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B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

傑作
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
モナリザは、すべての時代で最も偉大な傑作の1つと見なされています。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工の米; 稲田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
農家は収穫の季節に稲田で懸命に働きました。
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

ネガティブ
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
彼女は今後のプロジェクトに対してネガティブな態度を持っていた。
B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

食べられる
Meaning
suitable or safe for eating
Example
The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.
そのベリーは食べられるだけでなく、かなりおいしいです。
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

正確に、間違いなく、適切に
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
彼女は選挙結果を正確に予測した。
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

基準
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
誠実はこの仕事にとって重要な基準です。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

老朽化した
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
その家族は町の端にある老朽化した家に住んでいました。
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

収用する
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
政府は新しい高速道路のために土地を収用することを決定した。
B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

施設
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
The facility was well-maintained.
施設はよく管理されていました。
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

怠け者; 働きたくない
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
彼は週末に部屋を掃除するのが面倒だった。
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

不道徳な、汚い、または低品質な
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
彼はダウンタウンのスリージーなナイトクラブを避けた。
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

縞模様にする
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
氷河の動きによって岩石の表面に縞模様ができました。
A2 noun /truːθ/

Truth

真実; 正直;
Meaning
the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
Example
The witness promised to tell the truth during the court hearing.
証人は法廷で真実を語ることを約束した。
B1 noun /juːˈten.səlz/

Utensils

食器
Meaning
tools or implements used for cooking, eating, or serving food
Example
Please wash all the cooking utensils after preparing dinner.
ディナーを準備した後、すべての料理用具を洗ってください。
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
彼女は物理学を超えた存在の原理を理解するために形而上学を学びました。
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

国境
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
彼らは電車でフランスとスペインの間の国境を越えました。
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

好ましい
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
晴れた天気はピクニックにとって好ましい始まりでした。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbəlˌmaɪndɪd/

feebleminded

愚かまたは弱い精神の
Meaning
lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded
Example
The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions.
その弱い精神の男性は、基本的な指示を理解するのに苦労していました。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

小さな鳥の群れ
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
コヴィのウズラの群れが畑を飛び越えた。
C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

クローゼット
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
私はすべての衣服を木製のアルミラーに保管します。
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

宗派, 価値
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
その教会はプロテスタントの宗派に属しています。
C1 verb /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

rehabilitate

Meaning
to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment
Example
The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes.
B2 verb /tæp/

tap

タップする
Meaning
to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound
Example
He tapped on the door to get her attention.
彼は彼女の注意を引くためにドアをタップしました。
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

仮想現実
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
仮想現実（VR）はゲームやトレーニングシミュレーションで広く使用されています。
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

発光現象
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
ホタルの発光現象が森を照らしました。
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

戦後の
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
その国は戦後の時代に急速な経済成長を遂げた。
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 ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

星間の、インターステラ、宇宙の
Meaning
Occurring or situated between stars.
Example
Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.
科学者たちはインターステラ旅行の可能性を研究しています。
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神経; 勇気
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
彼女は大きな観客の前で話す勇気を持っていた。
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

動揺した
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

非難
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
政治家は腐敗の非難を否定した。
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

投獄
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
彼は裁判所の命令に違反して投獄に直面した。
C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

嫌悪
Meaning
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
Example
She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.
彼女はその残酷な行為を見て嫌悪感を覚えた。
A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

美しい; 魅力的な; 魅惑的な;
Meaning
pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.
彼女はすべての人を魅了する美しい声を持っています。
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

賛辞の
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
その本は著者に対する賛辞のコメントで満ちていた。
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

アピール; 要請; 魅力
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
チャリティーは寄付を呼びかけました。
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小川
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
私たちは家の近くの小川で釣りをしました。
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

修正案
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
その修正案は支持されませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

胴体
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
芸術家はモデルの胴体を詳細に描きました。
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

雇用者
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
雇用者は熟練した労働者を引き付けるために、より良い福利厚生を約束しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

蝶の個体数
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
蝶の個体数は生息地の喪失によって減少しています。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

非互換性
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
2つのソフトウェアシステムの非互換性のため、そのプロジェクトは失敗した。
C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深紅
Meaning
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
Example
The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.
太陽が沈むと空は深紅色に変わった。
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

方針
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
効果的な方針は国の発展を促進します。
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

有罪
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
彼女は両親に嘘をついたことに対して有罪だと感じていた。
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

尾
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
犬は飼い主を見て嬉しそうに尾を振った。
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

病原性
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
科学者たちは新しいウイルス株の病原性を研究しました。
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不協和音
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
文化的な不協和音が誤解を生んだ。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

荷馬使い
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
荷馬使いは動物を安全に山道を案内しました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

恥ずかしい; 不名誉な; 恥ずかしい
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
彼の恥ずかしい行動は家族全員を困惑させました。
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

屈曲
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
医者は検査中に患者の膝の屈曲をテストしました。
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮な; 残酷な; 野生の
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
野蛮な攻撃はみんなを驚かせた。
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

無秩序に
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
子供たちは遊び場を無秩序に走り回った。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

幸福
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

いじる
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
彼はガレージで古いラジオをいじるのが好きです。
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未開人;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
古代ローマ人は自分たちの帝国の外にいる者たちを野蛮人と見なしていた。
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

ユーモアのある; 面白い; 笑いを引き起こす;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
彼のユーモラスな話はいつも皆を笑わせる。
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

起訴
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
起訴側は被告人に対して強力な証拠を提出しました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

騙すような
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
外見は騙すようなものかもしれません。
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨張する
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
大きな食事の後、彼女のお腹は膨らみ始めました。
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

熟考
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
その合意は多くの熟考の末に最終決定されました。
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

少しの量
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
長い会議の間、彼女は少しの忍耐を見せました。
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

アリュビオン
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
川のアリュビオンは村の畑に新しい肥沃な土地を加えました。
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

聴力; ヒアリング
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
高齢者の聴力は低下していたので、補聴器を使う必要があった。
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

キャッシャー
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
キャッシャーはすべての商品をスキャンし、合計金額を計算しました。
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

解放する
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
その法律は奴隷を解放し、完全な市民権を付与するために設計されました。
A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

それ
Meaning
used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
It is raining outside.
外では雨が降っています。
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

興奮した
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
彼女はサプライズパーティーに興奮していた。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

強度
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
嵐の強度は村人たちを驚かせた。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

抑制されていない
Meaning
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Example
She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.
彼女は冗談に対して抑制されずに笑った。
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

区域
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
産業ゾーンは投資を引き付けます。
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

スラム街
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
政府はスラムの条件を改善するために取り組んでいます。
A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

伝統的な
Meaning
relating to or following long-established customs; conventional
Example
They had a traditional wedding ceremony.
彼らは伝統的な結婚式を行いました。
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

価値が下がる
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
車は最初の数年間で急速に価値が下がる傾向があります。
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

死骸
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
ハゲワシは野原に残された死骸を食べる。
A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

驚くべき
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
マジシャンは驚くべきトリックを見せた。
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

筋骨格障害
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
デ・クヴェルヴァン症候群は一般的な筋骨格障害です。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

利益がある
Meaning
Financially rewarding or profitable.
Example
He chose a remunerative career in medicine.
彼は医学の中で利益のあるキャリアを選びました。
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

特に嫌われるもの
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
文法は常に彼のベットノワールでした。
A1 verb /meɪk/

make

作る
Meaning
to create, produce, or construct something
Example
I make coffee every morning.
私は毎朝コーヒーを作ります。
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 adverb /tuː/

too

過ぎる
Meaning
to a higher degree than is desirable, permissible, or possible
Example
She is too tired to continue working.
彼女は働き続けるには疲れすぎている。
B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

キャビネット
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage
Example
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.
キッチンキャビネットは皿と器具でいっぱいです。
A2 noun /træʃ/

Trash

ゴミ; 廃棄物; 低品質または低価値のもの
Meaning
waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value
Example
Please take out the trash before you leave.
出かける前にゴミを出してください。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

厳格、簡素
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
修道士は山中で厳格な生活を送った。
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷路のような
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
古い街の通りは迷路のようだった。
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

恩知らず
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
彼女は、彼が彼女が与えたすべての助けに対して恩知らずだと感じた。
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

おだてる
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
彼女は友達を旅行に参加させることに成功した。
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

幸福
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

発芽する
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
種は数日間の雨の後に発芽し始めました。
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

ingrained

根強い
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.
Example
His ingrained habits were hard to break.
彼の根強い習慣は壊すのが難しかった。
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

珍しい物
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
彼女は骨董店で珍しい物を買いました。
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

ひょう
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
突然のひょうの嵐が大きな氷の玉で駐車場の車を多く破壊しました。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
私は小説の最初の章を終えたばかりです。
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

馬鹿げた, 不合理な
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
豚が飛ぶことができるという考えは馬鹿げている。
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。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / タイトル
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
その都市は「ビッグアップル」という名称を得ました。
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

によって
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
その会社は、罰金を支払う契約に同意しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修飾語
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
「very cold」という句では、「very」は「cold」を修飾する語です。
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

茶こし
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
私はお茶をカップに注ぐとき、いつも茶こしを使います。
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

酒
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
彼らはパーティーのために酒を買った。
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

リゾート / 最後の手段
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中にビーチリゾートに滞在しました。
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

マラティ
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
マラティのツルが甘い香りの花で庭の壁を覆っていました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

贅沢主義者
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
その百万長者は真の贅沢主義者で、快適さと楽しみだけを求めて生きていました。
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

既定
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
努力は成功に導くというのは既定の事実です。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

骨董品商
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
アンティクアリーは中世の貴重な手稿を集めるのに何年も費やしました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

反乱
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
政府は増大する反乱を抑制するのに苦労した。
A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

石鹸
Meaning
a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing
Example
Please wash your hands with soap and water.
石鹸と水で手を洗ってください。
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

手招きする
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
彼女は手を振って彼に近くへ来るよう合図した。
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

策略
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
将軍は敵を欺くために巧妙な策略を考案しました。
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

婚約
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
彼らの婚約は村中に発表されました。
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

有効性
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
契約の有効性は来月に終了します。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

違法; 不法
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
裁判所はその捜索を不法と宣言しました。
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

揺るぎないまたは堅い
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
彼女の揺るぎない決意が彼女をすべての挑戦を乗り越えさせました。
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

今どき; 現在
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
現在、人々はオンラインショッピングを好む。