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C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

頑固
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
彼は皆の懇願にもかかわらず、頑固なままでした。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

船を繋ぐための太いロープ
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
船員たちは重いハウザーを使って船をドックに固定しました。
B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

産業
Meaning
Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
Example
The industry focuses on luxury experiences.
産業は高級体験に焦点を合わせています。
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骨格
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
先生は生物の授業で学生たちに人間の骨格を見せました。
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

枠組み
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
強力な枠組みはガバナンスにとって重要です。
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

懐疑的な
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
彼女は新しい計画に懐疑的だった。
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

笑い
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
部屋は笑いで満ちていた。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

覆す / 判決を覆す
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
裁判所は前回の判決を覆すことに決めました。
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

アムチュール
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
シェフはチャートに酸味を加えるためにドライマンゴーパウダーを振りかけました。
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

下品; 粗野; 無礼;
Meaning
lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior
Example
His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.
彼の下品な言葉はディナーパーティーの皆を不快にさせた。
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

カッテージチーズ
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
料理人は温かい牛乳にレモン汁を加えて新鮮なカッテージチーズを作りました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

泡
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
子供たちは空中の泡を追いかけました。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

長年の
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
彼女は私の家族の長年の友人です。
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

誇張
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

高齢者社会
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
高齢者社会には、専門的な医療システムが必要です。
C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

Meaning
To return to a former or less developed state.
Example
Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

なる
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
彼女は何年もの勉強を経て医師になりました。
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

ボーイフレンド
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
彼女は彼氏と一緒にパーティーに来ました。
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

口語
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
彼の口語表現はスピーチをより身近なものにしました。
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

サブテキスト
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
彼のスピーチのサブテキストは、意見の不一致を示唆していた。
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

省庁
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
教育省は学校のための新しい政策を発表しました。
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

拍手する
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
観客はパフォーマンスに拍手を送りました。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

傾斜
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
サイクリストは急な傾斜の坂を上るのに苦労していた。
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。
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

メディア
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
ニュースはすべてのメディアで広く報道されました。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

真似る
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
子供たちはしばしば親の行動を真似します。
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

悪いまたは受け入れられない行動、特に子供によるものや公式の場面で
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
生徒はクラスでの不適切な行動で罰を受けた。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

四人組
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
四人組は一緒にゴルフを楽しみました。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

駐車場
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
レストランの近くには駐車場がありませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教義
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
正直はすべての宗教における基本的な教義です。
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循環する, 動く
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
空気は開かれたホールで自由に循環していました。
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遺産
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
彼の貢献は業界に長く残る遺産を残しました。
B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

達成する
Meaning
to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result
Example
She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.
彼女は医者になるという夢を達成するために一生懸命働いた。
A2 noun /ˈtrʌb.əl/

Trouble

問題; トラブル
Meaning
difficulty or problems; effort or exertion made to do something
Example
The car broke down and caused a lot of trouble for the family.
車が故障して、家族に多くの問題を引き起こしました。
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

熟考する
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
彼は川のそばに座って、未来の計画について考えました。
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

がっかり
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
彼女は試験の結果にがっかりしていた。
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

疑い; 不信; 疑念
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したことに疑いを持っていなかった。
C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

ムスク
Meaning
a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine
Example
The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.
その香水には天然のムスクが含まれており、エキゾチックな香りを与えました。
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速された
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
プロジェクトは加速したペースで進んでいった。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

けち
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
彼のけちは、どんな無駄な出費も避ける様子に表れていた。
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

平面; 飛行機; 平らにする
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
大工は木を平らにするための道具を使いました。
B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

アトミック・ハビッツ
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
アトミック・ハビッツを育むことが長期的な成功に繋がる。
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

巨人
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
アインシュタインは科学の世界で巨人でした。
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

カーボンニュートラル
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
この会社は2030年までにカーボンニュートラルを達成することを目指しています。
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

できる
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
彼女は三言語を流暢に話すことができます。
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

不一致の
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
目撃者たちは事件について食い違った証言をしました。
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召喚する
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
魔法使いは帽子からウサギを召喚しました。
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

反乱する
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
人々は腐敗した政府に反乱を起こしました。
B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

パイナップル
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh
Example
The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.
パイナップルの上には尖った葉の冠があります。
A1 adverb /təˈmɒroʊ/

Tomorrow

明日
Meaning
on the day after today; in the future
Example
Tomorrow we will visit the museum.
明日、私たちは博物館を訪れます。
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

対称
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
建物の対称性は訪問者に感銘を与えました。
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 /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

便宜主義
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
彼は原則ではなく政治的便宜主義から行動した。
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

カタログ
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
図書館はすべての利用可能な本のオンラインカタログを提供しています。
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

イリアス
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
学生たちはイリアスを学び、ギリシャ神話と英雄主義を理解しました。
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏った見解
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
その記事には政治的な傾向がありました。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最適、最良
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物の成長に最適な温度は約25°Cです。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

設置
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
イベントのセットアップには数時間かかりました。
B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

スケッチ
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
彼は風景の素早いスケッチを作成しました。
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

人権
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
人権は個人の自由を守ります。
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

皮膚科学
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
彼は医学部で皮膚科学を学んだ。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

教皇支持者
Meaning
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
Example
The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.
その討論は教会政治におけるウルトラモンタンの立場を浮き彫りにした。
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

ドック
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
船はドックに2日間停泊していました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

抽選券の販売
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
チャリティーは資金調達のために自転車を抽選で販売することに決めました。
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

準備ができた
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
彼女は空港に行く準備ができていた。
A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

成功する
Meaning
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
Example
She worked hard to succeed in her career.
彼女はキャリアで成功するために一生懸命働いた。
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

変革的
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
新しい教育システムは非常に変革的です。
B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

論理的
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
論理的回路は効果的な計算を保証します。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

誰か
Meaning
an unspecified person
Example
Somebody is knocking at the door.
誰かがドアをノックしています。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

シューシュー音
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
詩人は詩の中で柔らかいシューシュー音を作り出すためにシビランスを使いました。
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

設計図
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
建築家は新しい建物のために設計図を提示しました。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

シャベル
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
彼は車道から雪を取り除くためにシャベルを取った。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

風味のある（塩辛いまたは辛い）
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
そのレストランはさまざまな風味のある料理を提供しています。
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

ヤシの木
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
ヤシの木は私たちが食べるのが好きな甘い果物を生産します。
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

募集要項
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
大学は新しい学生を引き付けるために募集要項を送った。
C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

感じることができる; 苦しみに対して敏感
Meaning
capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)
Example
In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.
いくつかの伝統では、神々は感じることができるとされ、人間の感情を共有している。
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

天使
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
彼女は白いドレスで天使のように見えた。
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

貯金
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
定期的な貯金習慣は、財政的な安全を確保します。
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

後悔
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
彼女は自分の辛辣な言葉に深い後悔を感じていました。
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

キューベブペッパー
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
キューベブペッパーは伝統的なインドネシア料理に使用されます。
B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

に関して
Meaning
concerning or relating to
Example
The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.
会議に関する決定は明日行われます。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

交響楽団に関連する
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
フィルハーモニックオーケストラはベートーヴェンの第九交響曲の素晴らしい演奏を行いました。
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

ボレロ（スペインのダンスまたは前が開いた短いジャケット）
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
ダンサーたちはフェスティバルで情熱的なボレロを演奏しました。
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
敵対行為は一時的に停止しました。
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

頑固
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
彼の頑固さは交渉を難しくしました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

暴動; 騒乱
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
平和的な抗議は暴力が起こったときに暴動に変わった。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

長子継承権
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
長子継承権の下、長男は家族全体の財産を相続しました。
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

偽証する
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
彼は裁判中に偽証しようとしたとして告発されました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

傾向がある
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
彼は困っている人々を助ける傾向がある。
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

お世辞を言う
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
彼は支持を得るために役人にお世辞を言った。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

見えない
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
細菌は顕微鏡なしでは見えません。
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
外交官は平和協定の交渉を行いました。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

利己主義
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
彼の決断はしばしば他人への配慮よりも利己主義に駆り立てられていた。
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

公共の
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
公共はこの問題に対する行動を要求しました。
B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

つる植物
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
そのつる植物は壁を登り、緑の葉で覆った。
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

宝石類
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
彼女は結婚式で美しい宝石類を身につけていた。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
その政治家の演説は、対立候補に対する侮辱的な言葉で満ちていた。
A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

超えて; 定められた範囲を越える;
Meaning
further away than; exceeding; more than
Example
The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.
山々は地平線を越えて広がっていた。
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
多くの文化は一夫一妻制を理想的な結婚形態として奨励しています。
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

風味
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
スープには庭からのハーブとスパイスの豊かな風味がありました。
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

派閥
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
党内の異なる派閥は新しい政策に対して意見が一致しませんでした。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

状況
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
彼女は困難な状況に勇敢に対処しました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
咲いた花々は春の到来を告げます。
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

浮かれたスピーチ
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
政治家のスピーチは浮かれた言葉と空っぽの約束でいっぱいだった。
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

実業家の女性
Meaning
a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
Example
The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.
その実業家の女性は会社を国際市場へ拡大した。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

過小評価する
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
彼は自分の業績を過小評価する傾向があります。
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

事前に考える
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
容疑者は犯罪を事前に計画したとして非難されました。
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。
C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

裂ける
Meaning
to tear apart violently
Example
The earthquake rived the ground in several places.
地震がいくつかの場所で地面を裂けました。
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

悪名高い
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
その地域は高い犯罪率で悪名高いです。
B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

乾燥
Meaning
without moisture; preserved by removing water
Example
She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.
彼女は装飾のために花瓶に乾燥した花を加えた。
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。
A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

文法
Meaning
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
Example
She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.
彼女は文章力を向上させるために文法を勉強した。
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

食べる
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
私たちは午後7時に夕食を食べます。
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

栄養不足
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
土壌中の栄養不足は作物の生産性を減少させる可能性があります。
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚偽の
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
その政治家は嘘の発言で知られていました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

輝かしい
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
彼女の輝かしい笑顔は皆の気分を明るくした。