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B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

中産階級
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
中産階級はその決定によって大きな影響を受けました。
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

陰鬱な
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
洞窟は湿っぽくて、陰気で不気味な音が響いていました。
A2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Finger

指
Meaning
any of the four long thin parts of the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)
Example
She pointed with her finger to show the direction to the museum.
彼女は指を使って博物館の方向を指し示しました。
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

アリバイ
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
彼女は盗難の際に映画館にいたことを証明する強力なアリバイを持っていました。
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

支配
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
帝国は隣国に対する支配を求めていた。
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

擁護者
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
彼は権威主義的な政権の擁護者として知られています。
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

厳しい批評または罰
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
マネージャーの厳しい批評はチーム全体を驚かせました。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

おろし金
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
ピザ用のチーズをおろすためにおろし金を使ってください。
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

金魚
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
金魚はガラスの鉢の中をぐるぐる泳いでいました。
A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

三十
Meaning
equivalent to the number 30
Example
He is thirty years old.
彼は三十歳です。
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自惚れた
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
彼は議論に勝った後、自惚れた笑顔を見せた。
A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

エーカー
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
農夫は広大な肥沃な土地を所有しています。
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

呼び出す
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
家に着いたら、私に電話してください。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

理髪師
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
理髪師は彼の結婚式のために完璧なヘアカットをしました。
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

百科事典的
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
彼女の歴史に関する百科事典的な知識は、会議でみんなを驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

制限、批判
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
新しい法律は言論の自由に厳しい制限を課した。
B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制する
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
犬を制御してください。
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

おかしい
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
一晩中働いた後、彼は少しおかしく感じました。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

疲れた, 無関心
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
何年もの旅行の後、彼女は絶え間ない移動に疲れを感じた。
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

すなわち
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
多くの両生類、すなわちカエルとサラマンダーは、水中と陸上の両方で生きることができます。
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

スクーター
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
彼女は毎日スクーターで仕事に行きます。
B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

嫌がらせ
Meaning
to persistently annoy or torment someone
Example
The employees complained that their boss harassed them.
従業員は上司が彼らを嫌がらせたと不満を言った
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

サーモクライン
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
サーモクラインは、暖かい表面水と冷たい深層水を分けます。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

中途半端
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
マネージャーは彼の中途半端な提案をすぐに却下しました。
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

栄養失調; 不適切な栄養
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
子供たちの間で栄養失調は深刻な公衆衛生の問題です。
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

退屈な; 面倒な
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
その講義はとても退屈で、多くの学生が眠ってしまいました。
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

食べる, 飲む, 消費する
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
私たちは夏にたくさんの水を消費します。
C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

調査
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
調査は事故の原因を明らかにしました。
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

仲裁
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
その仲裁は二つのチーム間の対立を解決するのに役立ちました。
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

アムネスティ
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
政府はすべての政治犯に対してアムネスティを発表しました。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

貝殻
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
漁師は一日の終わりを知らせるために貝殻を吹いた。
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

不必要な繰り返し
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
'それは起こるかもしれないし、起こらないかもしれない'というフレーズはトートロジーです。
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

頭蓋骨
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
考古学者たちは古代の頭蓋骨を慎重に調べました。
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

無関心
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
彼女は批評に対して完全に無関心を示しました。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
中年の男性が新しいキャリアを始めた。
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

トニック
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
暑い日には、レモネードが完璧なトニックでした。
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

片側が低い、または不均衡な
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
急いで飾った後、ケーキは不均衡に見えた。
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

目立つ
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
彼女の赤いドレスはパーティーで目立っていました。
B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

エネルギッシュな; 活発な; エネルギーに満ちた
Meaning
having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy
Example
She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.
彼女は非常にエネルギッシュで、アウトドア活動が大好きです。
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。
C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

隠者
Meaning
A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.
Example
The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
その老人は山の中で隠者として暮らしていた。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

溶剤, 債務を支払う能力
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
アセトンは実験室でよく使われる溶剤です。
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬する
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
彼らは戦士を完全な名誉を持って埋葬しました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

幸せ
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
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なかった。
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

メレンゲ (デザートトッピング)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
彼女はパイにふわふわのメレンゲを飾った。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

軽蔑すべき, 嫌悪すべき
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
彼の欺瞞的な行動は本当に軽蔑すべきものでした。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

寛容
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
彼は貧困の中で静かに寛容をもって生きていた。
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

乳児
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
乳児はゆりかごで静かに眠っていました。
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。
A1 verb /θroʊ/

throw

投げる
Meaning
to send something through the air with force using your hand
Example
He can throw the ball very far.
彼はボールを非常に遠くに投げることができます。
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

トーン
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
手紙のトーンは非常にフォーマルでした。
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集する
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
委員会は危機を議論するために緊急セッションを召集しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

違憲の
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
裁判所は新しい法律が違憲であると宣言しました。
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止する
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
騒音は子供たちが中に入るとすぐに止まりました。
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

願う
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
私は鳥のように飛べたらいいなと思います。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

開幕
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
大統領は彼の開幕スピーチを行いました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

不名誉な
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
チームは決勝で不名誉な敗北を喫した。
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

がぶ飲みする
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
彼は数分で3缶のソーダを飲み干した。
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

至福の
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
彼女は良い知らせを聞いた後、至福の笑顔を浮かべていた。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成する, 組み合わせる, 論理的に提示する
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
彼は異なるソースからアイデアを合成するのが得意です。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

無敵の、勇敢な、決然とした
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
無敵の兵士はすべての困難に立ち向かった。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

開示
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
会社の財務状況の開示は遅れました。
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

不正行為
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
選挙は政治的不正行為に満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

促進
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
新しい政策は社会的正義の促進のために導入されました。
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
歯科医は彼女に口の中の唾液をすすぐように言った。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

否定できない
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
彼の有罪の証拠は否定できなかった。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

骨髄
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
骨髄は人体で血液細胞を生成します。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

悪天候
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
試合は悪天候のためキャンセルされました。
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

反論する
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
弁護士は強力な証拠で虚偽の告発を反論しました。
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

ユートピア
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
多くの哲学者は人類のためにユートピアを作る夢を見ていました。
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

アナーキスト
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
アナーキストのグループは国家の支配に反対して抗議しました。
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

ピン
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
彼女はボードにメモを留めるためにピンを使った。
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

鋭い
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
彼女の鋭いコメントはみんなを不快にさせた。
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示する
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
先生は生徒に注意深く指示しました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不安定な; 震える; 信頼できない; 弱い
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
彼の声は緊張で震えていた。
A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

レシピ
Meaning
a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.
チョコレートケーキの素晴らしいレシピを見つけました。
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供給部門
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
軍隊の供給部門は、兵士たちが十分な物資を持っていることを確認した。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

乱行
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
その小説は、裕福な邸宅でのスキャンダラスな乱行を描いています。
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

オートバイ
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
彼は毎朝オートバイで仕事に行きます。
C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

最上部; 最高
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
旗は木の一番高い枝に置かれました。
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

本物の; 正当な; 合法の
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
彼女はその分野の本物の専門家です。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

狂気
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
崖から飛び降りる考えは狂気のように思えた。
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

順応させる
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
彼女は新しいチームのニーズにすぐ順応した。
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

有名
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
彼は自国で有名な俳優です。
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

ハサミ
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
彼女は紙を小さな切れ端に切るためにハサミを使いました。
A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

knowledge

知識
Meaning
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Example
Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.
宇宙の知識は研究によって広がり続けています。
A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

楽しむ
Meaning
to take pleasure in; to have a good time
Example
I enjoy reading books in my free time.
私は自由な時間に本を読むことを楽しんでいます。
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

潜水艦
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
潜水艦ケーブルは国際通信を容易にします。
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

怖がっている
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

爆弾
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
爆弾処理班は爆発装置を慎重に無力化しました。
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

破壊; 車両事故;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
自動車の事故で高速道路が数時間封鎖された。
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

課税対象
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
輸入された電子機器はしばしば国境で課税対象となります。
A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

好奇心旺盛な
Meaning
Eager to know or learn something.
Example
The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.
好奇心旺盛な探検家たちは南極について質問をした。
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

農業的
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
その国の経済はまだ主に農業的です。
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

考案する
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
エンジニアたちはコスト削減のために新しい方法を考案した。
A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

祝う
Meaning
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.
日本は11月3日に文化の日を祝います。
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

カレンダー
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
彼女はカレンダーに誕生日をマークしました。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

休憩
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
その劇には20分間の休憩がありました。
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

植物を研究する
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中に森で植物を研究しました。
A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

通常; 一般的; 基準に合った; 健康
Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
重要な試験の前に緊張するのは普通です。
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

識別する
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
彼は霧の中で遠くの姿をほとんど識別できなかった。
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

付着
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
タイルがその位置に留まるためには強い付着が必要です。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

深紅
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
深紅の夕日が美しい色合いで空を染めました。
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

絶滅
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
いくつかの種は過剰な漁業によって絶滅の危機に瀕しています。
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
スペースツーリズムの革新への努力は野心的です。
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

カレー
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
私はスパイシーなチキンカリーとご飯が大好きです。
A1 noun /roʊd/

road

道路
Meaning
a wide way leading from one place to another
Example
We drove along the road to the village.
私たちは村に向かってその道路を運転していました。
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

ジャンダールム
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
ジャンダールムは定期的なチェックのために車を止めた。
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

守護的
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
森の守護霊は旅行者を守ると信じられていました。
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

処方箋
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
医者は彼女に抗生物質の処方箋を出しました。
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

明るい
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
そのアーティストは絵画に明るい色を使いました。
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜む
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
見知らぬ人が影の中に潜んでいた。
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

加速度
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
車は高速道路に入るときに急な加速度を示した。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

パロディ
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
そのコメディ番組は有名な政治家のパロディを特集した。
A2 adverb /ɪnˈstɛd/

instead

代わりに
Meaning
As an alternative or substitute.
Example
She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.
彼女はドレスを買わなかった。代わりに、彼女は靴を選んだ。
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.