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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 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

足場
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
作業員たちは仮設橋を支えるために木製の足場を作りました。
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。
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

延期する
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
会議は来週まで延期されました。
A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

恥ずかしい
Meaning
feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something
Example
He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.
彼は彼女の名前を忘れたとき、恥ずかしいと感じた。
A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

王
Meaning
the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
Example
The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.
王は知恵と公正で国を治めました。
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

過酷な
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
アスリートたちは過酷なトレーニングセッションに直面しました。
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃性の
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
乾燥した葉は非常に可燃性があります。
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

顕著な
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
二つのスタイルの間には顕著な違いがあります。
C1 noun ɪnˈdʌldʒəns

indulgence

嗜好
Meaning
The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
Example
His indulgence in junk food affected his health.
彼のジャンクフードへの過度の嗜好は健康を害した。
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停止; 中断
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
電車の突然の停止で、すべての乗客に遅れが生じた。
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

無関心
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
無関心な親は子供を何時間も一人で放置した。
A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

エレベーター
Meaning
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
Example
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
私たちはエレベーターで10階に行きました。
B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

成績
Meaning
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.
教師は週末までにすべての課題を採点しました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新興
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
新興のスタートアップはすぐに投資家を引き付けました。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超える
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
彼女は試験でクラスメートを常に超えようとします。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

似ている
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
彼女は見た目と仕草の両方で母親に似ています。
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

消極的な; ためらう; 何かをすることに抵抗がある;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
彼女は個人情報を共有することに消極的でした。
C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

恨みを持った
Meaning
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
Example
Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.
彼らの恨みを持った議論は何時間も続いた。
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

濃厚で甘いシロップ
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
彼女はパンケーキにシロップをかけた。
B1 noun /prɪnt/

Print

印刷; マーク; 足跡;
Meaning
words, letters, or pictures produced on paper using a machine; a mark made by pressing something onto a surface
Example
The book is available in both digital and print versions.
その本はデジタル版と印刷版の両方で利用可能です。
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

閉じる, 近い
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
出かけるときはドアを閉めてください。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

控えめな; 内向的な
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
彼女はかなり控えめで、会議ではあまり話しません。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

体調不良; 病気
Meaning
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
Example
She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.
彼女は昨日から体調が悪い。
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

天使
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
彼女は白いドレスで天使のように見えた。
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

衰退
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
かつて偉大だった帝国は衰退しました。
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

厳しい批判または言葉による虐待; 公共の非難
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
政治家はスキャンダルの後、厳しい批判を受けました。
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

抑制
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
言論の自由の抑制は抗議を引き起こした。
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

枯れた
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
枯れた葉が彼の足元で崩れた。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

衝動的な
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
彼の衝動的な決断は予想外の結果を招いた。
C1 noun /dʒest/

Jest

冗談; いたずら
Meaning
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Example
His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.
彼のコメントは冗談で言われたもので、誰かを傷つけるためではなかった。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

新鮮な空気が不足している; 通気性が悪い; 形式的で保守的な態度
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
部屋はこもっていて、新鮮な空気が必要でした。
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

頑固な
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
教師は頑固な子供を扱うのが難しいと感じた。
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

婚姻の
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
彼らはハネムーン旅行で婚姻の幸せを祝いました。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

開始する
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
式は正午に開始されます。
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
神父は新婚夫婦に祝福を与えました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

表現的な
Meaning
openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion
Example
She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.
彼女は友達に対してとても表現的だった。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角形のペディメント
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
古代の寺院には彫刻で飾られたペディメントがありました。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

湿っぽい、カビ臭いまたは湿気のある匂い
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
古い本にはカビ臭い匂いがあった。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

幼稚な
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
彼の幼稚な行動は会議でみんなを困らせた。
A2 noun steɪt

state

国
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
国は新しい言語政策を発表しました。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破産
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
その会社は数ヶ月にわたる財務的な困難の後、破産を宣言しました。
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

海外で
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
彼女は1年間海外で学ぶことを決めました。
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

日向ぼっこ
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
猫は日差しの差す窓辺で日向ぼっこをしている。
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

レンガ
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
作業員たちは壁を作るためにレンガを一つ一つ積み上げていった。
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

群れ, グループ
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
一群の白鳥が湖を泳いでいた。
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

支配または征服
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
植民地の強国による弱小国の支配は歴史を形作った。
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海の
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
海洋生態系は人間の活動に非常に敏感です。
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

にじみ出る
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
血が小さな切り傷からにじみ出た。
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

奇妙な; 異常な; 珍しい
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
彼女は奇妙な話し方をしています。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

合同
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
彼らの価値観は組織の目標と一致しています。
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

優しさ; 穏やかさ; 良いまたは親切な性質
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
彼女の優しさは、彼女をすべての人々から愛される存在にしました。
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

二つの点または状態の間で前後に動くまたは揺れる
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
株式市場は不確実な時期に振動しがちです。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

値しない; 価値がない
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
彼はそのような賞賛と認識を受けるには値しないと感じた。
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推進する
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
適切な指導が欠如すると、青少年は犯罪へと向かうことになるかもしれません。
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

キャラクター; 性格; 特徴;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
彼女は危機の間に他の人々を助けることで偉大なキャラクターを示しました。
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困難な; 大きな努力が必要な; 上向きの傾斜
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
新しい言語を学ぶことは困難な戦いである可能性があります。
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

面倒なこと
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
ビザを取得するのは、書類とインタビューの面倒なことだった。
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

ヒナ
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
母鳥は空腹のヒナに虫を与えました。
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救済
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
物語は救いのテーマを中心に展開します。
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

親しみやすさ
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
彼の親しみやすさは、彼を友人の中で人気者にしています。
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

仮宿
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
兵士たちは廃屋で仮宿を見つけました。
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

多数派または過半数
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
選挙では、彼女は票の多数で勝利しました。
C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

後退する
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
彼女はヘビを見て後退した。
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

反乱
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
反乱は革命の始まりを示しました。
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

炭水化物
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
ご飯とポテトは炭水化物が豊富です。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

かなり; 相当
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
昨年、価格はかなり上昇しました。
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

血まみれ
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
兵士は戦いから血まみれの腕で帰還しました。
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

簡潔
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
彼のスピーチは簡潔で印象的でした。
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

アクアポニックス
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
アクアポニックスは魚と植物の農業を統合することによって水を効率的に利用します。
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

見せびらかしの
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
彼はパーティーで見せびらかしの金のチェーンをしていました。
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

足を引きずって歩く
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
彼らは村に到達するために雪の中を足を引きずって歩かなければならなかった。
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

アリ
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
アリは食べ物を巣に運びました。
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

引き裂く
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
彼女は古い書類を捨てる前にシュレッドした。
B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

連合; 同盟; つながり
Meaning
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
Example
The allied forces worked together during the war.
連合軍は戦争中に一緒に働いた。
A2 noun /tjuːb/

tube

チューブ
Meaning
a hollow cylinder used to convey something, typically fluid
Example
He used a tube to measure the liquid.
彼は液体を測るためにチューブを使った。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

温和な
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
彼はストレスの多い状況でも温和な行動で知られています。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

無関心
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
彼女は無関心な態度で歩いていた、前にある挑戦を気にせずに。
A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

左
Meaning
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
Example
He turned left at the intersection.
彼は交差点で左に曲がった。
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

探求的に
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
彼女は正直な答えを望んで、探し求めるように彼を見つめた。
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

純粋に
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
その決定は完全に経済的な要因に基づいていました。
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

事実
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
地球が太陽の周りを回っているのは事実です。
B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

消す
Meaning
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
Example
Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.
鉛筆の跡を消すために消しゴムを使う。
B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

子グマ
Meaning
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
Example
The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.
子グマは保護のために母親の近くにいました。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

生涯
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
彼女は自分の生涯で、ほとんどの人が夢見る以上のことを達成した。
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

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

ecosystem

エコシステム
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
バランスの取れたエコシステムは、環境の持続可能性にとって重要です。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

動産 / 個人財産
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
過去には、奴隷は所有者の動産と見なされていました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

銅
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
銅は良い電気導体です。
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

小さな波
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
魚が動くと湖に小さな波が現れました。
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
彼の傲慢が彼の没落を引き起こした。
B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

墓
Meaning
a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn
Example
The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.
家族は毎週日曜日に愛する祖父の墓を訪れていました。
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

差し押さえる
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
家主は未払いの家賃のために借家人の家具を差し押さえました。
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自己抑制
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
自己抑制を実践することで、衝動的な決定を避けるのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

スパイス箱
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
彼女はカレー用のクミンを見つけるためにスパイスボックスを開けました。
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

今どき; 現在
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
現在、人々はオンラインショッピングを好む。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

貢献者
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
彼は地元の新聞の定期的な貢献者でした。
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

可能性
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
明日は雨の強い可能性があります。
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

ねじれた
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
その老いた男性は長年の重労働でねじれた手をしていた。
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的な
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
その建物は鋭い角を持つ角度的なデザインです。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

けばけばしい
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
彼女は彼女のエレガントなドレスと合わないけばけばしいネックレスを着けていました。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

緑青
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
古い像は長年の雨にさらされた後、緑青で覆われていた。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

好ましい
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
渋滞時には車を運転するより、電車を利用する方が好ましい。
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

引き抜く
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
彼らは庭から古い木を引き抜いた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

ingrained

根強い
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.
Example
His ingrained habits were hard to break.
彼の根強い習慣は壊すのが難しかった。
C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

積み上げる
Meaning
to gather together or accumulate over a period of time
Example
He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.
彼は賢い投資を通じて財産を積み上げることができました。
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

熱処理で硬化する
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
鍛冶屋は鋼を熱処理してその耐久性を向上させました。
A1 verb /æd/

add

追加する
Meaning
to join something to something else; to include
Example
Please add sugar to my coffee.
コーヒーに砂糖を加えてください。
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同棲する
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
彼らは結婚前に同居することを決めました。
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

健康リスク
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
プラスチックの使用は重大な健康リスクを引き起こします。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

要約する
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
導入部は記事の主なポイントを要約するべきです。
B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

幸福
Meaning
to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation
Example
The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常に
Meaning
to a large extent or degree; very much
Example
She was greatly admired by her students.
彼女は生徒たちから非常に賞賛されました。
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

壊滅的な結果
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
大気汚染は健康に壊滅的な結果をもたらす。
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
彼女はより良い仕事の機会のために大都市エリアに引っ越しました。
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。