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C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

嗜好
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
彼女はクラシック音楽に対する好みがあります。
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

欠かせないサポート
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
ボランティアはコミュニティに欠かせないサポートを提供しています。
B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

腐る
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
果物は日光に当たると腐ります。
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

かじる
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
うさぎはにんじんをかじった。
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

警告する
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
気象サービスは今夜の大雨を警告しています。
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

淫ら
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
その劇は淫らなキャラクターで批判された。
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不規則性
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
監査により、その会社の記録にいくつかの財務上の不規則性が明らかになった。
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。
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

プラス/利点
Meaning
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
Example
She received an A plus on her exam.
彼女は試験でAプラスを取った。
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

実力主義
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
実力主義の採用は労働力を強化します。
C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

軟膏
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
医者は火傷を治すために軟膏を塗った。
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

緩い
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
雨季の間、ビジネスは鈍くなる。
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

露
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
朝露が草の上で輝いていました。
C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

差し控える
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
会社は彼のボーナスを差し控えることにした。
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

支援する；バックアップする；後退する
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
システムを更新する前にファイルをバックアップしてください。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

シンプルな、飾りのない
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
部屋はシンプルで、テーブルと椅子だけがありました。
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

厳粛なお願い
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
神父は平和と団結のために厳粛なお願いをしました。
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

居住者コーディネーター
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
居住者コーディネーターは全ての代表者を歓迎しました。
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

帯びる
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
騎士は戦闘の前に剣を帯びた。
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

現存する
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
古代の図書館からのわずかな手稿が現存しています。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

メッセージをコードまたは暗号に変換する
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
エージェントはメッセージを送る前にそれを暗号化しました。
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

再び
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
失敗後、彼らは新たにプロジェクトを始めた。
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

髭を剃る
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
彼は毎朝仕事の前に髭を剃るのが好きです。
C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

科学研究のために生きた動物に手術を行うこと
Meaning
the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research
Example
Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.
ビビセクションは長年にわたり、科学者と動物の権利活動家の間で物議を醸してきました。
A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

リサイクル
Meaning
to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away
Example
We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.
私たちは廃棄物を減らすために紙とプラスチックをリサイクルするべきです。
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

広々とした; 大きい; 広い;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
広々としたホールは五百人を収容できます。
A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

結果
Meaning
a consequence, effect, or outcome of something
Example
The result of the test was excellent.
テストの結果は素晴らしかった。
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

前進
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
部隊は橋を確保するために前進しました。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

エーカー
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
農夫は広大な肥沃な土地を所有しています。
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

採用
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
世界中で電気自動車の採用が増えています。
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

報復
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
その国はあらゆる攻撃行為に対して報復を予告しました。
B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

宣言; 発表; 告知
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
大統領の独立宣言は、国にとって歴史的な瞬間を意味していました。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

反訴
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
被告は原告に対して反訴を提起しました。
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

自信過剰
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
彼はまるでその場所のオーナーであるかのように部屋に入ってきました。
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

主に; ほとんど; 通常
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
学生たちは主に地元の学校から来ています。
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

開ける
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
ドアを開けてください。
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

異常
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
科学者たちは実験中に異常な結果を観察しました。
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

病む
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
彼女は去年の冬から病んでいます。
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

腐敗しやすい
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
彼は腐敗しやすいことで知られ、しばしば賄賂を受け取った。
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

隣人; 近く
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
私の隣人はとても親切で役に立ちます。
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

均一な、同質な
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
チームはそのスキルにおいて均一ではなかった。
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

道具
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
オンラインツールを使用して、FamilySearchのような家系図を作成できます。
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

列; 行列
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
映画のチケットを買うために長い行列で待たなければなりませんでした。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

もっと近く, 終了者
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
彼女は窓にもっと近づきました。
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

付属物
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
その家は、ガレージや庭を含むすべての付属物と一緒に売られました。
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

転送
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
知識の転送は教育において不可欠です。
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

絞める/速度を制御する
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
運転手は車を減速させるためにエンジンのスロットルを調整した。
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷鳴
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
空を横切る雷鳴を聞きました。
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

転覆する
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
小さな漁船が嵐の中で転覆した。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

期待
Meaning
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
Example
There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.
結果が発表される前、部屋には期待の感覚があった。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

無慈悲
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
無慈悲な支配者は自分の民の苦しみを無視した。
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

退屈な、時代遅れな
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
その講義はあまりにも退屈で、多くの学生が目を覚ますのに苦労しました。
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

浮かれたスピーチ
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
政治家のスピーチは浮かれた言葉と空っぽの約束でいっぱいだった。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

先祖
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
彼はしばしば自分の先祖について尊敬を込めて話します。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

その中に;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
箱には多くの宝物があり、その中にその価値がある。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

外来患者
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
その患者は外来患者で、安静が必要ありません。
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

delineation
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
アーティストの風景のデリニエイションは驚くほど正確でした。
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

巧妙さ
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
彼女の言葉の巧妙さは観客を感動させた。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

大物
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
彼は10億ドルの会社を創業してテクノロジーの大物になった。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrdənt/

verdant

緑豊かな
Meaning
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.
Example
The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains.
モンスーンの雨の後、丘は緑豊かに見えた。
C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

過剰搾取
Meaning
The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.
Example
Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.
自然資源の過剰搾取は環境の悪化を引き起こします。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

反論できない
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
弁護士は彼のクライアントの無実を証明する反論できない証拠を提示しました。
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

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

Merrily

楽しそうに
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

認識している
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
彼はプロジェクトを開始する前にリスクに気づいていた。
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

暗闇; 悲しみ; 憂鬱
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
厚い雲が谷間に暗闇を投げかけ、すべてが暗くて陰気に見えました。
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

だろう
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
彼は明日私を手伝うと言った。
B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

技術、工芸、手工芸
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
彼女は陶芸の技術を習得しています。
A2 noun /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Vacation

休暇
Meaning
a period of time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax
Example
I'm planning a vacation to the beach next summer.
来年の夏にビーチで休暇を計画しています。
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

すなわち
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
多くの両生類、すなわちカエルとサラマンダーは、水中と陸上の両方で生きることができます。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

尋問者
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
尋問者は証人から詳細な回答を要求しました。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

要約する
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
彼女は数分で報告書を要約した。
B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

信頼性
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
お客様は私たちのサービスの信頼性を重視しています。
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

頂点
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
彼女のキャリアは1990年代後半に頂点に達した。
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

大声で自慢する
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
マネージャーは人を解雇すると大声で言ったが、何もしなかった。
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

なる
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
彼女は何年もの勉強を経て医師になりました。
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

預け場所, 保管所
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
国家のデポジトリはすべての政府債券を保護しています。
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

鋭いまたは抜け目のない
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
彼の鋭い観察が複雑な問題を解決するのに役立った。
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多様性
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
プロジェクトは多様な課題に直面しました。
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

迅速で楽しい準備
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
彼はアラクリティで挑戦を受け入れた。
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

外国人
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
その都市はすべての外国人を親切に迎えます。
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

塞栓
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
患者は致命的な肺塞栓を患った。
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不確実性
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
ロトで二回連続で当選する可能性の低さは、彼女がチケットを買うのを止めませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

クォーターバック
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
クォーターバックは完璧なパスを投げました。
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

タマリンド
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
タマリンドはその酸っぱい味でアジアや中東の料理でよく使われます。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

顕著性
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
その問題の顕著性は討論で強調されました。
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

逆転
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
新しい政策は伝統的な方法への逆転を意味しました。
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

創造者
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
彼はハリウッドの有名な映画製作者です。
B2 noun plɒt

plot

プロット
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
'二都物語'のプロットは、緊迫感と魅力に満ちています。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

不信
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
彼女はその奇妙な話を聞いた後、不信のまなざしで彼を見つめた。
B1 noun /ˈtɔːr.təs/

tortoise

カメ
Meaning
A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
Example
The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.
カメはゆっくり庭を横切った。
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

テレビジョン
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
私の家族は毎晩一緒にテレビを見ます。
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

博識または賢い
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
教授の博識な講義は学生たちを魅了した。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

産業革命
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
産業革命は生産プロセスにおける変化を示しました。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

過剰な; 超越した
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
プロジェクトは極めて優れた成果で完了しました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

不当な; 不正な
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
その罰は軽微な違反に対して不当でした。
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

刻む
Meaning
to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface
Example
The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.
職人は銀の指輪に彼女の名前を刻んだ。
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

略語
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA は National Aeronautics and Space Administration の略語です。
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

ひどい / 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
チームのパフォーマンスはひどかった。
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

傾向
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
彼女は新しい言語を学ぶ傾向があります。
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲、節制
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
彼の医者は健康のためにアルコールを控えるように助言しました。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

洗礼名を付ける
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
彼らは船に女王の名前を付けました。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

モノローグ
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
俳優はステージで力強いモノローグを披露しました。
B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

採用
Meaning
The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.
Example
Recruitment strengthens the workforce.
採用は労働力を強化します。
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前兆
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
蒸気機関車は現代の列車の前兆でした。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

高飛車な
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
その政治家は約束でいっぱいの高飛車なスピーチをした。
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

旅行者
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
旅行者は新しい土地を探検するために朝早く出発した。
B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

資格がある
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
資格のある候補者のみが任命のために考慮されます。
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同時に
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
彼は二つのプロジェクトを同時に進めていました。
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

テーブルスプーン
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
彼女はテーブルスプーンでスープをかき混ぜました。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

固定観念的な
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
彼の固定観念的なジョークは観客を感動させられなかった。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

エピグラム
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
オスカー・ワイルドは鋭いエピグラムで有名でした。
B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

満足
Meaning
fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs
Example
She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.
プロジェクトを完成させた後、彼女は大きな満足感を感じました。
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

誠実さ
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
彼の謝罪の真摯さは、すべての人に明らかだった。
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
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.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

慎重
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
彼は仕事において慎重であることで知られています。
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

ニンフ
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水のニンフが月明かりの湖のそばに現れました。