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B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

悲惨な, 哀れな, とても小さい
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
チームのパフォーマンスは昨年に比べて悲惨でした。
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 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐敗する
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
肉は熱で腐り始めました。
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

予兆
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
暗い雲が嵐を予告する。
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

永遠の
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
彼女は発見される恐怖の中で永遠に生きていました。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

予感
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
旅行前に危険の予感があった。
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

音声学の
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
子供たちは新しい単語を正確に読むために音声学のルールを学びます。
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。
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

本質、要点
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
彼の議論の本質は、誠実さが最も重要だということでした。
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

錠剤
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
彼は頭痛を和らげるためにピルを飲みました。
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

布告
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
王は平和を宣言する布告を出した。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

魅力的
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
彼女は魅力的な笑顔を持っていて、みんなを魅了した。
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。
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

好戦的な
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
彼の好戦的な態度はしばしば彼を困難に陥れました。
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 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

生理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
彼女は大学で人間の生理学を専攻しています。
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

存在
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
会議での彼の存在は、みんなを安心させました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

パケット
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
彼は店でビスケットのパケットを買いました。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

パンアメリカン
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
パンアメリカンゲームは大陸全体のアスリートを集めます。
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

絵を描く
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
彼女は自由時間に風景画を描くのが好きです。
A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

プリン
Meaning
a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming
Example
My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
祖母はデザートとして美味しいチョコレートプリンを作ります。
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

過度に楽観的
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
彼女の過度に楽観的な態度は明らかな問題を無視していた。
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
政府は公共の場での喫煙禁止を発表した。
C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

旅
Meaning
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
Example
Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.
彼らのアジア横断の旅は2年間続いた。
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

民営化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企業の民営化は効率を高めました。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

ボクシング
Meaning
The practice or sport of boxing.
Example
He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.
彼は若い頃、ボクシングの技術を学びました。
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

複数
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
'猫'の複数形は'猫たち'です。
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
危機の間、彼女は冷静で哲学的な態度を保ちました。
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

プログラミング
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
彼はコンピュータープログラミングを学ぶのにほとんどの時間を費やしています。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

後悔の詩
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
詩人は以前の厳しい言葉を謝罪するために後悔の詩を書きました。
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

プロセッサ
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
新しいノートパソコンにはより高速なプロセッサがあります。
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

汗をかく
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
彼は10分間走った後、汗をかき始めました。
C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

浪費
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
彼の浪費は彼を破産させました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

悪党の英雄の物語
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
その小説は賢い浮浪者のピカレスクの物語です。
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提案, 計画
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
会社は投資家にビジネスの提案をしました。
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

引き起こす
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
彼女のコメントは秘密のプロジェクトに対する彼の好奇心を引き起こしました。
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

名声
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
その大学は研究で国際的な名声を得ました。
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

マナガツオ
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
レストランはご飯と一緒に美味しいマナガツオカレーを提供します。
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

小石
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
彼は小石を池に投げ入れて、波を見ていました。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

不足 / 欠乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
プロジェクトは資金不足のため遅れました。
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

小児科医
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
小児科医は子供を慎重に診察しました。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

力
Meaning
Great power, strength, or influence.
Example
The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.
帝国は膨大な軍隊を通じてその力を示しました。
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 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

サロン、店
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
彼らは前のパーラーでゲストを迎えました。
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

幸福
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
賞を受け取ったとき、彼女はその幸福感を隠せなかった。
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 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

懺悔
Meaning
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.
自分の間違いに気づいた後、彼の目は懺悔に満ちていた。
A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口
Meaning
All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.
Example
The population supported autonomy.
人口は自治を支持しました。
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

強力な; 効果的な; 影響力のある
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
その薬は非常に強力であり、慎重に服用すべきです。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神医学
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
彼女は精神疾患に苦しむ人々を助けるために精神医学を学ぶことを決めました。
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

手続き的な
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
委員会は手続き的なルールを厳格に守った。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育児
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
効果的な育児は、子供たちが自信と独立心を育むのを助けます。
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

汎神論
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
スピノザの哲学はしばしば汎神論と関連付けられます。
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

弟子
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
その若い芸術家は有名な画家の弟子でした。
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。
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

空気圧の
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
工場は組み立てのために空気圧工具を使用しています。
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

鎮める
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
母親は泣いている子を落ち着かせようとした。
C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

序章
Meaning
an introduction to a book, play, or event
Example
The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.
その小説は、過去に設定された短いプロローグで始まります。
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

おそらく; もしかしたら;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
明日おそらく雨が降るかもしれません。
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。
A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

ピアノ
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
その小さな女の子は毎日1時間、ピアノを練習した。
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

先駆的なミッション
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
アルテミスは宇宙探査における先駆的なミッションです。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

写真
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
私は夕日の写真を撮った。
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

備蓄
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
政府は洪水時の緊急供給のために備蓄を行いました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

ペンダント
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
彼女は首に銀のペンダントをつけていました。
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。
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

寛容な
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
許容的な子育ては、時には子どもの規律の欠如を引き起こすことがあります。
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

捕食者
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
ライオンはサバンナで強力な捕食者です。
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

子孫, 後継者, 後裔
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
哲学者の教えは多くの世代の子孫に影響を与えました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

多孔性の
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
土壌は非常に多孔性で、すぐに水を排出します。
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

危険な, 危ない, 不安定な
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
探検家たちは危険な旅をしました。
A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

価格
Meaning
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Example
Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.
上昇する価格は消費者支出に影響を与えています。
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

親殺し
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
悲劇的な事件の後、裁判所は彼を親殺しの罪で裁いた。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

落とし穴, 障害
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
投資家は市場の落とし穴に注意する必要があります。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基本的; 粗野; 未発達; 単純
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
部族は狩猟と農業のために未開の道具を使用し続けています。
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

ピオン
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
オフィスのピオンは各部署にファイルを届けました。
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

人あたり
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
チケットは1人あたり20ドルの価格です。
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 /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

精神病
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
患者は幻覚を経験した後、精神病と診断されました。
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 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

前兆を示す
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
経済改革は大きな社会変革を予兆しています。
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

突く
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
指で突っつかないで。
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特権
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
才能ある人々と一緒に働けることは特権です。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

個人的に; 私の意見では; 自分のために; 自分自身で
Meaning
as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person
Example
Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.
個人的に言うと、その映画は素晴らしいと思いますが、他の人は賛成していません。
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。
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

警察
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
警察はすぐに現場に到着して調査を行いました。
B1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.zən/

Poison

毒
Meaning
a substance that is capable of causing death or illness
Example
The snake's bite contains deadly poison.
蛇の咬傷には致命的な毒が含まれている。
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

適切
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
彼は公共の場で常に最大限の適切さを持って振る舞いました。
C2 adjective /pərˈsɪpiənt/

percipient

鋭い洞察力を持つ
Meaning
Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.
Example
As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play.
鋭い洞察力を持つ批評家として、彼女は劇の深い意味を認識しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。
B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

プロモーター
Meaning
A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
Example
The promoter organized a concert for the new band.
プロモーターは新しいバンドのためにコンサートを組織しました。
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁栄する
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
一生懸命の努力と決意で、彼女はキャリアで成功しました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

危険な
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
その会社は危険な財政状態にあります。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

平和的な; 紛争を避ける傾向のある
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
平和的な抗議は暴力なしで終わった。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

職務に関連した特典の権利
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
裁判官は自分の職位に関連した特典を享受していた。
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

保護
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
運動は権利の保護に集中しました。
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

進歩的
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
彼女は社会的正義と平等に関して進歩的な見解を持っています。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

許容可能な
Meaning
able to be forgiven; excusable
Example
His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.
彼の誤りは許容可能でした、困難な状況を考慮すると。
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。
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

懸念
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
仕事への懸念が彼の個人的な生活を疎かにさせた。
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
その提案は受け入れられませんでした。
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣伝
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
その映画は公開前に多くの宣伝を受けました。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

盗む
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
従業員はオフィスの備品を盗んでいるところを捕まりました。
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
ミツバチは花から花粉を集めて蜂蜜を作ります。
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。
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 /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

顔料
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
アーティストは完璧な青色の色合いを作り出すために異なる顔料を混ぜました。
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

視点
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
彼の視点では、その決定は完全に間違っていた。
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

ポニー
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
子供たちは農場で優しいポニーに乗ることを楽しみました。
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

柱
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
彼らは旗をポールの上に置きました。
C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

金属、石、または木材の表面に年齢または使用によって形成される薄い膜または光沢; また、表面的な外観
Meaning
a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance
Example
The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.
海風に数年さらされた後、青銅の像には緑色のパティナが形成されました。