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C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

慎重な読書
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
契約書は弁護士に慎重な読書のために渡されました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

物思いにふけった
Meaning
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
Example
She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.
彼女は窓の外を見ながら物思いにふけっているようだった。
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

プランテンの花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
私たちは夕食にプランテンの花のカレーを作りました。
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

持続的
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
多くの障害にもかかわらず、彼女の持続的な努力は成功をもたらした。
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

全装備
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
博物館は古代の武器の全装備を展示しました。
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

王子
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
王子は誕生日に国民に演説しました。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
その慈善家は農村地域に学校を建てるために数百万ドルを寄付しました。
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

長すぎる
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
教授の冗長な講義は多くの学生を眠らせた。
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

最優先, 重要な
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
彼女はキャリアの最良の時期にいます。
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 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

積極的貯蓄
Meaning
Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs
Example
Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.
プロアクティブセービングは老後の財政的安定を確保します。
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。
B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

請願; 要求; 弁明
Meaning
an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
Example
She made a plea for help during the emergency.
緊急時に彼女は助けを求める請願をした。
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。
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

慎重な
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
銀行は預金者を保護するために慎重な規則を設定しました。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

鉱物探鉱者
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
プロスペクターは金を探し続けるために山中で何年も過ごしました。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

光度計
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
科学者は実験室で光を測定するためにフォトメーターを使用しました。
B1 noun ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

プラットフォーム、ソフトウェアまたはハードウェア環境
Meaning
Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.
Example
Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.
さまざまなプラットフォームが多様なデジタルソリューションを提供しています。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

方言
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
ガイドは漁師と話すときに現地のパトワを使い始めました。
C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

過度に慎み深い人
Meaning
A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.
Example
He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.
映画のシーンで顔を赤らめたため、彼はプルードと呼ばれました。
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。
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

詩的な
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
彼女のスピーチには、観客を魅了する詩的なリズムがあった。
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

保留中; 未決定; 進行中
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
申請はまだ承認待ちです。
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。
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

汚染する
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
工場は有害な化学物質で環境を汚染します。
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

多才多芸の
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
彼女は多才多芸のアーティストで、さまざまなスタイルを試しています。
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

淫ら
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
その雑誌は淫らな内容で批判されました。
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

カッテージチーズ
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
料理人は温かい牛乳にレモン汁を加えて新鮮なカッテージチーズを作りました。
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

プレミアム
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
あなたは毎年保険料を支払う必要があります。
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。
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
チームはトーナメントで非凡な成功を収めました。
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

無力
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
彼女は不公平なシステムに対して無力だと感じていた。
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

横領する
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
汚職の役人は政府の資金を横領したとして有罪となった。
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

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。
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 ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

パーマカルチャー
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
パーマカルチャーは自給自足の農業システムを促進します。
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前に
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
彼女は銀行で以前働いていたが、自分のビジネスを始める前だった。
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

些細な
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
彼女はしばしば些細なことに腹を立てる。
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

極地の、極に関連する
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
ペンギンは地球の極地に住んでいます。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

貫通する
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
矢はターゲットを貫通します。
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

近接
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
彼らの家の近接は、彼らを親しい友人にした。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
古代の土地は強力な君主によって支配されていました。
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

他人に対して不合理な恐怖や疑いを持つこと
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
彼女は外で奇妙な音を聞いた後、パラノイアになった。
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

永久; 変わらない
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
そのタトゥーは彼の皮膚に永久的な印です。
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

無秩序に
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
子供たちは遊び場を無秩序に走り回った。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

吊るす
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
吊るす枝が地面に触れました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

選手
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
選手は決勝ゴールを決めました。
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

比例的な
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
罰は犯罪に比例するべきです。
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

パラメーター
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
このプロジェクトのために明確なパラメーターを設定する必要があります。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

細かいことにこだわる人
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
Example
The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.
その教授は細かいことにこだわりすぎるペダントとして批判された。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

パトス
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
ドキュメンタリーは、パトスと希望をうまくバランスさせ、観客を泣かせ、考えさせました。
A2 verb /pæs/

pass

Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

純粋さ; 清潔さ; 汚染からの自由
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
山の水の純粋さは注目に値しました。
B2 noun plɒt

plot

プロット
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
'二都物語'のプロットは、緊迫感と魅力に満ちています。
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 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

生意気な
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
他が他の人と相談せずにその決定を下したのは生意気だった。
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

ギャング / 友達グループ
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
彼は友達グループと一緒にパーティーに到着しました。
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

政治
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
政治はしばしば難しい決定を下すことを伴います。
A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

惑星
Meaning
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Example
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
火星は太陽から数えて太陽系の4番目の惑星です。
C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

予後
Meaning
A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.
Example
The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.
医者は患者の回復に対してポジティブな予後を示した。
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。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

予感
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
彼は計画が失敗するという強い予感を持っていた。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

貧困; 基本的なニーズの不足
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
多くの団体が世界中で貧困を減らすために働いています。
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

王女
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
王女は宮殿のバルコニーから群衆に手を振った。
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

平行主義
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
作家は自分の文章にリズムを与えるために平行主義を使用しました。
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

ペストリー
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
私は朝食のために新鮮なペストリーの箱を買いました。
C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

傲慢または教義的な方法で話すまたは行動する; 教皇として務める
Meaning
to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff
Example
He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.
彼は1時間以上にわたり教育の重要性について傲慢に話しました。
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。
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

ポスト
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
彼女は昨日友達に手紙をポストした。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

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

Plight

困難; 厳しい状況
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
難民たちは絶望的な困難に直面していました。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈfɪzɪkəli/

physically

フィジカルに
Meaning
in a physical manner; relating to the body
Example
She is physically strong and healthy.
彼女はフィジカリーに強くて健康です。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

蔓延している
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
健康警告にもかかわらず、喫煙は若者の間で依然として蔓延している。
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保護国
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
小さな国は帝国の保護国となった。
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

ポーチ
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
私たちはポーチに座って、夕方の風を楽しみました。
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

象の鼻
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
ゾウは食べ物を取るためにその象の鼻を使った。
A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

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。
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

実質的に; ほぼ; ほぼ
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
そのプロジェクトはほぼ終わりました。
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探査機
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
そのプローブは惑星の表面からデータを収集しました。
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

頑固; 逆行;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
彼のパーヴァーシティは、助けを断ることで皆を困らせた。
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

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

pretension

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

provocation

挑発
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
彼の無礼なコメントは明らかな挑発でした。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教
Meaning
the belief in or worship of multiple gods
Example
Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.
古代ギリシャ人はポリシズムを実践し、ゼウスやアテナのような神々を崇拝していました。
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

極度に貧しい
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
その極度に貧しい家族は食べ物を買うのに苦しんでいました。
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

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

perversion

歪曲
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
政権の検閲は、自由な言論の歪曲と見なされていました。
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主人公
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
チャールズ・ダーネイは物語の主要な登場人物の一人です。
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

先延ばしする, 延期する
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
彼は困難な仕事に直面したとき、先延ばしにしがちです。
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 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

プリーツ
Meaning
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
Example
She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.
彼女はスカートにボリュームを加えるためにプリーツを入れました。
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。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

確率
Meaning
the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
Example
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
明日は高い確率で雨が降るでしょう。
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

新しい領域を探索または定住する最初の人;新しいアイデアや方法を開発する人
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
彼女はコンピュータサイエンスの分野で先駆者でした。
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

貴族階級
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
彼は王によって貴族階級に昇進しました。
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。
A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

Meaning
One's father and mother.
Example
The family tree starts with the child's parents.
家系図は子供の親から始まります。
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

麻痺
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
その高齢者は手の震えによる麻痺に苦しんでいました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

ピリック勝利
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
将軍は大きな損失のため、この戦いをピリック勝利と宣言した。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

前もって決める
Meaning
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
Example
They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.
彼らは自分たちの出会いが運命によって前もって決められていると信じていた。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促す / 迅速
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
彼のスピーチは聴衆に質問を促しました。
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

公共交通機関
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
公共交通機関は交通渋滞を減らすために重要です。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
モナコはヨーロッパで有名な公国です。
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

女たらし
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
その政治家は有名な女たらしとして暴露されました。
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

盗む
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
彼は図書館から本を盗もうとしたが、気づかれなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

無一文; 極貧; 完全に金がない
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
仕事を失った後、彼は無一文になった。
B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

プレッシャー
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
その状況のプレッシャーは彼を緊張させました。
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

貫通する
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
弾丸は壁を貫通した。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

文化や芸術に無関心または敵対的な人
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
彼は現代アートを拒否したことでフィリスティンと批判された。