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C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

富裕層による支配
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
その国はプルトクラシーとして支配されていた。
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

異常
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
科学者たちは実験中に異常な結果を観察しました。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

隣接する
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
彼らの家は公園に隣接しています。
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
咲いた花々は春の到来を告げます。
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

気候
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
気候変動は世界中のすべての地域に影響を与えます。
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

炭鉱労働者
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
炭鉱労働者は地下で長時間石炭を掘り出していた。
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

不敬
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
宗教についての彼の冗談は、神聖な伝統に対する不敬を示していました。
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 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

悪化させる
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
発疹をかくことは、状態を悪化させるだけです。
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

制限する
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
政府はプラスチック袋の使用を制限することを決定しました。
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

六角形
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
蜂の巣のセルは六角形をしている。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

抽出
Meaning
the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out
Example
The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.
地面からの石油の抽出には特別な機器が必要です。
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封的に
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
瓶は新鮮さを保つために密封的に封印されました。
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

意図的に行われた
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
彼の意図的な行動は、大きな配慮と熟慮を示しました。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

外向きにひっくり返す
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
外科医は手術中にまぶたをひっくり返さなければなりませんでした。
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

悪影響
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
プラスチックの使用は環境に悪影響を与える。
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

二国間
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
二国は二国間貿易協定に署名しました。
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

サバイバル
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
野生でのサバイバルは、挑戦的な経験となることがあります。
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇する, 却下する
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
マネージャーは遅刻が多すぎるため、従業員を解雇しました。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

三脚
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
写真家はカメラを三脚にセットしました。
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
移民政策は国によって異なります。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

先見の明
Meaning
careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Example
With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.
少しの先見の明で、この問題を避けることができたかもしれません。
C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

詭弁
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
弁護士の主張は単なる詭弁として退けられました。
C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

浪費家
Meaning
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
Example
The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.
浪費家の息子は、遺産を浪費した後、家に帰りました。
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷ミス
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
本に印刷ミスがありました。
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

挑発的
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
彼の挑発的なコメントは皆を怒らせた。
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
中年の男性が新しいキャリアを始めた。
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

聖人として認められた人物; とても親切で忍耐強い人物
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
マザー・テレサはカトリック教会によって聖人と宣言されました。
A2 noun/verb /ˈsaɪkl/

cycle

サイクル / 自転車
Meaning
a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
Example
She cycles to school every day.
彼女は毎日自転車で学校に行きます。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

置き換える
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
新しい技術は多くの伝統的な製造業の仕事を置き換えるでしょう。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

戦争支持の国家主義者
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
その指導者は無謀なジンゴとして批判された。
B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

ハンマー
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things
Example
She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.
彼女は絵のフレームを壁に打ち付けるためにハンマーを使いました。
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

買う
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
今年は新しい車を買いたいです。
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
彼女は芸術作品に心と魂を込めました。
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

ペニー
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
彼は歩道でペニーを見つけて微笑んだ。
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
北の冬は非常に厳しく、大雪が降ることがあります。
B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

カラー
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
彼女は正式なディナーでエレガントな真珠のカラーを着けていた。
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

ナマズ
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
ナマズは南アジアで最大の淡水魚の一つです。
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

負債を超える資産の所有; 借金を返済する能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
会社のソルベンシーは再編成後に改善されました。
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

ハイエナ
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
ハイエナは夜の闇の中で笑いました。
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

リラックスする
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
深呼吸は、ストレスの多い一日後にリラックスするのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯れ病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干ばつは農家の作物にとって枯れ病でした。
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

理解可能な
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
その複雑な理論は教授の説明後に理解可能になった。
A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

Meaning
a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
Example
He wore a gold chain around his neck.
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

厳しい; 荒い; 残酷な; 厳格な
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
先生は私の仕事に厳しい批評をしました。
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。
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

大きい; 巨大な; 広大な
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
その大きなビルは街のスカイラインを支配していた。
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

データ漏洩
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
データ漏洩により何百万人ものユーザーのパスワードが公開されました。
B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

緩い
Meaning
not firmly or tightly fixed in place
Example
The screw is loose and needs tightening.
ネジが緩んでいて、締め直す必要があります。
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

なし
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
彼はさよならを言わずに出て行った。
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

神経学的
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
瞑想は精神的健康に対して積極的な神経学的影響を与えます。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

憎しみの
Meaning
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
Example
His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.
彼の憎しみを込めたコメントは皆の感情を傷つけました。
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

拍手する
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
観客はパフォーマンスに拍手を送りました。
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

リポジトリ
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
図書館は知識のリポジトリとして機能します。
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
彼はいつも約束を守る信頼できる友人です。
B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

観光
Meaning
The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.
Example
Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.
観光業は多くの国で経済成長を促進します。
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

預け場所, 保管所
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
国家のデポジトリはすべての政府債券を保護しています。
C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

刺繍, 手芸
Meaning
The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
Example
Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.
彼女の祖母は彼女にニードルワークの技術を教えました。
C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

引き裂く
Meaning
to tear something apart violently or forcefully
Example
The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.
爆発は耳をつんざくような音で空気を引き裂いた。
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

仮定
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
彼のプロジェクトに関する仮定は完全に間違っていた。
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

収入
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
彼女の月収は家族を養うのに十分です。
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

混血の人(古くて攻撃的な言葉)
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
'ムラット'という言葉は、現在では時代遅れで攻撃的だと見なされています。
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

即位 / 条約の受諾
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
王の即位は大きな儀式で祝われました。
A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

解決策; 返信; 液体の混合物
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
私たちはこの問題の解決策を見つける必要があります。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
彼は伝統的な信仰を拒否したため、不信者と呼ばれました。
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

柱で囲まれた回廊
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
ローマの別荘には美しいペリスタイル庭園がありました。
B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

アクセシビリティ
Meaning
Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
Example
Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
改善されたアクセシビリティは、障害を持つ人々を助けます。
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

群衆
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
政治家は抗議者を単なる群衆として退けた。
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

署名
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
ページの下部で契約書にサインしてください。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

耐えられる
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
適切な薬で痛みは耐えられました。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

奇妙
Meaning
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
Example
He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.
彼は祭りに奇妙な衣装を着ていました。
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

調理中に肉に溶かした脂肪、ジュース、または液体をかけて、ジューシーさを保つ
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
彼女は30分ごとに七面鳥をベイステッドしてジューシーに保ちました。
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

授乳する
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
母猫はバスケットで子猫にお乳を与えていました。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬の念を示す
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
彼はいつも教師に対して尊敬の念を示していた。
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

隣接
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
隣接する2軒の家が壁を共有していました。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
司祭は儀式の開始を知らせるためにコンクの貝を吹きました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

死後
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
作者は最後の小説に対して死後の賞を受け取りました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

お世辞を言う
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
彼のお世辞を言う笑顔は、すべての人々に彼を素早く信頼させた。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

反乱者
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
軍隊は攻撃後、数人の反乱者を逮捕した。
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

偏向的
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
その記事は偏向的な口調で批判されました。
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

努力する
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを終わらせるために努力した。
C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

条件
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
彼は、週に2回リモートで働けるという条件で仕事のオファーを受け入れました。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

敬意; 尊敬; 追悼
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
追悼式は、命を捧げた勇敢な兵士たちへの感動的な敬意でした。
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

味覚の
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
レストランは他に類を見ない味覚体験を提供しました。
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

荷物; 所持品;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
空港のコンベヤーベルトから荷物をお取りください。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

おおよそ
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
修理費は約五百ドルになるでしょう。
B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

生息地喪失
Meaning
The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.
Example
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.
生息地の喪失は蝶々にとって最大の脅威の一つです。
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

裕福
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
彼女は裕福な地域で育ちました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

否定できない
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
彼の有罪の証拠は否定できなかった。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗的
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
彼は精神的な成長よりも世俗的な成功に興味がありました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪrɪtəbl/

irritable

Meaning
easily annoyed or made angry
Example
She became irritable after working long hours without rest.
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

逆に
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
彼は金持ちだが、逆に彼の兄は経済的に苦しんでいる。
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

確認する
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
証人は被告の証言を裏付けました。
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

讃える
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
彼らは愛する先生を称賛するために集まりました。
B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

羊飼い
Meaning
a person who tends and guards sheep
Example
The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.
羊飼いは自分の群れを緑の牧草地に導いた。
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。
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

運命; 定め; 前定
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
彼女は彼に出会うことが運命だと信じていて、それは必ず起こることだと思っていた。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

信頼できる友人
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
女王の侍女は最も信頼された友人になった。
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

選挙
Meaning
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
Example
The election will be held next month.
選挙は来月行われます。
C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

口を尖らせる
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
おもちゃをもらえなかったとき、子供は口を尖らせることを始めた。
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

クローゼット
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
彼女は冬のコートをドアの近くのクローゼットに保管しています。
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

脆弱
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
その高齢者は助けなしでは歩けないほど脆弱だった。
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的な
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
彼は事故で身体的な損傷を受けた。
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

陳腐な
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
スピーチは陳腐なフレーズでいっぱいだった。
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

修理する
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
彼女は裂けたドレスを修理することを学びました。
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

遊び好きな, 活発な
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
子犬はとても遊び好きで、庭を走り回っていました。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

優柔不断; 決断力の欠如; 迷い
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
どの仕事のオファーを受けるかについての優柔不断さが、両方のチャンスを逃す原因となった。
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
その発見は医学研究にとって大きな意義があります。
C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

皮膚の硬化部分
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
毎日道具を使うことで、彼の手のひらにカラスができました。
C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

Meaning
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
Example
The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.
陶芸家は粘土の壺を窯で焼くために置きました。
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化する
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
プラスチック使用を最小化するために努力が必要です。
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

洗練された; 精製された
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
彼女は芸術と音楽に非常に洗練された趣味を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

安定構造
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
漁師はアウトリガー付きのカヌーをラグーンを越えて漕ぎました。
C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

ペナント旗
Meaning
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
Example
The team raised the championship pennant proudly.
チームは誇らしげにチャンピオンシップペナント旗を掲げました。
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

悲しい
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いて、彼女は悲しい気持ちになった。