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C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

西洋
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
西洋には長い哲学的思考の歴史があります。
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言的スタイル
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
彼女の執筆スタイルは簡潔で格言的です。
C1 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

杵
Meaning
A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.
Example
She used a pestle to grind the spices.
彼女はスパイスを挽くために杵を使いました。
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

無邪気
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
彼女の無邪気は、彼女が人々をあまりにも簡単に信頼させました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道徳な; 不潔な;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
保守的な社会は彼女の行動を不道徳で不適切だと考えた。
B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

生物
Meaning
A living being, especially an animal.
Example
The forest is full of strange creatures.
森は奇妙な生物でいっぱいです。
C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

採石場 / 獲物
Meaning
A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.
Example
The workers quarried limestone from the hill.
作業員は丘から石灰岩を採掘しました。
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

猟犬
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
ブルッドハウンドは密な森の中で匂いを追跡しました。
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

空虚
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
彼女は真剣な議論の中で空虚な笑顔を見せた。
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

嘆き悲しむ
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
彼女は子どもの頃の家を失ったことを嘆き悲しんだ。
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

素早く飛び込む; 急激に落ちる
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
彼女はプールに飛び込んだ。
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

拡張
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
ボランティア活動は、社会的ネットワークの拡張に役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

騒動
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
政治家の発言がメディアで大騒ぎを引き起こしました。
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

何もない
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
彼女は心配することは何もない。
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

より高い活動に変換する
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
彼女は美しい風景を描くことで怒りをサブリメートしました。
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。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

エレクトロタイプ
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
プリンターはページの複数のコピーを作成するためにエレクトロタイプを使用しました。
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

親に関連する
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
子供の成長には親のガイダンスが重要です。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

反応が早い
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
そのウェブサイトは非常にレスポンシブで、すべてのデバイスで迅速に読み込まれます。
B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

雇う
Meaning
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
Example
The company plans to employ more engineers next year.
その会社は来年、もっと多くのエンジニアを雇う予定です。
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

落胆させる
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
継続的な拒否の手紙が若い作家を落胆させ始めた。
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

翻訳する
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
彼女は五カ国語を翻訳できます。
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

驚くべきことに
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
驚くべきことに、彼女は1日でプロジェクト全体を終わらせました。
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

だます
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
詐欺師は偽の約束で無実の人々をだまそうとした。
C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

エレジー
Meaning
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example
The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.
詩人は亡き友人のためにエレジーを書きました。
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

揺れる
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
彼がそれに寄りかかったとき、テーブルは揺れ始めました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎縮
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
定期的な運動がないと、筋肉は時間とともに萎縮する可能性があります。
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

版
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
雑誌の最新の版はすぐに売り切れました。
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

容認する
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
マネージャーは職場での嫌がらせを容認することを拒否しました。
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。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

より重要である
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
新しい政策の利益はリスクを上回っています。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同時
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
フェスティバルは国民の祝日と同時でした。
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

長い嘆き; 悲しみの苦情; 災難のリスト
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
新聞の社説は社会における道徳的価値の衰退についてのジェレミアッドだった。
C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

おしゃべり
Meaning
to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Example
The children would prattle on about their games.
子供たちは自分たちのゲームについておしゃべりをしていた。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

骨董品商
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
アンティクアリーは中世の貴重な手稿を集めるのに何年も費やしました。
C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

否定
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
理論は伝統的な信念の否定に基づいています。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

変形; 身体的欠陥
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
事故は彼の左手に永続的な変形を引き起こしました。
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

犠牲にする/焼死させる
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
抗議者たちは建物の前で自ら火にくべると脅した。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

基盤となる
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
強い文化的伝統はコミュニティの慣習の基盤となっている。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

不満な人
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
不満な人は政府に対して不平を述べました。
B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

一瞥
Meaning
A quick or brief look.
Example
He glanced at the river and felt calm.
彼は川をちらっと見て、落ち着いた気分になった。
C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

エクレクティック
Meaning
Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.
彼女の音楽の好みはエクレクティックで、クラシックからヒップホップまで幅広いです。
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

タバコ
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
健康問題後にタバコをやめた。
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

ロジスティクス
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
ロジスティクスはタイムリーな配達を保証します。
C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

貢献する
Meaning
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
Example
His hard work will redound to the success of the company.
彼の努力は会社の成功に貢献するでしょう。
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

フェレット, 何かを粘り強く探すまたは発見する
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
彼は隠された書類を見つけました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

不確か
Meaning
not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge
Example
I am uncertain about my future career plans.
私は自分の将来のキャリア計画に不確かさを感じています。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

処理
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
データ処理はサーバーで行われます。
B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

スラング; 不正な言葉
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
ティーンエイジャーは親が理解できないスラングを使いました。
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

密閉
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
薬は密閉された容器に保管されていました。
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

後悔
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
彼は友達に嘘をついた後、後悔の念を感じました。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

以前の日付
Meaning
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
Example
The letter was antedated to appear more official.
手紙はもっと公式に見えるように日付が遡って記入されました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

未請求; 未要求; 捨てられたまたは所有者なし
Meaning
not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless
Example
The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.
未請求の荷物は空港の遺失物係に保管されました。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

反対の; 対立する;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
一般的な信念とは反対に、猫は非常に社交的な動物であることができます。
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

記念日; 特別な記念式典
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
学校はその金色の記念日を豪華な式典で祝いました。
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

光沢のあるまたは磨かれた表面; リップグロス
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
彼女は唇に透明なグロスを塗って、健康的で輝く外観を与えました。
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

光沢のある
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
彼女は店で光沢のある雑誌を買いました。
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

体
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
運動は体を健康に保つのに役立ちます。
A2 noun /ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

ground floor

1階
Meaning
the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity
Example
The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.
食料品店は1階にあります。
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

耳の届く範囲
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
子供たちは親の耳の届く範囲外で秘密をささやいた。
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
犬は狂犬病のワクチンを接種しました。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

二音節語
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
‘ハッピー’という単語は二音節語です。
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治的
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
社会政治的要因はしばしば公共政策決定に影響を与えます。
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明な
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
その企業は透明なビジネス慣行を維持しています。
C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

何かを継続的に運転させる、または長期間維持する
Meaning
To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.
Example
The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
メディアは時に有害なステレオタイプを永続させることがある。
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

デュオ
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
その音楽デュオはコンサートで最新のヒットを演奏しました。
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

パピルス
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
古代の巻物はパピルスに書かれていました。
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

反抗的な, 不従順な
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
その反抗的な学生は学校の規則に従うことを拒否しました。
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

長寿
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
良い習慣は健康と長寿に貢献します。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

幸せ
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

とげ、鋭いコメント
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
釣り針には、魚が逃げないように小さなとげがあります。
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

辞書
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
意味を理解するために辞書でその単語を調べました。
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

子供のような; 無邪気で信頼しやすい; 純粋でシンプル
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
彼女は周りの世界について子供のような驚きを保っていました。
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

マイクロフォン
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
彼女はプレゼンテーション中にマイクロフォンで話していました。
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 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

だらしない
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
彼は一晩外で寝た後、だらしなく見えた。
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚偽
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
ジャーナリストは役人たちの虚偽を暴露しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

無秩序な; 不従順な;
Meaning
difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive
Example
The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.
無秩序な群衆は安全指示に従うことを拒否した。
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

自伝
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
彼女は自分の成功への道のりを綴った自伝を出版しました。
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

いたずら; だまし; ハッタリ
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
エイリアンの着陸に関するニュースは、いたずら好きな人たちによって作られた精巧なジョークだったことが判明した。
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

態度 / 姿勢
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
彼女の落ち着いた姿勢は部屋の中の誰にでも印象を与えました。
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

止められない軍隊
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
反乱軍は自分たちの砦に近づいてくる止められない軍隊を恐れていた。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

動揺させる
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
予期しない質問が彼女を動揺させたようだ。
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

課す
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
汚染は環境に有害な影響を課します。
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

富
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
富の創出には、あなたが眠っている間にお金を生む資産を作ることが含まれます。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

幸福
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

脈打つ
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
長い一日の後、彼の頭が脈打ち始めた。
C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

冒険的な; 大胆な
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.
冒険的な探検家は危険な山を登った。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

無力
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
彼女は不公平なシステムに対して無力だと感じていた。
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

不正行為
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
選挙は政治的不正行為に満ちていた。
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

戦略的
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
戦略的な政策は競争力を高めます。
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

沿って
Meaning
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
Example
We walked along the river.
私たちは川沿いに歩きました。
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

反射
Meaning
Serious thought or consideration about something.
Example
The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.
過去の反射が彼の心を悲しみに満たしました。
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

谷
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
緑の谷は山々の間に何マイルも広がっていた。
C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

奇妙な、コメディアン; 遊び心
Meaning
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful
Example
He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
彼は皆を笑わせる奇妙なユーモアのセンスを持っている。
B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

支配的な; 影響力のある; 最も重要な
Meaning
controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful
Example
The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.
支配的な選手はバスケットボールの試合を完全に支配しました。
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

菌類
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
古い木に奇妙な菌類が生えていました。
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

文法ミス
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
彼のスピーチは文法ミスと不器用なフレーズでいっぱいだった。
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

停滞する
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
革新がなければ、ビジネスは停滞する。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏見者
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
他人の意見を聞こうとしなかったため、彼は偏見者と呼ばれました。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

頑固
Meaning
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.
Example
He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.
彼は論理的な議論にもかかわらず頑固なままでいた。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
深宇宙からの信号は先週検出されました。
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

統合する
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
会社は市場の地位を統合することを目指しています。
A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

矢
Meaning
a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow
Example
The hunter shot an arrow at the target.
猟師はターゲットに矢を射った。
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

信条, 原則
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
言論の自由は彼の個人的な信条の一部です。
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

布
Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
仕立て屋は布を正確な部分に切りました。
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

機知
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
彼女は鋭い機知と素早いユーモアのセンスを持っています。
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

軟膏
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
医師は彼の腕のやけどのために軟膏を処方しました。
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

新鮮
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
パンはオーブンから出たばかりです。
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

インベントリ
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
店主は店を開店する前にインベントリを確認しました。
C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

分岐した
Meaning
having many branches.
Example
The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.
その分岐した木は庭全体に日陰を提供しました。
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

鋭敏さ；深刻さ
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
彼女の鋭敏さは他の人が見逃した細部に気づかせた。
C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

適切に
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
彼は間違いを避けるために仕事を正しく行いました。
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光と影の劇的な対比
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
そのアーティストの絵画は、人物の顔を強調するためにキアロスクーロを使用しました。
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

明らかにする、説明する
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
教授は簡単な例で理論を明らかにしました。