B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

雑誌

Meaning

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

Example

She subscribed to a science periodical.

彼女は科学雑誌を購読しました。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

ポスター

Meaning

a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something

Example

They put up a movie poster outside the theater.

彼らは映画館の外に映画のポスターを貼った。

C1 adjective prəˈtræk.tɪd

protracted

長引いた, 延長された

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Example

The negotiations were protracted over months.

交渉は数ヶ月続いた。

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。

C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

口を尖らせる

Meaning

to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness

Example

The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.

おもちゃをもらえなかったとき、子供は口を尖らせることを始めた。

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。

A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

Meaning

to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together

Example

She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.

C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

幻想的な

Meaning

Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.

Example

The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.

映画はもう一つの世界の幻想的なビジョンを作り出しました。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

インコ

Meaning

a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet

Example

The green parakeet learned to say hello.

緑色のインコはこんにちはを言うことを学びました。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

処理

Meaning

the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling

Example

Data processing takes place in the server.

データ処理はサーバーで行われます。

B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

プランテーション

Meaning

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

Example

The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.

サトウキビのプランテーションは谷を越えて数マイルも広がっていました。

B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

仲間の影響

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

仲間の影響は、若者の行動に大きな影響を与えることがあります。

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 /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。

C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

結びの演説

Meaning

The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.

Example

The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.

政治家のペロレーションは、観客を熱狂的に拍手させました。

C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

ドラゴンフルーツ

Meaning

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

Example

The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.

ピタヤは、まろやかで甘い味とユニークな外見を持っています。

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。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行する

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

簡単な紹介は各章の前に来る。

A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

力

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.

Example

Power distribution ensures efficiency.

力の配分は効率を保証する。

A2 verb /plænt/

plant

植える

Meaning

to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly

Example

She planted roses in her garden.

彼女は庭にバラを植えました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

規定

Meaning

An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.

Example

The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.

その組織の規定は厳格な時間厳守を要求していた。

B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

プロパガンダ; 噂

Meaning

information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view

Example

The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.

政府は戦争中に世論に影響を与えるためにプロパガンダを使用した。

C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父性的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a father.

Example

He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.

彼はその男の子の教育に父性的な関心を示しました。

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。

B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

優先順位

Meaning

something that is more important than other things and needs attention first

Example

Health should be our top priority.

健康は私たちの最優先事項であるべきだ。

C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福

Meaning

a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice

Example

The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.

賞を受け取ったとき、彼女は自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

禁止

Meaning

the act of forbidding something, especially by law

Example

The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.

児童労働の禁止は人権の重要な成果です。

A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

可愛い; 美しい; 魅力的

Meaning

attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately

Example

She wore a pretty dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーにかわいいドレスを着て行きました。

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

危険な

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

Example

The company is in a parlous financial state.

その会社は危険な財政状態にあります。

C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

口蓋; 味を区別する能力

Meaning

the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors

Example

The chef created dishes to please every palate.

シェフはすべての味覚を満足させる料理を作りました。

C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

近く

Meaning

In a near or close manner; nearly.

Example

The village lies proximately to the river.

村は川の近くにあります。

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.

C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸筋

Meaning

Relating to the chest or breast.

Example

The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.

アスリートは自分の胸筋を強化することに集中していました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

悔い改めた

Meaning

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

She was penitent after shouting at her friend.

彼女は友達に叫んだ後、悔い改めていた。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

pole

柱

Meaning

a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material

Example

They placed the flag on top of the pole.

彼らは旗をポールの上に置きました。

C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

突然の爆発的な感情

Meaning

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

Example

She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.

彼女は突然の笑いの爆発に襲われた。

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。

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑発する

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

彼の言葉は激しい議論を引き起こした。

C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

優勢な

Meaning

Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.

Example

The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.

メディアの優勢な影響は、公共の意見を形成します。

C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

食後

Meaning

Occurring after a meal.

Example

He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.

彼は夕食後にポストプランディアルウォークに出かけた。

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

父殺し

Meaning

The act of killing one's own father.

Example

The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.

古代の神話は、王位を取るために父殺しをした息子を描いています。

C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

先延ばし, 仕事を遅らせる

Meaning

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.

Example

Procrastination is the enemy of success.

プロクラステイネーションは成功の敵です。

C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

切手収集

Meaning

the collection and study of postage stamps

Example

Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.

切手収集はすべての年齢層の人々に楽しまれている趣味です。

C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

予防する

Meaning

To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.

Example

The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.

政府は迅速に行動し、金融危機を防ぎました。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足病医

Meaning

a doctor specializing in foot care

Example

I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.

足首の痛みのためにポディアトリストに予約があります。

C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

後世

Meaning

All future generations of people.

Example

The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.

記念碑は後世のために建てられました。

C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

簡単に説得できる

Meaning

capable of being convinced or influenced to do something

Example

She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.

彼女は新しい食べ物を試すとき、簡単に説得されました。

C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

汎神論

Meaning

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

Example

Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.

スピノザの哲学はしばしば汎神論と関連付けられます。

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。

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。

A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

写真

Meaning

a picture made using a camera

Example

She took a photograph of the sunset.

彼女は夕日を撮影した写真を撮った。

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。

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 /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

説得力

Meaning

The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.

Example

Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.

彼女の説得力は、チームに彼女の提案に従わせました。

C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水

Meaning

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.

Example

Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.

年間降水量は減少しています。

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。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

予測可能

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

彼の反応は過去の行動に基づいて予測可能でした。

B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

祈る

Meaning

to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly

Example

Many people pray for peace in the world.

多くの人々が世界の平和のために祈ります。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

気取った; うぬぼれた; 過度に豪華な

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

Example

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

彼の気取った態度は会議でみんなを苛立たせました。

B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

農薬

Meaning

A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

畑に撒かれた農薬は有害な昆虫を殺しました。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五価

Meaning

Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.

Example

Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.

リンは五価の状態で存在することができます。

C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

述語 / 基づく

Meaning

noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea

Example

His theory is predicated on sound research.

彼の理論は確かな研究に基づいています。

C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

棺の上に広げる布; 陰鬱な雰囲気を作り出す暗いカバー

Meaning

a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere

Example

A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.

煙のヴェールが燃える建物の上に掛かっていた。

C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

縞模様

Meaning

striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry

Example

The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.

騎士の盾には赤と金の縞模様が飾られていた。

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。

C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

浪費

Meaning

reckless wastefulness or extravagance

Example

His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.

彼の浪費は彼を破産させました。

C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式な提示

Meaning

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

Example

The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.

弁護士は証拠を法廷に提示しました。

B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

予防

Meaning

The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

Example

Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.

ファシズムの予防は民主主義を保証する。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神医学

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

彼女は精神疾患に苦しむ人々を助けるために精神医学を学ぶことを決めました。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

教育的

Meaning

Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.

Example

The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.

学校は学習を改善するために新しい教育的技術を採用しました。

C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

実用主義

Meaning

A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.

Example

His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.

彼の実用主義は、金融危機の解決に役立った。

B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

誇らしげに

Meaning

in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement

Example

She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.

彼女は誇らしげに家族に自分の成果を見せた。

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。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提案された

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

提案された変更はシステムを改善します。

C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

永続性、永遠、継続性

Meaning

Permanence, eternity, continuity.

Example

The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.

契約は永続的な支払いを保証します。

A1 verb pleɪ

play

役割を果たす

Meaning

To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.

Example

Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.

アルテミスは火星探査で重要な役割を果たすだろう。

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 noun /prəʊ/

pro

プロフェッショナル

Meaning

a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something

Example

He plays tennis like a pro.

彼はプロのようにテニスをプレーします。

B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

詐欺による情報盗取

Meaning

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

Example

Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.

フィッシングメールは、しばしば人々をだましてパスワードを明かさせます。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教義

Meaning

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Example

Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.

正直はすべての宗教における基本的な教義です。

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

ポンド

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

その本の価格は5ポンドです。

C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

穏やかな、静かな

Meaning

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

Example

She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.

彼女は周囲の混乱にもかかわらず、穏やかな表情をしていた。

A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

ピン

Meaning

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

Example

She used a pin to attach the note to the board.

彼女はボードにメモを留めるためにピンを使った。

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。

C2 adjective /pərˈsɪpiənt/

percipient

鋭い洞察力を持つ

Meaning

Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.

Example

As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play.

鋭い洞察力を持つ批評家として、彼女は劇の深い意味を認識しました。

C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

フェニックスの鳥

Meaning

a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal

Example

The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.

伝説によると、フェニックスは500年ごとに灰から蘇ると言われています。

C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

好戦的

Meaning

A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.

Example

The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.

コーチはフィールドで選手のパグナシティを賞賛しました。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

恵まれた

Meaning

having special advantages; favored; elite

Example

She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.

彼女は機会に恵まれた背景を持っている。

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。

C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

高位の聖職者

Meaning

A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.

Example

The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.

プレラートは会衆に説教を行った。

C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

完璧にできる

Meaning

capable of being made perfect or improved

Example

Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.

人間の本性は不完全だが、完璧にできる。

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。

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 /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

安物の作品

Meaning

a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value

Example

The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.

その小説は批評家によってただの安物の作品だと退けられた。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

透過性のある

Meaning

allowing liquids or gases to pass through

Example

The soil in this area is very permeable to water.

この地域の土壌は水に非常に透過性があります。

C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

掴みやすい

Meaning

capable of being grasped or seized

Example

The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.

その道具には安全性を高めるために掴みやすいハンドルがあります。

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

プラスター, 修理する

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

作業員たちは壁を滑らかにするためにプラスターを塗った。

C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

無駄話をする

Meaning

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

Example

He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.

彼は彼の小さな達成について無駄に長く話すことを終わらせなかった。

B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

優先する

Meaning

To designate or treat something as more important than other things

Example

Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.

効率的に保つために、あなたのタスクを優先してください。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

粒子

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

PM2.5粒子は呼吸器系の健康に害を与えます。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

劣った詩人

Meaning

an inferior or trivial poet

Example

He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.

彼は文学評論家によってポエタスターとして嘲笑されました。

A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

プラスチック

Meaning

a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped

Example

These containers are made of durable plastic.

これらの容器は耐久性のあるプラスチックで作られています。

C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

深遠さや洞察力

Meaning

Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.

Example

The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.

彼の言葉の深遠さは、永続的な影響を残しました。

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。

B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

将来性のある

Meaning

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

Example

The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.

その会社は来週、将来性のあるクライアントと会う予定です。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫

Meaning

an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others

Example

The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.

犬は腸内寄生虫の治療を受けました。

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。

C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

ファランクス

Meaning

A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.

Example

A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.

報道陣のファランクスが裁判所の外で待っていた。

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 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

ハクジラ

Meaning

a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout

Example

The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.

ハクジラは優雅に水から飛び跳ねた。

A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning

abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday

Example

The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.

C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆

Meaning

A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

Example

The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.

株価の急落は、経済的な問題の前兆として見なされました。

B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

悲惨な, 哀れな, とても小さい

Meaning

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

Example

The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.

チームのパフォーマンスは昨年に比べて悲惨でした。

B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

参加する

Meaning

to take part in or become involved in an activity

Example

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

学生は課外活動に参加するよう奨励されています。