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B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

レンズ豆
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
彼女は今晩の夕食に赤レンズ豆を調理しました。
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

荒廃した
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
荒廃した地域はほとんどの住民によって放棄されました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

曲がりくねった
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
ハイカーたちは森を通る曲がりくねった道を進んだ。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

押しつけがましい
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
彼の押しつけがましい態度は、みんなを不快にさせた。
C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

微小な量
Meaning
An extremely small amount.
Example
He did not show an iota of fear.
彼は恐怖の一片も見せませんでした。
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

レンガ
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
作業員たちは壁を作るためにレンガを一つ一つ積み上げていった。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

冬眠する
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
クマは冬に洞窟で冬眠します。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

比類のない; 無敵の; ライバルなし
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
彼女の比類のない美しさはすべてを魅了しました。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

ファランクス
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
報道陣のファランクスが裁判所の外で待っていた。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

克服不可能
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
探検者たちは砂漠で克服不可能な障害に直面した。
C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬な; 冒涜的
Meaning
irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous
Example
The impious act shocked the religious community.
不敬な行為は宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

気圧静的な
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
エアロスタティックデザインは高高度での安定性を確保します。
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

叱る
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を叱った。
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

耐乾燥
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
耐乾燥作物は乾燥した条件でも生き残ることができます。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
その事故は運転手にとって致命的だった。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

Uprightness

誠実; 正直
Meaning
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
Example
His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.
彼のビジネスでの正直さは、彼に大きな尊敬をもたらした。
C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

儚い
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
幸せは儚いものである可能性があるので、すべての瞬間を大切にしてください。
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

噛む; 鋭い寒さ; 厳しい批評
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
鋭い寒さで皆が震えた。
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

時計回り
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
バルブを時計回りに回して締めてください。
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

溶けた
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
鍛冶屋は型に溶けた金属を注ぎました。
B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

このように
Meaning
as a result or consequence of something previously stated
Example
He was late, thus he missed the meeting.
彼は遅れたので、このように会議を欠席しました。
B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

関節; 共同
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
チームの共同の努力がプロジェクトの成功を導きました。
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 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
B1 verb /loʊd/

load

積む
Meaning
to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity
Example
Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.
作業員は重い箱でトラックを積み込みます。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

境界設定
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
公共の土地と私有地の境界設定は明確に示されていた。
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

優しく低く穏やかな声で歌うまたは歌うこと
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
彼女は赤ちゃんを寝かしつけるために子守唄を歌った。
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

堅実、尊敬される
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
彼は堅実な家庭から来た。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

不適切
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
真剣な議論中に彼のコメントは不適切だった。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

過負荷
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
洗濯機をオーバーロードしないでください、壊れるかもしれません。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

中途半端
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
マネージャーは彼の中途半端な提案をすぐに却下しました。
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

適切に
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
彼は間違いを避けるために仕事を正しく行いました。
A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

快適
Meaning
Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.
Example
Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.
都市計画は都市をより快適にすることを目的としています。
B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

丁寧に;
Meaning
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
Example
She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.
彼女は他の約束があったので、丁寧に招待を断った。
A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

自転車
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.
彼は毎日自転車で学校に行きました。
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

壊した；無一文
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
昨夜スマホを壊してしまい、今は無一文です。
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

飲み物
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
食事に温かい飲み物または冷たい飲み物をお望みですか？
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

宮殿
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
王室は素晴らしい宮殿に住んでいます。
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

停止
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
船はフォークランド諸島で停泊しています。
B2 adjective /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

becoming

似合う
Meaning
attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation
Example
That dress is very becoming on her.
そのドレスは彼女にとても似合っています。
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

ジャンダールム
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
ジャンダールムは定期的なチェックのために車を止めた。
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

タランチュラ
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
タランチュラは砂漠の地面を這っていた。
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

持ってくる
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
明日、クラスに本を持ってきてください。
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

延長; 拡張
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
教授は課題の締め切りに対して延長を許可しました。
A2 verb /plænt/

plant

植える
Meaning
to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly
Example
She planted roses in her garden.
彼女は庭にバラを植えました。
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染める
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
彼女は明日髪を金髪に染める予定です。
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

口蓋; 味を区別する能力
Meaning
the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors
Example
The chef created dishes to please every palate.
シェフはすべての味覚を満足させる料理を作りました。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
彼の言葉と行動には不一致があります。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

ぼろぼろの服を着た人
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
タッターデマリオンは食べ物を探して通りを歩いていました。
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

委譲する
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
責任は新しいマネージャーに委譲されます。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小限
Meaning
the smallest or least amount possible
Example
The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.
事故後、車の損傷は最小限でした。
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

持ち上げる
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
彼は重い箱を力を入れて持ち上げました。
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

小さな波
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
池は風によって引き起こされた小さな波によってのみ乱されました。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

爆撃
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
その都市は爆撃で壊滅的な被害を受けました。
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 /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

チャペル
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
そのカップルは田舎の小さなチャペルで結婚しました。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

カルテット
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦楽四重奏団はコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

地域の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
地域のハブは地元産業をサポートします。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

規定可能
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
特定の規則は法律の下で規定可能です。
C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

氷の板
Meaning
a large sheet of floating ice
Example
The polar bears rested on the ice floe.
北極熊は氷の板の上で休んでいた。
B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

文化的
Meaning
Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.
Example
Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.
学校は勝利の日を記念して文化的なプログラムを開催します。
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

三日月
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
数学者は三日月の特性を研究しました。
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

結束力のある
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
チームは一体感のある戦略を示しました。
A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

キャッチする
Meaning
to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand
Example
Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?
投げているボールをキャッチできますか？
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

かなりの
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
そのプロジェクトはかなりの時間とお金を必要としました。
B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

励まし
Meaning
the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
Example
Her encouragement helped me finish the project.
彼女の励ましが私をプロジェクト完了に導きました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

先祖
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
私たちは先祖の伝統を尊重しなければなりません。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

要約する
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
教師は生徒にレッスンを要約するように頼みました。
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

道徳
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
物語の道徳は常に真実を話すことです。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

癇癪持ち
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
子供はキャンディーをもっともらえないと癇癪を起こした。
A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

惑星
Meaning
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Example
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
火星は太陽から数えて太陽系の4番目の惑星です。
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

縁起が良い
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
結婚式は縁起の良い日に行われました。
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

展開
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
新しいソフトウェアの展開は成功裏に完了しました。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

カウンセラー
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
学校のカウンセラーは学生がストレスに対処する手助けをしました。
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

没落; 失敗; 崩壊
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
彼の傲慢と誇りは、ビジネスにおける彼の最終的な失墜を招いた。
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

美的
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
その建物の美的なデザインは多くの訪問者を引き寄せました。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

関与した
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
彼女は地域社会の奉仕活動に深く関与していた。
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

水泳
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
彼女は泳ぎの技術を向上させるために水泳のレッスンを受けました。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

ハイパー接続性
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
ハイパー接続性は人間の相互作用のダイナミクスを変えました。
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

メトリック
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
会社は明確なパフォーマンス指標を使用して成功を追跡しています。
B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

コラージュ
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
彼女は古い雑誌の写真を使ってコラージュを作りました。
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

報い
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
腐敗した役人は最終的に裁判所で自分の報いを受けた。
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

カラフル
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
その祭りはカラフルな装飾でいっぱいでした。
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

三重性
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
デザインは、調和の取れた形態の三重性を示しています。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

やせ衰えた
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
そのやせ衰えた犬は放置された家から救出されました。
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

メレンゲ (デザートトッピング)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
彼女はパイにふわふわのメレンゲを飾った。
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

忌まわしい
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
囚人たちは忌まわしい状況で拘束されていた。
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
共和国は人民の代表者によって治められています。
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

軽減するまたは和らげる
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
瞑想はストレスを軽減し、集中力を高めることができます。
B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

治療
Meaning
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something
Example
The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
医者は彼女の状態に新しい治療法を勧めました。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

音声
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
ポッドキャストの音声品質は素晴らしかった。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

簡潔で意味深い
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
彼女は問題を完璧に要約した簡潔なコメントをしました。
C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

虚偽の発明
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
その記事は虚偽の発明と誤解を招く主張で満ちていました。
C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

支配する
Meaning
To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.
Example
Traditional values still predominate in the community.
伝統的な価値観はコミュニティ内で依然として支配的です。
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

物々交換システム
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
古代の文明は貿易のために物々交換システムを使用していました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

有害な
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
喫煙は健康に有害です。
A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

バカ
Meaning
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
Example
He felt like a fool after believing the prank.
いたずらを信じた後、彼は自分がバカだと思った。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

要約する
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
導入部は記事の主なポイントを要約するべきです。
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

城壁
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
兵士たちは城壁に立ち、敵が近づくのを見守っていました。
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。
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

ホルモン
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
インスリンは血糖値をコントロールするホルモンです。
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

投票を求める
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
彼らは投票のために近隣を回るでしょう。
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

意地悪; 残酷; 嫌な
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
小さな妹にそんなに意地悪しないで。
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 大虐殺
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
平和条約はさらなる流血を防ぐために署名されました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

動揺した
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
ペットを失った後、彼女は動揺していた。
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

愛撫
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
母親の優しい愛撫が泣いている赤ちゃんを落ち着かせた。
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

失敗
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
天気が突然変わったとき、計画は失敗した。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

売る
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
ストリートの販売員は観光客に手作りのジュエリーを売っている。
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。
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

を代表して
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
彼女はチームを代表して賞を受け取りました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

気になる
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
事故のニュースは非常に気分を害するものでした。
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
咲いた花々は春の到来を告げます。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

カウンセリング
Meaning
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
Example
She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.
数ヶ月間ストレスを感じた後、彼女はカウンセリングを受けることを決意しました。
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

お祭りのような; 楽しい; セレブレーション
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
家はカラフルな飾り付けでお祭り気分だった。
B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

固定物、設置された設備
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
バスルームの設備は昨日設置されました。
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

簡潔に
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
問題を簡潔に説明してください。