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B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

細い; 脂肪が少ない; 弱い
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
彼は細くて筋肉質の体をしています。
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

完全に破壊する
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
嵐は村全体を完全に破壊しました。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

予知
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
預言者はその出来事の予知をしていると主張した。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːswɜːd/

password

パスワード
Meaning
a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something
Example
Make sure your password is strong and unique.
あなたのパスワードが強力でユニークであることを確認してください。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

取引; 処理; 扱い
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
顧客との公正な取引が彼に素晴らしい評判をもたらしました。
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

ペストリー
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
私は朝食のために新鮮なペストリーの箱を買いました。
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

クリスチャン
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
彼女は毎週日曜日に教会に行く献身的なクリスチャンです。
C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

新石器時代の
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
新石器時代のコミュニティは農業を行い、動物を飼いならし始めた。
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

提供する
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
彼女は毎朝8時に朝食をサーブします。
A1 noun/adjective/adverb /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside

外
Meaning
the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary
Example
Children were playing outside in the yard.
子供たちは庭で外で遊んでいました。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象徴する
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
鳩は文化を超えて平和を象徴しています。
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 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

リベラリスト
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
彼は人権を擁護することで知られるリベラリストです。
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神格化する
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
一部のファンはお気に入りの有名人を神のように崇拝します。
A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

報告
Meaning
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.
Example
The report highlights critical issues.
報告は重要な問題を浮き彫りにします。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

触れられない; 批判や攻撃を受けない
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
CEOはスキャンダルにもかかわらず、アンタッチャブルのように見えた。
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

貧乏
Meaning
Having little or no money; poor.
Example
He grew up in an impecunious family.
彼は貧乏な家族で育ちました。
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷鳴
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
空を横切る雷鳴を聞きました。
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

堀
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
城は水で満たされた広い堀によって守られていました。
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

エコツーリズム
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
エコツーリズムは自然地域への責任ある旅行を促進します。
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

マネージャー
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
マネージャーは新しいプロジェクト計画を承認しました。
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

境界または新しい分野
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
ロボット手術は医学の新しいフロンティアを探求しています。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

情熱的な
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
彼女は人権について情熱的なスピーチを行いました。
C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

放棄する
Meaning
to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire
Example
She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.
彼女はチームのために自分の個人的な利益を放棄することを選びました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

幸せ
Meaning
causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion
Example
His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せそうな表情を隠せなかった。
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

贖罪
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
その祭りは贖罪の日として祝われました。
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

誘惑; 誘惑
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
彼は簡単な金儲けの誘惑に負けた。
C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

集計; 記録; スコア
Meaning
a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total
Example
Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.
今月読んだ本の数を集計してください。
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除する
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
外科医は腫瘍を成功裏に切除しました。
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

山の稜線または頂上
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
私たちは山脈の稜線に沿って歩きました。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

正直でオープン
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
ビジネス取引は完全に正直でオープンでした。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

相互の; 互恵的な; 両者で平等に分け合う;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
二国間には相互の貿易協定があります。
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

荒廃
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
その古い寺院は廃墟の状態にありました。
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

シンクロニシティ
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
彼らの思考のシンクロニシティは皆を驚かせました。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

不快
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
天気は寒くて不快だった。
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的な
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
彼は事故で身体的な損傷を受けた。
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

人気のある
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
このレストランは若者の間でとても人気があります。
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

要因
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
天候は作物生産において重要な要因です。
B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

正確; 正しい;
Meaning
correct, exact, and without any mistakes
Example
The weather forecast was completely accurate.
天気予報は完全に正確でした。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

回復中の、病気や治療から回復している
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
病院には回復中の患者のための特別な病棟があります。
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

改良主義
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
彼女の改良主義的な哲学は、困難な時期に彼女を希望に満ちた状態に保ちました。
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

手足
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
彼は木に登るときに手足を折った。
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

宝石商
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
その宝石商は美しい金の指輪を作った。
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

陽気に; 楽しげに
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
子供たちはお祭りで陽気に踊りました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈkæmp/

encamp

キャンプをする
Meaning
to set up or establish a camp
Example
The soldiers encamped near the river for the night.
兵士たちは夜のために川の近くでキャンプしました。
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

社会的に排除された人
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
彼は新しい学校でアウトキャストのように感じていた。
A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

それでも
Meaning
used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected
Example
Though it was raining, they still went outside.
雨が降っていたにもかかわらず、彼らは外に出た。
C2 adjective /ˈkwɛrʊləs/

querulous

不平を言う
Meaning
Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.
Example
The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail.
その不平を言う顧客は、すべての細部に不満を見つけ続けました。
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空いている; 未使用; 利用可能
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
2階には空いているアパートがあります。
A1 noun /tuː/

two

二
Meaning
the number following one
Example
She has two children.
彼女には二人の子供がいます。
B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

遠征
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
山登りの遠征は、数ヶ月の慎重な計画と準備を必要としました。
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

人々があなたに害を与えようとしているか、常にあなたを監視しているという非合理的で持続的な感覚
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
彼の絶え間ないパラノイアは、誰も信じることを難しくさせていた。
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

ボイコットする
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
彼らは会社の製品をボイコットすることに決めた。
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

豪華な
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中に豪華なホテルに泊まりました。
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

ワタリガラス
Meaning
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
Example
The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.
ワタリガラスが古いオークの木に止まり、大きな声で鳴いた。
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

実現可能性
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
プロジェクトの実現可能性は資金に依存しています。
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

ばか
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
水なしでハイキングに行くのはばかげた考えでした。
B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

多様性
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
生物多様性は生態系の安定性と回復力を促進します。
B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

束; バンドル
Meaning
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
Example
The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.
郵便配達員は家に手紙の束を届けました。
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

Meaning
to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it
Example
The new law may deprive people of their rights.
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最速の
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
ウサイン・ボルトは世界で最も速いランナーです。
C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

アキレス的
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
彼のアキレス的な誇りは彼を危険に対して盲目にした。
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

下
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
地下室は一階の下にあります。
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

繊細さ; 高級な料理;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
シェフは地域全体で有名な地元のデリカシーを準備しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

最高の; 完璧な状態
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
車は最高の状態です。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
その政治家の演説は、対立候補に対する侮辱的な言葉で満ちていた。
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

蔓延
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
コミュニティ全体に希望の広がりがあった。
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

灰皿
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
あなたのタバコのために灰皿を使ってください。
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空間の
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
科学者は星の空間配置を研究しました。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

シャベル
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
彼は車道から雪を取り除くためにシャベルを取った。
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨らんだご飯
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
私は健康的なおやつとして膨らんだご飯を食べるのが好きです。
C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

攻撃をかわす
Meaning
to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation
Example
He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.
彼は素早い反応で相手の剣をかわすことができた。
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

失敗; 欠点; 弱点
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
彼の唯一の失敗は、会議中に話しすぎることです。
C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

退屈
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
長時間の会議の退屈さはしばしばモチベーションを奪います。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

細く、しなやかで優雅な動き
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
ダンサーはリソムな優雅さで動いていました。
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

馬鹿げた, 不合理な
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
豚が飛ぶことができるという考えは馬鹿げている。
C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

疑念
Meaning
a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something
Example
She had no qualm about speaking her mind.
彼女は自分の考えを言うことに疑念を持っていなかった。
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政権
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
軍事政権は数十年間国を支配していました。
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
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。
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

力
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
強い核力が粒子を結びつける。
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

デバイス, 装置, 機器
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
このデバイスはデータ処理の効率を改善します。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

修復不可能
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
古代の写本への損傷は修復不可能でした。
B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

資源
Meaning
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.
Example
The region was rich in herbal resources.
その地域は薬草の資源が豊富でした。
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。
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

電気炊飯器
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
ライスクッカーはご飯が完璧に炊けると自動でオフになります。
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

家畜用の餌
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
納屋は家畜用の餌でいっぱいだった。
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

信じがたい
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
彼の遅刻の理由は少し信じがたいものでした。
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

機能不全の
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
機能不全のシステムは多くの遅延とエラーを引き起こしました。
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住居
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
彼らは私たちを彼らの質素な住居に招待しました。
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不安定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
彼女は一つの仕事に長く留まるには不安定すぎる。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

解放する
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
彼は熱い議論から解放しようとした。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

適切
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
式典中に大声で議論するのは適切ではありませんでした。
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

ペンタヘドロン
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
幾何学の授業で、先生はペンタヘドロンの構造を説明しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

不吉な; 脅威の
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
嵐の前に、暗い雲は不吉に見えました。
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

カテゴリー
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
本は図書館でカテゴリーごとに整理されています。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

気質; 性格; 本性
Meaning
a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns
Example
She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.
彼女は穏やかな気質を持っており、ストレスをうまく処理するのに役立っています。
C1 noun /ɪˈleɪʃən/

elation

興奮
Meaning
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
Example
His elation was evident after winning the championship.
彼の興奮はチャンピオンシップに勝った後、明らかだった。
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

プラットフォーム
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
箱は簡単に輸送できるように木製のパレットに積まれました。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

空色
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
澄んだ空は深い空色で塗られていました。
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

重要な示唆
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
彼女の沈黙は言葉よりも重要だった。
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。
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

手段; 資源; 方法;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
彼らにはそんなに高価な休暇を支払う手段がありません。
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鱗状の
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
その魚はうろこ状の皮膚を持っています。
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

ふくよかまたは丸い
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
その猫はふくよかでよく食べていました。
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

心から
Meaning
with genuine feelings; honestly and truly
Example
I sincerely hope you recover soon.
私は心からあなたが早く回復することを願っています。
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

中心
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
その都市は国の貿易ネットワークの中心です。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶性
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
砂糖は水に溶けやすい。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

暗号
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
軍事的なメッセージは暗号を使って保護されます。
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

戦艦
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
戦艦は海を越えて、海岸を守るために進んだ。
C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

再開
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
授業の再開は来週発表されます。
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

電解
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
電解は水から水素を分離するために使用されます。
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

尽きることのない
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
彼の尽きることのないエネルギーは、彼がプロジェクトに休むことなく取り組むことを可能にしました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

硬化層
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
古いパイプは鉱物の重い硬化層によって詰まっていました。
A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

権利
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
誰もが自由な言論の権利を持っています。
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

元
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
彼はその協会の元会長です。
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

母国; 出身地
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
彼はいつも自分の母国について愛情を込めて話していました。