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C1 noun dʒuːˈdɪʃ.ər.i

judiciary

司法制度
Meaning
The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
Example
The judiciary ensures the rule of law.
司法制度は法の支配を保障する。
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

後退
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
国は危機後、経済的な後退を経験しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

不注意な
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
不注意な学生は重要な指示をいくつも逃した。
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

退屈な、時代遅れな
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
その講義はあまりにも退屈で、多くの学生が目を覚ますのに苦労しました。
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

重傷を負わせる
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
事故は数人の乗客を負傷させました。
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

喜ぶ
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
その家族は良いニュースに喜んでいます。
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ダニ
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
マットレスはホコリのダニに感染していました。
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒絶する
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
彼女はディナーの招待を断った。
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

意志
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
彼女は自分の意思で仕事を辞めました。
B2 noun /bent/

Bent

傾向; 特徴
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
彼女は音楽と芸術に自然な傾向があります。
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

粗野または侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
激しい議論はすぐに粗野な言葉に変わった。
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

群れ, グループ
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
一群の白鳥が湖を泳いでいた。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

明白な
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
その企業の安全規制に対する公然たる軽視が、一般市民の怒りを買った。
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

要約
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
彼女はクラスのためにその本の要約を書きました。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太陽の
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
この家は太陽エネルギーで動いています。
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

自由な
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
卒業後、彼は自由を感じ、世界を探索する準備ができていました。
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

促す / 奨励する
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
教師の賞賛は彼にもっと一生懸命勉強するように促した。
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特別に
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
このギフトは特別にあなたのために作られました。
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

陳腐な
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
スピーチは陳腐なフレーズでいっぱいだった。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

女性的
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
批評家は彼の優しい態度を理由に彼を女性的だと表現した。
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

働いている
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
彼女は今、プロジェクトに取り組んでいます。
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

頑丈, 強健
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
頑丈な植物は厳しい冬を生き抜くことができます。
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

カタログ
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
図書館はすべての利用可能な本のオンラインカタログを提供しています。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

厳格な
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
厳格な学習計画は、学生がより良い結果を得るのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五つ組
Meaning
A group or set of five things.
Example
The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.
委員会は五つの作業グループに分けられました。
A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

努力
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
あなたの努力があなたの成功を決定します。
B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

ダチョウ
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
ダチョウは世界最大の鳥です。
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救済
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
物語は救いのテーマを中心に展開します。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

浮力のある、元気な
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
彼女は困難にもかかわらず前向きで元気でした。
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
その店は結婚式の衣服を専門に扱っています。
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

眠気
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
重い食事の後、眠気が集中するのを難しくしました。
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社説
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
新聞は政府の政策を批判する社説を発表しました。
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

同じ
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
私たちはパーティーで同じドレスを着ていました。
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

王族 / ロイヤリティ (著者の収入)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
著者は売れた本ごとにロイヤリティを受け取ります。
A1 noun /praɪs/

price

価格
Meaning
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
Example
The price of the car has increased recently.
車の価格は最近上がりました。
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

スケッチ
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
彼は風景の素早いスケッチを作成しました。
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

カメオ
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
その俳優は映画でサプライズのカメオを果たした。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

多様な
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
その祭りは、芸術、音楽、文化の多様な祝典でした。
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

厳粛
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
裁判官は非常に厳粛に話しました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

緊急
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
マネージャーは同時にいくつかの緊急の問題に対処しなければならなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

所有格
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
英語では、所有格はアポストロフィと's'で示されます。
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

タイムを測る
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
彼はストップウォッチでレースのタイムを計った。
C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
各国は国際会議に参加するために代表を派遣しました。
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

疲れる、弱くなる、または熱意を失う
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
長時間働いた後、彼のエネルギーは衰えていた。
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣された
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
チームは迅速に派遣されました。
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

家具を設置する、提供する
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
彼らは新しい家に現代的な家具を備えました。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

ランク
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
彼女は会社で素早く上級ランクに昇進しました。
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

種
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
私は庭に種を植えました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

尋ねる
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
彼女は仕事の募集について尋ねました。
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

会計
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
彼女は大手企業の会計部門で働いています。
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

緩和戦略
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
政府は気候変動に対処するための緩和戦略を採用する必要があります。
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

教育
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
教育は崇高な職業です。
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

病む
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
彼女は去年の冬から病んでいます。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

甘やかす
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
親は子供を過度に甘やかすのを避けるべきです。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸せ
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

小麦
Meaning
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
Example
Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.
農家は初夏に小麦を収穫しました。
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

過剰に演劇的
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
彼女のパフォーマンスは過剰に演劇的で不自然に感じられた。
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

雄鶏
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
雄鶏は夜明けに鳴き、村全体を起こした。
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

雌犬;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
その雌犬は5匹の子犬を産んだ。
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

サポートする
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
家族は息子を学業でサポートします。
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
土地所有者は自分の財産の一部を地元の農民に貸しました。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

脱党
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
その政治家の脱党は支持者を驚かせました。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
細胞膜は物質の細胞内外の移動を制御します。
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。
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑させる
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
数学の問題は私を完全に困惑させます。
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

優越性
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
数学における彼の優越性は、彼のテストのスコアから明らかだった。
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

無駄なもの
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
彼の初期のほとんどの作品は無駄なものと見なされていた。
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

嘲笑; からかい;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
彼のスピーチは聴衆から嘲笑されました。
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

フォトグラファー
Meaning
a person who takes photographs professionally
Example
The photographer captured the beauty of nature.
フォトグラファーは自然の美しさを捉えました。
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

変わる
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
天気の状況は一日中変動します。
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

卵黄
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
彼女は卵白を卵黄から分けました。
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

満足
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
彼はプロジェクトを終えた後、満足していると感じた。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

神経認知的
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
睡眠不足により神経認知的機能が低下する。
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

マイル
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
彼女はバス停に着くために1マイル歩いた。
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最適
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
最適な結果を得るためには、効率を改善する必要があります。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

荷馬使い
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
荷馬使いは動物を安全に山道を案内しました。
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

海賊
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
その海賊はカリブ海を航海し、宝物を探していた。
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

嘆く
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
彼女は不幸を嘆かず、より一生懸命に働いて生活を向上させました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

感染させる
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
ウイルスは健康な人々を迅速に感染させることができます。
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

馬
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
馬は大きな速さで野原を駆け抜けました。
C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

想像された, 願われた
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
彼は若い女性の目には想像上の求婚者です。
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

剣
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
騎士は城を守るために剣を抜いた。
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

貴族; 高貴な血筋を持つ人
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
そのアリストクラットは豪華な城に住んでいました。
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

権威
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
地域の権限が強調されました。
B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

つる植物
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
そのつる植物は壁を登り、緑の葉で覆った。
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

お世辞
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
ウェイターは各顧客にお世辞のようなお辞儀をしました。
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

ツンドラ
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
ホッキョクグマは氷のツンドラを歩き回っています。
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

青いパパイヤ
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
青いパパイヤのサラダはタイ料理で人気のある料理です。
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

期待する
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
私は会議が午前9時に始まることを期待しています。
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

十分に
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
彼女は試験に合格するために十分に勉強した。
A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

狩り
Meaning
to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something
Example
The tigers hunt their prey at night.
トラは夜に獲物を狩ります。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

チャンピオン決定戦
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
チームは強いシーズン後にプレーオフに進出しました。
A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

チェック
Meaning
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
Example
Please check the report before submitting it.
レポートを提出する前にチェックしてください。
A2 noun /reɪt/

rate

レート
Meaning
the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens
Example
The rate of inflation is increasing every year.
インフレ率は毎年増加しています。
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

とげ
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
バラの茂みの中のとげに気をつけてください。
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

風刺画
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
雑誌は政治家の風刺画を発表しました。
B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

関係; 親戚
Meaning
the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member
Example
They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.
彼らは長年続く強力なビジネス関係を持っています。
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

明るい色
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
部屋を広く見せるために、壁は明るい色で塗られました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

苦痛
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いたとき、彼は深い苦痛を感じました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

打ち負かされる可能性がある
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
敵は主要基地を失った後、打ち負かされる可能性があった。
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校正する
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
彼女は提出前にレポートを校正した。
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

風変わり
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
彼女はとても風変わりなユーモアを持っています。
A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

血液
Meaning
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
医師は検査のために血液サンプルを採取しました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

コメント
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
教授の小説に対するコメントは洞察に満ちていました。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

外部の; 外見; 外の表面
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
その建物の外観は明るい色で塗られていました。
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

愛情深い; 思いやりのある; 優しい; 愛情を示す
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
彼女は子供たちにとても愛情深いです。
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
あなたの星座は何ですか？
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

骨の折れる
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
長いレポートを書くことは骨の折れる仕事でした。
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

危険な
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
その会社への投資は今、かなり危険なように見える。
C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

養育
Meaning
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
Example
Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.
良い育て方は自然と養育の両方を含みます。
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

合理化する
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
彼はシステムを責めて自分のミスを合理化しようとした。
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

終点
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
長い旅の後、電車はついに終点に到着しました。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

生息地
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
科学者たちは月面にハビタッツを想像しています。
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

台無しにする
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
彼はプレゼンテーションを台無しにし、聴衆を混乱させました。
A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

触れる
Meaning
to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact
Example
Please don't touch the wet paint.
塗りたてのペンキに触れないでください。
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧場
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
彼らはテキサスで巨大な牧場を所有しています。
C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

直接的または自然な結果
Meaning
a direct or natural consequence or result
Example
One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.
新しい政策の結果の一つは、公共の認識の向上でした。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

フォーラム
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
オンラインフォーラムでは、人々がさまざまなトピックについて議論することができます。