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C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
株価の急落は、経済的な問題の前兆として見なされました。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

対照的な
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
彼の見解は組織の価値観と真逆でした。
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

増加した
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
会社の収益は昨年増加しました。
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

肩をすくめる
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
彼は失われたファイルについて聞かれると肩をすくめました。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

冗談を言う
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
彼らはカフェで冗談交じりの会話をしていた。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

耐えられない
Meaning
Too extreme or difficult to be endured.
Example
The heat was insupportable during the long journey.
長い旅の間、暑さは耐えられなかった。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

公然と宣言する
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
彼はためらうことなく、彼の忠誠心をその活動に公然と誓った。
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

アート作品
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
ギャラリーは地元のアーティストによる印象的なアート作品を展示しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

耐えられない
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
工事現場の騒音は耐えられないほどひどかった。
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

何
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
あなたの名前は何ですか?
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

無頓着
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
彼女は驚くべき無頓着で難しい質問に答えました。
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

士官候補生
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
士官候補生はパレードで誇らしげに行進した。
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

祝典
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
その都市は独立記念日に大規模な祝典を開催した。
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

聖杯
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
祭司は儀式中に金の聖杯を掲げました。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情する
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
あなたの損失に同情します。
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

改良主義
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
彼女の改良主義的な哲学は、困難な時期に彼女を希望に満ちた状態に保ちました。
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

いずれかの
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
何か質問はありますか？
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

引き分け
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
レースは二人のランナーの間で引き分けで終わった。
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

劣化
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
過剰な使用による土壌の劣化は、増大する問題です。
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 /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

気づいている
Meaning
having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Example
She is aware of the risks involved.
彼女はそのリスクに気づいている。
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

ユーモアのある; 面白い; 笑いを引き起こす;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
彼のユーモラスな話はいつも皆を笑わせる。
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

引き起こす
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
彼女のコメントは秘密のプロジェクトに対する彼の好奇心を引き起こしました。
A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

嵐
Meaning
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
Example
The storm caused power outages across the city.
嵐は市内全体で停電を引き起こしました。
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

勝利した; 幸せな
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
チームはチャンピオンシップに勝利した後、勝利者のように感じていた。
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

栄養
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
土壌は植物に栄養を提供します。
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

無断で学校を休む生徒; 責任を回避する人
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
校長は、子供が学校をさぼっているのを見つけたとき、親に電話をかけました。
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

上に
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
旗は塔の上に置かれました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

注入
Meaning
the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid
Example
She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.
彼女はカモミールティーの落ち着く注入を準備しました。
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

構成する
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
委員会は五人のメンバーで構成されています。
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

斑点
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
葉は黄色と茶色の斑点で斑入りでした。
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

豊富
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
庭は色とりどりの花であふれていました。
C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

選挙区
Meaning
A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.
Example
She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.
彼女は選挙区で疲れ知らずに選挙運動を行いました。
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

巧みに
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
彼女は二時間で巧みに肖像を描いた。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

針葉樹
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
森林は松やモミの木などの針葉樹によって支配されています。
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

だらだらと話す
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
彼は疲れているときに、だらだらと話す傾向があります。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神医学
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
彼女は精神疾患に苦しむ人々を助けるために精神医学を学ぶことを決めました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

楽しさ
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
結婚式は楽しさと笑いに満ちていました。
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

楽しませる
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
彼は世界中を旅した話で私たちを楽しませました。
A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

拾う; 迎えに行く; 身につける
Meaning
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
Example
She picked up the book from the floor.
彼女は床から本を拾った。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

過剰
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
ホテルの価格の過剰さに観光客は驚いた。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

裁判所の執行官
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
裁判官が法廷に入ったとき、執行官は皆に立ち上がるように言いました。
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

後退
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
国は危機後、経済的な後退を経験しました。
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

湿らせる, 和らげる
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

船員
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
経験豊富な船員は嵐の中で船を操縦しました。
B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

あくび
Meaning
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
Example
She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.
退屈な講義の最中にあくびを抑えることができなかった。
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

ギャンビット
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
彼の討論でのギャンビットは、みんなを驚かせました。
C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

故意に
Meaning
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
Example
She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.
彼女は故意に友達に秘密を隠しました。
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多様性
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
熱帯雨林は膨大な生物多様性を持っています。
C1 noun /ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

Jurisdiction

管轄
Meaning
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power
Example
This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.
このケースは連邦裁判所の管轄下にあります。
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
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。
A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

十五
Meaning
the number 15
Example
There are fifteen students in the class.
クラスには十五人の生徒がいます。
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣伝文
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
本の裏表紙にはその小説を称賛する宣伝文があった。
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
スペースツーリズムの革新への努力は野心的です。
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

明確な; はっきりした; 特定の
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
私たちは明日までに明確な答えが必要です。
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

止める
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
映画の間に話すのをやめてください。
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

秘教的
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
教授は古代哲学に関する秘教的な講義を行いました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

官能的
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
庭は官能的な色と香りで満たされていた。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

達成不可能な
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
多くの人にとって、プロのアスリートになることは依然として達成不可能な夢です。
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

怒りっぽい、意地悪な
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
彼の怒りっぽいコメントは部屋の皆を怒らせた。
A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

繰り返す
Meaning
to say or do something again
Example
Could you please repeat what you just said?
今言ったことを繰り返してくれますか？
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

チーム
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
サッカーチームはチャンピオンシップの試合の前に一生懸命練習した。
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

パンチ
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
大工は革に穴を開けるためにパンチを使用しました。
C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

貿易促進
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
貿易促進は経済成長を促進します。
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

化粧
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
彼女はパーティーの前に化粧をした。
A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

本当に; 実際に; とても
Meaning
actually; truly; very much
Example
I really enjoyed the concert last night.
昨晩のコンサートは本当に楽しめました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

耳の外側部分
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
医師は患者の耳の外側部分に感染の兆候がないか調べました。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法の
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
立法機関は新しい税法を可決しました。
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

飢餓
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
多くの人々は飢饉の間に飢え死にしました。
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

コンセンサス
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
長い議論の後、コンセンサスが得られました。
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

人間の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
人間の価値観は社会システムを形作ります。
C1 verb /ɪkˈspend/

expend

使う
Meaning
to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources
Example
He expended all his energy on the project.
彼はプロジェクトに全てのエネルギーを費やした。
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

握る / 留め金
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
彼女は祈りの中で手を合わせた。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

温かい薬草の湿布
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
看護師は彼の怪我した足に温かい湿布を貼った。
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

サポートする
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
家族は息子を学業でサポートします。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

ベーキングパウダー
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
レシピにはベーキングパウダーを小さじ2杯使います。
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

修道的な
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
彼は都市から離れた修道的な生活を選んだ。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

商人
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit
Example
The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.
商人は輸入品を売ることで良い利益を得ました。
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

パーボイルドライス
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
パーボイルドライスは通常の白い米よりも多くの栄養素を保持します。
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

反論する
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
裁判所で提出された証拠を誰も反論できなかった。
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

請求する/告発する
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
その店はホームデリバリーに追加料金を課します。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

誤解する
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
彼は彼女の沈黙を同意と誤解した。
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

会議
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
気候変動に関する国際会議は来年開催されます。
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

先祖
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
家族の木はすべての先祖の名前を示しています。
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

微量栄養素
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
鉄分と亜鉛は成長に必要な微量栄養素です。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

有害な
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
喫煙は健康に有害です。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

予約する
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
ディナーのためにテーブルを予約したいです。
A2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

electric

電気的
Meaning
Relating to or operated by electricity.
Example
The room was lit by an electric lamp.
部屋は電気ランプで照らされていました。
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
その国は過去10年間で大きく変わりました。
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

滑りやすい
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
清掃後、濡れた床はとても滑りやすかった。
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

監査する
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
会計士は来月会社の帳簿を監査します。
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

あだ名
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
その有名なリーダーは「アイアンレディ」というあだ名で知られていた。
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

だます
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
詐欺師は偽の約束で無実の人々をだまそうとした。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

興奮させる
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
山の景色は旅行者を興奮させました。
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

トンボ
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
トンボは池の上を飛んでいた。
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

エレクトロニクス
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
彼は大学でエレクトロニクスを学びました。
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

復讐心の強い
Meaning
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Example
His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.
彼の復讐心に満ちた行動は、以前の同僚に対して不適切でした。
C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

間違いなく
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
弓矢は間違いなくターゲットに向かって狙いを定めた。
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。
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

贖い
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
その物語は償いのテーマを強調しています。
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

ロープ
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
カウボーイは迷子の馬を捕まえるためにロープを投げました。
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

文法ミス
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
彼のスピーチは文法ミスと不器用なフレーズでいっぱいだった。
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

橋
Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
古い石橋は1世紀以上にわたって二つの町を結びつけてきました。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超える
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
彼女は試験でクラスメートを常に超えようとします。
C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

穏やかな、静かな
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
彼女は周囲の混乱にもかかわらず、穏やかな表情をしていた。
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

鎌
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
農民は小麦を収穫する前に彼の鎌を研いだ。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

キリスト教界
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
そのニュースはキリスト教界全体に素早く広まりました。
A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

私たちの
Meaning
belonging to or associated with us
Example
This victory is ours.
この勝利は私たちのものです。
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

盗む
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
彼は図書館から本を盗もうとしたが、気づかれなかった。
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法機関
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
立法機関は統治のための法律を起草します。
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

メモ、控え
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
彼女はテーブルにチットを置いて、彼に戻って電話するように頼んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

耳障りな, うるさい
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
彼の耳障りな声は議論を不快にした。
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

訃報
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
その新聞は、その年に亡くなった著名な人物のネクロロジーを発表しました。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗長
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
その文書には冗長性が含まれており、不必要に長くなっていました。
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

請願者
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
寺院には祝福を求める請願者で溢れていました。