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B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

合法
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
法的なシステムは正義を保証します。
B1 verb /spred/

spread

広める
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
そのニュースは町中に素早く広まりました。
B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

絶望
Meaning
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
Example
After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.
仕事を失った後、彼は絶望し、前に進む方法が見えなかった。
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

砥石
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
鍛冶屋はグラインドストーンで刃を研いだ。
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。
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

正直
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
調査における彼女の正直さが、事件を迅速に解決するのに役立ちました。
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

技術、工芸、手工芸
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
彼女は陶芸の技術を習得しています。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

隣接する
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
彼らは祭りのために隣の村を訪れました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

軍事的な
Meaning
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
Example
The country imposed martial law during the crisis.
その国は危機の間に戒厳令を施行した。
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

幸福
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

贅沢品の個人的な支出を制限する法律または規制に関連する
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
中世ヨーロッパでは、贅沢品法が高価な布地の着用を貴族に限定していました。
A1 title /mɪz/

ms

ミズ
Meaning
a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status
Example
Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.
ミズ・アクターはセミナーでスピーチを行います。
A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

私は
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
今日は私は幸せです。
C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

奇妙な、コメディアン; 遊び心
Meaning
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful
Example
He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
彼は皆を笑わせる奇妙なユーモアのセンスを持っている。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

信用しやすい
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
その信用しやすい子供は、聞いた話をすべて信じました。
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

デマレッジ
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
会社は荷物の荷降ろしの遅れでデマレッジを支払わなければならなかった。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

驚異的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するために驚異的な努力をしました。
A2 noun /fiːld/

field

フィールド
Meaning
an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study
Example
The children played football in the field.
子供たちはフィールドでサッカーをしました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

不注意な
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
こんな嵐の天気で運転するのは不注意だった。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

農奴制
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
中世ヨーロッパの多くの農民は農奴制の下で生活していた。
C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

イーゼル
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
アーティストは絵を描き始める前にキャンバスをイーゼルに置きました。
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

ショー
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
花火は夜空に壮大なショーを作り出しました。
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲労
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
睡眠不足は極度の疲労を引き起こします。
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

シナジー効果が得られるようにする, 力を合わせる, 協力する
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
チームは生産性を最大化するために協力しました。
A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

紹介する
Meaning
to present someone; to bring in for the first time
Example
Let me introduce you to my friend.
友達を紹介させてください。
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
A1 noun /striːt/

street

通り
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
彼は公園へ向かって通りを歩いていました。
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

相互作用
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
教師は生徒間のさらなるインタラクションを促進しました。
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

ブラウズする
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
彼女は図書館で本をブラウズするのが好きです。
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

異質性
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
その都市の文化的異質性は、それを活気に満ちたユニークなものにしています。
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

透過性、液体や気体が通過できる特性または状態
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
土壌の透過性は水分保持に影響を与えます。
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

信頼性
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
彼の説明の信頼性は陪審員を納得させました。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

気難しい; 非常に選択的; 好きなことや受け入れることに関して特に気を使う
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
彼は食べるレストランにとても気難しい。
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ガン
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
そのガンは池を優雅に泳いでいた。
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

モルガナティック結婚
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
王子は平民とモルガナティック結婚をしました。
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

悪臭; 臭い
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
ゴミは台所でひどい悪臭を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

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

aerial

空中の / アンテナ
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
パイロットは素晴らしい空中機動を行いました。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自己認識
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
自己認識は、自己の感情や行動を理解するのに役立ちます。
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

だらだらと話す
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
彼は疲れているときに、だらだらと話す傾向があります。
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

完全に合致する
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
彼女の計画は私たちの目標に完全に合致しています。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

混乱させる
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
電話の接続不良で彼の言葉が聞き取れなかった。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争い, 意見の相違
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
二つの党派間での主要な争いは税制改革に関するものでした。
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

縮む
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
彼女は自分の間違いを思い出して、縮んだ。
A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

努力
Meaning
physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
Example
She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.
彼女は期末試験の準備に多くの努力を注いだ。
B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

戦術
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
チームは試合に勝つために戦術を変えた。
C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

再生
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
土壌の再生は持続可能な農業にとって必要不可欠です。
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

ボヘミアン
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
彼女はカラフルな布でボヘミアンスタイルでアパートを飾りました。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

等温
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
実験は等温条件で行われました。
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

警告の
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
彼女は彼に警告のまなざしを向けました。
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

おおよその
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
その費用はおおよそのもので、後で変わるかもしれません。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

豊満で魅力的な女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
女優は明るくて豊満な女性として描かれました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

組み込む
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
新しいデザインは先進技術を組み込みます。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

物憂い; ノスタルジック
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
彼女は子供時代を思い出して、物憂げな笑みを浮かべました。
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。
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

頼る
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
私は支援のために友達に頼ります。
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥癬
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
医師は発疹を調べた後、彼に疥癬と診断した。
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

ボウル
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
彼女は大きな陶器のボウルにスープを盛った。
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。
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

爆笑
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
その映画は観客の間で大きな爆笑を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

冷徹
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
家主は冷徹で、貧しい家族を助けることを拒否しました。
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

未成年
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
彼が未成年であった間、すべての法的決定は保護者によって下された。
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

傷つける
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
彼女は不公平な決定に心を痛めていた。
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

吸収する, 同化する, 飲む
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
彼は師匠から知恵を吸収しようとした。
B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

弾丸
Meaning
a metal projectile fired from a gun
Example
The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.
その弾丸は標的を外し、壁に当たった。
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

外れた音
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
歌手はパフォーマンス中に少し外れた音だった。
B1 noun /ˈel.boʊ/

Elbow

肘
Meaning
the joint between the forearm and the upper arm
Example
He hurt his elbow while playing tennis.
彼はテニスをしているときに肘を痛めた。
C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

宗教的な衣装
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
司祭は儀式中に金色の聖衣を着ていた。
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

ひげ剃り
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
彼は新しいひげ剃りクリームを買いました。
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

人員
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
会社は新しい支店のためにもっと多くの人員を採用しています。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

不足
Meaning
The state of not being enough or not being adequate.
Example
The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.
プロジェクトは資金不足のため失敗しました。
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

要約版
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
出版社は学生のために長編小説の要約版を公開しました。
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

パーチメント
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
古代の写本はパーチメントに書かれていました。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

アンダースタディ
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
主役の俳優が病気になったとき、アンダースタディが演じました。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

ますます
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
人々は気候変動についてますます懸念しています。
B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

その後; 後で; 次に
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
私たちは夕食をとり、その後映画を見ました。
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 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

隙間を塞ぐ
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
彼は窓枠をコークして、冷たい風を防ぎました。
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

一斉射撃
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
兵士たちは倒れた将軍を讃えるために一斉射撃を行った。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

管理不能
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.
Example
The conflict has become an intractable problem.
その対立は管理不能な問題になった。
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

取得する
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
ボランティアは自分の経験を通じて新しいスキルを取得します。
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 /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

細かいことにこだわる; 批判的
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
彼の細かいことにこだわるコメントは、会議をとても不快なものにしました。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

主張する
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
その文書は公式な政府報告書であると主張しています。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

陰険な
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
誤った情報の陰険な広がりは信頼を傷つける可能性がある。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

参加者数
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
集会の参加者数は印象的で、何千人もの人々が参加しました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

縫合
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
医者は傷を閉じるために縫合糸を使いました。
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

いやらしい目つき
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
彼は彼女を不快にさせるような見方をした。
C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

おおざっぱな, いい加減な
Meaning
done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
Example
The project failed due to slipshod planning.
計画が雑だったため、プロジェクトは失敗した。
B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

共和党員
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
リパブリカン候補者は選挙に勝利しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

不足 / 欠乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
プロジェクトは資金不足のため遅れました。
B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

首都; 資本; 財産
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
パリはフランスの首都であり、また主要な金融の中心地でもあります。
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遺言検認
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
家族は彼の死後、遺言検認の手続きを経なければならなかった。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

専門用語
Meaning
Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.
Example
The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.
弁護士の説明は法律専門用語でいっぱいでした。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
その誤りは非常に微小で、誰もそれに気づかなかった。
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。
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。
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。
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

陸生
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
人間は陸上で生きる陸生の生物です。
C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

複利
Meaning
The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.
Example
Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.
複利は時間が経過するにつれて投資の価値を増加させます。
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

コントローラー
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
ゲームコントローラーはビデオゲームを簡単にプレイできるようにしました。
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

それぞれ; 指定された順序で; 別々に、そしてすでに言及された順序で
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
ジョンとメアリーはそれぞれ25歳と30歳です。
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

無愛想
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
彼はパーティーで無愛想に見え、大半の会話を避けていました。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

基本的な / 重要な
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
正直は人生における重要な美徳です。
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

予定
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
予定説の教義は、出来事は神の意志によって定められていると示唆しています。
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大な; 非常に大きい; サイズや量で巨大な
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
その会社は今年、巨大な利益を上げました。
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
彼女は旅行をして平凡な日常から逃げようとした。
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

大声の抗議
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
新しい政策変更に対して、大声の抗議が起こった。
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

遠回しの言い回し
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家のスピーチは遠回しの言い回しで満ちていた。
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

倉庫
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
その倉庫はすべての輸入品のストアハウスとして機能していた。
B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

注ぐ
Meaning
to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily
Example
Please pour the water into the glass carefully.
水をグラスに慎重に注いでください。
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

オレアンダー
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
美しいオレアンダーの花が庭で咲いていましたが、その毒性に関わらず。
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

請願書
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
彼らはその地域の道路安全を改善するために請願書に署名しました。
C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

不適切な部分を削除する
Meaning
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
Example
The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.
編集者はその小説を子供向けに適したものにするために修正した。
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

蔓延している
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
腐敗は古い政府制度に蔓延していた。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

全体的な, 包括的な, 包み込む
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
その本の大きなテーマは人間の回復力です。
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

軽薄
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
会議中の彼の軽薄さは、同僚を不快にさせた。
C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

甘やかす / 大切にする
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
親はしばしば最初の子供を甘やかします。
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
彼女は子供たちへのトラウマの心理学的影響を研究した。
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

非常に小さい
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
モデル村は非常に小さな家で満たされていました。