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A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

長い
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
長い道は何マイルも続いていました。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

期待
Meaning
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
Example
There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.
結果が発表される前、部屋には期待の感覚があった。
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

フローラとファウナ
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
ガラパゴス諸島には独特のフローラとファウナがあります。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

不安な
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
赤ちゃんは一晩中不安で眠れませんでした。
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

決定する
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
私たちは問題の原因を特定する必要があります。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

疲れる
Meaning
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
Example
The long journey was extremely tiring.
長い旅は非常に疲れるものだった。
A1 noun /laɪf/

life

生命
Meaning
The existence of an individual human being or animal.
Example
Life is full of challenges and opportunities.
生命は挑戦と機会に満ちています。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

身体の機能と活動に関連する
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
運動は身体の生理的機能を改善します。
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

ワンピース
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
小さな女の子は誕生日パーティーにピンクのワンピースを着て行きました。
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

名誉毀損
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
彼は悪意のある噂で中傷されました。
B2 verb /suː/

sue

訴える
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
彼女は損害賠償のために会社を訴えることに決めました。
C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

旗艦司令官
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
旗艦司令官は儀式の前に艦隊を視察しました。
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。
A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

約束; 任命;
Meaning
an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position
Example
I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.
午後3時に医者のアポイントメントがあります。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

エリシウム
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
彼女にとって、その庭は個人的なエリシウムでした。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

ありきたりなアイデア
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
彼のスピーチは、努力についての古いありきたりなアイデアでいっぱいだった。
A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

訪問する
Meaning
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Example
The group is visiting islands during the expedition.
グループは探検中に島を訪問しています。
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

遍在
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
スマートフォンは現代社会で遍在しています。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

過剰に批判的な
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
教師は小さなミスに対して過剰に批判的でした。
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争い, 論争
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
二国間で国境問題について争いが続いています。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
株価の急落は、経済的な問題の前兆として見なされました。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

同格 (並列文法)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
'私の友人ジョン'というフレーズでは、'ジョン'という単語が'私の友人'とアポジションにあります。
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

運命
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
古代の予言は都市の運命を予見していた。
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

橋を架ける、接続を作る
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
新しい取り組みは都市と農村の開発のギャップを埋めています。
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

海賊
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
コルセアは海岸沿いで船を略奪した。
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

スーパーフード
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
ブルーベリーとほうれん草はビタミン豊富なスーパーフードです。
C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

気難しい; 詳細に非常にこだわる
Meaning
difficult to please; very particular about details
Example
He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.
彼は自分の食べ物に対してとても細かいので、有機野菜だけを食べます。
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

メディア
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
ニュースはすべてのメディアで広く報道されました。
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

お世辞
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
ウェイターは各顧客にお世辞のようなお辞儀をしました。
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

穏やかで心地よい温かさ；癒し。
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
私たちは穏やかな夏の夕方に散歩を楽しみました。
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

コウノトリ
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
そのコウノトリは高い煙突の上に巣を作った。
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
本物の美食家として、彼は新しい料理を試す機会を決して見逃しませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

層
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
社会の上層部は他の人々が手に入れられない特権を享受していました。
C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱
Meaning
The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.
Example
Old age often comes with physical frailty.
老化はしばしば身体的な脆弱さと共に訪れます。
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

ひどく
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
そのレストランのサービスはひどく遅かった。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

基盤となる
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
強い文化的伝統はコミュニティの慣習の基盤となっている。
B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

聖書
Meaning
the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book
Example
She reads the Bible every morning.
彼女は毎朝聖書を読みます。
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速された
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
プロジェクトは加速したペースで進んでいった。
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

賄賂
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
その腐敗した役人は建設会社からの賄賂を受け取っているところを捕まえられました。
C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

レジストラー
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
レジストラーはすべての行政業務を監督しています。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

真ん中
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
公園は街の真ん中にあります。
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

近代化
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
産業の近代化は汚染を減らします。
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

幸福
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

仲介業者
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
不動産仲介業者は彼らが新しい家を見つけるのを手伝った。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

水菠菜
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
水菠菜は湿った土壌でよく育ちます。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

豪華な
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
ゲストは豪華な晩餐にもてなされました。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的な, 手つかずの, 清潔で新鮮な
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
その森は原始的な状態を保っています。
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平な
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
グラスが滑らないように、テーブルは水平である必要があります。
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

イスラム教
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
イスラム教は平和、正義、そして慈悲を強調します。
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

接ぎ木; 政治腐敗
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
庭師は異なる種類のリンゴの木を組み合わせるために接ぎ木を使用しました。
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

一年生
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
一年生は大学での初日に緊張していました。
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

尋ねる
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
宿題について質問してもいいですか？
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。
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

処方する
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
医者は私の風邪のために薬を処方しました。
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

多様化された
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
その会社はリスクを減らすために多様化されたビジネス戦略を採用した。
B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

熱帯
Meaning
Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.
アマゾンの熱帯雨林は多くの熱帯種の生息地です。
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

はんだ付け
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
彼は壊れた配線を再びはんだ付けしました。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

推測的
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
彼の説明は完全に推測的で、証拠が欠けていました。
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

中傷
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
政治家は彼に対してなされた中傷を拒否した。
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

計算
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
彼の総費用の計算はペニー単位まで正確でした。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

決定的
Meaning
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
Example
The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.
委員会は政策に関する決定的な合意に達しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角形のペディメント
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
古代の寺院には彫刻で飾られたペディメントがありました。
B1 verb /waɪp/

wipe

拭く
Meaning
to clean or dry something by rubbing with a cloth or tissue
Example
Please wipe the table clean.
テーブルを拭いてください。
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

健康的
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
山の空気は健康的でさわやかです。
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

弁論術
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
彼女は継続的な練習を通じて弁論術を向上させた。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

意見の相違
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
会議は委員会メンバー間の意見の相違で終了しました。
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

縮む
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
セーターは熱い水で洗った後、縮んだ。
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

シナプスの
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
学習は脳内のシナプス接続を強化する。
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

かかと
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
彼女はパーティーに高いヒールの靴を履いていた。
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

歓迎; 受け入れ; イベント;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
結婚式のレセプションは美しいホテルで行われました。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

再犯者
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
警察は彼を再犯者として特定し、以前に何度も逮捕されていた。
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

都市
Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
東京は日本で最も大きな都市です。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

個人的に; 私の意見では; 自分のために; 自分自身で
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
個人的に言うと、その映画は素晴らしいと思いますが、他の人は賛成していません。
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

配給
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
戦争中、各家族は毎週一定量のご飯を配給されました。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽霊のような
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
古い館には夜、幽霊のような雰囲気が漂っていた。
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪkəl/

fanatical

熱狂的な
Meaning
showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession
Example
She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps.
彼女は古い切手を集めることに熱狂的な興味を持っています。
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

軌道
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
衛星は予定された軌道に沿って飛行した。
C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

裂ける、引き裂く
Meaning
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
Example
The broken glass lacerated his hand.
壊れたガラスが彼の手を切った。
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

看護する
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
彼女は病気の母親の世話をして、元気を取り戻させました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

エピキュリアン
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
シェフはゲストのためにエピキュリアンな饗宴を準備しました。
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

液体化剤
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
化学者は、実験で液体化剤がどのように機能するかを説明しました。
B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

ティッシュ
Meaning
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
Example
She used a tissue to wipe her nose.
彼女はティッシュで鼻を拭きました。
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

通過, 死
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
リーダーの死は国にとって大きな損失でした。
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

下に、下側に
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
鍵は紙の山の下に隠されていました。
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

毛皮商人
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
毛皮商人は店に美しいコートを展示しました。
C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

幽霊
Meaning
an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination
Example
The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.
子供は古い家で幽霊を見たと主張した。
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

掛ける
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
私はコートをフックにかけます。
A1 preposition /æt/

at

で
Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
彼女は時間通りに空港に到着しました。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

不機嫌
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
不機嫌な老人は、自分の家の近くで遊んでいる子供たちに叫んだ。
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

編集者
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
エディターは出版前に記事を承認しました。
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

岩塩
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
岩塩はテーブルソルトよりも健康的だと考えられています。
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。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

アウトサイダー
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
アウトサイダーとして、彼は彼らの伝統を理解するのが難しいと感じました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

浪費
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
彼の財産の浪費は彼を貧困に追いやった。
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

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

inessential

本質的でない
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
その報告書は焦点を保つために本質的でない詳細を削除している。
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

天意の
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
彼らのタイムリーな救助は天意のものと見なされました。
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使のような
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
彼女は彼に天使のような微笑みをくれて、彼の恐れを和らげた。
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

髭を剃る
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
彼は毎朝仕事の前に髭を剃るのが好きです。
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多目的
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
この多目的ツールは、ナイフ、ドライバー、ボトルオープナーとして使用できます。
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

祝福; 贈り物;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
良い健康を持つことは、私たちが大切にすべき祝福です。
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

老婆
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
子供たちは森の中の邪悪な老婆の話に怖がっていました。
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深い色
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
アーティストはドラマチックな効果を作り出すために深い色を使いました。
B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意に
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
行動は意図的に計画され、害を与えるために行われた。
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

地位
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
昇進後、彼の社会的地位は向上しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

乾燥した
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
博物館は乾燥した植物標本を展示した。
C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

違反
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
学生は学校の規則の軽微な違反で罰せられました。
B1 adjective /ˈɔːkwəd/

awkward

気まずい
Meaning
causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with
Example
There was an awkward silence after his joke.
彼のジョークの後、気まずい沈黙がありました。
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

ライオン
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
ライオンはサバンナで大きな声で吠えた。
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

不正混入
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
その会社は安価な化学物質で製品をアダルテレートしたため、罰金を科せられました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrdənt/

verdant

緑豊かな
Meaning
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.
Example
The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains.
モンスーンの雨の後、丘は緑豊かに見えた。
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

昆虫
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
蝶は花から花へと飛ぶ美しい昆虫です。
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

遅れて進む人; 他の人より遅れを取る人
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
遅れた学生は締め切り後にようやく課題を提出しました。
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 非現実的
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
その話はあまりにも幻想的で、本当だとは思えなかった。
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

難しい; 狡猾な; 騙すような
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
この数学の問題はかなり解くのが難しい。
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

水差し
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
使用人は水差しに新鮮な水を注ぎました。
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

供給過剰
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
市場には安価なスマートフォンの供給過剰がありました。