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C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周囲
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
兵士たちはキャンプの周囲を守った。
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

深さを測るまたは詳細に調べる
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
彼らは湖の深さを測るためにラインを使いました。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

わずかな額
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
彼女はわずかな額のために長時間働いた。
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。
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痺させる
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
突然の衝撃が彼を麻痺させたようだった。
C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

仮定する
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
科学者たちは他の惑星に生命が存在すると仮定しています。
C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

協定; 契約
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
二国は戦争を終わらせるために平和協定に署名した。
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

移動する; 渡り鳥; 旅行する
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
ハヤブサはその驚異的な速度で知られています。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

家系
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
その犬は何世代にもわたる家系を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

専門家
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
政治の専門家たちはテレビで選挙結果について議論しました。
C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

パールの滴
Meaning
a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants
Example
The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.
そのエレガントなパールの滴のイヤリングは、彼女の服装に完璧にマッチしていました。
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

実用的
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
彼は財政危機を解決するために実用的なアプローチを採用しました。
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

教育学
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
現代の教育学は学生中心の学習に焦点を当てています。
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 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

プロレタリアン
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
その運動はプロレタリアンの闘争に根ざしていた。
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半島のような
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
その半島のような地域は、三方向が水で囲まれています。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

魂 / 心
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
その小説は人間の精神の深層を探求します。
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

推進剤
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
ロケットは液体推進剤を使用して宇宙に打ち上げられます。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

フィランソロピー
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
フィランソロピーは多くの発展途上国で医療を改善するのに役立っています。
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

動揺させる
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
突然の音が試験中に学生を動揺させました。
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

挑発的
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
彼の挑発的なコメントは皆を怒らせた。
C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

収益
Meaning
money obtained from an event, activity, or sale
Example
The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.
チャリティイベントの収益は孤児院に寄付されました。
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

ピグメンテーション
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
過度の摩擦はピグメンテーションの問題を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
少数派への迫害は世界中で非難されています。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

パリに関連する
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
彼女はパリジャンスタイルのドレスをパーティーで着ていた。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

クジャクの花
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
クジャクの花の木は夏に素晴らしいオレンジ色の花を咲かせます。
C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

ゆっくりと働く
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
疲れていたけど、彼は宿題をゆっくりやっていた。
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

口実
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
彼は会議を避けるために病気を口実に使った。
C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

有益な細菌
Meaning
Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Example
Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.
ヨーグルトは消化を助けるプロバイオティクスの自然な供給源です。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

盗作
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
学生はエッセイで盗作を行ったため、退学させられました。
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突き出る
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
釘が木の板から突き出していた。
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。
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

不敬な、冒涜的な
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
彼のジョークは式典にはあまりにも不敬だと見なされました。
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

古生物学
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
彼女は大学で古生物学を学ぶことに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

ペチコート
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
彼女はドレスの下に白いペティコートを着ていました。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

犯す
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
ハッカーたちは会社に大規模なサイバー攻撃を行った。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

振り子
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
振り子は時計の中で前後に揺れていた。
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

道具一式
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
漁師はすべての釣り道具を大きな箱に入れて運びました。
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

段階的廃止
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
化石燃料の段階的廃止が合意されました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

無慈悲
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
無慈悲な支配者は自分の民の苦しみを無視した。
C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

精神病
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
患者は幻覚を経験した後、精神病と診断されました。
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

平和主義者
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
彼女は武力紛争に反対する活動を行っている熱心な平和主義者です。
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

引き起こす
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
彼女のコメントは秘密のプロジェクトに対する彼の好奇心を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

混乱
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
コンサートがキャンセルされたとき、観客の間で混乱が起きました。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

腐った
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
ゴミは何日も太陽の下で放置された後、腐った臭いを発しました。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

党派の支持者
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
議論はすぐに党派的になり、各側は自分のアジェンダを擁護しました。
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

大きくて柔らかい羽または羽のようなもの
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
兵士はヘルメットに赤い羽をつけていた。
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

馬やその他の動物のための囲い場
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
馬たちはパドックで草を食べていた。
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

傾向または自然な傾向
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
彼はビジネスでリスクを取る傾向がある。
C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

幸福
Meaning
To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.
Example
The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

パンチライン
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
みんな彼のジョークのパンチラインで大笑いした。
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

敬虔な
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
敬虔な修道士は毎日何時間も祈りに捧げた。
C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

後日の日付を記入する
Meaning
To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.
Example
She postdated the check to next month.
彼女は小切手に来月の日付を付けました。
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。
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化する
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
大きな音は小さな子供を石化させた。
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

試験監督者
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
試験監督者は学生に携帯電話を切るように注意しました。
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

倒錯
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
彼は同僚を困らせることに倒錯した喜びを感じていた。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

世論調査員
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
世論調査員は接戦の選挙結果を予測しました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

農薬残留物
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
食物中の農薬残留物が過剰だと健康に害を与える可能性があります。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

音声学の
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
子供たちは新しい単語を正確に読むために音声学のルールを学びます。
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

慎重
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
彼女は非常に慎重にお金を投資した。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

心理的身体的
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
彼女の腹痛は心理的身体的なものとして診断され、ストレスに関連していました。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮紙
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
古代の写本は羊皮紙に書かれていました。
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

盗作する
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
彼は友達のエッセイを盗用しないよう警告されました。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

主張する
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
その文書は公式な政府報告書であると主張しています。
C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

急落
Meaning
Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly
Example
The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.
バングラデシュの出生率は急落しています。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

幸福
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

人口密度が高い
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
中国は世界で最も人口の多い国です。
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

ポモドーロ
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
ポモドーロ技法は生産性を向上させます。
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
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。
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

プロバイオティクス
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
プロバイオティクスは消化を改善し、腸の健康を促進します。
C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

プロテスタント
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
マルティン・ルターはプロテスタント改革の鍵となる人物でした。
C1 verb /per/

pare

皮をむく
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
彼女はリンゴを食べる前に皮をむいた。
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

ピンセット
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
熱い炭を安全に取り除くためにピンチャーズを使ってください。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

犯人
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
警察は犯罪者を逮捕した。
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

条件
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
彼は、週に2回リモートで働けるという条件で仕事のオファーを受け入れました。
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。
C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

脈動する
Meaning
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat
Example
The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.
ネオンのライトは一定のリズムで脈打っていた。
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 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 /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

木製の床
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
その古い邸宅には美しい木製の床がありました。
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

捕食者/搾取者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
捕食性の鳥は獲物に向かって急降下した。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

顔色が悪い、特に健康が悪いことによる；物質や活力が欠けている
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
彼の顔色は病気の兆候を示していました。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

略奪する
Meaning
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
Example
The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.
侵入した軍隊は村を略奪し、すべての貴重品を持ち去った。
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

素因
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
遺伝的要因は、病気に対する人の素因に影響を与える可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

パッションフラワー
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
パッションフラワーのつるが美しい花で庭の壁を覆いました。
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 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

麻痺
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
事故は彼に足の麻痺を残した。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

重くて遅い
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
重くて遅い講義は学生たちが目を覚ましているのを難しくした。
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

パントマイム
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
子供たちは地元の劇場でクリスマスのパントマイムを楽しんだ。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

優先
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
教育の優先性は否定できません。
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

神の摂理
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
彼らは自分たちの生存が神の摂理によるものであると信じていました。
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宮殿のような
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中に宮殿のようなホテルに宿泊しました。
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。
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

パビリオン
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
結婚式のレセプションは装飾されたパビリオンで開催されました。
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 /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性、適応能力
Meaning
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Example
The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.
脳の可塑性により、怪我の後に適応することができます。
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

民営化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企業の民営化は効率を高めました。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

周辺
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
兵士たちはキャンプの周辺に配置されていた。
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

時代遅れの; 流行遅れ
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
昨今のトレンドのいくつかは今や完全に時代遅れに見える。
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

詩学、詩の理論
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
彼は詩の技法を説明するポエティクスに関する本を書きました。
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

ピオン
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
オフィスのピオンは各部署にファイルを届けました。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

幸せ
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

先駆的なミッション
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
アルテミスは宇宙探査における先駆的なミッションです。
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

巧妙な策略
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
彼女は討論に勝つために巧妙な策略を使いました。
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

傾向
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
彼女は珍しい本を集める傾向がある。
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

占める, 心を占める
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
未来についての心配が彼を常に占めている。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

効力
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
新薬の効力に医者たちは驚きました。
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

予言的
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
彼の予言的な言葉は何年も後に現実となった。
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

懸念
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
仕事への懸念が彼の個人的な生活を疎かにさせた。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

博愛主義的な
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
彼女は街での博愛活動で知られています。
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

プロペラ
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
飛行機のプロペラは大きな速さで空気を切った。