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B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

オイスター
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
彼女はシーフードレストランで新鮮なオイスターを注文しました。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

jeopardy

危険
Meaning
Danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Example
His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy.
彼の不注意な運転はみんなを危険にさらした。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
二つの政治的政党の間に深い不信があった。
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

美しい女性
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
彼女はその晩の舞踏会のベルでした。
A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

オフ
Meaning
away from a place, position, or time; not functioning
Example
He turned off the light before leaving the room.
彼は部屋を出る前に電気をオフにしました。
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剤
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
人工防腐剤は健康に害を与える。
B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

リーダーシップ
Meaning
The action of leading a group of people or an organization.
Example
Leadership is crucial for institutional success.
リーダーシップは組織の成功にとって重要です。
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

割り当て、配分
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
各部門はリソースの割り当てを受け取りました。
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

主婦
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
彼女は子どもを育てるために主婦になることを選びました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

予測できない
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
この地域の天気はとても予測できない。
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

変形する
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
ボランティア活動は人生と地域社会を変えることができる。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要な; 無駄な
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
その会議は必要ありませんでした、すべての決定はすでに下されていました。
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

区別する
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
真実と噂を区別するのは難しいかもしれません。
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

和音
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
彼女はギターでシンプルな和音を弾いた。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

誇張する
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
彼は自分の業績を誇張しがちだ。
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ガン
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
そのガンは池を優雅に泳いでいた。
A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

8番目
Meaning
coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts
Example
She finished in eighth place in the race.
彼女はレースで8位でフィニッシュしました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

重要な局面
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
この重要な局面で、会社は拡大するか縮小するかを決定しなければなりません。
C2 noun ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

fumigation

燻蒸
Meaning
The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.
Example
Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations.
消毒は害虫の侵入を制御するための効果的な方法です。
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

骨の折れる
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
長いレポートを書くことは骨の折れる仕事でした。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

活動家
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
その活動家は本物の火のような情熱を持ち、周りの全員を抗議に参加させた。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合併
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
2社の合併により、地域で最大の銀行が設立されました。
B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

天文学者
Meaning
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
Example
The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.
天文学者は望遠鏡を使って新しい彗星を観察しました。
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

持続的な; 永続的な
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
彼らの友情は彼らの人生に持続的な影響を与えました。
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

目立って明らかに間違っている
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
それは規則の明らかな違反でした。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
中年の男性が新しいキャリアを始めた。
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
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。
C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

動揺
Meaning
Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.
Example
They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.
彼らは浮き沈みのある激動の関係を持っていました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

先見の明がない
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
彼の先見の明がない習慣は、貯金がないまま彼を残した。
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

和らげる
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
医者は患者の痛みを和らげるために薬を処方しました。
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

高慢な; 傲慢な
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
彼女は彼に高慢な視線を送り、立ち去った。
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

聞こえる
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
スピーカーの声は大きなホールの後ろからほとんど聞こえませんでした。
B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

書類提出; 書類の整理
Meaning
the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers
Example
The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.
弁護士はすべての裁判所文書の提出を扱いました。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

重婚者
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
その男はビガミストであるため逮捕された。
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

隠れた; 秘密の; 見えない
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
部屋には隠れたカメラがありました。
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

変形する
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
高温がプラスチック容器を変形させ始めた。
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

ギャンブル
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
彼は株式市場に貯金を賭けることに決めました。
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

嘲笑する
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
カリカチュアリストはその矛盾する発言で政治家を嘲笑した。
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

航行可能
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
その川は雨季に小さなボートが通行可能です。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

特徴的
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
そのレストランは独特の風味で知られています。
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

蔓延
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
老化問題の蔓延は即時の注意を必要とする。
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆発
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
爆発は近隣一帯を揺さぶった。
C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

ジニア
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
庭はさまざまな色の明るいジニアでいっぱいでした。
B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

地理的な
Meaning
relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area
Example
The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.
その国の地理的な位置は重要な貿易拠点となっています。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

サイドラインの議論
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
サイドラインの議論はしばしば合意に至ります。
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

人気のある
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
このレストランは若者の間でとても人気があります。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

邪魔する
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
勉強している間に私を邪魔しないでください。
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

空虚
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
彼のスピーチは実際の感情が空虚だった。
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.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

増加
Meaning
to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree
Example
The company plans to increase its production this year.
その会社は今年、生産を増加させる予定です。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

閉じ込める
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
囚人は1日に23時間、自分の独房に閉じ込められた。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

延期する
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
裁判官は次の週まで聴聞を延期することに決めました。
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

幸せ
Meaning
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
Example
Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

取る, 持っていく
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
この本を図書館に持って行ってください。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困難、苦難
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
戦争中に多くの困難に直面したにもかかわらず、家族は団結して希望に満ちていました。
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤勉な
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
彼女は毎日勉強している勤勉な学生です。
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。
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

突風
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
突然の突風が船員たちを驚かせた。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

魅力的
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
新しい先生はとても魅力的で話しやすいです。
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

確認
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
自己肯定の毎日の確認は自信を高めます。
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

予測不可能性
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
天気の予測不可能性は旅行を不確実にした。
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的な
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
彼は家族と社会について保守的な見解を持っている。
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

有名な女性歌手
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
ポップディーバは観衆の前で最新のヒットを披露しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

証明可能
Meaning
clearly able to be shown or proven
Example
There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.
彼が無罪であることを示す証明可能な証拠がありました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

無意味な, 馬鹿な
Meaning
lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless
Example
The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.
その映画は無意味なセリフで批判された。
B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

リスク
Meaning
a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening
Example
Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.
この投資には高いリスクが伴い、資金を失う可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

カウンター
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
レジ係はカウンターの後ろに立っていました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

施行する
Meaning
to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed
Example
The police are responsible for enforcing the law.
警察は法律を施行する責任があります。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

侵襲的
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
医者は、その手順が最小限の侵襲的であることを説明しました。
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

つまずく
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
彼はでこぼこな歩道でつまずいた。
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

値する
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
彼女は一生懸命働き、認められる価値がある。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致な
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
彼のカジュアルな服装は正式なディナーで不一致に見えた。
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。
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

スズメ
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
スズメは木の枝から楽しそうにさえずっていました。
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

切る、関係を断つ
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
彼は争いの後、会社との関係を断たなければならなかった。
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

惜しみなく
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
彼女は貧しい人々を助けるために惜しみなくお金を寄付した。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

横領
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
会計士は会社の資金を横領したため逮捕されました。
C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

アソナンス
Meaning
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
Example
The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.
詩人は自分の詩の中で音楽的効果を生み出すためにアソナンスを使用しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

悪名高い
Meaning
well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.
その独裁者はその残虐さで悪名高かった。
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

パラメーター
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
このプロジェクトのために明確なパラメーターを設定する必要があります。
B1 noun /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

研究者
Meaning
a person who conducts research
Example
The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.
研究者は科学的なジャーナルに彼女の研究結果を発表しました。
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

immorality

不道徳
Meaning
the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards
Example
The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials.
地域社会は腐敗した役人の不道徳を非難した。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

優れた
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
彼女は優れたパフォーマンスで賞を受賞しました。
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

訴訟する
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
その企業は契約の争いを訴えることに決めた。
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

二国間交渉
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
二国間交渉は紛争を解決する。
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

夢を見る
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
私はよく空を飛ぶ夢を見ます。
A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

成人; 大人
Meaning
a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
Example
Only adults are allowed to enter this area.
このエリアに入ることが許されているのは大人だけです。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剤
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
コーヒーは軽い利尿作用があります。
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遺言検認
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
家族は彼の死後、遺言検認の手続きを経なければならなかった。
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

立派
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
彼は数ヶ月の探しの後、立派な仕事を見つけました。
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

社交的
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
彼は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

財務的
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
彼は賢明に投資して、健全な財務的決定を下しました。
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

高く飛ぶ / 急増する
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
ワシは山々の上を高く飛びました。
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

計画 / 陰謀
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
彼らは投資家をだますために計画を立てました。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

停止
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
裁判所は彼にさらなる違法行為から停止するよう促しました。
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

閉鎖
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
会社の閉鎖により、多くの従業員が職を失いました。
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

潤滑する
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
整備士は車のエンジンパーツに潤滑油を塗布しました。
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

賛成
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
委員会は提案に賛成票を投じました。
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
事故後、交通は停滞しました。
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

発音する
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
彼女はフランス語の単語を完璧に発音できます。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

人を捕まえる罠
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
古い城には入り口に人を捕まえる罠がありました。
C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

鉱脈
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
鉱夫たちは豊かな銀の鉱脈を発見しました。
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

怠惰
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
彼の怠惰は彼が時間通りにプロジェクトを完成させるのを妨げました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

複雑
Meaning
very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand
Example
The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.
アーティストは壁に複雑な模様を作り出しました。
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

忌まわしい
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
囚人たちは忌まわしい状況で拘束されていた。
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法論
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
その研究は新しいメソドロジーを使って行われました。
C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

キャンドルの芯
Meaning
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
Example
The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.
キャンドルの芯は、より良く燃えるために切る必要があります。
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

カバー
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
食べ物をカバーして、新鮮さを保ってください。
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
B1 adjective ɪˈməʊʃənl

emotional

感情的
Meaning
Having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.
Example
Visiting the burial site made him emotional.
埋葬地を訪れることで彼は感情的になった。
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

辞書学
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
辞書学は、言語学と文化的な知識の両方を必要とします。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

ソファから取り除く（稀な意味）
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
外科医は白内障を取り除こうとしました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

セーター
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
彼女は寒い冬の夕方に温かいセーターを着ていた。
B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

無知
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
彼女は新しい技術のトレンドについて無知でした。
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

歩行者
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
歩行者は横断歩道を渡りました。
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

社会
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
社会は個人の価値観を形成する上で重要な役割を果たします。
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

擁護者
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
彼は権威主義的な政権の擁護者として知られています。
C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

浪費する
Meaning
To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.
Example
He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.
彼は無駄にお金を浪費しました。