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C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

反論できない
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
弁護士は彼のクライアントの無実を証明する反論できない証拠を提示しました。
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

アドバイザリー
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
委員会は取締役会にアドバイザリーの役割を果たしています。
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

悪魔的
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
悪役は悪魔的な計画を立てた。
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

悪口な
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
教師の悪口な言葉が学生たちを涙で満たしました。
B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

握る
Meaning
to grip firmly; to understand something
Example
She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.
彼女は説明の後、ついにその概念を理解しました。
B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

困窮した; 貧しい; 必要がある
Meaning
requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities
Example
The charity helps needy families during the winter.
チャリティは冬に困窮している家族を助けます。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

純粋
Meaning
Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.
Example
She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.
彼女は成功のニュースを聞いて純粋な喜びを感じた。
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

過剰放牧
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
過剰放牧は土壌の浸食と生物多様性の喪失を引き起こします。
A1 verb /seɪv/

save

救う, 貯める
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
緊急時に備えてお金を貯めることは重要です。
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

人でいっぱい
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
市場は買い物客でいっぱいだった。
B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

恐ろしい
Meaning
causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Example
The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.
登山者たちは山で恐ろしい天候条件に直面しました。
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

湿地
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
絶滅危惧種の鳥は保護された湿地に巣を作った。
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

背中
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
子供たちは丘を背中で滑り降りました。
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

小さな装飾用の像
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
彼女はダンスをするバレリーナの陶器のフィギュリンを買いました。
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

口を開けて見つめる
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
観客は驚くべき魔法のトリックを見て口を開けていました。
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

愛国的な
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
愛国的な市民たちは独立記念日を大きな熱意で祝いました。
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

いつでも
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
困ったら、いつでも私に電話してください。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

視力
Meaning
the ability to see; vision
Example
Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.
定期的な目の検査は良い視力を維持するために重要です。
C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

守る, 防ぐ, 防止する
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
良い運が私たちの旅からどんな危険も防いでくれますように。
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

支点
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
教師は学校の変革の支点となった。
B1 noun taɪm ˈmænɪdʒmənt

time management

時間管理
Meaning
The process of planning and exercising conscious control over the amount of time spent on specific activities
Example
Time management is crucial for success.
時間管理は成功のために非常に重要です。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

ペンタグラム
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
魔法使いは儀式の一環として床にペンタグラムを描いた。
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

フロー
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
会社は再編成の間、絶え間ない変化の中にありました。
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

撤回する
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
彼は裁判で以前の発言を撤回しました。
B1 adjective /ˈʌpər/

upper

上部
Meaning
higher in position or rank
Example
The upper floor of the building is under renovation.
建物の上の階は改装中です。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

不一致
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
その問題に対する彼らの不一致はプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
彼女は大学で生物学的な科学を学んでいます。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

薬の飲み物
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
魔女はヒーローに治療用のポーションを渡しました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

絡ませる
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
つるが古いフェンスを巻きつけている。
B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

収入
Meaning
money received for work or through investments
Example
His monthly income is enough to support his family.
彼の月収は家族を支えるのに十分です。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

ハイドロメカニクス
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
ハイドロメカニクスは船舶建造の基盤を提供します。
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取り消す
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
裁判所は詐欺のために結婚を取り消すことを決定しました。
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

うらやましい
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
彼女の成功は仲間の間でうらやましかった。
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

強引に話しかける
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
報道陣は裁判所の外で抗議者にアコストされた。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

忠実な; 誠実な; 信念に忠実
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
彼女はキャリアを通じて自分の信念に忠実でした。
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

反対の; 完全に異なる; 向かい合っている; 逆の;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
彼らは政治に関して対立した見解を持っていますが、良い友達のままです。
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

王室の
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
女王は王室のような存在感でホールに入った。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

鳥類学
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
彼女は鳥の移動パターンを理解するためにオルニソロジーを追求しました。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

家長
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
家族の家長として、彼は争いごとを解決し、長い伝統を守りました。
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

デマゴーグ
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
群衆はデマゴーグの情熱的な演説に影響された。
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

簡潔な; 短い
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
弁護士は次の裁判についての詳細なブリーフを受け取った。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

認識している
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
彼はプロジェクトを開始する前にリスクに気づいていた。
A2 noun /per/

pair

ペア
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
彼女はマッチングのペアの靴を履いていました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

シンボル
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
鳩は平和の象徴です。
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

ニックネーム
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
彼のニックネームは 'タイガー' です。なぜなら彼はとても勇敢だからです。
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

プラス/利点
Meaning
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
Example
She received an A plus on her exam.
彼女は試験でAプラスを取った。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

冬の
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
冬の風は、外を歩いているときにみんなを震えさせた。
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

動揺させる
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
突然の音が試験中に学生を動揺させました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

一時的な
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
名声の一時的な性質は、それを維持するのを難しくします。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

値する; ふさわしい; 尊敬すべき;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
彼女の慈善活動は彼女を人道的賞に値するものにしました。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

落ち着かない
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
コンサートが始まるのを待っている間、観客は落ち着かなくなった。
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

非難する
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
多くの活動家が熱帯雨林の破壊を非難しています。
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。
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

小さな淡水カメ
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
テラピンはゆっくりと池に這い込んだ。
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

席
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
コンサートであなたのために席を予約しました。
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

陰鬱
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
彼は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでしまった。
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

影響; 力
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
教師の積極的な影響が生徒の学習の問題を克服する手助けをしました。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他的な
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
彼女の利他的な性格は、チャリティー活動のボランティアをするよう促した。
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姉妹
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
兄弟姉妹は通常、家系図で同じレベルに配置されます。
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

小麦粉
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
彼女はパンの生地を作るために、小麦粉と水を混ぜました。
C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

パンフレットの著者
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
18世紀には、多くのパンフレットの著者が公衆の意見に影響を与えました。
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

さくらんぼ
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
彼女は庭の木から新鮮なさくらんぼを摘んだ。
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

予測不可能性
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
天気の予測不可能性は旅行を不確実にした。
C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

読みにくさ
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
医者の手書きは薬局のスタッフの間でその読みにくさで有名でした。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大な影響
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
少しの時間のボランティア活動でも重大な影響を与えることができます。
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

嘆く
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
彼女は幼少期の家を失ったことを嘆いた。
B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

包みを開ける
Meaning
remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly
Example
She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.
彼女は興奮しながら慎重に贈り物の包みを開けた。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

やる気がない
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
彼のやる気がない勉強の試みは良い結果を生まなかった。
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts

attributes

属性
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
Advanced crops possess beneficial attributes.
高度な作物は有益な属性を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

浪費者, 怠け者
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
その若者は家族から浪費者として追放されました。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

単純に; ただ;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
私はただあなたの宿題を手伝いたかった。
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

目的論
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
アリストテレスは哲学における目的論の概念としばしば関連付けられます。
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

雑食性
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
クマは雑食性の動物で、植物と肉を食べます。
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

鉄板
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
彼女は熱い鉄板でパンケーキを作った。
A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

Meaning
a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water
Example
We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

やや酸っぱいまたは鋭い
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
批評家は映画に対して鋭いレビューを書いた。
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

登る
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
私たちは山を登ることに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

破裂; 関係の断絶
Meaning
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
Example
The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.
パイプラインの破裂が大規模な石油漏れを引き起こしました。
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

バクルの花
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
バクルの花の甘い香りが村の夕方の空気を満たしていた。
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

所有者
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
土地の所有者は新しい家を建てました。
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

厳しく批判する
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
コーチはチームのパフォーマンスの悪さを厳しく非難しました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

利益を生む
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
新しい戦略が実行された後、会社は非常に利益を上げました。
A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

Meaning
To make a choice or judgment about something.
Example
She decided to study abroad after graduation.
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

なだめる / 満たす
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
マネージャーは怒っている顧客をなだめようとしました。
A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

幸福
Meaning
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
Example
She loves Italian food.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

まつげ; 鞭打ち
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
彼女は慎重にマスカラを塗って、自分のまつげを長く、濃く見せようとしました。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

伸縮不可
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
このロープは伸縮不可の材料でできています。
C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

木立 / 小さな果樹園
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
彼らはオレンジの林を歩いていました。
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

裁定機関
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
裁定機関はケースについて審議した。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

短縮する
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
編集者は若い読者のために長編小説を短縮することに決めました。
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

彼ら
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
昨日、公園で彼らを見かけました。
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

どこにも
Meaning
not anywhere; in no place
Example
I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.
私はあらゆる場所を探しましたが、鍵はどこにも見つかりませんでした。
C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

等しい
Meaning
To consider as equal or equivalent.
Example
Many people equate wealth with success.
多くの人々は富と成功を同一視します。
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

美的
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
その建物の美的なデザインは多くの訪問者を引き寄せました。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

保証人
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
銀行は貸付の担保として保証人から宝石を受け入れました。
B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇妙に
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly
Example
Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.
奇妙に、彼は悪い知らせにも動揺していなかった。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

最初の殉教者
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
聖ステファノはキリスト教のプロトマーティアとして知られています。
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

共謀する
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
2社は市場で価格を決定するために共謀しました。
C2 verb /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

deliquesce

空気中の水分を吸収して液体になる
Meaning
to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.
塩は湿度の高い部屋に置かれた後、液体に変わり始めました。
B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

調整する
Meaning
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
Example
She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.
彼女は鏡を調整して道路をはっきり見えました。
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

マングローブの森
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
スンダルバンズは世界最大のマングローブの森です。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

死後
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
作者は最後の小説に対して死後の賞を受け取りました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

拒絶する
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
彼は無謀な兄を拒絶する決断をしました。
A2 verb /bit/

beat

叩く
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
私たちのチームは決勝戦で彼らに勝ちます。
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

少ない
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
彼は二つの悪の中で少ない方を選びました。
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

そばかす
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
彼女の顔は可愛いそばかすで覆われていて、毎年夏になると現れます。
A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

正しく
Meaning
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
Example
She answered all the questions correctly.
彼女はすべての質問に正しく答えました。
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

敏捷性
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
問題解決には精神的な敏捷性が必要です。
B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
彼女は医学校で人体解剖学を学んでいます。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

贅沢主義者
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
その百万長者は真の贅沢主義者で、快適さと楽しみだけを求めて生きていました。
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

小売業者
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
小売業者は電子製品に割引を提供しています。
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
そのオートクラットは鉄の拳で国を支配していました。
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

カンフル
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
寺院は燃えているカンフルの芳香煙で満たされていました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敵対的 / 不利な
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
その政策は国の経済成長に不利だった。