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C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

遅れるまたは遅延する
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
古いコンピューターは新しいソフトウェアを実行するときにラグが発生しやすい。
C1 noun /ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

kilowatt

キロワット
Meaning
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
Example
The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.
発電機は10キロワットの電力を生産します。
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

是正する
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
その会社は顧客の苦情を是正すると約束しました。
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

スポーティブ
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
子供たちはピクニック中にスポーティブな気分でした。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

書簡
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
彼は知事に長い書簡を送った。
A2 noun /suːt/

suit

スーツ
Meaning
a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket
Example
He wore a black suit to the wedding.
彼は結婚式に黒いスーツを着ていきました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

殺人的; 殺意を持っている; 極端に暴力的; 血に飢えた
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
彼の目にあった殺人的な視線はみんなを恐怖させた。
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友好
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
会議は笑いと友好で満ちていた。
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

司教
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
司教は日曜日の礼拝で力強い説教をしました。
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

仮定
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
彼の計画は、市場がすぐに回復するという仮定に基づいていました。
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

洗練された
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
洗練されたデザインは美学を高めます。
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。
B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多様な
Meaning
Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
Example
Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.
多様な産業が経済的な回復力を高める。
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言的スタイル
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
彼女の執筆スタイルは簡潔で格言的です。
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

曲がり具合
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
川の曲がり具合はナビゲーションを難しくした。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不適切な; 不正確な; 不適当な
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
ビジネス会議で個人的な事柄を議論するのは不適切です。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

速い馬または狩猟馬
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
騎士は速いコーサーに乗って戦いに向かった。
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

高揚した歌/賛美
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
歌手のパフォーマンスは感情のラプソディでした。
B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

魅力的な学習体験
Meaning
Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
Example
Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.
デジタルツールは魅力的な学習体験を生み出します。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育児
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
効果的な育児は、子供たちが自信と独立心を育むのを助けます。
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

十分な; 充実した; 余裕のある
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
プロジェクトを締め切り前に終わらせるための十分な時間があります。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

環境に優しい
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
環境に優しい製品は、環境へのダメージを減らすように設計されています。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
美食家として、彼女は常に市内で最高のレストランを探していました。
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

壊滅
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
都市の壊滅により、何千人もの人々が家を失った。
A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

来る
Meaning
approaching or happening soon
Example
We are preparing for the coming festival.
私たちは来る祭りの準備をしています。
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

退屈な; 面倒な
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
その講義はとても退屈で、多くの学生が眠ってしまいました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

魅了する
Meaning
to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely
Example
The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.
マジシャンのトリックは子供たちを魅了しました。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

動揺
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
突然の発表が従業員の間で広範な動揺を引き起こしました
A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

めったに
Meaning
not often, infrequently
Example
She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.
彼女はダイエットのため、お菓子をめったに食べません。
C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

非常に空腹で貪欲
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
空腹の狼たちはキャンプを囲んだ。
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

付き添い人
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
先生は学校のダンスで付き添い人として行動しました。
C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

遺言者
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
弁護士は故人の遺言を読みました。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

魅力的な
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
彼は魅力的な角度で帽子をかぶって、魅力的な外見を与えた。
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。
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

そり
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
子供たちは雪山をスレッジで滑り降りた。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

スポンサー
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
その会社はイベントの主要スポンサーとなった。
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
弁護士は契約の合法性について疑問を呈しました。
B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

裏切り; 不忠
Meaning
the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty
Example
His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.
彼の友情に対する裏切りは、彼女を深く傷つけました。
A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

憎む
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
Example
I hate waiting in long lines.
私は長い行列で待つのが嫌いです。
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

スクリーン
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
映画は劇場の大きなスクリーンに表示されました。
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

嫌悪する
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
彼女は動物への残酷さを嫌悪しています。
B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

他の場所で
Meaning
In, at, or to some other place.
Example
If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.
ここで見つからない場合は、他の場所で探してみてください。
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

じっと見る
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
彼女は何時間も絵をじっと見つめていました。
B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

ほこり
Meaning
Fine particles of matter.
Example
Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.
道路のほこりは都市部で主要な汚染物質です。
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

通知
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
申請が承認されると通知が届きます。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

反証可能
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
彼の理論は実験的にテストできるので反証可能でした。
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

手続き
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
精度のために手続きを守ってください。
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

議論の余地がある; 疑わしい
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
その事件の事実は議論の余地があり、さらなる調査が必要です。
C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

浪費する
Meaning
To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.
Example
He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.
彼は無駄にお金を浪費しました。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

妊娠
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
母クジラは1年以上にわたって子クジラを妊娠し、発展させます。
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

利己的
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
彼は他の人と食べ物を共有するにはあまりにも自己中心的だった。
B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

肥料
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
農家は作物の生産量を増やすために肥料を使用します。
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
騒音は真夜中を過ぎて最終的に停止しました。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大きな金属製の鍋
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
魔女は泡立つ鍋の中で魔法薬をかき混ぜていた。
C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

活力
Meaning
Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.
Example
The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.
その俳優は素晴らしい活力で役を演じました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

寛容な
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
寛容な母は子供を遅くまで起きていることを許しました。
C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

肌を柔らかくする物質
Meaning
a substance that softens or soothes the skin
Example
She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.
彼女は乾燥肌を治すためにエモリエントクリームを使いました。
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

やんちゃな女の子
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
やんちゃな女の子は、ぬいぐるみで遊ぶよりも木に登るのが好きでした。
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

欠乏, 貧困
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
難民たちは厳しい冬の間に大きな欠乏に苦しみました。
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

歪んだ、皮肉な
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
彼は皮肉なコメントを聞いた後、歪んだ笑顔を見せた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

だらしない
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
彼は一晩外で寝た後、だらしなく見えた。
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

顧客維持
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
高い顧客維持率は、ビジネスの持続可能性を高めます。
C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

蒸発冷却器
Meaning
a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature
Example
The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.
蒸発冷却器は乾燥した気候で最も効果的に機能します。
C1 adjective + noun ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

favorable climatic conditions

好ましい気候条件
Meaning
Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development
Example
Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming.
冬は農業にとって好ましい気候条件を提供します。
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸せ
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

無礼
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
教師は生徒の無礼さに驚いた。
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

次
Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
次の電車は午前9時に出発します。
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

公共交通機関
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
公共交通機関は交通渋滞を減らすために重要です。
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

囲む
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
山々が小さな村を囲んでいます。
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

罰金を科す / 詐欺を働く
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
腐敗した公務員は不正行為に対して罰金を科された。
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自慢; 自惚れ; 誇り
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
彼の財産についての絶え間ない自慢は、みんなをうんざりさせた。
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

有害な
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
喫煙は健康に有害です。
B2 noun /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

教育者
Meaning
a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor
Example
She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.
彼女は毎日学生を励ます献身的な教育者です。
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

ミード酒
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
ヴァイキングは宴会で大量のミードを飲むことで知られていました。
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

櫛
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
彼女はパーティーの前に髪を整えるために櫛を使いました。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

顔つき、表情; 支援
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
彼女の明るい顔つきが部屋を明るくした。
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。
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

美術愛好家
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
エステートは絵画の微細なディテールを賞賛していました。
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟した
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
彼女は成熟した自信に満ちたリーダーになった。
B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

実行
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
方針の適切な実行は重要です。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不運な
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
チームは不運な天候の中で旅を始めました。
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

魚類学
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
彼は大学で魚類学の学位を取得した。
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

巨大な
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
その企業は技術に巨額の投資をしました。
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

軽く焼く
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
火が彼の眉毛を焼きました。
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

エコフレンドリーな都市化
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
エコフレンドリーな都市化は環境劣化を減少させます。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

罠にかける
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
ハンターはネットでウサギを捕まえました。
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

哀歌
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
コーラスは葬式で厳粛な哀歌を歌いました。
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

快楽主義者
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
彼女は常に義務よりも楽しみを優先していたため、快楽主義者と呼ばれました。
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

熱の生成過程
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
スパイシーな食品はサーモジェネシスとカロリー燃焼を促進できます。
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
サッカーの試合の前に国歌が演奏されました。
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
車は高速道路で故障しました。
C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

リベラリズム
Meaning
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
Example
Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.
リベラリズムは言論の自由と人権を強調します。
C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

ゆっくりと働く
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
疲れていたけど、彼は宿題をゆっくりやっていた。
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

悪化する
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
計画外の成長は生活環境を悪化させる可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

奨学金
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
研究学生は生活費のために毎月奨学金を受け取ります。
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

保険をかける
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
私は新しい車を保険に入れる必要があります。
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

減少する
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
月は満月の夜の後に減少する。
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

食事 / 反省
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
僧侶たちは夕食のために集まりました。
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

放棄する
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
彼女は永住権を得るために市民権を放棄しました。
C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火薬
Meaning
explosive powder used in guns and fireworks
Example
Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.
火薬は古代中国で発明されました。
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

取り上げる
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
彼女はマネージャーと給料の話題を取り上げることに決めました。
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建設する
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
労働者たちは市街地で新しい建物を建てていました。
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

ヨーグルト
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
彼女はサラダに新鮮なヨーグルトを加えて、酸味を与えました。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避する
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
政治家はその難しい質問を避けようとした。
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

共謀
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
裁判所は彼の詐欺計画における共謀を明らかにした。
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建設
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
建設工事のほこりは汚染に大きく寄与します。
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

とげ、鋭いコメント
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
釣り針には、魚が逃げないように小さなとげがあります。
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

シナジック
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
2つの部署は生産性を高めるシナジックな関係を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

大混乱
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
嵐の後、町全体が大混乱に陥った。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

綴り間違い（'conflagration'の）
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
'Conflagaration'という言葉は、しばしば'conflagration'の代わりに誤って使われます。
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

習慣
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
目をこすることは有害な習慣です。
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

非常に幸せ
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
良い知らせを聞いたとき、彼女は非常に幸せでした。
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

発明する
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
トーマス・エジソンは電球を発明しました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致な
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
彼のカジュアルな服装は正式なディナーで不一致に見えた。
A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

恐ろしい; ひどい; 恐怖を引き起こす;
Meaning
causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant
Example
The accident was a horrible sight to witness.
その事故は目撃するには恐ろしい光景でした。
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。
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

トラムカー
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
トラムカーは市中心の各駅に停車しました。
A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

ほとんどない; ほぼない; ほとんど信じられない
Meaning
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
Example
I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
私は見たものをほとんど信じることができませんでした。