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C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

優位性
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
被告に対する証拠の優位性があった。
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.drʊ.pəl/

Quadruple

四倍
Meaning
four times as much or as many; consisting of four parts
Example
The company's profits have shown quadruple growth this year.
会社の利益は今年四倍の成長を見せました。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

昔風の
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
彼は今でも昔風の帽子をかぶっています。
A1 noun /bed/

Bed

ベッド
Meaning
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Example
She made her bed every morning before going to work.
彼女は毎朝仕事に行く前にベッドを整えます。
C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

錬金術
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
中世の科学者たちは命を錬金術に捧げました。
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸せ
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

バターフィッシュ
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
バターフィッシュはベンガル料理で人気があります。
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲しげな; 哀れな;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
彼が去ったとき、彼女は悲しげな表情を彼に向けた。
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

努力、衝撃の跡
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
努力のおかげで、彼は成功を収めました。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

議論好きな
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
彼の議論好きな性格は、しばしば熱い議論を引き起こす。
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

貪欲に食べる / 山間の狭い谷
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
ハイキング後に彼らはピザをむさぼり食べました。
B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

抗議
Meaning
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Example
Students organized a protest.
学生たちは抗議活動を組織した。
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。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

彫刻; 彫刻によって作られた芸術作品
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
博物館には古代ギリシャの彫刻が展示されています。
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

素早く飛び込む; 急激に落ちる
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
彼女はプールに飛び込んだ。
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。
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

物語る
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
彼女は観客に自分の旅の出来事を語るでしょう。
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

集中射撃
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
兵士たちは集中射撃の中で前進した。
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

尋ねる
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
彼は列車の時刻表について尋ねました。
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

忙しい
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
彼は電話に出るのがあまりにも忙しい。
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

ホームシック; 家が恋しい
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
海外での勉強が3ヶ月終わり、マリアは家族が恋しくなった。
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

アンカー
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
船は港にアンカーを下ろしました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

有害
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.
Example
The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.
沼地の有害な雰囲気が人々を病気にさせた。
B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

核
Meaning
the central or most important part of something
Example
Honesty is at the core of their values.
正直は彼らの価値観の核です。
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

北へ
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
鳥たちは春に北へ移動します。
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

疎外
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
新しい政策は従業員の間に疎外感を生み出しました。
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空いている; 未使用; 利用可能
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
2階には空いているアパートがあります。
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

潜水艇
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
科学者たちは潜水艇を使って深海を探査した。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

便宜的
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
リスクにもかかわらず、近道を取ることは便宜的だった。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

卑劣な
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
新聞は政治家の卑劣な過去を暴露した。
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

からかう
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
子供たちはよく、遊び心で弟妹をからかいます。
C1 verb /ɪkˈspend/

expend

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

agnostic

アグノスティック
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
彼は自分を無神論者ではなくアグノスティックだと説明した。
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不正
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
独裁者の政権は腐敗と不正で特徴づけられていました。
B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

悪夢
Meaning
a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience
Example
The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.
試験は準備不足の学生にとって完全な悪夢でした。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

死霊術
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
古代の文献には、神父たちによって行われた死霊術の儀式が記述されています。
C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

倦怠; 疲れと非活動的
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
暑い天気は倦怠感を引き起こしました。
B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

後ろ / 育てる
Meaning
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
Example
The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.
母猫は静かな隅で子猫たちを育てました。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

やや酸っぱい
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
その果物はやや酸っぱい味がして、暑い日にさっぱりとした味わいだった。
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

パケット
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
彼は店でビスケットのパケットを買いました。
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

悪臭の
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
悪臭の部屋はみんなを急いで出させた。
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

したがって; このように; 状況に応じて
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
天気が悪かったので、イベントはそのようにキャンセルされました。
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

滴る
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
激しい雨の後、水は壁をゆっくりと流れ始めた。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

包囲
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
城塞の包囲は三ヶ月続いた。
B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

真夜中; 夜の真ん中
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
時計は真夜中を打ち、新しい日が始まりました。
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

維持する
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
教育機関での規律を維持することは重要です。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

レズビアン
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
彼女は誇り高いレズビアンで、平等な権利を支持しています。
C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

論争的
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
彼女は伝統的な信念に挑戦する論争的な記事を書いた。
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

寡黙
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
彼は会議でほとんど話さない寡黙な人だった。
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示する
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
先生は生徒に注意深く指示しました。
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

賢明な; 判断力のある; 経験豊かな
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
長老の賢明な助言が問題を解決するのに役立った。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

昼前の時間
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
彼女はすべての重要な会議を昼前の時間にスケジュールしました。
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

壊した；無一文
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
昨夜スマホを壊してしまい、今は無一文です。
B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

衛生
Meaning
Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example
Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.
良い衛生習慣は侵入を防ぐための鍵です。
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

絶えず; 繰り返し
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
彼女はメッセージのために絶えず電話を確認しました。
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

争う、主張する
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
世界中のアスリートがチャンピオンシップを争っています。
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小川
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
私たちは家の近くの小川で釣りをしました。
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

主要な
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
彼の成功の主な理由は、努力したことです。
A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

出口
Meaning
A way out of a place; the act of leaving.
Example
He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.
彼は火災訓練中に最寄りの出口をすぐに見つけた。
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

不注意
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
彼の不注意が彼を財政的な困難に追い込んだ。
B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

トン
Meaning
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something
Example
The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.
トラックは市場に1トンのリンゴを運んだ。
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

怠惰に
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
彼は怠惰に腕を伸ばし、朝にあくびをした。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

メトロノーム
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
彼女は安定したタイミングを保つためにメトロノームを使ってピアノを練習していた。
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

指示的
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
彼のトーンは彼のフラストレーションを示していた。
C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

故意で挑発されていない; 性的に不謹慎または放蕩
Meaning
deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous
Example
The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.
破壊者たちは公共財産に故意の破壊をもたらしました。
B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

スリルを与える
Meaning
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
Example
The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.
ローラーコースターのライドは冒険を求める人々をスリルさせます。
C2 noun /ˈlæki/

lackey

従者
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
彼は助手を単なる従者として扱った。
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

人やグループに与えられた重要な任務または課題；特定の目的や目標
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
宇宙飛行士たちは宇宙ステーションへの任務を完了しました。
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝臓
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
肝臓は体から毒素を取り除く重要な役割を果たします。
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

優先権
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
会社は競争相手より先に土地を取得するために優先権を行使しました。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

誇張された
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
メディアによって論争は誇張されました。
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

神義論
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
神義論は多くの世界の宗教において中心的な存在です。
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

剣
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
騎士は城を守るために剣を抜いた。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

機知に富んだ; 面白い
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
彼女の機知に富んだ答えは、批評家の質問に対して観客全体を感動させました。
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

雑誌
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
彼女は科学雑誌を購読しました。
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

後退
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
数ヶ月の進展の後、彼は古い習慣に戻り始めた。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

アモラル
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
小説の登場人物は完全にアモラルとして描かれた。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

晴れた; 楽観的な
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
今日は素晴らしい晴れた日で、ピクニックに最適です。
A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

許可する
Meaning
to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something
Example
The teacher did not allow phones in class.
先生はクラスで電話を許可しませんでした。
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

閉じる, 近い
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
出かけるときはドアを閉めてください。
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

気をつける
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
ゲート近くの犬に気をつけてください。
B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意に
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
行動は意図的に計画され、害を与えるために行われた。
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

尊敬
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
学生たちは先生に尊敬を示した。
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

威厳と壮大
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
その威厳ある邸宅は長いドライブウェイの終わりに立っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

ルーンに関連する
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
古い石には奇妙なルーンの刻印がありました。
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

サービス
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
医療業界のサービスは、福祉に不可欠です。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

養蜂場
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
農家は有機蜂蜜を生産するために新しい養蜂場を建てました。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐久力
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
マラソンを走るには卓越した耐久力が必要です。
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

劣化した
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
村人たちは劣化した状態で暮らさざるを得なかった。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

拒否
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
その政治家は物議を醸す発言に対して強い拒否を表明した。
C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

有益な
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
その事故は、慎重に運転することを思い出させる有益な教訓でした。
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

数学
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
数学は私たちが自然界や宇宙のパターンを理解するのに役立ちます。
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

選挙
Meaning
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
Example
The election will be held next month.
選挙は来月行われます。
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

暖炉の上の棚
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
彼女は家族の写真を暖炉の上の棚に置きました。
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

甘美な
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
歌手の甘美な声が観客を魅了した。
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

忌まわしい
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
囚人たちは忌まわしい状況で拘束されていた。
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

頂点
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
登山者は山の頂点に達しました。
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

悲惨な, 哀れな, とても小さい
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
チームのパフォーマンスは昨年に比べて悲惨でした。
B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

車両; 自動車; 手段
Meaning
a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something
Example
The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.
電気自動車は最近ますます人気が高くなっています。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

欠陥のある; 不完全な
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
欠陥のある製品は店に返品されました。
A1 noun /ˈtiː.ʃɜːrt/

T-shirt

Tシャツ
Meaning
a casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar
Example
She bought a new t-shirt for the summer vacation.
彼女は夏休みのために新しいTシャツを買いました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

危険にさらす
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
無謀な運転は他人の命を危険にさらす可能性があります。
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

震えている / 弱い
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
ドダリング教授は階段を登るのに苦労していました。
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。
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

軽くつねる
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
冷たい風が私の顔を軽くつねった。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

無傷
Meaning
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
Example
She escaped from the accident unscathed.
彼女は事故から無傷で逃げ出した。
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

後悔
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
彼女は自分の辛辣な言葉に深い後悔を感じていました。
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

転覆
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
政府は反乱者が転覆を計画していると非難した。
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

音声的な
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
先生は生徒たちに難しい単語の音声的な綴りを教えました。
B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

炭水化物
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
ご飯とポテトは炭水化物が豊富です。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

装飾品
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
クリスマスツリーはカラフルな装飾品で飾られていました。
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

波打つ
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
私たちは起伏のある丘をドライブしました。
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
村のオキュリストは、さまざまな目の病気を治療することで知られていました。
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

参照する
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
詳細については、ページ45をご参照ください。
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

押し付ける
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に押し付けたくなかった。
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

報道
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
ニュースチャンネルはそのイベントを広範囲に報道しました。
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

予測する
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
専門家たちは選挙の結果を予測しようとした。