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B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

マスク
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
彼女はほこりから自分を守るためにマスクをしていました。
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

群衆
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
政治家は抗議者を単なる群衆として退けた。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

トーガ
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
セネーターは儀式の間に白いトーガを着ていました。
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

人生の変化
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
人生の変化はしばしばレジリエンスを教えます。
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

誕生; 起源; 始まり;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
彼らの最初の子供の誕生は喜ばしい瞬間でした。
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

製造業者
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
製造業者はグローバル市場向けに車を生産しています。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

潜性
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
青い目の色はしばしばリセシブな特徴です。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想像上の; 虚構の; 現実でない
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
その子は毎日話す想像上の友達がいました。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

外出禁止令
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
都市は騒動の間に外出禁止令を課しました。
A2 noun /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testing

テスト
Meaning
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
Example
The testing of the new software is still ongoing.
新しいソフトウェアのテストはまだ進行中です。
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

反発する
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
陽子はお互いに反発し合う。
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

ブラックプラム
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
私は庭の木から新鮮なブラックプラムをいくつか摘みました。
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

壊滅的な出来事
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
サイクロンはバングラデシュで壊滅的な出来事です。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
新しい法律は労働者の権利を保護します。
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

公布する
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
政府はデータプライバシーに関する新しい規則を公布しました。
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

野次を飛ばす人
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
政治家は群衆から叫んでいたヘクラーにもかかわらず冷静を保ちました。
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周囲の
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
周囲の丘は霧に包まれていました。
B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

注意深く
Meaning
with careful attention; in a focused manner
Example
She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.
彼女は先生の指示を注意深く聞いた。
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

南西
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
彼らは休暇のために国の南西部に行きました。
C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

モルタルと乳鉢
Meaning
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
Example
She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.
彼女はモルタルと乳鉢を使って香辛料を挽いた。
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

違法
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
有効な免許なしで運転することは違法です。
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

流暢さ
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
彼女は素晴らしい流暢さで英語を話します。
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市営の
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
市営当局は公園の維持管理を担当しています。
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

存在する
Meaning
to have being or reality; to be present
Example
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
恐竜は数百万年前に存在していました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

土や粘土で作られた; 陶芸に関連する
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
キッチンには収納用の美しい土の鉢がありました。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

腕いっぱい
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
彼女は図書館に腕いっぱいの本を持っていった。
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。
B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

口笛を吹く
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
彼は仕事をしながら口笛を吹くのが好きです。
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。
B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

刑務所
Meaning
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.
Example
The thief was sent to jail for stealing.
泥棒は盗みのために刑務所に送られました。
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

係留する / 荒れ地
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
水夫たちは船をドックに停泊させました。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

子供のような; 無邪気で信頼しやすい; 純粋でシンプル
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
彼女は周りの世界について子供のような驚きを保っていました。
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

参加, 関与
Meaning
The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.
Example
Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.
ソーシャルメディアでのエンゲージメントは、ブランドがオーディエンスとつながるのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

適性
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
彼女は新しい言語を学ぶのに強い適性を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

策略
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
その政治家の魅力は単なる策略にすぎなかった。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

頂点, apex
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
彼は自分のキャリアの頂点に達した。
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

ガルバニズム
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
ガルバニズムは初期の電気実験で重要な役割を果たしました。
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄弁
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
彼女の雄弁なスピーチは、聴衆全体にインスピレーションを与えました。
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

非難する
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
指導者たちはその行為を非人道的だと非難しました。
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐敗した
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
腐敗した臭いでみんな部屋を出て行った。
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

緊張
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
締め切りがオフィスに多くの緊張を生みました。
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
彼女は子供たちへのトラウマの心理学的影響を研究した。
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的な
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
彼は事故で身体的な損傷を受けた。
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下に揺れる
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
小さなボートは波の上で上下に揺れ始めた。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

生涯
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
彼女は自分の生涯で、ほとんどの人が夢見る以上のことを達成した。
B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

競争的
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
彼女は競争心にあふれ、それが彼女を卓越に向かわせる。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

疲れさせる; 退屈で疲れる
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
その疲れさせる旅行は12時間かかりました。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

しなやかで優雅な
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
彼女のしなやかな姿勢は、バレリーナのように動くことを可能にしました。
B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

未来的な
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.
未来的な技術は、世界中の産業を変革しています。
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

メスのトラ
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
強力なメスのトラがジャングルを静かに狩っていた。
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
宇宙観光の社会的利点が議論されています。
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

有用性
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
このツールの有用性はプロジェクト中に明らかになりました。
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗議者
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
彼は集会で抗議の声を上げていた。
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

婦人科
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
彼女は医科大学を卒業した後、婦人科を専門にすることに決めました。
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

補助的な
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
その会社は医療業界に補助的なサービスを提供しています。
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

仕様書
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
製品の仕様書にはすべての必要な詳細が含まれています。
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

苦情
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
マネージャーは、顧客からのサービスが悪いという苦情を受け取りました。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

裏切り
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
彼の裏切りは、敵側についていることが明らかになった時に明らかになった。
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

汚染された; 汚れた
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
水供給は有害な化学物質で汚染されていた。
A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

教育学
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
彼はより良い教師になるために教育学を学びました。
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

水を歩く
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
子供たちは浅い川を歩いていました。
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

大声で祝い
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
ファンは勝利後に街で騒いでいました。
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

生徒の状態
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
彼の生徒の状態の間に、彼は上級弁護士のもとで法学を学びました。
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

微量栄養素
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
微量栄養素は細胞機能に不可欠です。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

不器用
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
彼の不器用な状況の対処が状況を悪化させた。
C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

大胆さ
Meaning
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Example
He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.
彼は教授の議論に挑戦する大胆さを持っていた。
C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

作り上げる
Meaning
to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture
Example
The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.
証人は自分を守るために証言をでっち上げました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

営業停止、廃止
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
その会社は金融危機の後で廃業しました。
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

叱る
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
先生は遅刻した学生を叱りました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

計り知れない価値がある
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
彼女の助言は私の成功にとって非常に貴重でした。
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自殺
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
メンタルヘルスの専門家は自殺を防ぐために働いています。
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

渦, 円形海洋流
Meaning
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
Example
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.
太平洋のゴミの大きな塊は渦に閉じ込められています。
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 /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

親しみやすくて快適; 良い性格の; 親切
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
私の隣人はとても親しみやすく、いつも暖かく挨拶をします。
B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

ケロシン
Meaning
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
Example
The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.
古いランプは停電中に光を提供するためにケロシンを燃やしていました。
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

細胞の
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
セルラー技術は通信を革新しました。
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

認定
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
認定は組織の信頼性を保証します。
B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

資格のある; 証明された
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
彼女は多くの経験を持つ資格のある医者です。
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

騒乱の戦い
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
サッカーの試合中に騒乱の戦いが起きました。
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

オス蜂
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
ドローンの蜂は働き蜂のように蜂蜜を集めません。
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

司法制度
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
司法制度は法律が公平に適用されることを保証します。
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

オゾン層の減少
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
オゾン層の減少はUV放射線を増加させます。
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益者
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
彼女は父親の遺産の唯一の受益者です。
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

外向的な人
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
外向的な人として、彼女は社交的なイベントで新しい人々と出会うのが好きです。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

過剰
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
祭りでは食べ物が過剰にあった。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

小説 / 新しい
Meaning
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
Example
She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.
彼女は週末に歴史小説を読んで過ごしました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

裏切り
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
彼の裏切りは、彼を信じていたすべての人々を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

指導
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
彼女は有名なアーティストの指導の下で絵を学びました。
C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

満ちた
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.
交渉は緊張と不確実性で満ちていました。
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法する
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
政府は新しい安全基準を制定する計画です。
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

のこぎりで切る
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
大工は木を切って小さな部分に分けます。
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即興
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
コメディアンはマイクの故障でジョークをアドリブしました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降する
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
川は谷に向かって下降するコースをたどった。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

特徴のない
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
彼は町の外れにある特徴のないアパートに住んでいます。
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

歪む
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
怪我をした後、彼女は痛みに顔を歪めた。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
マネージャーとしての彼女の能力は、取締役会に感銘を与えました。
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

渦巻き
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
指紋に明確な渦巻きのパターンが表示されていました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

アルダーマンの職位
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
彼は多年の奉仕後、アルダーマンの職位を授与されました。
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
昨夜のコンサートは絶対に素晴らしかった。
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非営利の
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
彼女は無料教育を提供する非営利団体で働いています。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

いたずらな; おてんばな; わんぱくな
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
いたずらな子供が姉のお気に入りのおもちゃを隠した。
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

植林
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
植林は生物多様性を回復するのに役立ちます。
B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

実際の
Meaning
real and existing, not just imagined or supposed
Example
The actual cost was higher than expected.
実際のコストは予想より高かった。
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

収束する
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
2つの川は湖に入る前に収束する道を持っています。
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

週末
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
彼らは週末に旅行の計画を立てています。
C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

苛立ち
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
彼女は繰り返しの遅れの後、彼女の苛立ちを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

ひも
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
彼女はパッケージを糸で結びました。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲しい
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
その悲しい歌は彼らの目に涙をもたらしました。
A1 adjective /kwɪk/

Quick

速い
Meaning
fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time
Example
She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.
彼女は教師の質問に迅速に答えました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

非人道的
Meaning
lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruel or barbaric
Example
The prisoners were kept in inhuman conditions.
囚人たちは非人道的な状況で収容されていました。
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
ブルックリンはニューヨーク市の区です。
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

ヒトデ
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
ヒトデはゆっくりと海底を動きながら食べ物を探した。
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大な海の怪物
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
その船は地平線上で巨大な海の怪物のように見えました。