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B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

動き; 移動の行動
Meaning
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal
Example
The car was in constant motion during the journey.
その車は旅の間、常に動いていました。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

しわくちゃな
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
そのしわくちゃな木は何世代にもわたって野原に立っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈfɛtɪd/

fetid

悪臭のある、臭い
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant smell
Example
The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable.
ゴミからの臭いは耐えられなかった。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

無影響な, 自然な
Meaning
Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.
Example
He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.
彼は批判に動じることなく、懸命に働き続けました。
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

腐った
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
バターは外に長時間置かれて腐ってしまった。
A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

入る
Meaning
to go into; to come or go inside
Example
Please knock before you enter the room.
部屋に入る前にノックしてください。
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

異常、悪い、困難、または欠陥を意味する接頭辞
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
'ディスファンクション'や'ディスレクシア'のような言葉は、困難や障害を示すためにディス-という接頭辞を使用します。
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。
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

異なる
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
この問題について意見が異なります。
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

過度の洗練
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
著者の過度の洗練は、いくつかの読者にとって小説を読みづらくしました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

無機の
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
無機化合物は化学の基本です。
B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

正午
Meaning
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
Example
The meeting will start at noon.
会議は正午に始まります。
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探査機
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
そのプローブは惑星の表面からデータを収集しました。
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

内陸地域
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
農民たちは地方の内陸地域から来て、都市で自分たちの農産物を販売しました。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.mə.si/

Intimacy

親密さ; 親しみ
Meaning
close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere
Example
The couple valued the emotional intimacy they shared more than material possessions.
そのカップルは物質的な所有物よりも、共有した感情的な親密さを大切にしていました。
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

頭痛
Meaning
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
Example
Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.
長時間画面を見ることはひどい頭痛を引き起こす可能性があります。
B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

その後; 後で; 次に
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
私たちは夕食をとり、その後映画を見ました。
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
A2 noun /ˈɛndɪŋ/

ending

結末
Meaning
the final part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time
Example
The movie had a surprising ending that no one expected.
映画は誰も予想しなかった驚きの結末だった。
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

増加または拡張
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
その会社は労働力の増強に投資しました。
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

農民
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
その農民は夜明けから日暮れまで畑で一生懸命働いていました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

失禁
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
手術後、患者は失禁していた。
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

歯磨き粉
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
彼は薬局で新しいハーブの歯磨きを買った。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

言葉が不明瞭
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
彼女はスピーチ中に感情で言葉が不明瞭になった。
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

輝かしい
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
花嫁はウェディングドレスで輝いて見えました。
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

不安な
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
彼は外国で新しい仕事を始めることに不安を感じていた。
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

スタイル
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
彼女は読者を魅了する独自の書き方を持っている。
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

別名
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
彼はその素晴らしい業績により‘偉大な’別名を得ました。
A2 noun /əˈsɪstənt/

assistant

アシスタント
Meaning
a person who helps or supports another, often in a job
Example
She works as an assistant in a law firm.
彼女は法律事務所でアシスタントとして働いています。
B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

ホッキョクグマ
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
ホッキョクグマは寒冷な北極の水域で泳いでいる。
B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

歴史的
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
勝利の日はバングラデシュにとって歴史的な瞬間です。
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心臓専門医
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
彼女は胸の痛みのために心臓専門医に予約を取りました。
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建物
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
彼の議論は誤った前提に基づいていました。
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

恐怖を感じる; 小さくて短い尾の鳥
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
彼女は迫り来る嵐の光景に恐怖を感じた。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

効果的な
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
彼女の効果的な努力はコミュニティに平和をもたらしました。
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

二ヶ月の期間
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
学術プログラムは6つのバイメスターに分かれています。
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

家電製品
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
最新の家電製品は便利さを高めます。
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 /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

わずかな額
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
彼女はわずかな額のために長時間働いた。
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

真実性
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
ジャーナリストは報告書の真実性を確認しました。
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
二つの道路は数マイルにわたって平行に走っています。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装備する
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
兵士たちは完全な戦闘装備を整えていた。
C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

賠償
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
裁判所は詐欺の被害者に賠償を命じました。
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

素早く叩く
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
彼はライトをつけるためにスイッチをフリックしました。
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

頂点
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
彼女のキャリアは1990年代後半に頂点に達した。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

膨らんだ、膨張した、または pompous なスタイル
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
彼の膨らんだ散文は読むのが難しかった。
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

活用
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
フランス語の動詞には複雑な活用形があります。
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

二つに分かれた
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
川は島の周りを流れる際に二つに分かれました。
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

外見; 偽りの形
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
混沌としたオフィスには、秩序の外見だけがあった
A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

銃
Meaning
a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube
Example
The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.
兵士は訓練後に自分の銃を掃除しました。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

浸透する, 広がる, 充満する
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
新鮮な花の香りが部屋中に広がった。
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

クリスチャン
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
彼女は毎週日曜日に教会に行く献身的なクリスチャンです。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

作業のコレクション、サンプル、または作業リスト
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
彼のポートフォリオは彼の多様なスキルの範囲を示していました。
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
知識の適切な同化は効果的な学習につながります。
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
支出の管理は予算編成において重要です。
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗野な人
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
酔っ払った粗野な人がパーティーで騒ぎを起こした。
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

欠かせないサポート
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
ボランティアはコミュニティに欠かせないサポートを提供しています。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

強烈
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
事故後、彼女は強烈な痛みを感じました。
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

何かの小さな断片または量; 短い時間または距離
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
もう少し私のために待ってもらえますか？
A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

弾ける
Meaning
to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound
Example
The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.
風船は、私が間違ってピンで刺したときに破裂しました。
B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

長期記憶
Meaning
Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time
Example
Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.
繰り返しの練習が情報を長期記憶に転送するのを助けます。
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

虚飾
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
彼のファッションへの執着は単なる虚飾と見なされた。
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑発
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
彼の無礼なコメントは明らかな挑発でした。
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

統治する
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
大統領は賢明に国を統治する。
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

弱点
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
彼の最大の弱点は忍耐力の欠如です。
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

失敗する
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
彼は修理の仕事を完全に失敗させた。
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反芻動物
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
牛は反芻動物で、食べ物を再度咀嚼します。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

発する
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
甘い香りが庭から発せられました。
A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

金曜日
Meaning
the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday
Example
We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.
私たちは毎週金曜日の午後にチーム会議があります。
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

誰かが得るべきもの、特に罰や報酬
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
彼は試験でカンニングをして、ついに自分の正当な報いを受けました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

絞首台
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
中世では、犯罪者はしばしば警告として絞首台で処刑された。
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

上品さ; 洗練
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
彼女の自然な上品さと優雅さは、彼女を高社会層の中で人気者にしました。
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

精神的集中
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
瞑想は精神的集中と認知能力の向上に役立ちます。
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

尋ねる
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
宿題について質問してもいいですか？
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

放射する
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
暖炉は部屋全体に暖かさを放射します。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

犯す
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
ハッカーたちは会社に大規模なサイバー攻撃を行った。
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

オニカサゴ
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
オニカサゴは毒を注入できる危険な棘を持っています。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

変動性
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
ファッションのトレンドの可変性は、それについていくのを難しくします。
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。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

拡張可能
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
そのソフトウェアは新しい機能で拡張可能なように設計されています。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

振り子
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
振り子は時計の中で前後に揺れていた。
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

中立
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
中性子は電気的に中性です。
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

統合する
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
2つの会社は市場シェアを増やすために合併することを決定しました。
B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning
a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge
Example
The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

お世辞
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
彼のお世辞な振る舞いは同僚をうんざりさせた。
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字軍、激しいキャンペーン
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
彼女は一生を女性の権利のために戦っています。
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

崇拝 / 深い愛
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
ファンは歌手に対して自分の愛情を示した。
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

登録
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
イベントの登録は明日締め切りです。
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

冷笑する
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
彼女は彼の歌おうとしたことを嘲笑した。
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

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

anticlimax

アンチクライマックス
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
映画の終わりは、そんなにエキサイティングなストーリーの後のアンチクライマックスでした。
B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

テーシス
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
彼女は博士論文を書くのに2年を費やしました。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

カルダモン
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
レシピにはひとつまみの粉末カルダモンが必要です。
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

装備する
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
学校は生徒たちに最新の技術を装備させました。
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

一時休職
Meaning
temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier
Example
Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.
多くの労働者は危機の間に休職させられました。
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共謀
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
役人と契約者の間で共謀の証拠がありました。
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

戦い
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
兵士たちは最終決戦の準備をしました。
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

悪名
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
その犯罪者は大胆な脱出で悪名を得た。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

水菠菜
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
水菠菜は湿った土壌でよく育ちます。
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

魅力的な
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
女優は魅力的な演技をしました。
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大規模な破壊的な火災
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
その森は数日間続いた巨大な火災によって壊されました。
C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

大脳の
Meaning
Of the cerebrum of the brain.
Example
Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.
大脳機能は思考を調整します。
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

外れた音
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
歌手はパフォーマンス中に少し外れた音だった。
A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

世紀; 百年
Meaning
a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket
Example
The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.
その古い城は500年以上も立っています。
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

招待する
Meaning
to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Example
We should invite all our friends to the party.
パーティーに友達を招待するべきです。
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

講義
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
教授は歴史について興味深いレクチャーを行いました。
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

空飛ぶ車
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
空飛ぶ車はすぐに都市の交通渋滞の問題を解決できるでしょう。
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

曖昧にする、混乱させる、隠す
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
政治家はしばしば事実をわかりにくくして人々を誤導します。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

調和, 一致
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
彼らの考えの調和がプロジェクトを成功に導いた。
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

スパイシー
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
このカレーは私には辛すぎます。
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

雄弁家
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
雄弁家はその雄弁さで聴衆を魅了しました。
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

まばたきする
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
彼女は目からほこりを取り除くために素早く瞬きをした。
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行への欲望
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
彼女の旅行への欲望は、世界の隅々まで彼女を連れて行った。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

震え
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
地震の前に小さな震えが感じられました。
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

優生学
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
優生学は歴史的にその非倫理的な応用について批判されてきました。
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

流れ
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
川の流れは泳ぐには強すぎました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

愛好家
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
彼は芸術界で愛好家として退けられました、なぜなら正式な訓練が不足していたからです。