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B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生産性
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
改善された灌漑は生産性を向上させる。
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

長く情熱的な演説をする
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
政治家は群衆に一時間以上も演説をしました。
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

男の子
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
その男の子は遊び場を走り回った。
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

受贈者
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
奨学金基金の受贈者は心からの感謝の意を表しました。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
悪い排水システムが近所での洪水を引き起こしました。
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

幸福
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

蒸し暑く湿った、魅力的な
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
蒸し暑い天気は仕事に集中するのを難しくしました。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破産
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
その会社は数ヶ月にわたる財務的な困難の後、破産を宣言しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

魅了する
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
ダンサーのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
彼女は工学のコースの一環として静力学を学んでいます。
A1 pronoun /miː/

me

私
Meaning
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.
Example
She gave me a beautiful gift.
彼女は私に美しいプレゼントをくれました。
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

余暇
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
読書は週末の彼女のお気に入りの余暇活動です。
A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

フォルダー
Meaning
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
Example
I saved all the photos in a separate folder.
すべての写真を別のフォルダーに保存しました。
C2 noun /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/

ejaculation

射精 / 突然の叫び
Meaning
The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
Example
His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
彼の突然の喜びの射精は部屋の中の誰もが驚いた。
A2 adverb /ˈrɑː.ðər/

Rather

むしろ; ～の代わりに;
Meaning
to some extent; instead; preferably
Example
I would rather stay home than go to the party.
パーティーに行くよりも家にいる方がいい。
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

機知に富んだ言葉 / 冗談
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
彼女の機知に富んだ言葉は会議中、みんなを笑わせた。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

一貫性がない
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
彼の答えは一貫性がなく、混乱を招いた。
B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分
Meaning
A part or share of something.
Example
She ate only a small portion of the meal.
彼女は食事のほんの一部を食べました。
B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

悪習; 道徳的欠点
Meaning
an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault
Example
Smoking is his only vice.
喫煙は彼の唯一の悪習です。
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

顕著な; 明確な; 独特な
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
彼女のパフォーマンスには顕著な改善がありました。
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

ユニタリアン
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
ユニタリアン教会は、その包括的で開かれた考え方で知られています。
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

薄紫色
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーで美しい薄紫色のドレスを着ていた。
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

回復
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
脳のリトリーバルシステムは過去の経験を思い出すのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

商品
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
石油や金のような商品価格は頻繁に変動します。
B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

孫
Meaning
the child of one's son or daughter
Example
They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.
彼らは週末に孫と一緒に過ごすのが大好きです。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利な
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
その提案は委員会から不利な反応を受けました。
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

要約版
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
出版社は学生のために長編小説の要約版を公開しました。
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国庫
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
政府は国庫を改善するための新しい措置を発表しました。
C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

猫に関する
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
彼女の動きは優雅で、ほとんど猫のようだった。
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

マスク
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
彼女はほこりから自分を守るためにマスクをしていました。
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

切望する
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
彼は隣人の新しい車を欲しがっていました。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

詩
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
彼女は母親のために美しい詩を書きました。
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

逸脱
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
その本は都市の若者文化における逸脱を研究しています。
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

中産階級
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
中産階級はその決定によって大きな影響を受けました。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

有害な
Meaning
Causing physical or mental harm or damage.
Example
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
喫煙は健康に有害な影響を与えます。
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

ガン
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
そのガンは池を優雅に泳いでいた。
A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

病気の; 吐き気のする; 不調
Meaning
unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous
Example
She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.
彼女は気分が悪かったので、仕事を休んだ。
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

類似
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
二人の姉妹の間には強い類似があります。
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆類
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
豆類はベジタリアンにとって優れたタンパク源です。
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

棚
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
窓の近くの棚に本を置きました。
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

責任
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
会社の負債は資産を上回っていました。
B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

正午
Meaning
12 o'clock in the daytime; midday
Example
The meeting will start at noon.
会議は正午に始まります。
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁じる
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
裁判所は違法な商品の販売を禁じることを決定しました。
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

運動エネルギー
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
物体が速く動くとき、運動エネルギーは増加します。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

未婚女性
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
村はその未婚女性たちが踊る祭りを祝っていました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

怠け者
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
彼は目標のない怠け者の若者として見られていた。
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

説明する
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
教授は学生たちに相対性理論を説明しようとしました。
C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

反証
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
彼女のエッセイは反対の理論に対する強い反証でした。
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
混合色はキャンバスに美しいグラデーションを作り出しました。
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

境界を設定する
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
その条約は二国の境界を定めるために署名されました。
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

機関車
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
古い蒸気機関車は博物館のために修復されました。
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

内気; 恥ずかしがり屋
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
彼女は人前で話すのがあまりにも内気だった。
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

訓練
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
彼女は昨年、看護師としての訓練を完了しました。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

盗作
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
学生はエッセイで盗作を行ったため、退学させられました。
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

いやらしい目つき
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
彼は彼女を不快にさせるような見方をした。
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

信じられる
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
彼女の話は非常に詳細で、信じられるように聞こえました。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

女性に関連、母系
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
彼女は名家の母系から来た。
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

同意する
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
私はこの件に関してあなたの意見に同意します。
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
昨夜のコンサートは絶対に素晴らしかった。
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。
A2 noun /test/

test

テスト
Meaning
A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.
Example
Vehicle tests reduce emissions.
車両テストは排出量を減らします。
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

神秘的な
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
彼女のスフィンクスのような微笑みは、彼女が何を考えているのかを予測するのを難しくさせた。
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

二色の斑点
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
農夫は黒と白の斑点があるパイボールドの馬を飼っています。
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

適切である
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
会社は顧客の意見に耳を傾けるべきです。
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

非常に幸せ
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
良い知らせを聞いたとき、彼女は非常に幸せでした。
C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

冷たく
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
彼女は冷たく彼の質問に答えた。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

コンフォーミスト
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
彼女はいつも人々に従っていたため、コンフォーミストとレッテルを貼られた。
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

ルーメン
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
電球は800ルーメンの光を発生させます。
C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

復讐
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
彼は自分を傷つけた者に復讐すると誓った。
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

評価基準 / 指針
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
教師は課題のための評価基準を提供しました。
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

ブーツ
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
彼は山のトレッキングの前に登山靴を履いた。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

ソビエト
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
ソビエト時代には東ヨーロッパで重要な変化がありました。
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

遍在性
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
スマートフォンの遍在性は、コミュニケーションを変革しました。
B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

酔っ払った
Meaning
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
Example
He was too drunk to walk straight.
彼は酔っ払って、まっすぐ歩けなかった。
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
歯科医は彼女に口の中の唾液をすすぐように言った。
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
報告書の出版は議論を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行への欲望
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
彼女の旅行への欲望は、世界の隅々まで彼女を連れて行った。
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

甥
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
私の甥は大学で勉強しています。
A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

鹿
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
私たちは草原で美しい鹿が草を食べているのを見ました。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

引き受ける
Meaning
to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility
Example
She decided to undertake a challenging project.
彼女は挑戦的なプロジェクトを始めることに決めました。
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

有害な; 中傷的な
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
彼は同僚について有害な噂を広めました。
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

商標
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
その会社のロゴはその商標です。
A1 verb /sel/

sell

売る
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
彼らは市場で新鮮な果物を売っています。
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

本屋
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
本屋は私の夏の読書のために素晴らしい小説を勧めました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

耳障りな, うるさい
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
彼の耳障りな声は議論を不快にした。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

悲しそうに
Meaning
in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
Example
She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.
彼女は電車が出発するとき、悲しそうに手を振った。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

過度に明るく派手
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
部屋は過度に明るいネオンライトで飾られていました。
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

ノーム
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
庭にはノームの像が飾られていました。
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

思い出す
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
最後に会った時のことを思い出せません。
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
サッカーの試合の前に国歌が演奏されました。
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

免除
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
優秀な成績を収めた学生は、最終試験を免除されます。
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

戦術; 戦略
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
コーチはゲームに勝つために新しい戦術を使いました。
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引き起こす
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
大気汚染は慢性疾患を引き起こします。
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

安心した
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
良い知らせを聞いた後、彼女は安心した。
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ギザギザの縁を作る
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
職人はより良い切断のためにナイフの刃をセレイトしました。
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

未開拓
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
そのミッションは惑星の未開拓の地域を探査することを目的としていました。
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

大きな音を立てる
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
車のクラクションは一晩中鳴り響いていた。
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

ジェスチャー
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
彼女は手でゲストを招待するために歓迎のジェスチャーをしました。
C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

利益を不正に得る者
Meaning
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
Example
The government punished war profiteers.
政府は戦争の利益を不正に得る者を罰した。
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

間接的または皮肉な
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
彼女は彼の仕事に対して間接的な褒め言葉を言った。
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

ゴマの種
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
パンの上にゴマの種を振りかけてから焼いてください。
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

ヒスパニック / スペイン語を話す
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
彼女はヒスパニック文化と言語を学んでいます。
C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

発生率
Meaning
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
Example
The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.
今年の道路事故の発生率は減少しました。
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

コーヒー
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
私は朝を始めるためにコーヒーが必要です。
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

少量
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
彼女は料理にほんの少しスパイスを加えた。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

高める
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
その発表は部屋の興奮を高めるために役立ちました。
B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

革新
Meaning
To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.
Example
The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.
その企業は競争相手を追い越すために革新を続けなければならない。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

認識
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
裁判官は新しい証拠に気づいた。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

幸せ
Meaning
to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space
Example
The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

詐欺師; 偽者
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
詐欺師は医者だとみんなを納得させましたが、彼の偽の資格が発覚するまでそれが続きました。
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的な
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
科学者たちは生命が出現した原始的なスープを研究しています。
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

信じやすさ
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
詐欺は被害者の信じやすさのおかげで成功した。
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。
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

湿らせる, 和らげる
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。
B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

新鮮さ
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
朝の新鮮な空気で、みんなが生き生きと感じました。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

下剤
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
医者は彼女の状態のために軽い下剤を処方しました。