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C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

ペンダント
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
彼女は首に銀のペンダントをつけていました。
C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

公開処罰装置
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
腐敗した役人は町の人々に嘲笑されるためにピロリーに置かれました。
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。
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

罰する
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
先生はカンニングした生徒を罰します。
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。
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

許可された
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
午後6時以降、ここに駐車することは許可されています。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

けち
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
その会社は良い設備に投資するにはあまりにもけちだった。
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

突然の鋭い痛みまたは感情的苦痛
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
議論後、彼女は罪悪感のパンを感じた。
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
危機の間、彼女は冷静で哲学的な態度を保ちました。
C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

速い速度で真っ直ぐに落ちる
Meaning
to fall straight down at high speed
Example
Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.
株価は市場の突然の暴落後に急落しました。
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

ピザ
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
私たちは夕食に大きなペパロニピザを注文しました。
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

多作な
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
その著者は非常に多作で、30冊以上の本を執筆しています。
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

天才児
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
モーツァルトは音楽の天才児でした。
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

冗長
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
本のプロリクシティは一度に読むのを難しくしました。
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

避けられない
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
彼は避けられない形で決定を受け入れなければならなかった。
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

恩着せがましくする
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
偽りの同情で恩着せがましくしないで。
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

所有者
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
土地の所有者は新しい家を建てました。
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起訴する
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
弁護士は十分な証拠を集めた後、訴訟を起こすことを決めました。
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

計画的
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
その犯罪は明らかに計画的だった。
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

コピー
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
会議の前にこれらの書類をコピーしてください。
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

首相 / 主要
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
フランスの首相が国民に演説を行った。
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

摘む, 勇気を出す
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
彼女は庭から花を摘みました。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

一般的な、平民の
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
彼の趣味はかなり一般的で、シンプルな食べ物と服を好んでいました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前兆
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
蒸気機関車は現代の列車の前兆でした。
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

オープンバックの小型トラック; 何かを集めたり改善したりする行為
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
会社は返却された商品を引き取る予定でした。
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

ツルハシ
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
鉱夫は岩の表面を壊すためにツルハシを使用しました。
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

賞
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
彼はコンペティションで一等賞を受賞した。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知する
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
私は彼の態度の変化を感じ取ります。
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 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

検察官
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
検察官は被告が犯罪を犯したと主張した。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

絶壁
Meaning
A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.
Example
The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.
ハイカーたちは絶壁の端に立ち、下の谷を見ていました。
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

優勢な
Meaning
Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.
Example
The predominant color in the painting is blue.
絵画の中で優勢な色は青です。
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

プロジェクト
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めるのは難しい。
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

準備ができた
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
彼女は期末試験の準備が完全にできていた。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

賞賛
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
俳優は彼の優れた演技に対して賞賛を受けました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

序文的
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
彼は講義が始まる前にいくつかの序文的な発言をした。
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。
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

政治的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
その国は二つの主要な政党の間で政治的に分裂しています。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

パンアメリカン
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
パンアメリカンゲームは大陸全体のアスリートを集めます。
C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

ケシの実
Meaning
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
Example
Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.
ケシの実はパンの上に振りかけられ、ベンガルカリーに使われます。
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 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

知覚可能
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
冬の天気の変化は農村地域で知覚可能です。
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

パニック
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
火災警報が学生たちの間にパニックを引き起こしました。
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

生産的な
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
自宅勤務は私をこれまで以上に生産的にしました。
A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

位置
Meaning
A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
Example
The team's position reflects consistent performance.
チームの位置は一貫したパフォーマンスを反映しています。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北極星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
船乗りはポールスターを使って海を渡った。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置換
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
パズルはタイルのすべての可能な置換を試すことで解決できます。
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

説教台
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
牧師は説教台の前に立って、会衆に向かって話した。
A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

ペット
Meaning
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure
Example
My dog is my favorite pet.
私の犬は私のお気に入りのペットです。
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

臆病者
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
彼は危機の際、臆病者のように振る舞った。
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

豊富な; 大量の
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
今年は良い天気のおかげで収穫が豊富でした。
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

死後
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
作者は最後の小説に対して死後の賞を受け取りました。
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

おべっかを使う, ごますりする
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
その政治家は有権者の恐怖におもねっていると非難された。
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建物
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
彼の議論は誤った前提に基づいていました。
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

体格
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
彼は長年のトレーニングでアスリートのような体格を持っています。
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

剪定する
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
庭師は春に木を剪定して成長を促進します。
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

昇進する
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
その会社は環境意識を促進しています。
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

パンデミック
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
COVID-19パンデミックは世界を劇的に変えました。
C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

受取人
Meaning
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
Example
The payee must sign the check before cashing it.
受取人は小切手を現金化する前に署名する必要があります。
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

小児科
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
彼女は医科大学を卒業後、小児科を専門にすることに決めました。
A2 noun /per/

pair

ペア
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
彼女はマッチングのペアの靴を履いていました。
B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

大統領に関連する
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
大統領選挙は来月に予定されています。
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

薬局
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
私は抗生物質を買うために薬局に行きました。
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

絵
Meaning
a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph
Example
There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.
壁に美しい絵が掛かっています。
B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半島
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
朝鮮半島は東アジアに位置しています。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

最初の殉教者
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
聖ステファノはキリスト教のプロトマーティアとして知られています。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

賢明な、慎重な
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
論争中に沈黙を守るのは賢明な判断だった。
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

規定可能
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
特定の規則は法律の下で規定可能です。
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的な
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
禁止的な法律は地域で厳しく適用された。
C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

苛立たせる
Meaning
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
His constant interruptions really peeve me.
彼の絶え間ない干渉は本当に私を苛立たせます。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

異教徒
Meaning
a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen
Example
Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.
古代ローマ人は初期のキリスト教徒を異教徒だとみなしていた。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

予言する
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
その僧侶は平和がこの地に戻ると予言した。
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

ポジティブ
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
陽子は正の電荷を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

小さな歯車や鳥の翼の外側部分; 制限する、または動けなくする
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鳥の翼が怪我をして飛べなかった。
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

先駆的
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
先駆的な努力はしばしば成功につながります。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工の米; 稲田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
農家は収穫の季節に稲田で懸命に働きました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

小さな過ち
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
電話をかけ忘れるのはただの小さな過ちで、重大なミスではありません。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

顔の特徴の分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
彼はフィジオノミーを信じて、顔から人々の性格を読み取ろうとしました。
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

パレードする, 公開する
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
独立記念日に兵士たちが通りでパレードした。
A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

約束する
Meaning
to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word
Example
I promise to help you with your homework.
私はあなたの宿題を手伝うと約束します。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

驚異的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するために驚異的な努力をしました。
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

予感
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
彼女は迫り来る災害を予感していた。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

予め決定する
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
試合の結果は予め決められていたようだった。
A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

パーセント
Meaning
a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
Example
Sales increased by ten percent this year.
今年の売上は10パーセント増えました。
C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

インフォーマルミーティング
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
チームはプレゼンテーションの前に迅速なインフォーマルミーティングを開催しました。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

保証人
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
銀行は貸付の担保として保証人から宝石を受け入れました。
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

ふりをする
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
子供たちはスーパーヒーローになるふりをした。
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

ピンセット
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
シェフはピンセットを使って、ストーブから熱い鍋を取り出しました。
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
古い修道院は博物館に改装されました。
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

膨らむ
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
根は地面から膨らみ始めました。
A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

ポイント; 詳細; 目的
Meaning
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
Example
What's the point of arguing about this issue?
この問題について議論する意味は何ですか?
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 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

気難しさ
Meaning
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.
会議中の彼のペチュランスはみんなをイライラさせた。
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。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

提供する、提示する
Meaning
to offer something for acceptance; to present
Example
She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.
彼女は友情の印として手を差し出しました。
A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

生徒; 瞳
Meaning
a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light
Example
The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.
生徒は授業で先生の話を注意深く聞いた。
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

名誉ある
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
ハーバード大学は世界で最も名誉ある大学の一つです。
A2 adverb /pəˈhæps/

Perhaps

おそらく; もしかしたら
Meaning
possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion
Example
Perhaps we should call before visiting to make sure they're home.
おそらく、私たちは訪問する前に電話をかけて、彼らが家にいることを確認するべきです。
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

押し付けがましい
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
その販売員はあまりにも押し付けがましく、顧客を遠ざけました。
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁栄する
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
一生懸命の努力と決意で、彼女はキャリアで成功しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

悲しみ, 痛み
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
別れの痛ましさは、みんなの目に涙をもたらした。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

癇癪持ち
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
子供はキャンディーをもっともらえないと癇癪を起こした。
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

ケシの花
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
赤いケシの花が庭で美しく咲きました。
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

フォトエレクトリック
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
光電効果は太陽光パネルにおいて基本的です。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

特許
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
彼は自分の新しい発明をコピーから守るために特許を取った。
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

外洋に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
ツナのような外洋性の魚は海岸から遠くで見つかります。
C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

幸せ
Meaning
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
Example
She primped in front of the mirror before the party.
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。
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

名声
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
彼女の仕事は賞を受けた後、名声を得ました。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

幸福
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
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。
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑発的
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに挑発的なドレスを着ていた。