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B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

正確に特定する
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
探偵は容疑者の正確な場所を特定できました。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

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

perturbed

動揺した
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

ページ
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
次のページに進んで、詳細情報を取得してください。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

臆病な
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
臆病なリーダーは難しい決断を避けていた。
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

明瞭さ
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
彼の講義の明瞭さは、学生が複雑なトピックを理解するのを容易にしました。
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 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

計画的
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
その犯罪は明らかに計画的だった。
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

防ぐ
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
バングラデシュの温暖な気候は雪の降るのを防ぎます。
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

愛国的な
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
愛国的な市民たちは独立記念日を大きな熱意で祝いました。
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。
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

素因
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
遺伝的要因は、病気に対する人の素因に影響を与える可能性があります。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

事前の
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
システムに変更を加える前には、事前の承認が必要です。
B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

ピーナッツ
Meaning
an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking
Example
Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.
ローストピーナッツは多くの国で人気のあるスナックです。
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

放火魔
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
放火魔は数軒の建物に火をつけたことで逮捕された。
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

聖体を入れるための小さな容器
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
司祭は病人を訪れる前に聖体をピクスに入れました。
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

ふりをする
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
子供たちはスーパーヒーローになるふりをした。
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

予防的
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
医師は感染を防ぐために予防的な治療を処方しました。
B1 verb pres

press

押す. 圧力。
Meaning
Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
Example
Press firmly to operate the machine.
マシンを操作するためにしっかり押してください。
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 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

幸せ
Meaning
able to wait calmly; tolerant
Example
She was very patient with her young students.
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。
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

許し; 謝罪;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
会議を中断したことをお詫び申し上げます。
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

優勢な
Meaning
Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.
Example
The predominant color in the painting is blue.
絵画の中で優勢な色は青です。
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。
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

豊富さ
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
庭園は春に花の豊富さを提供しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

特典
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
ここで働くことの特典の一つは、毎週金曜日に無料ランチが提供されることです。
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的な
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
普遍的な技術は、日常生活の重要な部分となってきました。
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 /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 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。
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

個人空間の使用の研究
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
プロクセミクスを理解することで、人間関係のコミュニケーションを改善することができます。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

周辺地域
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
彼らは古代都市のパーリューを探索して午後を過ごした。
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

演じる
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
オーケストラは今夜コンサートホールで演奏を行います。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

提供する、提示する
Meaning
to offer something for acceptance; to present
Example
She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.
彼女は友情の印として手を差し出しました。
C1 adjective /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。
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

豊富な
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
彼は時間通りに助けてくれたことに豊富な感謝を示しました。
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

パネル, 審査員グループ
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
審査員のパネルはコンテストの優勝者を発表しました。
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保護主義
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
政府のプロテクショニズムは、地元企業の成長を助けました。
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

ペリウィンクル
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
紫色のペリウィンクルが美しく庭の地面を覆っていました。
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

昇進
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
彼は政府のオフィスで昇進を望んでいた。
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧師
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
牧師は思いやりのある説教をしました。
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版社
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
出版社は新しい小説の10,000部を印刷することに決めました。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

推定の
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
彼は子供の推定父親です。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːswɜːd/

password

パスワード
Meaning
a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something
Example
Make sure your password is strong and unique.
あなたのパスワードが強力でユニークであることを確認してください。
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

臆病者
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
彼は危機の際、臆病者のように振る舞った。
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。
B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合成
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
植物は生存のために光合成に依存している。
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

購入
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
今週のために食料品を購入する必要があります。
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

信頼性
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
彼の説明の信頼性は陪審員を納得させました。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

教区
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
教区は日曜礼拝のために集まりました。
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。
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

古生物学
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
彼女は大学で古生物学を学ぶことに決めました。
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

パズル
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
その数学の問題は、専門家をも困惑させるだろう。
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

文法解析
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
ソフトウェアは、大量のテキストデータを効率的に解析できます。
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。
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

準備ができた
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
彼女は期末試験の準備が完全にできていた。
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

ケシの花
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
赤いケシの花が庭で美しく咲きました。
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

プロセニアム
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
俳優たちは舞台を離れる前にプロセニアムでお辞儀をした。
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。
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

プラットフォーム
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
そのプラットフォームは協力について議論するために使用されました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

賞賛
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
俳優は彼の優れた演技に対して賞賛を受けました。
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

幸福
Meaning
To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.
Example
The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

小包; 土地の一区画
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
郵便配達員が私たちのドアに小包を届けました。
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

土壌学
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
ペドロジーは科学者が土壌の肥沃さを理解するのに役立ちます。
B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

人気
Meaning
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Example
The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.
歌手の人気は今年急速に増加しました。
C1 verb /præns/

prance

誇らしげに歩く
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
その馬は誇らしげにフィールドを歩いていました。
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

汚染物質
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
汚染物質は環境劣化を引き起こします。
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

写真
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
家系図に写真を追加すると、より個人的になります。
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

引く
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
ドアを開けるために引いてください。
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

穴を開ける
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
その機械は紙を簡単に引き裂くために穴を開けることができます。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

女性を愛する人
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
有名なフィロジニストとして、彼は女性の教育を支持しました。
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

パーボイルドライス
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
パーボイルドライスは通常の白い米よりも多くの栄養素を保持します。
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

突出または膨らんだ
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
食事の後、彼の膨らんだ腹が見えた。
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痺させる
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
突然の衝撃が彼を麻痺させたようだった。
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

プロジェクト
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めるのは難しい。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

弱い
Meaning
Small, weak, or insignificant.
Example
He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.
彼は自分の強いクラスメートと比較して、自分が弱いと感じていました。
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

完璧な; 欠点のない; 優れた
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
彼女は完璧なパフォーマンスを披露しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

ポピュリストのリーダー
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
ポピュリストのリーダーは、一般市民のニーズを最優先すると約束しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

神父
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
兵士たちは神父が主催したミサに参加しました。
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

馬鹿げた, 不合理な
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
豚が飛ぶことができるという考えは馬鹿げている。
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

魅力的
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
新しい先生はとても魅力的で話しやすいです。
B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

賞賛
Meaning
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
Example
The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.
教師は学生たちの努力を賞賛しました。
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.
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

好む
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
私は朝にコーヒーよりもお茶を好みます。
C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

速い速度で真っ直ぐに落ちる
Meaning
to fall straight down at high speed
Example
Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.
株価は市場の突然の暴落後に急落しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

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

procurement

調達
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
現代的な機器の調達が研究の精度を向上させました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

振り子
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
振り子は時計の中で前後に揺れていた。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

約束的
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
彼はローンを返済するために約束手形にサインしました。
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

カボチャ
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
私たちは大きなカボチャからジャック・オー・ランタンを彫りました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

ぽっこりお腹
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
ぽっこりお腹の男はシャツのボタンを留めるのに苦労していた。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

博愛主義的な
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
彼女は街での博愛活動で知られています。
C1 noun /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。
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起訴する
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
弁護士は十分な証拠を集めた後、訴訟を起こすことを決めました。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

遅くて退屈な
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
その映画は面白かったが、真ん中で少し遅くて退屈だった。
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

浄化する
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
このフィルターは水を効果的に浄化します。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

横領
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
大臣は横領の罪で辞任しました。
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

パッションフラワー
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
パッションフラワーのつるが美しい花で庭の壁を覆いました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

盲目または無知
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
問題に対する盲目的なアプローチは多くの間違いを招いた。
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

浮気をする
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
彼は町で多くの女性と浮気をしていることで知られていた。
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

尖ったウリ
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
母は魚と一緒に尖ったウリのカレーを作りました。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

永続的
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
気候変動は科学者にとって永続的な関心事です。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

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

prowl

こっそり歩く（狩りや探索のため）
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
猫は夜、庭の周りを静かに歩いていた。
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

家畜用の餌
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
納屋は家畜用の餌でいっぱいだった。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

劇作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
シェイクスピアはすべての時代で最も偉大な劇作家と見なされています。
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。