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C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

傾向または自然な傾向
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
彼はビジネスでリスクを取る傾向がある。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最適
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
最適な結果を得るためには、効率を改善する必要があります。
A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

靴下
Meaning
soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes
Example
I need to buy new socks for winter.
冬のために新しい靴下を買う必要があります。
B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

ナビゲート
Meaning
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.
Example
The GPS helps navigate complex routes.
GPSは複雑なルートをナビゲートするのに役立ちます。
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

計算通信
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
計算通信は私たちが情報を共有する方法を再構築しています。
B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

未来の世代
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
持続可能な開発は未来の世代のためにより良い生活を保証します。
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。
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。
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

ドキュメンテーション
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
プロジェクトのドキュメンテーションはレビューのために利用可能です。
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

貧血
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
遺伝子治療は貧血を効果的に治療します。
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。
A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

丸い
Meaning
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
Example
The table was round and had a smooth surface.
テーブルは丸くて、滑らかな表面がありました。
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

ゆっくり歩く
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
彼らは日曜日の朝に公園をゆっくり歩いています。
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

柔らかな輝き
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
ろうそくの柔らかな輝きが部屋を暖かさで満たした。
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

開始する
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
今すぐ会議を開始しましょう。
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

手相占い
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
年老いた女性は手相占いを実践し、旅行者に未来を予言しました。
B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

陰鬱
Meaning
Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.
Example
The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.
雰囲気は突然陰鬱になった。
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

正確に特定する
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
探偵は容疑者の正確な場所を特定できました。
A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

絵画
Meaning
a picture or design made using paint
Example
The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.
壁の絵画は有名なアーティストによって作られました。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

取るに足りない感情
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
映画の結末は悲劇的ではなく、取るに足りないものでした。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

境界設定
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
公共の土地と私有地の境界設定は明確に示されていた。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

整合性
Meaning
Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.
Example
The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.
彼らのアイデアの整合性は、協力を容易にしました。
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

占める, 心を占める
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
未来についての心配が彼を常に占めている。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

貿易禁止
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
国連は武器輸出に対して禁輸を課しました。
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

重い、扱いにくい、運ぶのが難しい
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
重い荷物が彼を遅くした。
C2 noun /noʊl/

Knoll

小さな丘; マウンド
Meaning
a small rounded hill or mound
Example
The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.
古いオークの木は、草に覆われた小さな丘の頂上に堂々と立っていました。
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

模倣者
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
彼は人気のある歌手の模倣者として有名になった。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

不道徳な
Meaning
Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.
Example
He was fired for his immoral behavior.
彼は不道徳な行動で解雇されました。
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

有名な女性歌手
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
ポップディーバは観衆の前で最新のヒットを披露しました。
A2 noun /ˈdɒŋ.ki/

Donkey

ロバ
Meaning
a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call
Example
The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain.
そのロバは重い袋を山へ運びました。
C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

デュエット
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
彼らはステージで一緒に美しいデュエットを歌った。
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

緯度
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
GPSデバイスは地図上に私たちの正確な緯度と経度の座標を示しました。
C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

軽薄さ; フリヴォリティ; 尊重の欠如
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
法廷での軽薄さは不適切でした。
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

非常に面白い
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
コメディアンは、みんなが笑ってしまうような非常に面白い話をしました。
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
彼のチャリティーへの寛大さは大いに評価されました。
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

無視する
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
彼は招待状が無視されたとき、傷ついたと感じた。
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

誤った、間違った
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
彼の仮定は完全に誤っていた。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

軽率
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
公衆の面前で計画について言及するのは軽率だった。
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

義務的な
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
すべての市民が法律を守るのは義務である。
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

列挙する
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
彼女は決定の理由を列挙した。
B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

ゴールライン
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
彼女はフィニッシュラインに向かって全力で走り、レースに勝った。
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集団行動
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
気候変動を緩和するには、集団行動が必要です。
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

プライベートチューター
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
プライベートチューターは、学生が数学スキルを向上させるのを手伝いました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

衰弱させる
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
その病気は彼の健康に衰弱をもたらした。
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

七面鳥 (大きな鳥)
Meaning
a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
感謝祭の夕食に七面鳥を焼きました。
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

魅力的な; 面白い; 楽しい
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
色とりどりの庭は訪問者に非常に魅力的に見えます。
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

解放する
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
軍隊は敵の支配から都市を解放した。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

王権
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
王の顧問たちはしばしば彼に王権の責任を思い出させました。
A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

すぐに
Meaning
in a short time; before long; quickly
Example
The train will arrive soon.
電車はすぐに到着します。
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

祝う
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
その日は毎年意識を高めるために祝われます。
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

避ける
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
彼女は健康的な食事のためにジャンクフードを避けることを選びました。
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

驚愕
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
観客はその悲劇的なシーンに驚愕していた。
C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

至点
Meaning
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
Example
People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.
人々は夏至を祝うために祭りや儀式を行います。
C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

起源, 創世
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
インターネットの起源は世界を永遠に変えました。
C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

食後
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
彼は夕食後にポストプランディアルウォークに出かけた。
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

かたまり; ぶつかり; こぶ
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
彼女はボウルの中で砂糖の塊を見つけました。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

メンテナンス
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
定期的なメンテナンスは機械の寿命を延ばします。
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

道具一式
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
漁師はすべての釣り道具を大きな箱に入れて運びました。
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

尊厳, 名誉, 自尊
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
困難に直面しても、彼女は試練を通して尊厳を保ち続けました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

露出不足、無視された
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
写真は露出不足で、暗すぎて見えました。
C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

均衡
Meaning
A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.
Example
The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.
市場は供給と需要の間で均衡を達成しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

無数の; 無限の
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
地震は都市に無数の損害を与えました。
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

哀れな; 惨めな
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
彼の悲惨な謝罪の試みは事態をさらに悪化させた。
A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

電子の
Meaning
Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.
Example
She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.
彼女は音楽のレッスンのために電子キーボードを買った。
C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

虚偽の発明
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
その記事は虚偽の発明と誤解を招く主張で満ちていました。
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

良心の呵責
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
彼は前進するために嘘をつくことに対して良心の呵責を感じていなかった。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑劣; 恥ずべき; 不名誉
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
彼の卑劣な行動は友人たちの信頼を裏切った。
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

冗長な
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
'無料ギフト'と言うことは冗長と見なされます。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

促進
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
新しい政策は社会的正義の促進のために導入されました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

抑制できない
Meaning
Impossible to control or restrain.
Example
She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.
彼女はスピーチ中に抑制できない笑いの衝動を隠すことができませんでした。
B1 noun; gerund /ˈnɪtɪŋ/

knitting

編み物
Meaning
the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together
Example
She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family.
彼女は家族のために夜に編み物をします。
A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

高い
Meaning
having a greater than average height
Example
He is the tallest player on the team.
彼はチームで一番高い選手です。
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

細い; 脂肪が少ない; 弱い
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
彼は細くて筋肉質の体をしています。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

意図的
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
彼女の意図的なルール無視は、彼女をトラブルに巻き込んだ。
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

悲嘆に暮れる
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
悲嘆に暮れる家族は多くの弔辞を受け取った。
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

蓄える
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
危機の間、多くの人々が食べ物と水を蓄え始めました。
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

文字通りまたは逐語的に
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
彼女は誤りを避けるために彼の指示を文字通り繰り返しました。
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
その慈善家は農村地域に学校を建てるために数百万ドルを寄付しました。
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

ドナー
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
ドナーは病院の新しい翼に寛大に寄付しました。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

横領
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
会計士は会社の資金を横領したため逮捕されました。
A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

車
Meaning
a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation
Example
I drive my car to work every day.
私は毎日車で仕事に行きます。
B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

問題 / 重要である
Meaning
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
Example
What she thinks really matters to me.
彼女が思うことは私にとって本当に重要です。
B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

感情的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
Example
She became emotionally attached to her pet.
彼女はペットに感情的に結びついていた。
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

メニュー
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
レストランは新しい料理をメニューに追加しました。
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

少しずつ
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
その古い城は少しずつ廃墟になった。
A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

など
Meaning
Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.
Example
The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.
店では果物、野菜、乳製品などが販売されています。
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放蕩
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
その小説は、放蕩的なライフスタイルを持つキャラクターを描いています。
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

決定
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
正しい決定を下すには、利用可能なすべての選択肢を慎重に分析する必要がありました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

濁った
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
私たちは濁った川で泳ぐのを避けました。
A2 noun /vjuː/

View

景色; 視点; 意見
Meaning
the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion
Example
The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.
ホテルの部屋からの山の景色は息を呑むような美しさでした。
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

自己満足の笑顔
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
彼は議論に勝ったとき、ニヤリと笑った。
B2 noun /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/

Incentive

インセンティブ; 刺激
Meaning
a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something; a reward or penalty that influences behavior
Example
The company offered a cash incentive to employees who exceeded their sales targets.
その会社は売上目標を達成した従業員に現金インセンティブを提供しました。
C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

石油業者
Meaning
a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products
Example
The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.
オイルマンは砂漠で新しい油田を発見した。
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

深刻な; 緊急の; 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
その国は深刻な経済危機に直面している。
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

残り物
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
犬はテーブルからの食べ残しを食べました。
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

額
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
彼女は額の汗を拭った。
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

激しい非難
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
政治家は自分の対戦相手に対して激しい非難を始めた。
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

全会一致
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
委員会は新しい方針について全会一致に達しました。
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

民族学
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
彼女は文化的多様性をよりよく理解するために民族学を専門にしていた。
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

推進剤
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
ロケットは液体推進剤を使用して宇宙に打ち上げられます。
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

属
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
トラはパンサー属に属します。
C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

衣服
Meaning
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
Example
The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.
王は儀式の間、王族の衣服を着ていた。
B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

援助
Meaning
help or support, typically of a practical nature
Example
The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.
ボランティアは洪水の被害者に援助を提供しました。
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃性の
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
乾燥した葉は非常に可燃性があります。
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同棲する
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
彼らは結婚前に同居することを決めました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

無感情な
Meaning
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
Example
The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.
独裁者の無感情な残虐さは世界を驚かせた。
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

警告
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
上昇する温度についての警告は、緊急の対応を要求します。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感受性
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
彼女の芸術的な感受性は、絵画の細部を評価するのに役立ちました。
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

廊下
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
子供たちは靴を廊下に置いていった。
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

アンチクライマックス
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
映画の終わりは、そんなにエキサイティングなストーリーの後のアンチクライマックスでした。
C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

ドラクマ
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
Example
The old coin collection included a silver drachma.
古いコインのコレクションには銀のドラクマが含まれていました。
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

発音
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
彼女のフランス語の単語の発音は大きく向上した。
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式な対話
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
教授たちは教育の未来について深い対話を交わしました。
A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

猫
Meaning
a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws
Example
The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.
猫は窓辺に座って鳥を見ていました。
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

ふりをする
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
子供たちはスーパーヒーローになるふりをした。
C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

先例的
Meaning
Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
Example
The court’s decision has precedential value.
裁判所の決定は先例的価値を持っています。
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

機知に富んだ返答
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
ディナーでは、ゲスト間で素晴らしい機知に富んだ返答が交わされていました。