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C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

序文的
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
彼は講義が始まる前にいくつかの序文的な発言をした。
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

目立って
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
彼女は絵画で際立って才能があります。
C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

芳香のある; 香り高い
Meaning
having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic
Example
The garden was filled with odorous flowers.
庭は芳香のある花で満たされていた。
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

奇妙な; 異常な; 珍しい
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
彼女は奇妙な話し方をしています。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

制限のない自由
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
彼女は海外での新しい生活で制限のない自由を楽しんでいた。
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
誠実は彼の人生の中で常に中心的な信条であった。
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

柱
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
彼らは旗をポールの上に置きました。
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

深い切り傷
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
事故の後、彼の足には深い切り傷があった。
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

祖父
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
私の祖父は毎晩私たちに物語を話してくれます。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

反乱罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
活動家はその扇動的な演説のために反乱罪で起訴された。
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

ピッチャー, 水差し
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
テーブルの上の水差しは氷冷たくてレモネードが入っていた。
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

混合物
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
ケーキの生地は小麦粉、卵、牛乳の混合物です。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

優れた; 名誉のある; 有名な; 尊厳のある外見または態度
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
彼は大学の優れた教授です。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

参加者数
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
集会の参加者数は印象的で、何千人もの人々が参加しました。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

止められない力
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
新しいテクノロジー企業は業界で止められない力となった。
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

デマグネタイズ
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
技術者は古いカセットテープの磁気を取り除いた。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

老化による弱さ
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
老人はセンイルになり、親しい顔を忘れてしまった。
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
医師は彼女の膝を軽く叩いて反射的な反応をテストしました。
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。
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

監督する
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
教師は試験中に学生を監督します。
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

前衛的
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
アヴァン・ガルドデザインはダイニング体験を再定義します。
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

結びつける
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
この力はクォークを結びつけます。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

かみあう
Meaning
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
Example
The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.
ギアは機械のスムーズな動作を確保するために噛み合います。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

快適さ; 便利さ
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
ソフトなソファは長い一日の仕事後に大きな快適さを提供しました。
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

奉納
Meaning
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
Example
She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.
彼女は教会で祈りとして奉納のキャンドルを灯しました。
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

遅い
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
車は通りをゆっくり走っていました。
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

送る
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
その会社は洪水の被害者に援助を発送しました。
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

搾取
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
海洋資源の搾取は重大な損害を引き起こしました。
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手首
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
彼は手首に時計をしていた。
B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

Meaning
to leave, especially to start a journey
Example
The train will depart at 9 a.m.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

過小評価する
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
決してチームワークの力を過小評価しないでください。
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

注意深い; 用心深い; 観察力のある
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
注意深い学生は、教師が言ったすべての言葉に注意深く耳を傾けました。
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

緊張
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
締め切りがオフィスに多くの緊張を生みました。
C1 noun /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Presumption

推定; 仮定;
Meaning
an idea that is taken to be true without proof
Example
There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.
法的なシステムには無罪の推定があります。
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

ヘビ
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
ヘビは草を静かに這っていきました。
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自発性
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
彼の自発性は彼を素晴らしい会話者にします。
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

階段
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
彼は階段でつまずいて転んだ。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

ダイアクリティカル
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
‘レジュメ’という言葉には、意味を変えるダイアクリティカルマークがあります。
C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

複雑さ
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
デザインの複雑さは全員を感動させました。
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

食事する
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
私たちは通常、夕方七時に食事します。
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

記念碑
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
何千人もの人々が国立記念碑に集まります。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

臓器を取り除く、破壊する
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
批評家たちはその映画の弱いストーリーラインに対して破壊しました。
A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

人
Meaning
an individual human being
Example
She is a kind person who always helps others.
彼女はいつも他の人を助ける優しい人です。
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑させる / 混乱させる
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
複雑な指示が学生を困惑させた。
B2 verb /riːp/

reap

収穫する
Meaning
to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions
Example
Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.
農家は晩夏に小麦を収穫します。
B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

首都; 資本; 財産
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
パリはフランスの首都であり、また主要な金融の中心地でもあります。
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

炭水化物
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
全粒穀物は健康的なカーボハイドレートの素晴らしい源です。
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

狂乱
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
狂乱の群衆は、バンドがステージに上がると歓声を上げました。
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

慎重に
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
探偵は証拠を慎重に調べました。
C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

圧縮可能な
Meaning
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
Example
Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.
空気は圧縮可能な物質で、水とは異なります。
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 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

著名人
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
彼は科学の世界で著名人と見なされています。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

無能力
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
彼の精神的無能力は、重要な決定を下すのを妨げました。
C2 noun /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/

transposition

転置
Meaning
the act of changing the order or position of something
Example
The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation.
数字の転置が計算ミスを引き起こした。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

小さな装飾品
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
彼女はビーチマーケットで小さな装飾品をお土産として買った。
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

幸せ
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

幸せ
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
子供たちは新鮮な雪の中で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

毎時間; 毎時間行われるまたは行う; 継続的に
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
天気予報は毎時間更新されます。
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

雨
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
強い雨が私たちを屋内に閉じ込めました。
C1 adjective ɪnˈdel.ə.bəl

indelible

消えない
Meaning
Making marks that cannot be removed; impossible to forget or remove.
Example
Her speech left an indelible mark on the audience.
彼女のスピーチは聴衆に消えない印象を残しました。
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

予測する
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
科学者たちは明日雨が降ると予測しています。
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

魔法使い
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
その魔法使いは驚くべき魔法のトリックを披露しました。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

東洋、特に東アジアの国々
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
多くの香辛料がオリエントから来ています。
C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

カタボリズム
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
カタボリズムは細胞のエネルギー生産に重要な役割を果たします。
A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

試験
Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
彼女は最終試験のために一生懸命勉強した。
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

言葉で表現できない
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
その景色の美しさは言葉で表現できなかった。
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

コード
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
彼はコンピュータで問題を解決するためのコードを書きました。
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

グローバル化する
Meaning
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
Example
Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.
多くの企業は国際市場に進出するため事業をグローバル化する。
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

グラス
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
彼はトレーニング後に冷たい水を一杯飲みました。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

エピサイクロイド
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
数学者はエピサイクロイドの描き方を示しました。
A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

驚き
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
彼の到着は嬉しい驚きでした。
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

製造業
Meaning
the process of making products on a large scale using machinery
Example
The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.
その国は製造業に大規模に投資しています。
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

排除
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
その政策は特定のグループの排除を招いた。
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

誤解
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
その議論は単純な誤解から生じた。
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

ランプ
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
彼女は本を照らすために読書ランプをつけました。
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

麻薬
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
警察は大量の麻薬を押収した。
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

儀式
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
結婚式の儀式は厳粛に行われました。
A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

イメージ; 画像; 形象
Meaning
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression
Example
The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.
企業はスキャンダル後、公共のイメージを改善するために一生懸命働きました。
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

専制的な
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
王の専制的な支配は人々を苦しめた。
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

立つ
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
先生が入る時に立ってください。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

バルサムの花
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
庭のバルサムの花はピンクと紫のさまざまな色合いで美しく咲いていました。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

深紅
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
深紅の夕日が美しい色合いで空を染めました。
C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

手ごわい
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
そのボクサーはリングで手ごわい相手だった。
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

活気のある; 元気な; 明るい
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
子供たちはお気に入りの本について活気のある議論をしました。
A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

適切な; 健康な; 良い体調の; 準備ができている
Meaning
suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready
Example
He is fit and healthy.
彼はフィットで健康です。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

ジャグリング
Meaning
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
Example
The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.
魔法使いのジャグリングは観客を驚かせました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

体調不良; 病気
Meaning
not in good health; feeling sick or ill
Example
She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.
彼女は昨日から体調が悪い。
A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

例えば
Meaning
For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').
Example
You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.
もっと果物を食べるべきです。例えば、リンゴやバナナです。
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

人気のある
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
このレストランは若者の間でとても人気があります。
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表団
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
代表団は自国の議題を提示しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

不適切な
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
彼の不適切な発言は会議の雰囲気を台無しにしました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

暗号
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
軍事的なメッセージは暗号を使って保護されます。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

利用できない
Meaning
Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.
Example
The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.
マネージャーは会議中に電話に出られませんでした。
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

感受性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
ボースは実験を通じて植物の感受性を証明しました。
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

異議; 反対; 抗議;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
弁護士は裁判中に異議を唱えました。
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

仮の
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
仮の合意は来月レビューされます。
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

陰極
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
カソードはチューブ内で電子を放出します。
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完了
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
プロジェクトの完了にはさらに数週間かかります。
A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

がん
Meaning
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Example
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
喫煙は肺がんの主な原因です。
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

骨の折れる
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
長いレポートを書くことは骨の折れる仕事でした。
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

適切 / 取る
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
フォーマルな服を着ることはその儀式には適切でした。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

憂鬱な; 陰気な; 悲しい; 喜びのない
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
古い家は冬の雨の中で寂しげで放置されているように見えました。
B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

支配者; 定規
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
ルーラーは紙にまっすぐな線を引き、王は自分の王国の強力な支配者でした。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分ける
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
条約は二つの敵対的な地域を分割しようとした。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

ふさわしい
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
フォーマルな服装はその場の厳粛さにふさわしい。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

過剰な努力
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
その政治家は約束を守れなかったことで過剰な努力をしました。
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

イヤープラグ
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
彼は騒がしい夜に寝るためにイヤープラグを着けました。
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

封建制度の下で保有される土地; 支配領域または制御区域
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
騎士はそのサービスに対して領主から封土を与えられました。
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

ゼナンナ
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
ゼナンナは複雑な模様で美しく飾られていました。
C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

魅力的だが手の届かない
Meaning
tempting and attractive but out of reach
Example
The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
新鮮なパンの魅力的な香りがベーカリーを満たした。
C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

序章
Meaning
an introduction to a book, play, or event
Example
The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.
その小説は、過去に設定された短いプロローグで始まります。
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

焼く
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
彼女は友達の誕生日のためにケーキを焼きました。
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

測定
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
仕立て屋はスーツを縫う前に私のウエストの測定を取りました。
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

燃える
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
キャンドルは数時間燃え続けます。
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

おとり
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
狩人たちは木製のカモをデコイとして使った。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

通行不可能
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
大雪の後、道は通行不可能になりました。
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

危険な
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
彼の財政状況は危険な状態です。