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C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

多面体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学者は複雑なポリヘドロンモデルを研究しました。
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

配管工
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
配管工は台所の漏れているパイプを修理しました。
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

プロフィール
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
彼は会社のウェブサイトでプロフィールを更新しました。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
古代の土地は強力な君主によって支配されていました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

パトス
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
ドキュメンタリーは、パトスと希望をうまくバランスさせ、観客を泣かせ、考えさせました。
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

ささやくような音で流れる
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
小川は草地を静かに流れた。
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

優先順位付け
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
効果的な優先順位付けは、リソースが効率的に使用されることを保証します。
C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

胸を打つ, 感動的
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
映画のラストシーンは非常に感動的で、多くの観客が涙を流しました。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

事前契約
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.
プロジェクトが公式に開始される前に、作業員はすでに前もって契約されていました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

横領
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
大臣は横領の罪で辞任しました。
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

深遠さや洞察力
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
彼の言葉の深遠さは、永続的な影響を残しました。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
原告は会社に対して訴訟を起こした。
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

ギャング / 友達グループ
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
彼は友達グループと一緒にパーティーに到着しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

範囲
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
この事件はこの裁判所の管轄外です。
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 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

硬い火成岩
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
古代ローマ人はポルフィリを使って柱や彫像を作った。
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

表面的な
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
彼は表面的にうなずいて、歩き去った。
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 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

主要な, 優れた
Meaning
first or most important; excellent
Example
She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.
彼女はグループのプリマバレリーナとして扱われました。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

秘密の知識
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
彼女は機密の議論に通じていました。
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

実務家
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
彼女は優れた医療実務家です。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

鉱物探鉱者
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
プロスペクターは金を探し続けるために山中で何年も過ごしました。
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

洗練された、精巧で優雅
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
彼女はリサイタルで洗練されたパフォーマンスを披露しました。
C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

有益な細菌
Meaning
Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Example
Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.
ヨーグルトは消化を助けるプロバイオティクスの自然な供給源です。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学者
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
ソクラテスは古代ギリシャの有名な哲学者でした。
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
犬は腸内寄生虫の治療を受けました。
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

政治
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
政治はしばしば難しい決定を下すことを伴います。
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

プール
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
子供たちは午後ずっとプールで泳いでいました。
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

農薬
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
畑に撒かれた農薬は有害な昆虫を殺しました。
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

予防
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
ファシズムの予防は民主主義を保証する。
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

狭い通路; 断片/引用; 一つの状態や場所から他の場所へ移動するプロセス
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
狭い通路は中庭から図書館へと続いていた。
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

ペスト
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
中世の都市はペストで荒廃した。
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

発音
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
彼女のフランス語の単語の発音は大きく向上した。
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

次第に弱まる
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
イベントの興奮は数時間後に次第に収束し始めた。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

霊長類, 類人猿
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
人間は霊長類として分類されます。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工の米; 稲田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
農家は収穫の季節に稲田で懸命に働きました。
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

余暇
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
読書は週末の彼女のお気に入りの余暇活動です。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

田園の、牧羊者に関連する
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
その絵画には羊が草を食べている静かな田園風景が描かれていた。
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。
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突き出る
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
釘が木の板から突き出していた。
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

浪費家
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
その王は贅沢なライフスタイルで知られていました。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

浸透する, 広がる, 充満する
Meaning
Spread throughout (something); pervade.
Example
The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.
新鮮な花の香りが部屋中に広がった。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

防護壁
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
兵士は防護壁の後ろに隠れて安全を守りました。
A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

胡椒
Meaning
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
Example
I like to add pepper to my soup.
私はスープに胡椒を加えるのが好きです。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗議者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
抗議者はその原因について情熱的に話しました。
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。
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。
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

ポッドキャスト
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
ポッドキャストはリスニング力向上に最適です。
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

狭い
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
彼の狭い視点は、彼が世界的な問題を理解するのを妨げました。
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

積極的
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
不足に対処するために積極的な戦略が必要です。
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

幸福
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

王子
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
王子は誕生日に国民に演説しました。
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版社
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
出版社は新しい小説の10,000部を印刷することに決めました。
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
勇敢な子供が木から子猫を救いました。
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

嘆願する
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
彼女は慈悲を乞いました。
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

受動的; (文法) 受動態
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
会議では責任を取る代わりに、彼は受動的なままでした。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

ささいな, 些細な
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
彼は契約の些細な詳細について不平を言っていました。
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

試験監督者
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
試験監督者は学生に携帯電話を切るように注意しました。
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 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮紙
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
古代の写本は羊皮紙に書かれていました。
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。
C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

殴りつける
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.
Example
The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.
ボクサーは最終ラウンドで相手を激しく殴りつけた。
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

大きくて柔らかい羽または羽のようなもの
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
兵士はヘルメットに赤い羽をつけていた。
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

専門家
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
政治の専門家たちはテレビで選挙結果について議論しました。
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

倒錯
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
彼は同僚を困らせることに倒錯した喜びを感じていた。
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

パフォーマンス
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
パフォーマンスの向上は自信を高めます。
A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

準備する
Meaning
to make ready; to get something ready for use
Example
She needs to prepare dinner for her family.
彼女は家族のために夕食を準備する必要があります。
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 /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

頑固; 逆行;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
彼のパーヴァーシティは、助けを断ることで皆を困らせた。
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。
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。
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

模様 / パターン
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
そのドレスには美しい花柄のパターンがありました。
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

優位を占める
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
議論の中で、論理的な議論は感情的な訴えに勝りました。
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

模範
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
ネオムは持続可能な都市設計の模範です。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五つ組
Meaning
A group or set of five things.
Example
The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.
委員会は五つの作業グループに分けられました。
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

先入観
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
彼の伝統への先入観は彼を変化に抵抗させました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

乾燥花の混合物
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
リビングルームはポプリの香りで満たされていました。
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主に
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
その都市の人口は主に若いです。
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

パラメーター
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
このプロジェクトのために明確なパラメーターを設定する必要があります。
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

ピザ
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
私たちは夕食に大きなペパロニピザを注文しました。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音節語
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘象’という言葉は、3つの音節があるので多音節語です。
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

素早く飛び込む; 急激に落ちる
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
彼女はプールに飛び込んだ。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

完璧にできる
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
人間の本性は不完全だが、完璧にできる。
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

大学院生
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
彼女は物理学の大学院研究をしています。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

台座 / pedestal
Meaning
the base or support on which a statue or object stands
Example
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.
彫像は大理石の台座に置かれました。
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

幸福
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

ぽっちゃり
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
ぽっちゃりな男性は自信を持って部屋に入った。
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
月の位相の周期性は何世紀にもわたって人々を魅了してきた。
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 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

無秩序に
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
子供たちは遊び場を無秩序に走り回った。
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

山積み
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
彼はテーブルの上に本を山積みにしました。
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

個性
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
彼女はとても外向的で友好的なパーソナリティを持っています。
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

磨く
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
面接前に靴を磨かなければならない。
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

クジャク
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
その素晴らしいクジャクは、注目を集めるために色鮮やかな羽を広げました。
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

進む
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
計画通りに会議を進めましょう。
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

保留中; 未決定; 進行中
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
申請はまだ承認待ちです。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

堅苦しい
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
彼女は友達と映画を見に行くにはあまりにも堅苦しかった。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

ポリグロット
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
彼女はポリグロットで、英語、スペイン語、ベンガル語に堪能です。
B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

情熱
Meaning
strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling
Example
Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.
音楽への情熱が彼女をプロの歌手に導いた。
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。
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

劣った詩人
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
彼は文学評論家によってポエタスターとして嘲笑されました。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

先見の明がある
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
先見の明がある投資家は市場が崩壊する前に株を売却しました。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

音声記号
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
教師は、各フォノグラムが特定の音を表す方法を示しました。
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。
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

ポモドーロ
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
ポモドーロ技法は生産性を向上させます。
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

柔軟な、影響を受けやすいまたは適応可能な
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
彼女は新しい状況にうまく適応できる柔軟な性格を持っています。
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

パフォーマー
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
パフォーマーは彼女の歌のためにスタンディングオベーションを受けました。
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

プログラム
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
プログラムは午前9時に正確に始まります。
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

豊富な; 大量の
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
今年は良い天気のおかげで収穫が豊富でした。
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

散歩
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
彼らは海辺をプロムナードしていました。