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B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑発する
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
彼の言葉は激しい議論を引き起こした。
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

開始された
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
プロジェクトは海洋生物多様性を向上させるために開始されました。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

真実の
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
その家は私たちの家と比べて、まさに本物の宮殿でした。
A2 verb /siːm/

seem

見える
Meaning
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
Example
He seems tired after the long journey.
長い旅の後、彼は疲れているように見える。
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

ブラウズする
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
彼女は図書館で本をブラウズするのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

尋ねる
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
宿題について質問してもいいですか？
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

側
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
店は道路の側にあります。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

けち
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
彼のけちは、どんな無駄な出費も避ける様子に表れていた。
B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

Meaning
Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.
Example
Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.
A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

幸福
Meaning
A male parent of a child.
Example
His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

コカトゥ
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
白いコカトゥは美しい冠羽を上げました。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同様に; 同じように; 似たように
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
彼女は試験のために一生懸命勉強し、彼女の兄も同様にしました。
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

ゼブラ
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
ゼブラはアフリカのサバンナを群れと一緒に走っていた。
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

勅令
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
王は公共の場での喫煙を禁止するエディクトを発行しました。
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自給自足
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
その農場は野菜の生産に完全に自給自足です。
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

遍在
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
スマートフォンは現代社会で遍在しています。
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

投票用紙
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
有権者は選挙で投票用紙を投じました。
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

カオス; 混乱; 無秩序
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
地震は都市でカオスを引き起こし、建物が崩れ、人々がパニックに陥った。
C1 noun /ˈvælər/

valor

勇気
Meaning
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
Example
The soldier was honored for his valor during the war.
その兵士は戦争中の勇気で賞賛されました。
B2 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

traditional economy

伝統経済
Meaning
An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.
Example
Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade.
部族はまだ物々交換に基づいた伝統経済を実践しています。
C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

激しい攻撃
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
政治家は相手に対して激しい攻撃を仕掛けました。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

労働力
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
その会社は労働力を20％拡大する計画を立てています。
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼儀; 品位; 威厳
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
その外交官は熱心な交渉の中で完璧な礼儀を保っていました。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争い, 意見の相違
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
二つの党派間での主要な争いは税制改革に関するものでした。
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

陰鬱な
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
経済不況後、未来は陰鬱に見えた。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

不滅の; 永遠の; 朽ちない
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
古典芸術の不滅の美しさは、世代を超えてインスピレーションを与え続けています。
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

比例的
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
給料は経験に比例します。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

挿入する
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
編集者は原稿に欠落した段落を挿入した。
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

アナリスト
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
金融アナリストは株式市場の上昇を予測しました。
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

通信員
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
外国の通信員がパリからライブで報告した。
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界遺産
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
スンダルバンズはユネスコの世界遺産です。
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

建築家
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
建築家は現代的なオフィスビルを設計しました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

膨らませる；水増しする
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
整備士はタイヤを適切な空気圧まで膨らませた。
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

電解
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
電解は水から水素を分離するために使用されます。
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弾力性
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
贅沢品の需要の弾力性は高い。
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

起こる
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
ルールを破る者は災難を被るだろう。
B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

落ち着きのない
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
長い車の旅で子供は落ち着きがなかった。
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

美的
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
その建物の美的なデザインは多くの訪問者を引き寄せました。
C1 verb /rɪˈprɛs/

repress

Meaning
To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.
Example
He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

野生の; 未飼育の
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
私たちは森で野生動物を見ました。
C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

エナメル
Meaning
a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth
Example
The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.
歯科医は、エナメルが歯を虫歯から守ることを説明しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指標
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
高熱はしばしば感染の指標となります。
C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

お願いする
Meaning
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
Example
The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.
村人たちは干ばつの間、雨を求めて神々にお願いした。
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集まる、会議や集会を召集する
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
ボードは明日新しい方針を議論するために召集されます。
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
C2 adjective /ɪˈbʊliənt/

ebullient

陽気な
Meaning
cheerful and full of energy
Example
She was ebullient after receiving the good news.
良いニュースを受け取った後、彼女は陽気でした。
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

プロパガンダ; 噂
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
政府は戦争中に世論に影響を与えるためにプロパガンダを使用した。
B1 noun /ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz/

consequences

結果
Meaning
Results or effects of an action or condition.
Example
The consequences of ignoring safety protocols can be severe.
安全プロトコルを無視した結果、重大な事態が生じる可能性があります。
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

挑戦
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
プラスチック汚染は、世界の健康にとって重要な挑戦を提起しています。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

平和的な; 紛争を避ける傾向のある
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
平和的な抗議は暴力なしで終わった。
C1 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.i/

quarry

採石場 / 獲物
Meaning
A place where stone or minerals are extracted; also means prey when hunted.
Example
The workers quarried limestone from the hill.
作業員は丘から石灰岩を採掘しました。
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 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

フェリーで運ぶ
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
船は乗客を川の向こうに運びました。
B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

修理する
Meaning
to fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.
メカニックは明日車のエンジンを修理します。
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

婚約者
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
サラは家族の夕食の際に婚約者を両親に紹介しました。
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

どこでも
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
このレストランでは好きな場所に座れます。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
抗議活動は群衆が警察と衝突したときに混乱に変わった。
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

ノーベル賞
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
Nobel Prize recognition did not apply to Bose's contributions.
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

広げる
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
彼女は道を探すためにテーブルの上で地図を広げた。
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

反響する
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
感謝の言葉が彼の心に反響した。
C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

精神病
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
患者は幻覚を経験した後、精神病と診断されました。
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

叫ぶ
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
彼女はクモを見て叫んだ。
A2 noun /kraɪm/

crime

犯罪
Meaning
An illegal act punishable by law.
Example
The police are investigating the crime.
警察は犯罪を調査しています。
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

祈祷書
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
修道士は朝の祈りの間に祈祷書から読んでいました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不安定な; 震える; 信頼できない; 弱い
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
彼の声は緊張で震えていた。
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
犬は狂犬病のワクチンを接種しました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

ジレンマ; 困惑
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
彼女はどの仕事のオファーを受け入れるかを決めかねていた。
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 房; 一束
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
彼女は母親のために庭から花束を摘んできました。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙しい; 関与している; 婚約している
Meaning
busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed
Example
He is engaged in important research work.
彼は重要な研究作業に忙しい。
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

歪める
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
批評家たちはそのリメイクが原作を歪めたと言っている。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

達成不可能な
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
多くの人にとって、プロのアスリートになることは依然として達成不可能な夢です。
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。
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

リノベーション; 改修
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
その古い家は昨年完全な改修を受けました。
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

道具
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
彼は椅子を修理するためにハンマーを道具として使いました。
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃えるような; 激しい
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
燃えるような太陽はその日を非常に暑くした。
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

創造者
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
彼はハリウッドの有名な映画製作者です。
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大な
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
その会社は新しい市場に進出するために巨大な努力をしました。
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

圧縮
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
ファイル圧縮はストレージ要件を削減するのに役立ちます。
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

刺繍布
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
彼女は結婚式で美しいブロケイドのドレスを着ていました。
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

震える声で歌うまたはトリルで口笛を吹く
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
その鳥は朝に甘いメロディを歌った。
B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

疑う
Meaning
to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust
Example
I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.
彼が居場所について嘘をついていると思います。
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

がぶがぶ飲む
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
彼は数秒でビールを飲み干した。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

針葉樹に関連する
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
松の木は針葉樹で、寒冷な気候で育ちます。
A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

権利
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
誰もが自由な言論の権利を持っています。
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

気づかれない
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
彼の行動の変化は最初は気づかれないものでした。
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

残虐さ
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
その攻撃の残虐さは地域全体を震撼させた。
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

提供者
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
サービス提供者はすべての顧客がタイムリーにサポートを受けることを確実にします。
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲しくて思慮深い; 悲しみを表現するまたは感じる
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
メランコリックな音楽は、誰もが悲しく感じさせました。
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

先駆者
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
その会社は技術革新の先駆者です。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

過激な愛国主義
Meaning
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
Example
The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.
その政治家の演説はジンゴイズムに満ちていました。
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

視覚化する
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
彼女は大きなプレゼンテーションの前に自分の成功をビジュアライズしようとした。
A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

Meaning
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Example
He told me a secret about his childhood.
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

水深測定学
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
バチメトリーは海洋の地形を理解するために不可欠です。
A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

関係
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
彼らは非常に親密な関係を持っています。
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

段階的廃止
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
化石燃料の段階的廃止が合意されました。
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 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

円
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
子供たちは円形に座っていました。
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

燃料
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
燃料の価格上昇は、世界中の輸送と暖房費に影響を与えました。
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

石の彫刻（グロテスクな形）
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
古代の大聖堂には、すべての角にガーゴイルがありました。
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

両方
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
旅行について両方の子供たちは興奮していました。
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

切れ目
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
生地に小さな切れ目がありました。
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

虹色の輝き
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
蝶の羽は虹色の輝きで輝いていました。
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

サボタージュ
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
工場は破壊行為のために閉鎖されました。
A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

コート
Meaning
an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
Example
He put on his winter coat before going outside.
外に出る前に冬のコートを着ました。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

抑える
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼は真面目な会議中に笑いを抑えた。
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

頭韻を踏む
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
詩人はしばしばリズムを作り出すために言葉をアリテレートします。
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

砂漠化
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
森林伐採は砂漠化を加速させます。
C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

突出部
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
屋根のオーバーハングは夏に日陰を提供します。
B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

軍隊
Meaning
The armed forces of a country.
Example
The military was called for assistance.
軍隊は援助のために呼ばれました。
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

不当な要求
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
独裁者は不当な要求で全ての権力を自分のものにした。
C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

触発する
Meaning
To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.
Example
The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.
新しい法律は業界全体で改革を促進した。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

脱線
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
彼の講義は脱線だらけで、主なポイントを追うのが難しかった。
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

インチ / ゆっくり動く
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
彼女はステージの端にゆっくり近づいた。
A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

かなり; やや; 完全に
Meaning
to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely
Example
The movie was quite interesting.
その映画はかなり面白かった。