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B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。
A2 noun /mɪˈsteɪk/

Mistake

間違い; エラー;
Meaning
An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong; an error
Example
Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
間違いをすることは学習過程の一部です。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

恐ろしい
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
犯罪現場は恐ろしい光景だった。
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

小さい; 限られた; 狭い
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
彼女は大学の近くの小さなアパートに住んでいます。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

訴訟当事者
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
裁判所は両方の訴訟当事者を公聴会に召喚した。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春の
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
長い冬の後、庭は春の美しさで満たされていました。
C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

関与する
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
証拠はスキャンダルに関与した何人かの職員を示した。
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

保険をかける
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
私は新しい車を保険に入れる必要があります。
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
車は高速道路で故障しました。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

情熱的な
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
彼は環境保護に情熱を注いでいます。
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

悪口な
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
教師の悪口な言葉が学生たちを涙で満たしました。
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 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

人工的な、真実ではない
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
彼の話の興奮は人工的で強制的に見えました。
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

お願いする
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
チャリティは洪水の被害者のために寄付を募っています。
C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

リクライニングチェア
Meaning
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
Example
He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.
彼は仕事の後、お気に入りのイージーチェアでくつろいだ。
B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

強調
Meaning
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.
Example
The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.
スピーカーは持続可能な開発に強調を置きました。
B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

全会一致
Meaning
fully in agreement; shared by all
Example
The committee reached a unanimous decision.
委員会は全会一致の決定を下しました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

不安定な
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
長旅の後、彼女は足元が不安定だった。
A2 verb /ˈeksərsaɪz/

exercise

運動する
Meaning
to do physical activity; to use or practice
Example
I exercise at the gym three times a week.
私は週に3回ジムで運動をします。
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

正常化する
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
政府は関係を正常化するための措置を取った。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

実質的; かなりの; 重要な
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
この四半期に売上は実質的に増加しました。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

契約解除
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
契約の解除により、双方は失望しました。
C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

幻覚を見る
Meaning
to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs
Example
After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.
薬を飲んだ後、彼は奇妙な形をハルシネイトし始めた。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
地下の水源は農業の維持に役立ちます。
A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

サービス
Meaning
An act of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
True education promotes the value of service to others.
本当の教育は他人に対するサービスの価値を促進します。
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

乾燥アムラ
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
乾燥アムラの粉末は、髪の成長に優れています。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

ばらばら
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
映画はばらばらに感じ、追いかけるのが難しかった。
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

団結する
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
危機はコミュニティを団結させる手助けをした。
C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

悩まされる
Meaning
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
Example
People are plagued by anxiety and depression.
人々は不安と抑うつに悩まされています。
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

ビジネス
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
彼は20年間、レストランのビジネスをしてきました。
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

影響
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
新しい政策は経済に予期しない影響を与えました。
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

豊かで豊富で贅沢な、特に植物に関して
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
谷は緑豊かな畑で満たされていました。
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轟音
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
雷が空を鳴り響かせた。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障害
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
資金不足はプロジェクトの大きな障害です。
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

避ける
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
彼女は健康的な食事のためにジャンクフードを避けることを選びました。
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

パンジャビ
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
彼は祭りのために白いパンジャビを着ていました。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

女主人
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
親切な女主人は新しいタオルを提供し、私たちにアパートを案内してくれました。
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

大きい
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
音楽はあまりにも大きすぎて、集中できませんでした。
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆われた; 空; 最小限
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
部屋の裸の壁は何か飾りが必要だった。
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

沖積の
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
農民たちは肥沃な沖積平原で作物を栽培します。
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

ステップ
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
遊牧民は自分の家畜を連れて広大なステップを渡っていた。
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

スチール
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
その建物は耐久性を確保するためにスチールで作られました。
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

支点
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
教師は学校の変革の支点となった。
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

倒錯
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
彼は同僚を困らせることに倒錯した喜びを感じていた。
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。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

尋問者
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
尋問者は証人から詳細な回答を要求しました。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

不幸な; 悲しい
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
彼は試験の結果に不満でした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

不均衡な; 不安定な
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
不均衡なテーブルは揺れ続けていた。
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
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。
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

展開
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
新しいソフトウェアの展開は成功裏に完了しました。
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

戯言
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
政治家の演説は意味のない戯言でいっぱいだった。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

不調和
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
彼の冗談は真面目な会議では不調和だった。
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

起こる
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
雪は氷点下の温度を持つ地域で起こります。
A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

クレイジー; 極端に愚か; 何かに非常に熱狂している
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something
Example
That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.
それはクレイジーなアイデアですが、うまくいくかもしれません。
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

原子力
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
その国は原子力エネルギーを開発しています。
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

膨らみ
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
医師は彼の腕の小さな膨らみを調べました。
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

国際的な
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
国際基準は競争力を高めます。
A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

そんな
Meaning
of the type previously mentioned or specified
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful painting.
私はこんな美しい絵を見たことがありません。
A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

電子レンジ
Meaning
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
Example
She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.
彼女は残りのピザを電子レンジで2分間加熱しました。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

頑固な; 意図的な
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
彼の意図的な不服従は罰に繋がった。
B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

ささやく
Meaning
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Example
She whispered a secret in my ear.
彼女は私の耳元で秘密をささやいた。
C1 adjective /əˈbliːk/

Oblique

斜め; 対角線; 間接的または回避的
Meaning
slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive
Example
The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.
アーティストはキャンバスに斜めの線を描いた。
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

恐れさせる
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
暴力的な場面が観客を恐れさせた。
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女性支配
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
その古代の部族は、女性がすべての権力を握るギネコクラシーで知られていました。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

広範囲の破壊; 大きな混乱や無秩序; カオス
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
ハリケーンは沿岸の町で大規模な破壊を引き起こし、家屋やビジネスを破壊しました。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

ワシの巣
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
鷲は崖の上にあるその巣の近くに誇らしげに止まった。
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

測定された
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
彼女は冷静で測定された口調で話しました。
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

アイリッシュ
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
彼はハイバーニアン文化と歴史について読むのが好きでした。
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。
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

ロバ
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにロバを使いました。
B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

影響
Meaning
A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
Example
The decision had great impact.
その決定は大きな影響を与えた。
B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

お願い
Meaning
An act of kindness or approval.
Example
She asked him for a small favor.
彼女は彼に小さなお願いをした。
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

櫛
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
彼女はパーティーの前に髪を整えるために櫛を使いました。
C1 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

interdependency

相互依存
Meaning
The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.
Example
The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.
国々の相互依存は、より大きな協力を生み出しました。
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解決する
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
探偵はついに謎の事件を解決した。
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

酸性化する
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
農民たちは、汚染が土壌を酸性にすることを心配しています。
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

外部の資金調達なしで個人資源を使用してビジネスを立ち上げ、発展させる
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
彼は最小限のリソースで自分の会社を立ち上げました。
A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

パートタイム
Meaning
working for only part of the usual working day or week
Example
She works part-time as a waitress.
彼女はパートタイムのウェイトレスとして働いています。
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

思いやりのある; 配慮深い
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
彼はいつも他人の感情に配慮しています。
A2 noun /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

Upstairs

上の階
Meaning
on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors
Example
She went upstairs to her bedroom to rest.
彼女は休憩するために自分の寝室に上がった。
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

ほとんど
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
ほとんどの人々は週末にリラックスすることを好む。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

比類のない
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
彼女の美しさはその地域で比類のないものと考えられていた。
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

警戒すべき
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
若者の失業率は警戒すべきです。
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

鹿肉
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
レストランでは美味しい鹿肉ステーキが提供されます。
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

尊敬される人物
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
彼はその国の現代文学のドイエンと見なされています。
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

ランチ
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
私たちは川を渡るためにランチを使いました。
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

励ます
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
教師は生徒に質問をするように励ますべきです。
B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

分析する
Meaning
to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions
Example
Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.
科学者たちは新しいパターンを発見するためにデータを分析しています。
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

規定
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
その組織の規定は厳格な時間厳守を要求していた。
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

廊下
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
子供たちは靴を廊下に置いていった。
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

編集者
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
エディターは出版前に記事を承認しました。
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

左利き
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
彼女は左利きで、左手で美しく書きます。
C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

グローバル化する
Meaning
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
Example
Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.
多くの企業は国際市場に進出するため事業をグローバル化する。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

正式に
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
その合意は両当事者によって正式に署名された。
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

信頼性
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
彼の説明の信頼性は陪審員を納得させました。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

仲裁に関連する
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
彼の仲裁スキルは紛争を解決するのに役立った。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

分岐する
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
二つの道は交差点で分かれる。
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

蔓延している
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
腐敗は古い政府制度に蔓延していた。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

欲張り
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
彼は新しい時計を見せたとき、彼女は欲しがる目を向けた。
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

省略する
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
レポートから重要な詳細を省略しないでください。
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

序文
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
著者は序文で自分の動機を説明しました。
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

厳しく批判する
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
批評家はその映画の悪い脚本を厳しく批判しました。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑る
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
ヘビは草の中を滑って進んだ。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

アンチストロフィー (修辞法の一つ)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
詩人は繰り返されるフレーズを強調するためにアンチストロフィーを使用しました。
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

デキャンタ
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
彼女は慎重にワインをきれいなグラスに注いだ。
C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

固定的に
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
彼は絵を固定的に見つめていた。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

アウトサイダー
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
アウトサイダーとして、彼は彼らの伝統を理解するのが難しいと感じました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

恥辱; 不名誉; 恥ずかしい
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
彼の逮捕は彼の家族全体と評判に恥辱をもたらした。
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

アナセマ / 嫌悪された物
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
暴力は彼女の平和的な性格にはアナセマです。
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

謎めいた
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
彼は私に謎めいた笑顔を見せた。
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

爪
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
ワシはその魚を鋭い爪で捕まえた。
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

絆; 債券
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
母親と子供の間の強い絆は明らかでした。