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C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

陰謀; 策略;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
悪役の陰謀は最終的に暴露された。
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

希少
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
ギャラリーは、未知のアーティストによる多くの希少なアート作品を展示しました。
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

相互利益のために他の人と物を交換する行為
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
ビジネス関係は相互利益に依存しています。
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

カバー
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
食べ物をカバーして、新鮮さを保ってください。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

レクイエム
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
合唱団は故リーダーを記念してレクイエムを演奏しました。
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

おそらく
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
おそらく、彼はメールを送るのを忘れた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

柔軟性がない
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
彼の柔軟性がない態度は交渉を難しくしました。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

選挙区境界の操作
Meaning
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
Example
The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.
与党は、より多くの議席を確保するために選挙区を操作したと非難された。
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

再配置する
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
彼女はリビングルームの家具を再配置することに決めました。
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

暗号学的
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
銀行は取引を保護するために暗号技術を使用します。
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

心配な
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
彼女は母親の健康について心配していた。
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

セラフィム
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
ステンドグラスの窓には、翼を広げたセラフィムが描かれていました。
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

思い出す
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
鍵をどこに置いたか思い出せません。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
彼は二度目の結婚が発覚した後、重婚で起訴されました。
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

除草剤
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
農家は侵入する雑草から作物を守るために除草剤を使用しました。
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

ボート競走
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
毎年のレガッタは世界中から競技者を引き付けた。
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

病気; 疾患; 重大な問題
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
医者は神経系に影響を与えた珍しい病気を診断しました。
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

ケース / 状況
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
この場合は、さらに指示を待つべきです。
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

神学
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
彼女は大学で神学の学位を取得しています。
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

幽霊
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
古い城の近くの霧の中に幽霊が現れました。
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

無作法
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
彼の無作法な行動はパーティーでみんなを困らせた。
B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

仲間
Meaning
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
Example
He was my companion during the long journey.
彼は長い旅の間、私の仲間でした。
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

でこぼこで不規則な; 不規則な表面を持つ; 強くて丈夫な
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
ハイカーたちは荒れた山岳地帯を越えた。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

霧の
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
山道は霧の朝に危険でした。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
B1 adjective /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed

失業中
Meaning
without a job; not having paid work
Example
He has been unemployed for six months now.
彼はすでに6ヶ月間失業しています。
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

刺激
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
刺激はストレスを減らし、リラックスを助けます。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

悪戯
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
ハロウィンの夜、子供たちは悪戯でいっぱいだった。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

華やかな
Meaning
elaborately or highly decorated
Example
The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.
宮殿のホールは華やかな家具と絵画でいっぱいだった。
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

冒険
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
彼らの夏の冒険にはキャンプと山登りが含まれていました。
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

腫れた
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
ハイキング中に足首をひねった後、足首が腫れていました。
C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

万華鏡
Meaning
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
Example
The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.
祭りが始まると、街の明かりは色とりどりの万華鏡に変わった。
A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

憎む
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
Example
I hate waiting in long lines.
私は長い行列で待つのが嫌いです。
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.
C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

推論
Meaning
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.
Example
Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.
科学者たちは実験データに基づいて推論を行います。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

請願者
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
請願者は王の足元で慈悲を乞いました。
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

過去
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
彼はよく自分の過去の誤りを考えます。
A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

プロフェッショナル
Meaning
relating to a job that requires special training or education
Example
She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.
彼女は国際的に活躍するプロフェッショナルダンサーです。
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 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

幸せ
Meaning
A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.
Example
They discovered kindred spirits in each other.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

私
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself
Example
I am learning English every day.
私は毎日英語を学んでいます。
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

頑丈
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
大工は頑丈な木製のテーブルを作った。
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

麻痺
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
事故は彼に足の麻痺を残した。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

視覚の
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
視神経は目から脳に信号を伝達します。
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

不適切
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
彼の無礼な態度はリーダーとして不適切だった。
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

ペン先
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
彼は書く前にペン先をインクに浸しました。
B2 noun /kəˈlɛstərɒl/

cholesterol

コレステロール
Meaning
a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems
Example
High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
高コレステロールは心臓病のリスクを高める可能性があります。
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

率直で明確; 複雑ではない; 理解しやすい
Meaning
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
Example
His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.
彼の説明はとても率直で、簡単に理解できました。
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

外部の資金調達なしで個人資源を使用してビジネスを立ち上げ、発展させる
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
彼は最小限のリソースで自分の会社を立ち上げました。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

いらだたせる
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
彼の絶え間ない不満は同僚をいらだたせ始めた。
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

バーミカルチャー
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
バーミカルチャーは土壌に自然な栄養素を提供します。
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

改善する, 向上させる
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
新しい政策は生活条件を改善するために設計されています。
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

賛美歌
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
その記事は自然の美しさへの賛美歌でした。
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

メドレー
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
バンドは人気のある曲のメドレーを演奏しました。
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

僧侶
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
その僧侶は毎日数時間を瞑想に費やしました。
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

継続
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
シリーズの継続は最終回後に発表されました。
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

高位の聖職者
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
プレラートは会衆に説教を行った。
C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

退屈で骨の折れる仕事
Meaning
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.
彼女は日常の退屈なルーチンから抜け出したかった。
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
3/4の分数では、4は分母です。
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
そのキャラクターは好色な老人として描かれました。
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

死んだ
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
その古い木は完全に死んでいる。
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

書く
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
私は毎月祖母に手紙を書きます。
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

遅延
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、飛行機が遅れました。
C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

最適化, 改善, より効率的
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
システムはより速いパフォーマンスのために最適化されました。
C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

選挙区
Meaning
A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.
Example
She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.
彼女は選挙区で疲れ知らずに選挙運動を行いました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

無礼な
Meaning
rude and showing a lack of respect
Example
It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.
マネージャーの決定に疑問を呈するのは無礼でした。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

暖炉の上の棚
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
彼女は家族の写真を暖炉の上の棚に置きました。
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

圧縮する
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
ファイルは圧縮されてストレージスペースを節約しました。
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

薬; 治療; 問題解決の手段
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
このハーブの薬は頭痛に効く。
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

規範
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
その本は現在、文学の規範の一部と見なされています。
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

回転式
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
その機械は効率的に動作するためにロータリーエンジンを使用しています。
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

衣服やスタイルに関連する
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
彼のサートリアルな選択はいつも流行に合っていて、賞賛されていました。
B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

製粉所
Meaning
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
Example
The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.
古い小麦粉工場は博物館に改装されました。
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

頂点, 完璧な例
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
多くの人々はルネサンスをヨーロッパの芸術と文化の頂点と見なしています。
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。
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

哀歌
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
コーラスは葬式で厳粛な哀歌を歌いました。
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

経験豊富な人 / 退役軍人
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
彼はソフトウェア業界のベテランです。
B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

反対する
Meaning
to disagree with or resist; to act against
Example
Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.
多くの市民が新しい税制政策に反対しています。
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
勇敢な子供が木から子猫を救いました。
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

気づかれない
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
彼の行動の変化は最初は気づかれないものでした。
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

簡潔な; 短い
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
弁護士は次の裁判についての詳細なブリーフを受け取った。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

遡及的
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
新しい法律は過去のケースをカバーするために遡及的に作られました。
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化する
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
会社は今年、利益を最大化することを目指しています。
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

小潮
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
ニープタイドの間、水位の変化は最小限です。
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

アヒル
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
そのカモは湖を優雅に泳いでいました。
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

変革的
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
新しい教育システムは非常に変革的です。
A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

クレイジー; 極端に愚か; 何かに非常に熱狂している
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something
Example
That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.
それはクレイジーなアイデアですが、うまくいくかもしれません。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

セメントで作られた墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
殉教者のセメントで作られた墓が川の近くで見られました。
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

プレゼンテーション
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
新しい製品のプレゼンテーションはよく受け入れられました。
B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

キログラム
Meaning
the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams
Example
The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.
その米袋は五キログラムあります。
C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

利益を不正に得る者
Meaning
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
Example
The government punished war profiteers.
政府は戦争の利益を不正に得る者を罰した。
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

奇跡
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
患者の回復は医師によって奇跡だと呼ばれました。
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

渋滞
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
ラッシュアワー中、道路は渋滞していました。
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

嫌う
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
私は本当に辛い食べ物を食べるのが嫌いです。
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

分岐
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
そのスタートアップは大手テクノロジー企業からの分岐でした。
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

寡頭政治
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
その国は裕福なオリガーキーによって支配され、すべての資源を支配していました。
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

推測
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
科学者の推測は後に正しいことが証明された。
C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

不吉な予感
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
彼女は廃屋に入るとき、深い不吉な予感を感じた。
A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

青春; 若者
Meaning
the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
Example
He spent his youth traveling around the world.
彼は若い頃、世界を旅して過ごしました。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

コスト効率的
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
コスト効率的な解決策は産業に利益をもたらす。
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

幸せ
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神聖な
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Thousands of pilgrims visited that sacred temple.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

満足した
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
彼女はシンプルな生活に満足していた。
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。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

ピーマン
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
赤と緑のピーマンを加えて、料理を色鮮やかで栄養満点にしましょう。
B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

所有権
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
資源の所有権は重要でした。
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
A2 noun /stoʊn/

stone

石
Meaning
a hard, naturally occurring mineral material found in the earth
Example
He threw a stone into the lake.
彼は湖に石を投げました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

注射する
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
看護師は患者の腕にワクチンを注射します。
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

自分自身
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
彼は自分自身で車を修理しました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

真剣さ; 重要性
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
その状況の真剣さは、医者が話すときに明らかになりました。
C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

根絶
Meaning
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
Example
Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.
カーボンの根絶はプロジェクトの重要な目標です。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

山賊
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者は山中で山賊に襲われました。
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.