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B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

優先順位
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
健康は私たちの最優先事項であるべきだ。
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。
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

農薬
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
過剰な農薬の使用は環境に害を及ぼす可能性があります。
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

手続き
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
手続きでは言語の問題が議論されました。
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

引く
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
ドアを開けるために引いてください。
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

星図盤
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
天文学者は星座を識別するために星図盤を使用しました。
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

ペンタメーター
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
シェイクスピアはよくアイアンビック・ペンタメーターで劇を書きました。
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

口実
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
彼は会議を避けるために病気を口実に使った。
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 /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

ニシキヘビ
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
ニシキヘビは獲物をきつく巻きつけました。
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

積極的
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
不足に対処するために積極的な戦略が必要です。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

精神科医
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
精神科医は患者の不安に対して薬を処方しました。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

時間通り
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに到着します。
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

些細な
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
彼女はしばしば些細なことに腹を立てる。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能性がある
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
天気予報によると、明日は雨が降る可能性が高いです。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
犬は腸内寄生虫の治療を受けました。
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

死ぬ
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
多くの兵士は戦争で死んだ。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

掴みやすい
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
その道具には安全性を高めるために掴みやすいハンドルがあります。
A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

位置
Meaning
A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
Example
The team's position reflects consistent performance.
チームの位置は一貫したパフォーマンスを反映しています。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

気取った; うぬぼれた; 過度に豪華な
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
彼の気取った態度は会議でみんなを苛立たせました。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

家長
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
家族の家長として、彼は争いごとを解決し、長い伝統を守りました。
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。
B2 noun /piːk/

Peak

頂上
Meaning
the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity
Example
The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
登山者たちはエベレスト山の頂上に到達した。
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

ポンプする
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
彼らは井戸からタンクに水をポンプしました。
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

錠剤
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
彼は頭痛を和らげるためにピルを飲みました。
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 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

予感
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
彼女は迫り来る災害を予感していた。
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

幸せ
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

教育的
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
学校は学習を改善するために新しい教育的技術を採用しました。
C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性、適応能力
Meaning
the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability
Example
The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.
脳の可塑性により、怪我の後に適応することができます。
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

参加する
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
彼は南極遠征に参加しています。
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式な提示
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
弁護士は証拠を法廷に提示しました。
A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

Meaning
a mother or father of a person or animal
Example
Both of his parents are teachers.
彼の両親は教師です。
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

個人的な
Meaning
relating to a particular person rather than anyone else
Example
She shared some personal details about her family.
彼女は家族についての個人的な詳細を共有しました。
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

ポーチ
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
私たちはポーチに座って、夕方の風を楽しみました。
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

防ぐ
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
バングラデシュの温暖な気候は雪の降るのを防ぎます。
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
その提案は受け入れられませんでした。
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

透過性、液体や気体が通過できる特性または状態
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
土壌の透過性は水分保持に影響を与えます。
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

盗作する
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
彼は友達のエッセイを盗用しないよう警告されました。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːswɜːd/

password

パスワード
Meaning
a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something
Example
Make sure your password is strong and unique.
あなたのパスワードが強力でユニークであることを確認してください。
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

過度に正式または適切
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
彼女はきちんとアイロンがかけられたドレスを着てプリムに見えた。
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

プライバシー
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
誰でもプライバシーを持つ権利があります。
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

前兆
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
暗い雲は嵐を予兆します。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

処理
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
データ処理はサーバーで行われます。
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

慎重な読書
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
契約書は弁護士に慎重な読書のために渡されました。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

劣った詩人
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
彼は文学評論家によってポエタスターとして嘲笑されました。
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

公共の
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
公共はこの問題に対する行動を要求しました。
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

膵臓
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
膵臓は消化と血糖の調節に重要な役割を果たしています。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

悔い改めの
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
司祭は許しに関する悔い改めの説教をしました。
C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

突起
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
壁の突起により、家具を動かすのが難しくなった。
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

取るに足りない, 些細な
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
彼らは彼の仕事に対して取るに足りない金額を提案した。
A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

場所
Meaning
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
Example
She placed the books on the table.
彼女は本をテーブルに置いた。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

議会
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
その法案は議会で長時間の議論の後に通過しました。
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

縞模様
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
騎士の盾には赤と金の縞模様が飾られていた。
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

個人的に; 内密に
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
彼女はその問題について彼と個人的に話しました。
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

仮面, 偽装
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
彼の優しさは信頼を得るための単なる仮面だった。
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

忍耐する
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
彼は多くの失敗を乗り越えて成功しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

ケシの実
Meaning
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
Example
Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.
ケシの実はパンの上に振りかけられ、ベンガルカリーに使われます。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

多面体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学者は複雑なポリヘドロンモデルを研究しました。
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布地
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
仕立屋は卸売市場から布地を購入してカスタムドレスを作りました。
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

膨らみ
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
医師は彼の腕の小さな膨らみを調べました。
B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

職業
Meaning
a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill
Example
Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.
教育は未来の世代を形作る高貴な職業です。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

多角形
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
アーティストはキャンバスにカラフルなポリゴンを描きました。
C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

分娩
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
医者は学生たちに分娩の段階を説明しました。
A2 verb /pæs/

pass

Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
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。
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

予防的
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
政府はインフレを抑制するために予防的措置を講じました。
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

教授
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
教授は理論を明確に説明しました。
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

守る
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
ソーシャルメディアの悪影響から自分を守りなさい。
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

許可された
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
午後6時以降、ここに駐車することは許可されています。
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

ささやくような音で流れる
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
小川は草地を静かに流れた。
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

プラグ
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
彼女はソケットにプラグを差し込みました。
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

慎重な
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
銀行は預金者を保護するために慎重な規則を設定しました。
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

パラノイア的な人
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
そのパラノイア的な人は、みんなが自分に反対していると恐れて家を出ることを拒んだ。
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

民営化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企業の民営化は効率を高めました。
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

論理や感情で誰かを説得する
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
効果的な説得は、成功したスピーチの鍵です。
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

明確
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
先生は理論について明確な説明をしました。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

台座 / pedestal
Meaning
the base or support on which a statue or object stands
Example
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.
彫像は大理石の台座に置かれました。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

ポリグロット
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
彼女はポリグロットで、英語、スペイン語、ベンガル語に堪能です。
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐敗する
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
肉は熱で腐り始めました。
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。
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

ヤマアラシ
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
ヤマアラシは脅威を感じると針を立てた。
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

奇妙に; 異常に
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
彼女はフォーマルディナーのために、明るい色と珍しい柄の服を着て、特異な方法でドレスアップしました。
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

プロセスの安定性
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
冷たい空気は植物のプロセスの安定性を確保します。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

美味しい
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
その食事はシンプルでしたが、かなり美味しかったです。
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在的に
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
このプロジェクトはポテンシャリー大きな成功になるかもしれません。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

顔色が悪い、特に健康が悪いことによる;物質や活力が欠けている
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
彼の顔色は病気の兆候を示していました。
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。
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。
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

物理的
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
物理的なコンポーネントがシステムの基盤を形成します。
B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

確率
Meaning
the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
Example
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
明日は高い確率で雨が降るでしょう。
A2 verb /plænt/

plant

植える
Meaning
to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly
Example
She planted roses in her garden.
彼女は庭にバラを植えました。
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

棺の上に広げる布; 陰鬱な雰囲気を作り出す暗いカバー
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
煙のヴェールが燃える建物の上に掛かっていた。
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

パッド
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
彼は黄色いパッドに彼女の電話番号を書いた。
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

深遠なイニシアティブ
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
深遠なイニシアティブは持続可能な変化を生み出すことができます。
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

進歩
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
リサイクル技術の進展は、汚染に立ち向かうことができます。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

霊長類, 類人猿
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
人間は霊長類として分類されます。
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

全権大使
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
大使は条約交渉のために派遣されたプレニポテンシャリーでした。
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 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

有害な, 致命的な
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
喫煙の有害な影響は十分に記録されています。
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花弁
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
デイジーの各花弁は白で、中央は黄色でした。
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

時間厳守
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに参加します。
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

穴を開ける
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
その機械は紙を簡単に引き裂くために穴を開けることができます。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

駐車場
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
レストランの近くには駐車場がありませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

けち
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
その会社は良い設備に投資するにはあまりにもけちだった。
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

保護
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
運動は権利の保護に集中しました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

簡潔で意味深い
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
彼女は問題を完璧に要約した簡潔なコメントをしました。
B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

視点
Meaning
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects
Example
From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.
彼の視点では、その決定は完全に間違っていた。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

保証人
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
銀行は貸付の担保として保証人から宝石を受け入れました。
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

前例
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
裁判官の判決は、同様の事件のための新たな前例を設定した。
A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
農場主は豚をペンで育てました。
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

ギャング / 友達グループ
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
彼は友達グループと一緒にパーティーに到着しました。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

妊娠している; 意味深い
Meaning
having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance
Example
She announced that she was three months pregnant.
彼女は三ヶ月妊娠していることを発表しました。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

幸せ
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

知覚できる
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
大気中に知覚できる変化がありました。