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C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

現状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
彼は職場で現状を維持したかった。
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
C2 verb /flɪt/

flit

ひらひら舞う
Meaning
to move quickly and lightly from one place to another
Example
Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.
蝶が花から花へひらひらと舞った。
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

懐疑的な; 疑わしい; 何かの真実に疑問を抱く
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
多くの科学者が新しい理論に対して懐疑的な立場を取っている。
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

制作
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
映画の制作には2年以上かかりました。
C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

独自のスタイル
Meaning
Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.
Example
He delivered his speech with great panache.
彼は素晴らしいスタイルでスピーチを行った。
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

けちん坊
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
誰もが彼をけちん坊と呼ぶ、彼は決してプレゼントを買わないから。
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

木材
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
その家は完全に地元の木材で作られていました。
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

妨害的な
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
妨害的な政策は経済成長を阻害した。
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

ボイコットする
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
彼らは会社の製品をボイコットすることに決めた。
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

ヨチヨチ歩き
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
カモは庭をヨチヨチ歩きで渡った。
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

敗北
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
軍隊は戦いで敵軍を完全に打ち負かしました。
C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

Meaning
To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.
Example
The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

成熟
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
年齢とともに知恵と感情的成熟が訪れる。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

識字; 教育を受けた; 良い教育を受けた
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
彼女は非常に教育を受けた人で、広範囲に読書をします。
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。
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

妻
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
彼女は有名な作家の妻です。
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

魅力; 魅了; 魅力的な興味
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
彼女の古代史への魅力は、彼女を考古学者にさせました。
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

禁欲主義, 自制
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
禁欲主義は歴史を通じて多くの宗教的伝統の一部でした。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

弁証法の専門家
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
ソクラテスはしばしば歴史上最も偉大な弁証法の専門家と見なされます。
B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

脅す
Meaning
to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm
Example
The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.
嵐の雲は今夜激しい雨をもたらすと脅かしています。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

包囲
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
城は長い包囲戦の後に落ちました。
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

さらに
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
さらに、私たちは早期予約に対する割引を提供しています。
C2 noun /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

ボードヴィル
Meaning
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
Example
The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.
ボードヴィルショーにはコメディアン、マジシャン、ダンサーが含まれていました。
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

灰皿
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
あなたのタバコのために灰皿を使ってください。
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。
A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

個人
Meaning
A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.
Example
Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.
各個人には表現の自由がある。
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

大きな包丁
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
シェフはチキンの骨を切るために大きな包丁を使いました。
C2 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

カルシフィケーション
Meaning
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
Example
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
カルシフィケーションは土壌の透過性を減らし、作物の成長に影響を与えます。
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

金属汚染
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
金属汚染は健康に深刻なリスクをもたらす。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

歳差
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
天文学者は春分点の歳差を研究しています。
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

アラム
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
アラムの葉はインディア料理でよく使われます。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

調味料やソース
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
ケチャップとマスタードはハンバーガーによく使われる調味料です。
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

フリーランサー
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
彼女はフリーランサーとして、異なるクライアントのためにウェブサイトをデザインしています。
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

紫
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
紫の花は庭で美しく咲いた。
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

堅い; 強い; 安定している; 圧力に屈しない
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
彼女はロープをしっかり握っています。
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

欠乏, 貧困
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
難民たちは厳しい冬の間に大きな欠乏に苦しみました。
C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

思索する, 反芻する
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
Example
She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.
彼女は自分の決断について一人で思索していた。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

馬の鞍; 誰かに責任を負わせる
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
彼は乗馬の前に馬にサドルをつけた。
C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

称賛の
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
教師はエッセイを読んだ後、称賛の意を込めてうなずいた。
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

噛む; 鋭い寒さ; 厳しい批評
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
鋭い寒さで皆が震えた。
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

鉄板
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
彼女は熱い鉄板でパンケーキを作った。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

落胆した
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
彼女は試験に2回失敗した後、落胆していました。
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

権利や財産の譲渡
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
条約の結果、土地は隣国に譲渡されました。
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

ロースト肉
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
ロースト肉は完璧に調味され、柔らかかった。
C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

図々しい
Meaning
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
Example
His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.
彼の図々しいコメントは会議で多くの人々を怒らせました。
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。
C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

軽視する / 重要性を低くする
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
レポートは会社の財務問題を軽視した。
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

ブレークスルー
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
このブレークスルーは新しい技術への扉を開きます。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

制御不能
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
怒った群衆は判決が発表された後、制御不能で走り回った。
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

推測する
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
答えを当てることができますか？
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

だらしない
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
彼はソファで寝た後、だらしない外見で部屋に入ってきました。
B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

観光
Meaning
The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.
Example
Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.
観光業は多くの国で経済成長を促進します。
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

解決策
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
バイオテクノロジーは環境問題に対する解決策を提供します。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

賛辞的な; 無料で提供される; 礼儀として提供された
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
ホテルはすべてのゲストに無料の朝食を提供します。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

実行可能
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
その計画はより多くのリソースがなければ実行不可能です。
B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

ホッキョクグマ
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
ホッキョクグマは寒冷な北極の水域で泳いでいる。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

アイアンウッド
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
アイアンウッドの木は小さな白い花を咲かせます。
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

通知
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
掲示板の通知が学校の閉鎖を発表しました。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

基盤となる
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
強い文化的伝統はコミュニティの慣習の基盤となっている。
C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

親切な
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
ホテルのスタッフはとても親切で友好的でした。
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

頂点, 完璧な例
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
多くの人々はルネサンスをヨーロッパの芸術と文化の頂点と見なしています。
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

測る
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
出荷前に荷物を測ってください。
A2 noun ɪˈvɛnts

events

イベント
Meaning
A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
Example
Several events were held across the country.
国内でいくつかのイベントが開催されました。
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

不透明, 理解しにくい
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
そのガラスは不透明すぎて、透けて見えませんでした。
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

困惑させる
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
インタビュアーの厳しい質問が候補者を困惑させた。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

搾取的な
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
労働者たちは工場の搾取的な行動に抗議した。
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

進歩
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
技術的進歩は未来を形作る。
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

憎しみ
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
二人のライバルの間には、決して消えることのない憎しみがあった。
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

思索的または瞑想的
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
彼は自分の決断を振り返りながら、思索的な夕べを過ごしました。
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

尊敬される人物
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
彼はその国の現代文学のドイエンと見なされています。
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

不作法
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
彼の不作法なコメントは、会議でみんなを恥ずかしがらせました。
A1 verb pleɪ

play

役割を果たす
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
アルテミスは火星探査で重要な役割を果たすだろう。
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

増加する
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
医療の進歩により、平均寿命は増加しています。
B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

動き; 移動の行動
Meaning
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal
Example
The car was in constant motion during the journey.
その車は旅の間、常に動いていました。
A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

スポーツ
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
サッカーは世界中で人気のスポーツです。
C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

偶像破壊者
Meaning
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.
Example
He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.
彼は古い伝統に挑戦した偶像破壊者として知られていました。
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

オキシモロン
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
「耳をつんざくような静けさ」というフレーズは、典型的なオキシモロンです。
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

引渡し
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
容疑者の引渡しは法的問題のため遅れました。
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

リクライニングする
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
彼女はソファで本を持ってリクライニングしていた。
A2 adjective /ˈloʊɪst/

lowest

最も低い
Meaning
Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.
Example
The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years.
失業率は15年ぶりの最低水準です。
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

制御を失って進む
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
車は滑りやすい道路で制御を失いながら進みました。
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

運命
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
その日に彼女に会うことは純粋な運命のように感じました。
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

包囲する
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
その都市は敵軍によって包囲されました。
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

目的もなく場所にいる人
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
警察は店の外でロイタラーに尋問をした。
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

社交的
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
彼女は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

二足歩行動物
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
人間は二足歩行動物の例です。
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

即時性, 緊迫感
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
デジタルコミュニケーションの即時性は、ビジネスの運営方法を変えました。
A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

正しい
Meaning
free from error; accurate
Example
The answer she gave was correct.
彼女が言った答えは正しかった。
C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

助け, 対処
Meaning
a source of help or protection in a difficult situation
Example
The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.
学生たちは校長に訴える以外に方法がなかった。
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

懸命に働く
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
農民は夜明けから日暮れまで畑で懸命に働いている。
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

抑制された
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
彼女の抑制された反応は皆を驚かせました。
A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

カンガルー
Meaning
a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs
Example
The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.
カンガルーは、袋の中に子供を入れて高く跳ねました。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

真剣に
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
彼女はその問題を非常に真剣に取り扱った。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括弧内のコメント
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
彼は講義中に括弧内のコメントを追加しました。
C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

民間伝承
Meaning
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
Example
Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.
日本の民間伝承は神話や伝説で豊かです。
A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

ショッピング
Meaning
the activity of going to shops to buy things
Example
She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.
彼女は午後に服を買うためにショッピングをして過ごしました。
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟練
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
彼の複数の言語における熟練度は素晴らしい。
C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

儀式的で礼儀正しい
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
彼はホールに入る前に儀式的なお辞儀をしました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/

intertwined

幸福
Meaning
closely connected or twisted together
Example
Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

体験している
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
旅行者たちは冒険のスリルを体験している。
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 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要な
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
子供たちは、より良い社会を作るために重要な役割を果たすことができます。
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒否する
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
彼女は契約書を完全に読まずに署名することをためらった。
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食料
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
旅行者たちは長い旅のために十分な食料を詰め込みました。
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

悲しむ
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
彼女は最愛の友人を失って悲しみ続けています。
B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

メンバーシップ
Meaning
The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.
Example
The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.
その国の組織へのメンバーシップは50年を迎えました。
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

困難; 厳しい状況
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
難民たちは絶望的な困難に直面していました。
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

ロケットペンダント
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
彼女は祖母の写真をロケットペンダントに入れていました。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

比較できる
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
二つの製品は品質が比較できるが、価格が異なる。
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林伐採
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
森林伐採は生物多様性の喪失を加速させます。
C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

氷の板
Meaning
a large sheet of floating ice
Example
The polar bears rested on the ice floe.
北極熊は氷の板の上で休んでいた。
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

安定させる
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
政府は経済を安定させるための措置を講じた。
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

人やグループに与えられた重要な任務または課題；特定の目的や目標
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
宇宙飛行士たちは宇宙ステーションへの任務を完了しました。
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

夢中; 魅了された
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
子供たちは魔法使いが技を披露するのを夢中で見ていました。
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬質石炭
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
工場はアンブラサイトを主な燃料源として使用していました。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波打つ
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
彼女は波打つカーテンを通り抜けた。
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

アジュタントコウ
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
アジュタントコウは浅い水の中でじっと立っていました。
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

統合する
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
会社は市場の地位を統合することを目指しています。