C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning

To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.

Example

The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

絶壁

Meaning

A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.

Example

The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.

ハイカーたちは絶壁の端に立ち、下の谷を見ていました。

C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平等

Meaning

the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay

Example

The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.

キャンペーンは男性と女性の間で給与の平等を達成することを目指しています。

C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

歩行者専用化

Meaning

Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.

Example

The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.

市中心部の歩行者専用化は、汚染を減らす。

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

優先

Meaning

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority

Example

Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.

この工場では、安全が速度より優先されます。

C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

詩学、詩の理論

Meaning

the study or theory of poetry and its principles

Example

He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.

彼は詩の技法を説明するポエティクスに関する本を書きました。

C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

甘やかす / 大切にする

Meaning

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

Example

Parents often pamper their first child.

親はしばしば最初の子供を甘やかします。

C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

パラダイム

Meaning

A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.

Example

The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.

教育のパラダイムはデジタル技術によって変化しています。

C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

少しずつ; 一度に一部分

Meaning

done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic

Example

The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.

予算制約のため、改修工事は数年にわたって少しずつ行われました。

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 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

説教台

Meaning

a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon

Example

The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.

牧師は説教台の前に立って、会衆に向かって話した。

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。

C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

編み込み

Meaning

a braid of hair or straw; to braid

Example

She decided to plait her hair before the party.

彼女はパーティーの前に髪を編むことに決めました。

C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

先駆的なミッション

Meaning

A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.

Example

Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.

アルテミスは宇宙探査における先駆的なミッションです。

C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半島のような

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

Example

The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.

その半島のような地域は、三方向が水で囲まれています。

C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

無一文; 極貧; 完全に金がない

Meaning

having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds

Example

After losing his job, he became penniless.

仕事を失った後、彼は無一文になった。

C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

ペンダント

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck

Example

She wore a silver pendant around her neck.

彼女は首に銀のペンダントをつけていました。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

腐りやすい

Meaning

liable to decay quickly; short-lived

Example

Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.

腐りやすい食品は冷蔵庫に保管してください。

C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

人々があなたに害を与えようとしているか、常にあなたを監視しているという非合理的で持続的な感覚

Meaning

an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you

Example

His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.

彼の絶え間ないパラノイアは、誰も信じることを難しくさせていた。

C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性、適応能力

Meaning

the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability

Example

The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.

脳の可塑性により、怪我の後に適応することができます。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

死後解剖

Meaning

An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

Example

The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.

医者は死体にポストモーテムを行った。

C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

述語 / 基づく

Meaning

noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea

Example

His theory is predicated on sound research.

彼の理論は確かな研究に基づいています。

C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主宰する

Meaning

to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization

Example

She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.

彼女は明日会議を主宰します。

C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

素因

Meaning

A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.

Example

Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.

遺伝的要因は、病気に対する人の素因に影響を与える可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

寓話

Meaning

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Example

Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.

イエスはしばしば深い真理を伝えるために寓話を使って教えていました。

C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

パンジャビ

Meaning

a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting

Example

He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.

彼は祭りのために白いパンジャビを着ていました。

C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

急なまたは突然の

Meaning

Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.

Example

The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.

ハイカーたちは急な坂道を登るのに苦労していました。

C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水

Meaning

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.

Example

Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.

年間降水量は減少しています。

C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化する

Meaning

to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone

Example

The loud noise petrified the little child.

大きな音は小さな子供を石化させた。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning

To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.

Example

The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.

C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

平和的な; 紛争を避ける傾向のある

Meaning

peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict

Example

The peaceable protest ended without any violence.

平和的な抗議は暴力なしで終わった。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

魅力的

Meaning

having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly

Example

The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.

新しい先生はとても魅力的で話しやすいです。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

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 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

知覚できる

Meaning

Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.

Example

There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.

大気中に知覚できる変化がありました。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

危険な, 危ない, 不安定な

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.

Example

The explorers took a perilous journey.

探検家たちは危険な旅をしました。

C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

パピルス

Meaning

An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.

Example

The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.

古代の巻物はパピルスに書かれていました。

C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

ペリウィンクル

Meaning

a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers

Example

Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.

紫色のペリウィンクルが美しく庭の地面を覆っていました。

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。

C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推進力

Meaning

The action of driving or pushing forward.

Example

Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.

ジェットエンジンは航空機に長距離を移動させるための推進力を提供します。

C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

予言する

Meaning

to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired

Example

The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.

その僧侶は平和がこの地に戻ると予言した。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

劇作家

Meaning

a person who writes plays

Example

Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.

シェイクスピアはすべての時代で最も偉大な劇作家と見なされています。

C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父性的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a father.

Example

He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.

彼はその男の子の教育に父性的な関心を示しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

辛い

Meaning

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative

Example

The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.

シェフは料理に辛いソースを加えて、味を引き立てました。

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 /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

天才児

Meaning

a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities

Example

Mozart was a child prodigy in music.

モーツァルトは音楽の天才児でした。

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 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

要約

Meaning

A concise summary of a text or speech.

Example

The student submitted a précis of the long article.

学生は長い記事の要約を提出しました。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

原始的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

Example

The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.

探検者たちは、人間によって手つかずの原始的な森に踏み込んだ。

C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

盗む

Meaning

to steal things of small value or in small quantities

Example

The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.

従業員はオフィスの備品を盗んでいるところを捕まりました。

C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

気難しい

Meaning

Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

Example

The child grew peevish when denied candy.

子供はキャンディをもらえなかったので、怒りっぽくなりました。

C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

口実

Meaning

a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason

Example

He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.

彼は会議を避けるために病気を口実に使った。

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。

C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

生意気だけど魅力的

Meaning

attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style

Example

She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.

彼女はみんなを笑わせた生意気な返事をした。

C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福

Meaning

a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice

Example

The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.

賞を受け取ったとき、彼女は自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

卓越した

Meaning

Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.

Example

She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.

彼女は遺伝学の分野で卓越した科学者です。

C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

懺悔; 何か悪いことをしたために受け入れる罰

Meaning

punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin

Example

The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.

修道士は過去の過ちに対して懺悔を行いました。

C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

比例的な

Meaning

Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.

Example

The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.

罰は犯罪に比例するべきです。

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。

C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning

To sit or rest on something high or narrow.

Example

The bird perched on the fence.

C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

予防的

Meaning

Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.

Example

The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.

政府はインフレを抑制するために予防的措置を講じました。

C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

落とし穴, 障害

Meaning

a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty

Example

Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.

投資家は市場の落とし穴に注意する必要があります。

C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

最も重要な

Meaning

more important than anything else; supreme

Example

Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.

この工場では安全が最も重要です。

C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

自信と冷静

Meaning

Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.

Example

A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.

良いスピーカーはプレッシャーの中で冷静さを保ちます。

C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

急落

Meaning

Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly

Example

The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.

バングラデシュの出生率は急落しています。

C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校正する

Meaning

to read written material and mark any errors

Example

She proofread the report before submission.

彼女は提出前にレポートを校正した。

C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

自体

Meaning

By or in itself; intrinsically.

Example

The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.

そのアイデア自体は悪くないが、改善が必要だ。

C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

代理人

Meaning

A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.

Example

She voted by proxy at the meeting.

彼女は会議で代理投票を行った。

C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福

Meaning

to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually

Example

She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

盗作

Meaning

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

Example

The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.

学生はエッセイで盗作を行ったため、退学させられました。

C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

苛立たせる

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone.

Example

His constant interruptions really peeve me.

彼の絶え間ない干渉は本当に私を苛立たせます。

C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

押し付けがましい

Meaning

excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so

Example

The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.

その販売員はあまりにも押し付けがましく、顧客を遠ざけました。

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

住民

Meaning

the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area

Example

The new law was welcomed by the local populace.

新しい法律は地元の住民によって歓迎されました。

C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

発射体

Meaning

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

Example

The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.

兵士は飛んでくる発射体を避けました。

C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning

a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information

Example

He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

犯人

Meaning

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

Example

The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.

警察は犯罪者を逮捕した。

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。

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。

C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

特権

Meaning

a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group

Example

It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.

それはマネージャーの権限で最終決定を下すことです。

C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

馬鹿げた, 不合理な

Meaning

completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense

Example

The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.

豚が飛ぶことができるという考えは馬鹿げている。

C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

推進剤

Meaning

A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.

Example

The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.

ロケットは液体推進剤を使用して宇宙に打ち上げられます。

C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

協定; 契約

Meaning

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

Example

The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

二国は戦争を終わらせるために平和協定に署名した。

C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

パノラマビュー

Meaning

An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.

Example

From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.

丘の頂上から、私たちは街の息をのむようなパノラマビューを楽しみました。

C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning

to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin

Example

Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

幸福

Meaning

to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。

C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

パノラマビュー

Meaning

Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.

Example

The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.

ホテルは海のパノラミックビューを提供します。

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 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

プロペラ

Meaning

A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.

Example

The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.

飛行機のプロペラは大きな速さで空気を切った。

C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

調達する

Meaning

to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty

Example

They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.

彼らは遠征のために十分な物資を調達することができました。

C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

区域

Meaning

A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.

Example

She went to vote at her local precinct.

彼女は地元の選挙区で投票に行った。

C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

顔色が悪い、特に健康が悪いことによる；物質や活力が欠けている

Meaning

pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality

Example

His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.

彼の顔色は病気の兆候を示していました。

C1 noun /pəˈrɛnθəsɪs/

parenthesis

括弧

Meaning

A pair of curved marks ( ) used to enclose words or numbers; also an interruption or digression in speech or writing.

Example

The explanation was given in a parenthesis within the text.

説明はテキスト内の括弧に含まれていました。

C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

家系

Meaning

The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.

Example

Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.

彼女の高貴な家系は、彼女に王室へのアクセスを与えた。

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 /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。

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。

C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

突っつく

Meaning

to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

Example

She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.

彼女は彼の腕を突いて注意を引こうとした。

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。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

プロレタリアン

Meaning

Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.

Example

The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.

その運動はプロレタリアンの闘争に根ざしていた。

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 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。

C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

棺の上に広げる布; 陰鬱な雰囲気を作り出す暗いカバー

Meaning

a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere

Example

A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.

煙のヴェールが燃える建物の上に掛かっていた。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

比類のない; 無敵の; ライバルなし

Meaning

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Example

Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.

彼女の比類のない美しさはすべてを魅了しました。

C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

精神病

Meaning

A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.

患者は幻覚を経験した後、精神病と診断されました。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害

Meaning

the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

少数派への迫害は世界中で非難されています。

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。

C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

幸福

Meaning

To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.

Example

The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。

C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

混乱

Meaning

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

Example

When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.

コンサートがキャンセルされたとき、観客の間で混乱が起きました。

C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

フェニックスの鳥

Meaning

a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal

Example

The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.

伝説によると、フェニックスは500年ごとに灰から蘇ると言われています。

C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

普及, 宣伝

Meaning

The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.

Example

The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.

ソーシャルメディアを通じてアイデアの普及が急速に進んでいます。

C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

先延ばしする, 延期する

Meaning

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

Example

He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.

彼は困難な仕事に直面したとき、先延ばしにしがちです。

C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

何かを継続的に運転させる、または長期間維持する

Meaning

To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.

Example

The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

メディアは時に有害なステレオタイプを永続させることがある。

C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

歪曲

Meaning

The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.

Example

The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.

政権の検閲は、自由な言論の歪曲と見なされていました。

C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

ツルハシ

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock

Example

The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.

鉱夫は岩の表面を壊すためにツルハシを使用しました。

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。

C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

プラセボ

Meaning

a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs

Example

The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.

患者は実際の薬の効果と比較するためにプラセボを与えられました。

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 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

実利主義者

Meaning

A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.

Example

He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.

彼は結果を理想よりも重視する真の実利主義者です。