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B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

ポンド
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
その本の価格は5ポンドです。
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

粘り強さ
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
彼の粘り強さは最終的に報われ、仕事を得ることができました。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

実用主義
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
彼の実用主義は、金融危機の解決に役立った。
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

政治的な
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
政治的な議題には自治が含まれていた。
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建物
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
彼の議論は誤った前提に基づいていました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

好ましい
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
渋滞時には車を運転するより、電車を利用する方が好ましい。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

不足 / 欠乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
プロジェクトは資金不足のため遅れました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

些細な; 取るに足らない; 少額
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
彼は受け取った些細な金額に腹を立てていた。
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

文の構造解析
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
AIモデルは構文解析を行い、構造を理解します。
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。
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

時間厳守
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
時間厳守はプロフェッショナルな環境で重要な特性です。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

パーケットフローリングの技術
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
職人は高級住宅のためにパーケット工芸を専門にしていました。
C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

細かい詳細や規則に過度にこだわる
Meaning
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.
Example
Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.
彼女のペダンティックな説明は講義を退屈にした。
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

いたずら好き
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
子供はおもちゃを隠す前にいたずらっぽい笑顔を見せました。
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

教育学
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
彼はより良い教師になるために教育学を学びました。
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

パネル, 審査員グループ
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
審査員のパネルはコンテストの優勝者を発表しました。
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

花嫁用の車
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
花嫁は装飾されたパランキンで結婚式に運ばれました。
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

プロトタイプ
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
会社は大量生産の前に新しいスマートフォンのプロトタイプを作成しました。
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

問題解決
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
問題解決能力はリーダーシップに不可欠です。
C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

先延ばし, 仕事を遅らせる
Meaning
The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
Example
Procrastination is the enemy of success.
プロクラステイネーションは成功の敵です。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

利益を生む
Meaning
yielding profit or financial gain
Example
The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.
新しい戦略が実行された後、会社は非常に利益を上げました。
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

突く
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
指で突っつかないで。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

楽しませる、快適な
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
良い本を読むことは楽しい活動です。
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。
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

確率に基づく
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
モデルは予測のために確率的アプローチを採用しています。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

事前の
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
システムに変更を加える前には、事前の承認が必要です。
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

写真
Meaning
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
Example
She studied photography in college.
彼女は大学で写真を学びました。
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

道具一式
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
漁師はすべての釣り道具を大きな箱に入れて運びました。
C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

ゆっくりと働く
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
疲れていたけど、彼は宿題をゆっくりやっていた。
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

窃盗
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
会社は窃盗を防ぐために監視カメラを設置した。
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

農民
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
その農民は夜明けから日暮れまで畑で一生懸命働いていました。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

特許
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
彼は自分の新しい発明をコピーから守るために特許を取った。
A1 noun /praɪs/

price

価格
Meaning
the amount of money expected, required, or given for something
Example
The price of the car has increased recently.
車の価格は最近上がりました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

ペンネームの使用
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
その作家はキャリア全体を通してペンネームを使用していました。
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

病理的, 病的
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
彼は失敗に対して病理的な恐怖を抱えている。
A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

部分
Meaning
a piece or segment of something
Example
She gave me a part of her chocolate.
彼女は私にチョコレートの一部をくれました。
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

重要な
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
再生可能エネルギーは持続可能性において重要な役割を果たしています。
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。
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 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

関係する
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
その規則は学校のすべての生徒に関係しています。
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

プライバシー関係、契約関係
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
供給者と顧客の間には契約関係がなかった。
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。
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

豊富さ
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
庭園は春に花の豊富さを提供しました。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

推定の
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
彼は子供の推定父親です。
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

公共交通機関
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
公共交通機関は交通渋滞を減らすために重要です。
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

恩着せがましくする
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
偽りの同情で恩着せがましくしないで。
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

パニック状態の; 不安と恐怖を示す
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
火災警報が鳴ると群衆はパニックになった。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

主張する
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
その文書は公式な政府報告書であると主張しています。
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。
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 /peɪnt/

paint

絵を描く
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
彼女は自由時間に風景画を描くのが好きです。
A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

警察官
Meaning
a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order
Example
The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.
警察官は交差点で交通を指導しました。
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

ペニー
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
彼は歩道でペニーを見つけて微笑んだ。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

詩
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
そのアンソロジーはロマンチックな詩で満たされていました。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

予め決定する
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
試合の結果は予め決められていたようだった。
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

準備ができた
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
彼女は期末試験の準備が完全にできていた。
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

ピラフ
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
私たちは夕食に美味しいチキンピラフを楽しみました。
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

なだめる
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
彼は返金で怒っている顧客をなだめようとした。
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

薬局
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
私は抗生物質を買うために薬局に行きました。
C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

説得力
Meaning
The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
Example
Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.
彼女の説得力は、チームに彼女の提案に従わせました。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

ファランクス
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
報道陣のファランクスが裁判所の外で待っていた。
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提案された
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
提案された変更はシステムを改善します。
A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

プロフェッショナル
Meaning
relating to a job that requires special training or education
Example
She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.
彼女は国際的に活躍するプロフェッショナルダンサーです。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

担保として何かを譲渡された人物
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
銀行はローンが返済されるまで担保の債権者です。
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。
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

予測
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
天気予報は明日雨が降ると言っています。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

木製の床
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
その古い邸宅には美しい木製の床がありました。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
彼女の哲学は親切さと共感を強調しています。
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

喜ばせる
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
彼のパフォーマンスは観客を喜ばせました。
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

パーソナルコンピュータ
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
私は仕事のために新しいパーソナルコンピュータを買いました。
A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

支払う
Meaning
to give money in exchange for goods or services
Example
I need to pay my bills on time.
私は時間通りに請求書を支払わなければなりません。
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

実行可能
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
その計画はより多くのリソースがなければ実行不可能です。
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 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

党派の支持者
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
議論はすぐに党派的になり、各側は自分のアジェンダを擁護しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

顔料
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
アーティストは完璧な青色の色合いを作り出すために異なる顔料を混ぜました。
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。
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

好ましい
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
晴れた天気はピクニックにとって好ましい始まりでした。
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.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推進する
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
適切な指導が欠如すると、青少年は犯罪へと向かうことになるかもしれません。
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

新しい領域を探索または定住する最初の人；新しいアイデアや方法を開発する人
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
彼女はコンピュータサイエンスの分野で先駆者でした。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

麻痺
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
その高齢者は手の震えによる麻痺に苦しんでいました。
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

散歩する
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
彼らは古い町を散歩し、景色を楽しんでいました。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

賛辞
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
その科学者は国際社会から賛辞を受けました。
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

告白する
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
彼はクラシック音楽への愛を告白する。
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

王女
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
王女は宮殿のバルコニーから群衆に手を振った。
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

段階; 変化や発展の過程での特定の期間または段階
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
プロジェクトは現在最終段階にあります。
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

利益
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
その会社はこの四半期にかなりの利益を上げました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

楽園; 完璧な幸せの場所や状態; 理想的な場所
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
トロピカルアイランドは観光客にとって楽園のようでした。
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 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

切手収集家
Meaning
a person who collects or studies postage stamps
Example
The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.
そのフィラテリストは、希少な切手コレクションを作るために何年も費やしました。
B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

行列; パレード;
Meaning
a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony
Example
The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.
結婚式の行列はゆっくりと教会に向かって歩きました。
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

宣伝
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
その映画は公開前に多くの宣伝を受けました。
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 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。
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

受け入れ可能
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
嵐の後、道はかろうじて通行可能です。
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

名声
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
彼女の仕事は賞を受けた後、名声を得ました。
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。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

偽使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
その説教師は偽使徒として非難されました。
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

実用的
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
彼は財政危機を解決するために実用的なアプローチを採用しました。
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

パパイヤ
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
パパイヤはビタミンが豊富で、健康に非常に良いです。
C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

岩石の説明
Meaning
a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing
Example
The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.
科学者は岩石の組成を理解するためにペトログラフを研究しました。
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的な
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
禁止的な法律は地域で厳しく適用された。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏見のある
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
彼は他の地域の人々に対して偏見を持っていた。
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

知覚、理解
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
私たちの状況に対する知覚は、私たちの過去の経験によって形作られました。
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

最優先, 重要な
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
彼女はキャリアの最良の時期にいます。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

サロン、店
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
彼らは前のパーラーでゲストを迎えました。
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 /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

前文
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
憲法の前文はその基本的な原則を説明しています。
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。
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

繰り返される軽いタップ音を立てる / 機械的に素早く話す
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
雨は窓に静かにパタパタと音を立てていた。
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

過度の洗練
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
著者の過度の洗練は、いくつかの読者にとって小説を読みづらくしました。
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

急速に増加する
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
スタートアップは、活況を呈している経済で急速に増加する傾向があります。
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。
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。