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C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

鋭い洞察力
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
彼女のビジネスの意思決定における洞察力は成功をもたらした。
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。
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

消えない
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
彼女のスピーチは聴衆に消えない印象を残しました。
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

流暢さ
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
彼女は素晴らしい流暢さで英語を話します。
C2 verb /ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

vouchsafe

授ける
Meaning
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Example
He vouchsafed them a rare smile.
彼は彼らに珍しい笑顔を授けた。
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

合流
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
異なる文化からのアイデアの合流は、豊かな議論を生み出しました。
B1 noun /fɒɡ/

Fog

Meaning
a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility
Example
Dense fog covered the highway this morning.
今朝、濃霧が高速道路を覆いました。
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

カバー; 外殻
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
整備士はエンジンの外殻を取り外して内部の部品を調べました。
B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

馬鹿; 無口; 愚か
Meaning
unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid
Example
She remained dumb during the entire meeting.
彼女は会議の間ずっと黙っていた。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助産師
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
助産師は出産中ずっと母親と一緒にいました。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

突き刺す
Meaning
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.
騎士は敵の槍で突き刺さった。
B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

軽く投げる
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
彼は鍵をテーブルに投げた。
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

さくらんぼ
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
彼女は庭の木から新鮮なさくらんぼを摘んだ。
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

カトリック教
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
カトリック教には長い歴史と豊かな伝統があります。
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

緊急
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
患者は緊急の医療支援が必要です。
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

配布
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
その会社は農村地域への食品供給の配布を管理しています。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋の
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
赤と金の秋の色が森を満たした。
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

幻覚; 実際には存在しないものを知覚すること
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
患者は薬の副作用として視覚的な幻覚を経験しました。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

騒乱; 邪魔; 不安
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
大きな音楽は、すべての隣人を困らせた騒乱を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌詞
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
彼女はお気に入りの歌の歌詞をすべて覚えていました。
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

ニュース
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
嵐に関するニュースはすぐに広まりました。
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

均一性; 一貫性; 同一状態
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
デザインの均一性が魅力的な視覚効果を生み出しました。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海賊行為
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
ソフトウェアの海賊行為は毎年企業に数十億ドルの損失をもたらします。
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

登録
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
イベントの登録は明日締め切りです。
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

強化
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
積極的な強化は学習に役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

介入
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
マネージャーの介入は、激しい議論がエスカレートするのを防ぎました。
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

公報
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
昇進は先週、政府の公報で正式に発表されました。
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

類似
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
二人の姉妹の間には強い類似があります。
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

逸脱
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
彼女の話は面白い逸脱で満ちていました。
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
兵士たちは戦闘中に防護のために壕を掘った。
A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

フェンス
Meaning
a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier
Example
They built a fence around the garden.
彼らは庭の周りにフェンスを作った。
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
牛は毎朝新鮮なミルクを生産します。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

調和
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
社会は人々の間に調和があると繁栄します。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

復讐心に燃える
Meaning
seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive
Example
He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.
彼は友達に裏切られた後、復讐心に燃えるようになった。
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

かいこ
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
カイコは桑の葉を食べて、絹を生産します。
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

スポイルスポート
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
スポイルスポートにならないで、パーティーを楽しませてください。
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

讃える
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
彼らは愛する先生を称賛するために集まりました。
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

詐欺
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
政治家の詐欺はメディアによって暴露された。
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺す
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
彼は口論中に背中を刺されました。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

豪華な
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
ゲストは豪華な晩餐にもてなされました。
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

クジャク
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
その素晴らしいクジャクは、注目を集めるために色鮮やかな羽を広げました。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

覆われた
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
その国は腐敗に覆われていた。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

奨学金
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
研究学生は生活費のために毎月奨学金を受け取ります。
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

健康的な; 身体的または道徳的な福祉を促進する
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
健康的な食べ物は良い健康のために重要です。
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同期させる
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
ダンサーは彼らの動きを同期させる必要があります。
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

捻挫
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
公園で走っているときに足首をねんざした。
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

ファイトニュートリエント
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
緑茶には強力なファイトニュートリエントが含まれています。
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

再発性の
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
彼女は数ヶ月間、繰り返す頭痛に悩まされています。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

魅力的
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
彼女の魅力的な笑顔は、緊張していたゲストをすぐに安心させました。
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

催眠術
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
マジシャンは観客を催眠状態に保っていた。
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

長く退屈な文書
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
彼は腐敗に反対する長いスピーチをしました。
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

向かう;取りかかる
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
夕食後、彼女は読書のため自分の部屋へ向かった。
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

荒野; 無人地帯; 砂漠
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
彼らは三日間野生の中で迷子になりました。
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定収入
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
固定収入の投資は信頼性の高いリターンを提供します。
B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

避ける
Meaning
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
Example
Quick action helped avert a disaster.
迅速な対応が災害を回避する手助けとなった。
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

大麦
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
農夫は秋に彼の畑から大麦を収穫した。
A1 verb /tel/

tell

言う
Meaning
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
Example
Can you tell me the time?
時間を教えてくれますか?
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

致命的に
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
事故は二人の乗客を致命的に負傷させた。
C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

関税または輸出入税
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
政府は高級品に高い関税を課しました。
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

構成する
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
委員会は五人のメンバーで構成されています。
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

容赦ない競争
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
権力のための容赦ない競争は社会問題を引き起こします。
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

粉砕する
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
その機械は石を粉々にすることができます。
C2 adjective /kwaɪˈesnt/

Quiescent

静止した; 穏やかな; 活動していない;
Meaning
quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest
Example
The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.
その火山は百年以上静止した状態です。
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

車輪
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
車の車輪が道で壊れた。
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密な
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
森はとても密で、ほとんど太陽の光が地面に届かなかった。
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

テニス
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
彼は週末に友達とテニスをするのが好きです。
B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢
Meaning
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
Example
His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.
彼の傲慢は彼を同僚の中で人気がなくさせました。
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

ベッドパッド
Meaning
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
Example
The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.
オーバーレットはベッドをより快適にして眠りやすくします。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

持続可能な実践
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
持続可能な実践は環境保護にとって重要です。
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

冷静
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
彼は危機の間、冷静な気質を保ち続けた。
A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

警察官
Meaning
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
Example
The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.
警察官は交差点で交通を指導しました。
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

暗記
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
彼はその詩を意味を理解せずに暗記しました。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

ごちゃ混ぜ; 物の無秩序な集まり
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
部屋は古い家具、本、ランダムな飾り付けのごちゃ混ぜだった。
A2 noun /mæθ/

math

数学
Meaning
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
Example
She is very good at math.
彼女は数学が得意です。
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

ホロスコープ
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
彼女は毎朝、自分のホロスコープを読んで、星が何を予測したかを確認していました。
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

非難
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
政治家は腐敗の非難を否定した。
A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

同級生
Meaning
a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
Example
I met one of my old classmates at the university event.
大学のイベントで昔の同級生に会いました。
B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

真正性
Meaning
The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
Example
The authenticity of the document was verified.
文書の真正性が確認されました。
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸せ
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
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 /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

優遇
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
メンバーはクラブで優遇されます。
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

平均
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
平均スコアは全体的なパフォーマンスを反映します。
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

年金
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
彼女は故夫の保険契約から年金を受け取っています。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

定性的
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
研究は数字よりも定性的分析に焦点を当てています。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

想像を絶する
Meaning
impossible to conceive; beyond imagination
Example
The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.
破壊の規模は想像を絶するもので、私たちはそれを目の当たりにするまでわかりませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

楽観主義
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
彼女の楽観主義は、困難な時期を乗り越える助けとなりました。
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

韻を踏む
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
その行は美しく韻を踏んでおり、歌に独特の流れを与えています。
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

指紋
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
警察は犯罪現場でドアの取っ手に彼の指紋を見つけました。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

懲罰的
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
その会社は法を違反したため、懲罰的措置に直面しました。
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点のある; 見られた; マークされた
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
斑点のあるヒョウはジャングルを静かに歩いた。
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

レベル
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
汚染レベルは緊急に削減されなければなりません。
A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

Meaning
a mother or father of a person or animal
Example
Both of his parents are teachers.
彼の両親は教師です。
B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

幸いにも
Meaning
by good luck; luckily
Example
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
幸いにも、事故で誰も怪我をしませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

しなやかで優雅な
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
彼女のしなやかな姿勢は、バレリーナのように動くことを可能にしました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

未表現
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
学生は会議中に自分の意見を未表現のままにしておいた。
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

血栓
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
医者は患者から血栓を取り除きました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
コックスウェインはローイングチームに指示を出した。
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

荷物
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
空港のカウンターで荷物をチェックしてください。
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家事
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
食器を洗うのは私の一番嫌いな家事です。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

初期の
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
初期の嵐が空を暗く重くさせた。
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

暴君
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
暴君は恐怖と暴力で国を支配した。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

呼び出す
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
弁護士は憲法を引き合いに出して自分のクライアントを守った。
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
各国は国際会議に参加するために代表を派遣しました。
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

位置を特定する
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
彼らはソファの下で失われた鍵を見つけることに成功しました。
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

最高潮に達する
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
長年の努力が彼の成功に集約された。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

軽く揺する
Meaning
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
Example
He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.
彼はテーブルを揺すって、花瓶が倒れそうになった。
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小さな村
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
谷間にある小さな村には、家が12軒と小さな教会が1つだけあった。
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

ボディガード
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
その有名人はボディガードと一緒に到着した。
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。
A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

方向, 指示
Meaning
the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do
Example
He asked for directions to the train station.
彼は駅への行き方を尋ねました。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

装備する
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
騎士は輝く鎧で装備されていました。
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

再生可能
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
再生可能な資源は環境へのダメージを最小限に抑えます。
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

反差別的
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
反差別的運動は画期的でした。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

送金
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
その国の経済は、移住者からの送金によって利益を得ている。
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

一時的な集落
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
一時的な集落は月面探査を支援するでしょう。
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

ラインアップ;並べる
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
コーチは試合前にチームのラインアップを発表した。
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

意味; 目的
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
教師は生徒たちに難しい単語の意味を説明しました。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

百年記念
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
学校は百年記念を盛大なイベントで祝いました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

不可逆な
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
火事によって生じた損害は不可逆でした。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

真剣な; 本物の; 深い信念を示す
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
彼は問題を解決するために真剣な試みをしました。