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B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

北西
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
シアトルはアメリカ合衆国の北西部にあります。
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

怠け者
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
怠け者は正午でもベッドから起きることを拒否しました。
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
彼女は腰にベルトを巻きました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

不確かな
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
彼女はその決定について不確かだった。
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

固有
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
ベンガルタイガーはインド亜大陸に固有です。
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

厳格さ
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
訓練は大変厳格に行われました。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

悪党
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
その悪党は強盗で逮捕された。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外周上の小円
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
エピサイクルの概念は惑星の運動を説明するために使用されました。
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

セーター;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
彼女は寒い冬の夜に暖かいウールのジャンパーを着ていました。
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。
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄弁
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
彼女の雄弁なスピーチは、聴衆全体にインスピレーションを与えました。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

サイコパス的
Meaning
Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.
Example
The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.
その映画は共感を持たないサイコパス的な殺人者を描いていました。
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

もう〜ない
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
彼はもうここに住んでいません。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

模範
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
彼女は親切と寛大さの模範です。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

叫ぶ
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
彼は彼らの注意を引くために全力で叫んだ。
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口統計学
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
デモグラフィックスはターゲット広告に役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

名人
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
そのピアニストは真の名人であり、世界中の観客を魅了しています。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

ライフスタイル
Meaning
The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.
Example
A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.
健康的なライフスタイルには、定期的な運動とバランスの取れた食事が含まれます。
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

震えている / 弱い
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
ドダリング教授は階段を登るのに苦労していました。
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海の景色
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
アーティストは夕日で美しい海の景色を描きました。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

堅固にする
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
その企業は革新を通じて市場での地位を固めました。
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

決まり文句
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
そのスピーチは古い決まり文句でいっぱいで、聴衆を感動させることができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

過度の; 不適切な; 必要以上または適切以上の
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.
教師は親からの過度なプレッシャーについて不満を言いました。
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

反キリスト
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
一部の人々は未来に反キリストが現れることを恐れている。
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

口頭の; 口に関する
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
口頭試験はあなたの話す能力をテストします。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

カバー; 外殻
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
整備士はエンジンの外殻を取り外して内部の部品を調べました。
A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

お願いする
Meaning
to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly
Example
The child begged for a new toy.
その子供は新しいおもちゃをお願いしました。
C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

厳しく叱る
Meaning
to scold or rebuke severely
Example
The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.
先生は不正直な生徒を厳しく叱った。
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

再建する
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
その都市は地震後に再建されました。
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

冗談, いたずら
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
彼は友達と無害な冗談を楽しんだ。
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

搾取
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
海洋資源の搾取は重大な損害を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

詩学、詩の理論
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
彼は詩の技法を説明するポエティクスに関する本を書きました。
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

溝 / リズム
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
DJは群衆をグルーヴに合わせて踊らせた。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

体内の均衡、生理的過程によって維持される生理的安定性
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
人間の体は温度調節によってホメオスタシスを維持します。
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

メンター
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
彼女は新しい社員のためにメンターとして活動しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

迷惑的
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
長い列に並んでいるのは、最も迷惑な作業の一つです。
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

従順; 服従的; 謙虚な
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
厳しい扱いの後、彼女は従順になった。
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

明確で理解しやすい
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
彼の説明は非常に明確だったので、皆が理解しました。
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

インフレーション
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
インフレーションは消費者の購買力を減少させる。
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

風上に最も近い帆走
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
ヨットは波を切りながら風上に近い方向で進んでいた。
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

報酬; 報奨金; 料金
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
その仕事は優れた報酬と福利厚生を提供します。
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

朝食
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
今朝、私は朝食にシリアルとトーストを食べました。
C1 adjective/noun nɪˈmɒn.ɪk

mnemonic

記憶術、記憶を助ける技術
Meaning
Assisting or intended to assist memory; a device or technique to aid memory.
Example
A mnemonic device helps students remember complex concepts.
ニーモニック装置は学生が複雑な概念を覚えるのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同国人
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
彼は国際会議で同国人に会えて誇りに思った。
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

ぶっきらぼう
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
彼のぶっきらぼうな返答は、皆を不快にさせた。
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

過度のほめ言葉
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
彼女の過度のほめ言葉は、皆を不快にさせました。
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

傲慢, 尊大
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
彼のスピーチはポンポジティと傲慢で満ちていました。
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

正当化する
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
彼は論理的な理由で自分の決定を正当化しようとしました。
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

こぼす
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
コーヒーをこぼさないように気を付けて。
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

囲む
Meaning
to form a circle around something
Example
The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.
抗議者は人間の鎖で建物を囲んだ。
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神経可塑性
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
ニューロプラスティシティは、脳が怪我の後で再配線できるようにします。
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

渋滞
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
都市の渋滞は、旅行時間を長くする原因です。
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

狂気; 精神錯乱;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
この嵐の中で運転するのは狂気だろう。
C1 adjective /kweɪnt/

quaint

古風で魅力的な
Meaning
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
Example
They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.
彼らは海の近くの趣のある小さな小屋に泊まりました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

罠にかける
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
ハンターはネットでウサギを捕まえました。
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

混乱の中で転がる
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
突然の停電後、都市は混乱の中に沈んだ。
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

ひとつかみ; 小さな数量や数; コントロールが難しいもの
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
彼女は歩きに出かける前に、ボウルからひとつかみのナッツをつかみました。
A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

静かに; 落ち着いて
Meaning
without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner
Example
She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.
彼女は赤ちゃんを起こさないように静かに話した。
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

付属物 / 付加部分
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
ガレージはメインハウスの付属物です。
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

異質性
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
その都市の文化的異質性は、それを活気に満ちたユニークなものにしています。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

理解不能
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
教授の講義は速すぎて理解不能になった。
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

指数的に
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
インターネットの採用は世界中で指数的に増加しています。
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

広がる
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
彼女が微笑んだとき、暖かい輝きが彼女の顔に広がった。
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除する
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
彼は論争の後、クラブから排除された。
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
モナコはヨーロッパで有名な公国です。
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

時刻表
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
電車の時刻表で出発時刻を確認してください。
A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

ようこそ
Meaning
received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited
Example
You are always welcome in our home.
あなたはいつでも私たちの家にようこそ。
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

余暇
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
読書は週末の彼女のお気に入りの余暇活動です。
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法する
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
政府は新しい安全基準を制定する計画です。
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十進法
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
0.75は十進法の数です。
B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

宣言; 発表; 告知
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
大統領の独立宣言は、国にとって歴史的な瞬間を意味していました。
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

拡大する
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
医者は患者の瞳孔を拡げるために点眼薬を使いました。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

モノカルチャー
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
モノカルチャーは土壌の劣化や害虫への脆弱性の増加を引き起こす可能性があります。
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

衣料品商
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
町の衣料品商は店の窓に素晴らしいスーツを展示しました。
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

悩み
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
市場の崩壊後、会社は財政的な問題に直面しました。
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

外部性
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
汚染は産業化の負の外部性です。
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

オールラウンダー
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
彼はファクトトムとして働き、事務的な仕事とメンテナンス作業の両方を担当していました。
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

過剰に演劇的
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
彼女のパフォーマンスは過剰に演劇的で不自然に感じられた。
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

テニス
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
彼は週末に友達とテニスをするのが好きです。
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

12月
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
12月は多くの国で寒いです。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

絶え間ない
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
彼女の絶え間ない努力は最終的に報われた。
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

格言
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
「継続は力なり」という古い格言があります。
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

承認 / 賞賛
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
その計画は理事会メンバーの承認を得ました。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

値する; ふさわしい; 尊敬すべき;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
彼女の慈善活動は彼女を人道的賞に値するものにしました。
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

予知
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
預言者はその出来事の予知をしていると主張した。
C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

陰謀的で計略的、特に政治や自分のキャリアを進めるために倫理を無視する
Meaning
cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career
Example
The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.
その政治家はマキャヴェリアンな戦術で知られていた。
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

構文
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
プログラミング言語は厳格な構文ルールに従います。
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

多様化された
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
その会社はリスクを減らすために多様化されたビジネス戦略を採用した。
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

慎重な; 注意深い; 用心深い
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
ラッシュアワー中に通りを渡るときは注意してください。
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
偽の情報を広めることは、コミュニティに害を与えることです。
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。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

預金, 手付金
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
彼女は貯金口座に500ドルを預けました。
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

スカート
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
彼女はブラウスに合わせるために青いスカートを選びました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

克服不可能
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
探検者たちは砂漠で克服不可能な障害に直面した。
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

祭り
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
一晩中、祭りの音が聞こえていました。
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 /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

注射する
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
看護師は患者の腕にワクチンを注射します。
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

分水嶺, 重要な転換点
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
独立運動は国の歴史の中で分水嶺となった。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超える
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
彼女は試験でクラスメートを常に超えようとします。
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

樹液 / 弱める
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
長い旅が彼のエネルギーを弱め始めた。
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

時代遅れ
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
その古いコンピューターは完全に時代遅れです。
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

誘惑; 誘惑
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
彼は簡単な金儲けの誘惑に負けた。
C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

離散的
Meaning
individually separate and distinct
Example
The course is divided into three discrete modules.
コースは3つの離散的なモジュールに分けられています。
C1 verb /niːd/

knead

こねる
Meaning
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
Example
She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.
彼女は生地を滑らかになるまでこねます。
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

後援者
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
図書館は寛大な後援者によって支えられています。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

印象的な
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
彼女の印象的な演技はスタンディングオベーションを受けた。
B1 adjective /ˈiːvəl/

evil

邪悪
Meaning
Profoundly immoral and wicked.
Example
They believed the villain was the embodiment of evil.
彼らは悪役が邪悪の具現であると信じていた。
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平凡
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
その映画は面白かったが、全体的に平凡だった。
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

孫娘
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
彼女の孫娘は毎週末彼女を訪ねます。
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

性病の
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
医師は性病の危険について警告しています。
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

消す / 注ぐ
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
消防士たちは水で炎を消しました。
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

実用的
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
彼は財政危機を解決するために実用的なアプローチを採用しました。
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

自信過剰
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
彼はまるでその場所のオーナーであるかのように部屋に入ってきました。