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C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

膵臓
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
膵臓は消化と血糖の調節に重要な役割を果たしています。
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

完璧
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
アーティストは彼の絵画で完璧を達成するために何年も費やしました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

ぽっちゃり
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
ぽっちゃりな男性は自信を持って部屋に入った。
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

几帳面
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
彼女はマナーに対して非常に几帳面だった。
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

浮気をする
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
彼は町で多くの女性と浮気をしていることで知られていた。
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

印刷; マーク; 足跡;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
その本はデジタル版と印刷版の両方で利用可能です。
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

おそらく
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
おそらく、彼はメールを送るのを忘れた。
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

深遠なイニシアティブ
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
深遠なイニシアティブは持続可能な変化を生み出すことができます。
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

起訴
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
起訴側は被告人に対して強力な証拠を提出しました。
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

草原
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
バイソンは草原を自由に歩き回った。
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

卓越した
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
彼女は遺伝学の分野で卓越した科学者です。
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基本的; 粗野; 未発達; 単純
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
部族は狩猟と農業のために未開の道具を使用し続けています。
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

規定
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
規定は公衆の期待と一致しなければならない。
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

略奪者
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
戦いの後、略奪者たちは村を荒らしました。
A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

パートタイム
Meaning
working for only part of the usual working day or week
Example
She works part-time as a waitress.
彼女はパートタイムのウェイトレスとして働いています。
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑発
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
彼の無礼なコメントは明らかな挑発でした。
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

フォトグラファー
Meaning
a person who takes photographs professionally
Example
The photographer captured the beauty of nature.
フォトグラファーは自然の美しさを捉えました。
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

適切
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
彼は公共の場で常に最大限の適切さを持って振る舞いました。
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

病理的, 病的
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
彼は失敗に対して病理的な恐怖を抱えている。
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

保留中; 未決定; 進行中
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
申請はまだ承認待ちです。
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

切手収集家
Meaning
a person who collects or studies postage stamps
Example
The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.
そのフィラテリストは、希少な切手コレクションを作るために何年も費やしました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

推定の
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
彼は子供の推定父親です。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

秘密の知識
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
彼女は機密の議論に通じていました。
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

いたずら好き
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
子供はおもちゃを隠す前にいたずらっぽい笑顔を見せました。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

鉱物探鉱者
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
プロスペクターは金を探し続けるために山中で何年も過ごしました。
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

好む
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
私は朝にコーヒーよりもお茶を好みます。
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

罰
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
学生は試験でカンニングをして罰を受けました。
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

プログラミング
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
彼はコンピュータープログラミングを学ぶのにほとんどの時間を費やしています。
A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

お父さん
Meaning
an informal or affectionate term for one’s father
Example
Papa is picking me up from school today.
パパは今日学校に迎えに来る。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

範囲
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
この事件はこの裁判所の管轄外です。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

偽証
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
彼女は偽証罪で有罪判決を受けた。
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

予兆
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
彼は病気の予兆を無視しました。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

温かい薬草の湿布
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
看護師は彼の怪我した足に温かい湿布を貼った。
B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

注ぐ
Meaning
to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily
Example
Please pour the water into the glass carefully.
水をグラスに慎重に注いでください。
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。
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

弾ける
Meaning
to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound
Example
The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.
風船は、私が間違ってピンで刺したときに破裂しました。
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分的に; 完全ではない;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
その建物は火事で部分的に破壊されました。
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐敗する
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
肉は熱で腐り始めました。
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

先祖
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
研究者たちはその習慣が共通の先祖に遡ることを追跡しました。
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

空気圧の
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
工場は組み立てのために空気圧工具を使用しています。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

前突顎骨
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
化石は明確に前突顎骨の構造を示していた。
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

物理的
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
物理的なコンポーネントがシステムの基盤を形成します。
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害を及ぼす動物
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
害虫は作物を損傷し、病気を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

遅くて退屈な
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
その映画は面白かったが、真ん中で少し遅くて退屈だった。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏見のある
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
彼は他の地域の人々に対して偏見を持っていた。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

多面体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学者は複雑なポリヘドロンモデルを研究しました。
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

ペニー
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
彼は歩道でペニーを見つけて微笑んだ。
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡な
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
先生の説明は正確でしたが、かなり平凡でした。
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

人あたり
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
チケットは1人あたり20ドルの価格です。
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

虚偽、見せかけ
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
彼の専門家であるというプリテンションはすぐに暴かれた。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

ポリグロット
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
彼女はポリグロットで、英語、スペイン語、ベンガル語に堪能です。
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主に
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
その都市の人口は主に若いです。
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

優位を占める
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
議論の中で、論理的な議論は感情的な訴えに勝りました。
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

寛容な
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
許容的な子育ては、時には子どもの規律の欠如を引き起こすことがあります。
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

時間通り
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに到着します。
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨らんだご飯
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
私は健康的なおやつとして膨らんだご飯を食べるのが好きです。
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

極化する
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
論争を呼んだ決定は世論を二つの対立する意見に分けた。
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

パレスチナの
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
パレスチナの人々は豊かな文化遺産を持っています。
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

天意の
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
彼らのタイムリーな救助は天意のものと見なされました。
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

枕
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
彼女は柔らかい枕の上に頭を置きました。
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

純粋さ; 清潔さ; 汚染からの自由
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
山の水の純粋さは注目に値しました。
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 /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

準備的な; 入門的な; 準備のための
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
彼女は最終試験の前に準備クラスに参加しました。
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

厚い皮膚を持つ大型哺乳動物
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
動物園にはいくつかのパキダームがいて、象やサイが含まれていました。
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

極性
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
二つの政治党派の間の極性は強くなりつつあります。
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

パーマカルチャー
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
パーマカルチャーは自給自足の農業システムを促進します。
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

普及, 宣伝
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
ソーシャルメディアを通じてアイデアの普及が急速に進んでいます。
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

痛み; 体の苦しみや感情的な苦痛
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
患者は背中にひどい痛みを感じました。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

論争
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
会議は経済改革についての論争で満ちていた。
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

予防措置
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
予防措置として、ハイキングに追加の水を持っていくべきです。
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

光感受性
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
過度の摩擦は光感受性を増加させる可能性があります。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海賊
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
海賊船が海岸近くで発見された。
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

ペンタスロン
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
彼女は現代五種競技に出場するために一生懸命訓練した。
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保護主義
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
政府のプロテクショニズムは、地元企業の成長を助けました。
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

散歩
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
彼らは海辺をプロムナードしていました。
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

広がる
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
新鮮な花の香りが部屋全体に広がった。
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

演じる
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
オーケストラは今夜コンサートホールで演奏を行います。
B1 noun praɪd

pride

誇り
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
勝利の日は私たちの心を誇りで満たします。
A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

ピアノ
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
その小さな女の子は毎日1時間、ピアノを練習した。
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟練
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
彼の複数の言語における熟練度は素晴らしい。
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
ミツバチは花から花粉を集めて蜂蜜を作ります。
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

急速に増加する
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
スタートアップは、活況を呈している経済で急速に増加する傾向があります。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

気難しい
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
子供はキャンディをもらえなかったので、怒りっぽくなりました。
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

予測する
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
科学者たちは明日雨が降ると予測しています。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

裏切りの
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
スパイは裏切りの行動で処刑されました。
B1 noun /per/

Pear

梨
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
彼女は果樹園から新鮮な梨を楽しみました。
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

侮蔑的
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
彼は相手を侮蔑するために侮蔑的な言葉を使った。
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

模範
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
ネオムは持続可能な都市設計の模範です。
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

配管工
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
配管工は台所の漏れているパイプを修理しました。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括弧内のコメント
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
彼は講義中に括弧内のコメントを追加しました。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

超自然的
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
彼女はどんな危機にも冷静に保つ超自然的な能力を持っていた。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

個人的な
Meaning
relating to a particular person rather than anyone else
Example
She shared some personal details about her family.
彼女は家族についての個人的な詳細を共有しました。
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

好ましい
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
晴れた天気はピクニックにとって好ましい始まりでした。
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

プラス/利点
Meaning
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
Example
She received an A plus on her exam.
彼女は試験でAプラスを取った。
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
勇敢な子供が木から子猫を救いました。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

非常に熱心な
Meaning
intensely passionate or fervent
Example
She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.
彼女は人権擁護のために非常に熱心なスピーチをしました。
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

二色の斑点
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
農夫は黒と白の斑点があるパイボールドの馬を飼っています。
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

信頼性
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
彼の説明の信頼性は陪審員を納得させました。
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

分極された
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
その議論は気候変動問題についてコミュニティを分裂させました。
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

月または衛星の軌道で地球に最も近い点
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
月はそのペリジーの際にかなり大きく見えました。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

一般の人
Meaning
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
Example
The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.
祭りは、平民と貴族市民の両方に楽しませられました。
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

昇進
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
彼は政府のオフィスで昇進を望んでいた。
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

速く脈打つ
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
彼女は恐怖で心臓がパルピテイトし始めた。
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

パニック状態の; 不安と恐怖を示す
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
火災警報が鳴ると群衆はパニックになった。
C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

社交辞令
Meaning
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
Example
They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.
彼らは会議が始まる前に社交辞令を交わした。
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

社会的に追放された人
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
スキャンダルの後、彼は社会的なパリアになった。
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

羽毛
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
クジャクの羽毛は鮮やかで目を引いた。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

薬典
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
医師は薬典を参照して、薬の適切な用量を確認しました。
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

汚染物質
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
汚染物質は環境劣化を引き起こします。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

パロディ
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
そのコメディ番組は有名な政治家のパロディを特集した。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

小型の船
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
船員たちは岸に到達するために小型の船を使いました。
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

忍耐する
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
彼は多くの失敗を乗り越えて成功しました。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

鋭い匂いのする
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
にんにくの強い匂いが台所を満たした。
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

プロセニアム
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
俳優たちは舞台を離れる前にプロセニアムでお辞儀をした。
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

強力な
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
ジェームズ・ウェブ望遠鏡は最も強力な宇宙望遠鏡です。
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

歪曲
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
政権の検閲は、自由な言論の歪曲と見なされていました。