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A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

運が良い
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
彼女はそのような支えてくれる友達がいてラッキーだと感じていた。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

ポリグロット
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
彼女はポリグロットで、英語、スペイン語、ベンガル語に堪能です。
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

均一な、同質な
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
チームはそのスキルにおいて均一ではなかった。
C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

六角形の
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
アーティストは鏡のために六角形のフレームをデザインしました。
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

挑発する
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
彼の失礼な言葉は彼の同僚をアンタゴナイズすることにしかならなかった。
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

観客
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
スタジアムは興奮した観客でいっぱいでした。
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人類学
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
彼女は大学で人類学を専攻することに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

水道橋
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
ローマ人は都市に水を供給するために水道橋を建設しました。
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

連続的
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
工場は24時間連続したスケジュールで稼働しています。
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

狂乱の
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
発表後、株式市場は狂乱の取引を経験しました。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

興奮させる
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
コメディアンのジョークは観客を興奮させた。
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合経済
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
現在、ほとんどの国が混合経済モデルを採用しています。
B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

一致する
Meaning
To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.
Example
The meeting coincided with her birthday.
会議は彼女の誕生日と一致しました。
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

ばか者;胸(俗語)
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
会議を忘れて、彼は完全なばか者だと感じた。
C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

部下
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
マネージャーは部下に仕事を迅速に終わらせるよう命じました。
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

腐敗しやすい
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
彼は腐敗しやすいことで知られ、しばしば賄賂を受け取った。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Meaning
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
Example
The soldiers marched proudly down the street.
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

素晴らしい
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
彼女はコンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

弱い; 脆弱
Meaning
lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile
Example
After the illness, he felt weak and tired.
病気の後、彼は弱くて疲れていると感じました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

酔わせる物質
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
アルコールは多くの文化で最も一般的に使用される酔わせる物質です。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

骨の折れる
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で骨の折れる一日を過ごした。
A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

考える
Meaning
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
Example
I think this is a good idea.
私はこれが良いアイデアだと思います。
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

経験に基づくまたは実証的
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
科学的な研究は実証的な証拠に依存しています。
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述する
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
ボスは秘書に手紙を口述します。
A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

部門
Meaning
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company
Example
She works in the marketing department.
彼女はマーケティング部門で働いています。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

未熟な
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
未熟な作家は、最初の小説を完成させるのに苦労しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

君主
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
モナークはテレビで国民に演説を行いました。
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

正しく; 適切に; 公正に
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
彼女は報告書の誤りを正しく指摘した。
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
B1 noun /priːst/

priest

神父
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
神父は日曜日の礼拝中に会衆に祝福を与えました。
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.
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

計画経済
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
計画経済では、政府が生産と価格を管理します。
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。
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

欠陥
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操縦する
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
彼は狭い通りを慎重に車をステアしました。
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
埋葬の儀式は午後に行われた。
A2 adjective /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

Quiet

静かな; 穏やかな; 騒音を出さない
Meaning
silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise
Example
Please keep quiet during the movie.
映画中は静かにしてください。
B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

真空
Meaning
A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.
Example
The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.
科学者は実験のために真空室を作りました。
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

不正義
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
物語は一般の人々が直面する不正義を描いています。
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

退屈
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
何もせずに数週間後、彼は深い退屈に沈んだ。
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

先祖
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
研究者たちはその習慣が共通の先祖に遡ることを追跡しました。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

推定の
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
彼は子供の推定父親です。
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

測定
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
仕立て屋はスーツを縫う前に私のウエストの測定を取りました。
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

楽しく跳ねる
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
羊たちは太陽の下で野原を元気に跳ね回っていました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

相続する
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
彼女は祖母の家を相続しました。
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

噂; ゴシップ; ニュース
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
会社が来月閉鎖されるという噂があります。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

鑑定家
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
彼女は本物の芸術の鑑定家です。
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

見出し
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
そのスキャンダルはフロントページの見出しになった。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

過剰に支払う
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
彼女はコンサートのチケットに多く支払ったことに気づきました。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

思いやりのある; 理解力のある; 敏感な;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
私が自分の問題について話したとき、彼女はとても思いやりがありました。
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

おしゃべりする
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
子供たちはショーの後に楽しそうにおしゃべりしました。
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

ホロスコープ
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
彼女は毎朝、自分のホロスコープを読んで、星が何を予測したかを確認していました。
A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

自分で
Meaning
used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself
Example
They fixed the problem themselves.
彼らは自分で問題を解決しました。
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

尊敬すべき
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
彼女の尊敬に値する業績はコミュニティ全体にインスピレーションを与えました。
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

磁化する
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
科学者は鉄の棒を磁化することに成功した。
A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

無視する
Meaning
to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally
Example
She decided to ignore the rude comments.
彼女は失礼なコメントを無視することに決めました。
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

トピック
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
会議のトピックは会社の拡張についてでした。
B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

集中
Meaning
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
Example
Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.
勤務時間中に集中することで生産性が向上します。
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

バターバトン
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
おばあさんは新鮮なバターを作るためにチャーニングスティックを使いました。
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

主要な, 初歩的な
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
教育は経済成長の主要な要素です。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

いくつか
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
数人が昨日の会議に出席した。
C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

予後
Meaning
A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.
Example
The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.
医者は患者の回復に対してポジティブな予後を示した。
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。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

遠心
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
遠心力は洗濯機の側面に服を押しやる。
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

浸す
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
シェフは果物をワインにマセレートしてから提供しました。
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

シタール
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
シタールはインディアン・クラシック音楽の中で美しいラガを作り出します。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

労働者
Meaning
a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class
Example
The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.
労働者はより良い賃金と条件のために懸命に戦った。
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

計算
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
AIモデルには複雑な計算が必要です。
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

チェロ
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
彼は毎日何時間もビオロンチェロを練習しました。
A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

高い
Meaning
having a greater than average height
Example
He is the tallest player on the team.
彼はチームで一番高い選手です。
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

の中で
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
彼は友達の中に座っていた。
B1 noun trend

trend

傾向
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
現在の森林伐採の傾向は警戒すべきです。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

バターフィッシュ
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
バターフィッシュはベンガル料理で人気があります。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

広範囲の; 大規模な; 広い
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
企業は新しい製品を発売する前に広範囲の研究を行いました。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

小さな過ち
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
電話をかけ忘れるのはただの小さな過ちで、重大なミスではありません。
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

汚くて使い古された
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
迷子の犬は汚れて弱々しく見えた。
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

監禁
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
長年の監禁の後、囚人は最終的に解放されました。
C2 noun /kəˈdʌm.bə/

Kadamba

カダンバの木
Meaning
A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
Example
The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.
カダンバの木は古代インドの詩で頻繁に言及される。
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

こし器
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
パスタの水を切るためにこし器を使ってください。
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

進歩
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
リサイクル技術の進展は、汚染に立ち向かうことができます。
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

カルヴァン主義の原則を取り入れる
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
伝道師は厳格な教義でコミュニティをカルヴァン主義化しようとした。
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

ブーゲンビリア
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
庭の壁を登るブーゲンビリアが美しい紫色の展示を作り出します。
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。
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

脱水症
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
脱水は疲労と混乱を引き起こす可能性があります。
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

冒険者
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
サジェク渓谷は冒険者にとって人気のある目的地です。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

超自然的
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
彼女はどんな危機にも冷静に保つ超自然的な能力を持っていた。
A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

ハ!(驚きや喜びを表現する言葉)
Meaning
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
Example
Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.
ハ!君が僕たちに加わることを抵抗できないって知っていたよ。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

制限された / 縛られた
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
犬は喜んでフィールドを跳ねました。
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

目立って明らかに間違っている
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
それは規則の明らかな違反でした。
C1 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

緊張関係の緩和
Meaning
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.
その条約は、二国間の緊張関係を緩和するのに役立ちました。
C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

輸血可能
Meaning
capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids
Example
Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.
病院では輸血可能な血液型のみが使用されます。
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

集まる, 集結する
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
人々は毎晩町の広場に集まります。
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

皮肉な
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
彼は彼女のドレスについて皮肉なコメントをするのをやめられなかった。
C1 verb ɪmˈbjuː

Imbue

誰かの心にアイデアや感情を深く浸透させる
Meaning
Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind
Example
The teacher tried to imbue students with a love for learning.
教師は学生に学びへの愛を伝えようとした。
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

ガラス職人
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
ガラス職人は家の壊れた窓を修理しました。
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

喜び
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
フェスティバルは喜びと笑いでいっぱいでした。
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

広げる
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
彼女は道を探すためにテーブルの上で地図を広げた。
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

直感に反する
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
彼のアプローチは直感に反するように見えますが、実際には効果的です。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

議論する
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
隣人たちは境界の壁について議論し始めました。
B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

ほこり
Meaning
Fine particles of matter.
Example
Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.
道路のほこりは都市部で主要な汚染物質です。
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

狭い
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
彼の狭い視点は、彼が世界的な問題を理解するのを妨げました。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自己肯定
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
日々の自己肯定は自信を高めることができます。
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

繊維
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
果物と野菜は繊維が豊富です。
B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

不明確
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
詩の意味はほとんどの読者には不明確でした。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

財務担当者
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
財務担当者は年次の財務報告書を提出しました。
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
ペルシャ湾は国際的な輸送と石油輸送の重要な水路です。
B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

巨大な; 驚くべき; 異常な
Meaning
extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary
Example
She made tremendous progress in her studies.
彼女は勉強で巨大な進歩を遂げました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

通行不可能
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
大雪の後、道は通行不可能になりました。
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

スプーナリズム
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
彼は『変な老院長』と言って『親愛なる老女王』の代わりにスプーナリズムを作った。
C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

健康的な赤みを帯びた顔
Meaning
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
Example
The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.
その老人の赤みを帯びた顔は、彼が健康であることを示していた。
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

非常に理想主義的で非現実的な、非実用的な
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
彼の非現実的な夢はしばしば失望につながった。
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

仮定
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
彼のプロジェクトに関する仮定は完全に間違っていた。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

率直
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
彼女は社会問題について率直に話すことで知られています。
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

オノマトペ
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
'バズ'という言葉はオノマトペの一例です。
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

貢献
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
彼の貢献はプロジェクトにとって重要でした。
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

空中で一箇所に留まる、前後に動かない
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
ヘリコプターは街の上空で浮かんでいました。
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

陰鬱な
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
経済不況後、未来は陰鬱に見えた。