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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 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 /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

頑固な
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
頑固な弁護士は事件を諦めることを拒否しました。
B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

職業
Meaning
a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill
Example
Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.
教育は未来の世代を形作る高貴な職業です。
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

膨らむ
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
根は地面から膨らみ始めました。
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

パビリオン
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
結婚式のレセプションは装飾されたパビリオンで開催されました。
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

プライベートチューター
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
プライベートチューターは、学生が数学スキルを向上させるのを手伝いました。
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

パーセント
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
試験に合格した学生のパーセントは高かった。
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

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

Pompous

気取った; うぬぼれた; 過度に豪華な
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
彼の気取った態度は会議でみんなを苛立たせました。
A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

パイナップル
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
Example
She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.
彼女はフルーツサラダに新鮮なパイナップルを加えた。
B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

誇らしげに
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement
Example
She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.
彼女は誇らしげに家族に自分の成果を見せた。
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

手続き
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
精度のために手続きを守ってください。
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

過剰な量
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
彼女の棚には過剰な量の本があります。
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。
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。
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。
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

つかむ動作; 何かをつかむ能力
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
セラピストは手の治療中に患者のつかむ能力を評価しました。
C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.
はしごは安全のために地面に対して垂直に配置されました。
A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

平和
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
庭はリラックスするための平和な場所です。
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

親に関連する
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
子供の成長には親のガイダンスが重要です。
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

美人コンテスト
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
彼女は美人コンテストで一位を獲得しました
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

捕食者/搾取者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
捕食性の鳥は獲物に向かって急降下した。
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

交渉
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
将軍たちは降伏条件について話し合うために会った。
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

剪定する
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
庭師は春に木を剪定して成長を促進します。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

たんぱく質
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
チームはトーナメントで非凡な成功を収めました。
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

永続性
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
石の記念碑の永久性はすべての訪問者に印象を与えました。
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。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

精神科医
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
精神科医は患者の不安に対して薬を処方しました。
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。
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

予防措置
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
予防措置として、ハイキングに追加の水を持っていくべきです。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

詩人
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
詩人は愛と自然について書いた。
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。
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

前例
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
裁判官の判決は、同様の事件のための新たな前例を設定した。
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

推定
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
彼女はその党の推定候補者です。
C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

言葉遊び
Meaning
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
Example
He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.
彼はベーカリーでパンが膨らんでいることについて巧妙な言葉遊びをしました。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周囲
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
兵士たちはキャンプの周囲を守った。
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

完璧
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
アーティストは彼の絵画で完璧を達成するために何年も費やしました。
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

戦略的変更、軸、プロセスの変更
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
会社はビジネス戦略を変更する決定をしました。
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。
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

人々
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
町の人々は祭りのために集まりました。
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

ピンセット
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
熱い炭を安全に取り除くためにピンチャーズを使ってください。
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

優先順位
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
健康は私たちの最優先事項であるべきだ。
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。
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

早熟
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
その早熟な子供は5歳で小説を読んでいました。
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 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

月または衛星の軌道で地球に最も近い点
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
月はそのペリジーの際にかなり大きく見えました。
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

体格
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
彼は長年のトレーニングでアスリートのような体格を持っています。
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

傲慢, 尊大
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
彼のスピーチはポンポジティと傲慢で満ちていました。
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆類
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
豆類はベジタリアンにとって優れたタンパク源です。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

強力な
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
その王は強力な支配者で、その言葉は法律だった。
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

接頭辞; 前に何かを追加する
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
開発者はしばしば変数にアンダースコアをプレフィックスとして追加します。
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

声の投影
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
適切なプロジェクションは、すべての聴衆が明確に聞こえることを保証します。
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

麻痺
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
事故は彼に足の麻痺を残した。
C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液の液体部分; 電離したガス; 凝固因子のない血清
Meaning
the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins
Example
Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.
血漿はさまざまなタンパク質や栄養素を含んでいます。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

分割可能な
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
その財産は相続人の間で分割可能でした。
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保護国
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
小さな国は帝国の保護国となった。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

博識者
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
レオナルド・ダ・ヴィンチは、芸術、科学、工学において優れた博識者でした。
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

おそらく
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
彼はおそらく今夜遅れて到着するでしょう。
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。
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。
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。
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。
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

極化する
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
論争を呼んだ決定は世論を二つの対立する意見に分けた。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入門書, 下塗り
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
彼はコースを始める前にプログラミングの入門書を読みました。
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
その省は豊かな文化遺産と素晴らしい自然景観で知られています。
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

運命づける
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
彼らは自分たちの道が運命によって前もって定められていると信じていました。
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

全体の
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
委員会はすべての重要な問題について議論するために全体会議を開いた。
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

偽善的な
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
彼の偽善的な行動は、彼の誠実さに疑問を投げかけた。
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

極性
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
二つの政治党派の間の極性は強くなりつつあります。
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

試用期間
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
彼は6か月の試用期間を与えられました。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

パスポート
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
彼女は海外旅行の前にパスポートを更新した。
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

主要な, 初歩的な
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
教育は経済成長の主要な要素です。
C1 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

precision agriculture

精密農業
Meaning
The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.
Example
Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency.
精密農業は資源の使用を最適化し、効率を向上させます。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

パロディ
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
そのコメディ番組は有名な政治家のパロディを特集した。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

特典
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
会社の車は彼の役員職の特典のひとつだった。
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
二つの道路は数マイルにわたって平行に走っています。
B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

大統領職
Meaning
the office or position of being a president
Example
He was elected to the presidency in 2020.
彼は2020年に大統領職に選ばれました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

フォスフォレッセンス
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
深海の生物は美しいフォスフォレッセンスを示しました。
A1 verb pleɪ

play

役割を果たす
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
アルテミスは火星探査で重要な役割を果たすだろう。
C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

鋭い洞察力を持つ
Meaning
Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.
Example
The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.
探偵の鋭い性格が謎を解くのに役立ちました。
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

練習
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
毎日の練習は流暢さを改善します。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

行商
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
行商人は村を歩きながら、新鮮な果物を売っていました。
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

おべっかを使う, ごますりする
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
その政治家は有権者の恐怖におもねっていると非難された。
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

極度に貧しい
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
その極度に貧しい家族は食べ物を買うのに苦しんでいました。
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

進歩
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
リサイクル技術の進展は、汚染に立ち向かうことができます。
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

参加
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
彼女の競技会への参加は称賛に値しました。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

効力
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
新薬の効力に医者たちは驚きました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

裏切り
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
彼の裏切りは、彼を信じていたすべての人々を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

顔の特徴の分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
彼はフィジオノミーを信じて、顔から人々の性格を読み取ろうとしました。
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

パーマカルチャー
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
パーマカルチャーは自給自足の農業システムを促進します。
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

哀れな
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
その迷子の犬は雨の中で哀れに見えた。
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。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促す / 迅速
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
彼のスピーチは聴衆に質問を促しました。
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

議会
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
その法案は議会で長時間の議論の後に通過しました。
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

偏見
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
裁判官は事件で偏見を示したとして批判されました。
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

勝つ
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
正義は常に不正に勝る。
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

皮むき器
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
ポテトの皮をむくために皮むき器を使用してください。
B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

食後
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
彼は夕食後にポストプランディアルウォークに出かけた。
B1 noun praɪd

pride

誇り
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
勝利の日は私たちの心を誇りで満たします。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

ニシキヘビ
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
ニシキヘビは獲物をきつく巻きつけました。
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

平和主義者
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
彼女は武力紛争に反対する活動を行っている熱心な平和主義者です。
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

香水産業
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
彼女は高級な香りを作り出すパフューマリーで働いています。
B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

正確な
Meaning
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Example
She gave precise instructions for the experiment.
彼女は実験のために正確な指示を与えた。
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

パンチライン
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
みんな彼のジョークのパンチラインで大笑いした。
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。
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放蕩
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
その小説は、放蕩的なライフスタイルを持つキャラクターを描いています。
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。
C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

悩まされる
Meaning
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
Example
People are plagued by anxiety and depression.
人々は不安と抑うつに悩まされています。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

私掠船
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
プライベティアは紛争中にいくつかの敵船を捕らえました。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

薬の飲み物
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
魔女はヒーローに治療用のポーションを渡しました。
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

賛辞, 賞賛
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
著者は兵士たちの勇気についてのパネジリックを書いた。
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

覗く
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
子供は鍵穴から覗こうとした。
B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

パレット
Meaning
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
Example
The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.
アーティストは絵を描き始める前にパレットで鮮やかな色合いを混ぜました。