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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。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

カルテット
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦楽四重奏団はコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

女性の姿をした柱
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
古代の神殿には屋根を支えるカリアティッドがありました。
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

歴史
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
古代文明の歴史は学者たちを魅了します。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

政治的でない
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
彼女は政治的でない態度を保ち、仕事に集中することを好みます。
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

求める
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
彼はメンターからアドバイスを求めることに決めました。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

耐性
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
この布は水と汚れに強いです。
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

思いがけない利益
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
スタートアップは重要な顧客が1年分前払いした際に思いがけない利益を得ました。
C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

奇術師
Meaning
A worker of miracles or magician.
Example
The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.
その奇術師は技で観客を驚かせました。
A2 noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

equipment

機器
Meaning
the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose
Example
The laboratory bought new equipment for research.
実験室は研究のために新しい機器を購入しました。
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

ぼろぼろ
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
彼らは町の端にあるぼろぼろな古い家に住んでいました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaʊ/

endow

Meaning
To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.
Example
The university was endowed with a generous donation.
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 /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

結果
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
新しい法律には深刻な社会的影響があります。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

外洋に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
ツナのような外洋性の魚は海岸から遠くで見つかります。
B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

環境的な
Meaning
relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition
Example
The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.
その会社は環境へのダメージを減らすために新しい方針を採用しました。
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

陰謀者
Meaning
a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful
Example
The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.
陰謀者は計画が実行される前に逮捕された。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

埋め込む
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
ジャーナリストは部隊に埋め込まれて、最前線から報告を行った。
B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning
a formal or polite demand for something
Example
She made a request for additional time to complete the project.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

メレンゲ (デザートトッピング)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
彼女はパイにふわふわのメレンゲを飾った。
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

だます
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
彼は訓練なしでレースに勝てると思い込み、自分をだました。
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

ナプキン
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
彼女は食事の前に膝の上にナプキンを置きました。
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

確信している; 確かな; 疑いなく
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
私は確信しています、私たちは成功します。
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚さ
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
その本の厚さのため、持ち運びが大変だった。
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

揺れる, 動かす
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
赤ちゃんは母親の腕の中で幸せそうに揺れていました。
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

兄弟
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
私の兄は私より2歳年上です。
B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

表面; 上層
Meaning
the outside part or uppermost layer of something
Example
The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.
潜水艦は海面に浮かび上がった。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

遠心分離機
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
実験室の技術者は、血液細胞を血漿から分離するために遠心分離機を使用しました。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

チャンピオン決定戦
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
チームは強いシーズン後にプレーオフに進出しました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

差し迫った
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
村人たちは差し迫った洪水を心配していた。
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

家族
Meaning
A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
Example
She spends most of her weekends with her family.
彼女は週末のほとんどを家族と過ごします。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

忌避剤
Meaning
Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.
Example
This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.
このクリームは蚊除けとして非常に効果的です。
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

届ける
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
宅配便は明日荷物を届けます。
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

従順な
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
従順な生徒はいつも先生の指示に従う。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

黄花木
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
夏の暑さの中で、ゴールドモフルの木は美しく花を咲かせた。
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚かさ
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
彼の絶え間ない愚かさは、会議を真剣に受け止めるのを難しくしました。
B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.
Example
A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.
C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

補遺
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
報告書には更新された統計データが含まれている補遺が含まれていた。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

品位
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
彼女はすぐに自分の間違いを謝る品位を示しました。
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

脚注
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
著者は歴史的な文脈を説明するために脚注を追加しました。
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

わずかな
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
彼の主張を支持する証拠はほとんどなかった。
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

保存料
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
多くの加工食品には有害な保存料が含まれています。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

予備的にする
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
彼の遺伝子は、彼が糖尿病になる可能性を高めるかもしれません。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

埋葬する
Meaning
To bury a dead body in the ground.
Example
They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.
彼らは兵士を全ての名誉を持って埋葬することに決めた。
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

石鹸のような
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
その植物には、摩擦で泡を作る石鹸のような葉があります。
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

社会で初めて公式に登場する若い女性
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
デビュータントは舞踏会で白いドレスを着ていました。
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

略奪者
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
村人たちは自分たちの家を襲った略奪者を恐れていた。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最上級
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
彼女のパフォーマンスは最上級で、スタンディングオベーションを受けました。
A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

問題
Meaning
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
Example
Health issues from pollution are increasing.
汚染による健康問題が増加しています。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

無調整
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
群衆の無調整な怒りが混乱を引き起こしました。
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。
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

状況; 事態
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
私たちは、意思決定を行う前に現在の状況を評価する必要があります。
B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

懐中電灯／松明
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
暗闇の中で道を見つけるには、トーチを使いましょう。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

不必要に
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
試験について不必要に心配しないでください。
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

反逆者
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
その若い反逆者は学校の規則に従うことを拒否した。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

儀式なし/無礼
Meaning
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
Example
He made an unceremonious exit from the party.
彼はパーティーから儀式なしで退出しました。
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

煮込み料理
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
彼女はご飯、レンズ豆、野菜で美味しいホッチポッチを作った。
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

乳または乳酸に関連する
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
激しい運動は筋肉に乳酸が蓄積される原因となることがあります。
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舎; 兵舎; 軍の住宅
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
兵士たちは訓練後、自分の宿舎に戻りました。
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

ギャップ / 隙間
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
裕福な人々と貧しい人々の間には大きなギャップがあります。
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

科目
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
先生はクラスで新しい科目を紹介しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

満たされない
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
彼女の満たされない好奇心は、図書館のすべての本を読むように彼女を駆り立てた。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

議論の余地がない; 否定できない; 確定的
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
彼に対する証拠は議論の余地がなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
医師は彼女の膝を軽く叩いて反射的な反応をテストしました。
C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

残虐行為
Meaning
an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence
Example
The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.
世界は市民に対して行われた残虐行為を非難しました。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

罵声
Meaning
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
Example
He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
彼はハンマーを足に落としたときに罵声をあげました。
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

冷水浴場
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
ローマのフリジダリウムの遺跡は今日でも見ることができます。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多権主義
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
国は分権改革後、多権主義を経験しました。
C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

カタルシス
Meaning
The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.
Example
Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.
彼女の日記に書くことは、彼女にとって一種のカタルシスでした。
B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

セラピスト
Meaning
a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health
Example
The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.
セラピストは彼の不安を克服する手助けをしました。
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸せ
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
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。
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大な
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
その会社は新しい市場に進出するために巨大な努力をしました。
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

擦れて痛む
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
荒れた靴が彼のかかとを擦っていた。
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

無実の; 純粋な; 無害な
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
その無実の子供は、両親がサプライズパーティーを計画していることを知りませんでした。
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止する
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
騒音は子供たちが中に入るとすぐに止まりました。
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

マネキン
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
ショップのウィンドウのマネキンは赤いドレスを着ていた。
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

戒める / 征服する
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
コーチは彼らの悪いパフォーマンスの後、チームを戒めた。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

予兆する
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
暗い雲が近づく嵐を予兆していた。
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

発表、良い知らせ
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。
C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

曖昧な; 不明瞭な; 霧のような
Meaning
vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy
Example
His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.
彼の未来の計画は依然として曖昧で不明確です。
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

脳のトレーニング
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
定期的な脳トレーニングは記憶力を向上させることができます。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

干渉好きな
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
彼女は隣人が干渉的で迷惑だと感じた。
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

慈善または優しさ
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
貧しい人々に対する彼の優しさは、彼に尊敬をもたらしました。
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

表現
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
彼の寛大さは彼の親切な性格の表現でした。
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

だます
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
彼は偽物の時計を買うようにだまされました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

特定の地域の動物の生命
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
アフリカのサバンナの動物はライオンと象を含みます。
C1 noun /ˌɪntɪˈmeɪʃən/

intimation

示唆
Meaning
A subtle or indirect hint or suggestion.
Example
She gave no intimation of her plans.
彼女は自分の計画について何の示唆も与えなかった。
C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

規律の欠如
Meaning
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
Example
Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.
学生の規律の欠如が学習環境を乱した。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

真実の
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
その家は私たちの家と比べて、まさに本物の宮殿でした。
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

激しく; 強く
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
夜通し激しく雨が降った。
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

エリート
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
エリートだけがその独占的なイベントに招待されました。
A2 adverb /ˈiːkwəli/

equally

平等に
Meaning
in an equal or fair way; to the same degree
Example
The prize money was equally divided among the winners.
賞金は受賞者の間で平等に分けられました。
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

仰天させる
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
そのマジシャンの最後の手品は観客を仰天させた。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

王権
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
王の顧問たちはしばしば彼に王権の責任を思い出させました。
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

端; 鋭い縁
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
鋭い刃の端で自分を切らないように気をつけてください。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

日光
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
日光は海洋の深海には届かない。
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

二国間交渉
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
二国間交渉は紛争を解決する。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

微妙な意味
Meaning
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
Example
His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.
彼のスピーチには無視できない政治的なニュアンスが含まれていました。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

アルカリ法案
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
1863年のアルカリ法案は最初の環境法の一つでした。
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

尊敬
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
私たちは自由の戦士たちに尊敬を示すべきです。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

動揺させる
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
予期しない質問が彼女を動揺させたようだ。
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。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

小島
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
漁師たちは旅を続ける前に小さな島で休憩しました。
B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

謎; 説明できないこと
Meaning
something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
Example
The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.
飛行機の失踪は謎のままである。
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

無自覚
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
彼は読書中に周りの騒音に全く無自覚だった。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

自由思想家
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
ヴォルテールは彼の時代の偉大な自由思想家と見なされていました。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

頑固
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
彼は自分の間違いを認めるには頑固すぎた。
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

不動の; 固い; 揺るがない
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
彼女は貧しい人々を助けるという自分の誓いに不動であり続けました。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

絶望的; 希望がない
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
助けが到着するまで、状況は絶望的に見えた。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

神聖な; 神や宗教目的に捧げられた; 道徳的で精神的に優れた
Meaning
sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
Example
The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
その聖地は毎年何千人もの巡礼者を引き寄せます。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

列; 行列
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
映画のチケットを買うために長い行列で待たなければなりませんでした。