
彼女は刺繍が施されたコルセット付きのドレスを着ていた。
A1 preposition /æt/

at

Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
彼女は時間通りに空港に到着しました。
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

Meaning
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
Example
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
寝室の壁を塗るためのお気に入りの色は何ですか?
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

毛細血管
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
壊れた毛細血管は暗い輪を引き起こす。
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

暗い
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
彼女は冬の服に暗い色を好みます。
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

歩く
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
毎朝歩くことは健康に良いです。
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

田舎の
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
彼女は街から遠く離れた田舎の地域で育ちました。
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

監督
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
学校の監督は校長の責任です。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

過度の
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
過度の人口増加は資源の枯渇を引き起こします。
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

誤解
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
その議論は単純な誤解から生じた。
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
大使は貿易協定について議論するために政府の役人と会いました。
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

ビデオゲームや競技ゲームをすること
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
ゲーミングは10億ドルの産業に成長しました。
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

スタッカート
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
ピアニストはスタッカートのリズムで音符を弾きました。
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

質量
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
広場に大勢の人々が集まりました。
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

不信
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
彼女はその奇妙な話を聞いた後、不信のまなざしで彼を見つめた。
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

ブラウス
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しいシルクのブラウスを着て行った。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

暗黙の
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
彼女の彼に対する信頼は暗黙のものでした。
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

進展
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
その会社はモバイル市場で重要な進展を遂げました。
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

タック
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
彼女は赤ちゃんの周りに毛布をタックして温かく保ちました。
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

政治的な
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
政治的な議題には自治が含まれていた。
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

家系
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
彼女の高貴な家系は、彼女に王室へのアクセスを与えた。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

シミュレートされた
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
パイロットはシミュレートされた飛行環境で訓練しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

侮辱的
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
その記事には政治家について侮辱的なコメントが含まれていました。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度な複雑さまたは洗練
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
現代のAI技術の洗練さは驚くべきものです。
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

ロイヤル
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
ロイヤルファミリーが式典に出席しました。
B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

監督
Meaning
a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film
Example
The director gave final approval for the new movie script.
監督は新しい映画の脚本に最終承認を与えました。
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

共犯者 (犯罪で)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
彼は犯罪で共犯者として見つかりました。
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

固定する
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
彼らは嵐の前にハッチをしっかりと固定した。
C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

強制的な
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
その警官は建物を避難させるために強制的な命令を出した。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最適、最良
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物の成長に最適な温度は約25°Cです。
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

憐れみ; 同情;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
私は雨の中でホームレスの男性に対して憐れみを感じました。
A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

Meaning
a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
Example
The bell sounded across the valley.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

哲学する
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
彼は人生とその意味について哲学するのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

朗読
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
詩の朗読大会はホールで行われました。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

下着
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
彼は結婚式のために新しい下着を買いました。
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

無能力
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
彼の問題を解決する無能力はプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こした。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

女性を愛する人
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
有名なフィロジニストとして、彼は女性の教育を支持しました。
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不確実性
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
ロトで二回連続で当選する可能性の低さは、彼女がチケットを買うのを止めませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

中級
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
彼女は中級のフランス語コースを受講しています。
A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

空色
Meaning
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
Example
Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
彼女の空色の目が太陽の光で輝いていた。
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

少しずつ; 一度に一部分
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
予算制約のため、改修工事は数年にわたって少しずつ行われました。
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

頑固; 逆行;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
彼のパーヴァーシティは、助けを断ることで皆を困らせた。
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

追加された
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
彼女はコーヒーに砂糖を加えました。
A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

9月
Meaning
The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.
私の誕生日は9月で、いつも友達と一緒に祝います。
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

不合理な, ばかげた
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
地球が平らだと思うのは不合理です。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

内向的
Meaning
A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.
Example
As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.
内向的な性格として、パーティに参加するよりも読書の方が好きでした。
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

収縮
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
経済の収縮は失業率の上昇を招いた。
B1 noun /aɪl/

aisle

通路
Meaning
a passage between rows of seats or shelves
Example
She walked down the aisle to find her seat.
彼女は席を見つけるために通路を歩いた。
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

優越性
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
オンラインショッピングの優越性が小売業を永遠に変えました。
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

強く
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
彼女はポジティブな思考の力を強く信じています。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鰭
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
サメは目立つ背鰭を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

ボアコンストリクター
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
ボアコンストリクターはその獲物を巻きつけました。
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

不利
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
ウルドゥー語の支配がベンガル語話者を不利な立場に追い込んだ。
C2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

負担をかける
Meaning
to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress
Example
She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.
彼女は旅行中に重い荷物に負担を感じていました。
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

必要性
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
廃棄物管理は環境の持続可能性にとって必要不可欠です。
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

リスト
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
利用可能な仕事のリストは毎日更新されていました。
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

アンティーク; 古い;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
彼女はヴィクトリア時代のアンティーク家具を集めました。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

遅れる
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
渋滞が私たちのパーティーへの到着を遅らせました。
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

勝者
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
彼女はレースの勝者でした。
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投機家
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
不動産投機家は、土地の価値が上がることを期待して土地を購入しました。
C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

時代
Meaning
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
Example
The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.
インターネットの発明は人類の歴史に新しい時代を刻みました。
B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭壇
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
新郎新婦は式の最中に祭壇の前に立っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

塩水混合
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
川の河口には塩水混合の水があった。
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

見積もる
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
エンジニアはプロジェクトのコストを500万ドルと見積もりました。
C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

型破りで少し評判が悪いが魅力的
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
彼は街で人気がある理由は、レイフィッシュな魅力があったからだ。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

風変わりな
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
彼女は個性的なファッションセンスを持っており、それが彼女を際立たせています。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

苦労した
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
彼は観客を混乱させた苦しげな説明をした。
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

作物を刈り取り集める人または機械
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
リーパーは金色の畑をゆっくりと進んでいきました。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

刺激的
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
その小説は刺激的な対話で満ちていた。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

国勢調査
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
政府は人口統計データを更新するために国勢調査を実施しました。
C2 noun /noʊl/

Knoll

小さな丘; マウンド
Meaning
a small rounded hill or mound
Example
The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.
古いオークの木は、草に覆われた小さな丘の頂上に堂々と立っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
医師は彼女の膝を軽く叩いて反射的な反応をテストしました。
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

重要でない人物; 存在しないもの
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
彼は大企業でノンエンティティのように感じていました。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

貫通する
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
矢はターゲットを貫通します。
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.