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B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

サッカー
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
彼は友達とサッカーをするのが好きです。
B2 noun /ˈlɪz.ɚd/

Lizard

トカゲ
Meaning
a cold-blooded reptile with a long body, four legs, and a tail
Example
A small lizard ran across the garden wall.
小さなトカゲが庭の壁を走った。
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

表面的な
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
彼は表面的にうなずいて、歩き去った。
A2 noun /fluː/

flu

インフルエンザ
Meaning
a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza
Example
She stayed home because she had the flu.
彼女はインフルエンザなので家にいました。
C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

隠された動機
Meaning
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
Example
He invited her with an ulterior motive.
彼は隠された動機で彼女を招待した。
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

オード
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
詩人は自然の美に対するオードを書いた。
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

レンガ
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
作業員たちは壁を作るためにレンガを一つ一つ積み上げていった。
B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

進化する
Meaning
Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.
Example
Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.
教育は社会的規範の進化において役割を果たします。
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

異種の
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
教室は異種の学生のグループでいっぱいだった。
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

効率的
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
効率的な農業方法が収穫量を増加させる。
B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

塊 / 断片
Meaning
a thick or solid piece of something
Example
She cut the cake into large chunks.
彼女はケーキを大きな塊に切った。
A1 noun /speɪs/

space

空間
Meaning
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example
Space exploration expands human knowledge.
宇宙探査は人類の知識を広げます。
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

思いやり
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
彼女はホームレスの子供たちに食べ物と避難所を提供することで大きな思いやりを示しました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚かましい
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
彼はみんなの前で厚かましい嘘をついた。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

殺人
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
探偵は昨晩市内で発生した殺人事件の調査を担当しました。
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

合計
Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
8と12の合計は20です。
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

策略
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
将軍は敵を欺くために巧妙な策略を考案しました。
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
遅延によって生じた不便についてお詫びします。
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑発
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
彼の無礼なコメントは明らかな挑発でした。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

数えられる; 計算可能な
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
空の星は数えられません。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

裏切り
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
彼の裏切りは、敵側についていることが明らかになった時に明らかになった。
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

下級の立場にある人;軍隊では、若い将校
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
サブオルターナは小さな小隊を指揮する責任がありました。
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

キリスト
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
キリストはキリスト教信仰の中心です。
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

生理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
彼女は大学で人間の生理学を専攻しています。
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

瞑想
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
彼女は毎朝瞑想を実践して、穏やかな一日を始めます。
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

捜索令状
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
警察は建物に入る前に捜索令状を取得しました。
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

暗闇; 悲しみ; 憂鬱
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
厚い雲が谷間に暗闇を投げかけ、すべてが暗くて陰気に見えました。
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

傷つける
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
ヴァンダルたちはグラフィティで壁を傷つけました。
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

教授
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
教授は理論を明確に説明しました。
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

レーダー
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
レーダーは基地に接近する未知の航空機を検出しました。
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社説
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
新聞は政府の政策を批判する社説を発表しました。
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

豊富
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
彼女は講義中に豊富なノートを取った。
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

教会の
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
その会議には数人の高位の教会役員が出席しました。
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

壊した;無一文
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
昨夜スマホを壊してしまい、今は無一文です。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

未熟
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
彼の未熟な行動は友人たちを恥ずかしい思いにさせた。
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

プロセスの安定性
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
冷たい空気は植物のプロセスの安定性を確保します。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

作詞する
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
詩人は心のこもったソネットを作詞した。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

人口密度が高い
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
中国は世界で最も人口の多い国です。
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

目録
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
図書館はすべての新しい本をデジタルで目録化することにした。
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

長いウリ
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
彼女はその長いウリを薄切りにして、炒め物に使いました。
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

事実に基づいた; 真実の
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
レポートには事実に基づく情報のみが含まれています。
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

背骨; 構造物の中央支柱
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
事故で背骨を傷つけました。
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

無視する
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
その会社は環境規制を無視したため罰金を科せられました。
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

暗殺者
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
大統領はセキュリティガードによって潜在的なアサシンから守られていた。
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

大声の抗議
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
新しい政策変更に対して、大声の抗議が起こった。
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

達成する
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
彼女は目標を達成するために一生懸命働きました。
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

意識の閾値以下で存在または作用し、無意識に心に影響を与える
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
広告にはしばしばサブリミナルメッセージが含まれています。
C2 verb /ˈwɪzn/

wizen

しおれる
Meaning
To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.
Example
The flowers began to wizen after days without water.
花は数日間水なしでしおれ始めました。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

差別的
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
2つのグループ間に差別的な扱いがあります。
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

悔い改め
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
彼の真摯な悔い改めは、法廷のすべての人々を感動させました。
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

地すべり
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
大雨が大規模な地すべりを引き起こし、山道をふさいだ。
B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

それによって;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
彼は一生懸命働き、それによって成功を収めました。
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保護国
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
小さな国は帝国の保護国となった。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

仲裁
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
契約では紛争を仲裁で解決することが定められています。
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交的解決
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
平和には外交的解決が必要です。
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
私は庭に種を植えました。
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

再分配
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
政府は不平等を減らすために再分配政策を導入しました。
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

誇張
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
彼が捕まえた魚についての話は明らかに誇張だった。
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

作品の質
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
手作りの家具のワークマンシップは完璧でした。
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

パーチメント
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
古代の写本はパーチメントに書かれていました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

無邪気
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
彼女の無邪気な笑顔は彼女の本当の優しさを明らかにしました。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

行動
Meaning
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
Example
His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
彼の会議での行動は非常にプロフェッショナルでした。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

おろし金
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
ピザ用のチーズをおろすためにおろし金を使ってください。
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

地獄; 苦痛な状態; 極めて不快な経験
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
夏に工場で働くことは、極端な暑さのためにまさに地獄のようだった。
C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

研ぐ、スキルを磨く
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
彼女は大きな会議の前にプレゼンテーションスキルを磨きました。
A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

紹介する
Meaning
to present someone; to bring in for the first time
Example
Let me introduce you to my friend.
友達を紹介させてください。
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

戦い
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
兵士たちは最終決戦の準備をしました。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

貴重な
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
この指輪は祖母にとってとても貴重です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

違法; 不法
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
裁判所はその捜索を不法と宣言しました。
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

手すり
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
彼女は階段を降りる時、手すりをしっかりと握っていた。
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

証人
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
証人は昨日法廷で証言しました。
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

没落; 失敗; 崩壊
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
彼の傲慢と誇りは、ビジネスにおける彼の最終的な失墜を招いた。
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

スパチュラ
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
私はフライパンでパンケーキをひっくり返すためにスパチュラを使いました。
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

死骸
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
ハゲワシは野原に残された死骸を食べる。
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

過剰な心配
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
政治危機について多くの心配がありました。
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

広々とした; 大きい; 広い;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
広々としたホールは五百人を収容できます。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

毎時間; 毎時間行われるまたは行う; 継続的に
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
天気予報は毎時間更新されます。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

無礼に
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
丁寧なサービスにもかかわらず、彼は無礼にウェイターに話した。
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

バクテリア
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
医者は、1つのバクテリウムが適切な条件下で急速に増殖できることを説明しました。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

産前
Meaning
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
Example
She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.
彼女は妊娠中に定期的な産前検診を受けていました。
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

経済的不平等
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
経済的不平等に対処することは、社会的安定にとって重要です。
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

忌まわしい物
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
奴隷制度は忌まわしい物と見なされていました。
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

数え方
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
先生は学生たちに数え方の基本を説明しました。
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

前に
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
彼女は会議が始まる前に到着した。
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
彼女は台所で夕食を準備している。
C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

取り返しのつかない損害
Meaning
Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.
Example
Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.
気候変動は生態系に取り返しのつかない損害を与えます。
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

巨大な
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
彼らは宴会で巨大な食事を提供しました。
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

ドラコニアン
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
新しい規制はドラコニアンだと批判されました。
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

言語学
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
彼女は大学で言語学を専攻することに決めました。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

後悔
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
彼は自分の行動に対して深い後悔を感じていた。
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

協会
Meaning
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
Example
She is a member of the local teachers' association.
彼女は地元の教師協会のメンバーです。
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

掛ける
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
私はコートをフックにかけます。
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

くさび; ける; 割る
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
彼は木のくさびを使って丸太を小さな部分に割りました。
C1 adjective ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

unperturbed

何かに悩まされたり、動揺したりしない; 冷静で落ち着いている
Meaning
Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.
Example
She remained unperturbed despite the challenges.
彼女は挑戦にもかかわらず冷静さを保っていた。
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

茶色
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
彼女は太陽の光で輝く美しい茶色の目を持っています。
A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

タクシー
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
私たちはレストランにタクシーで行きました。
C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

偽り
Meaning
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
Example
The deal turned out to be a sham.
その取引は偽りであることが判明しました。
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

引き金
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
大きな音がアラームシステムをトリガーした。
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

フェリー
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
私たちは川を渡るためにフェリー・ボートに乗りました。
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

錯乱
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
患者は手術後、強い薬物の影響で錯乱状態を経験しました。
C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

皮を剥ぐ/厳しく批判する
Meaning
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
Example
The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.
シェフは魚を料理する前に皮を剥ぎました。
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命された
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
任命された職員は重要な責任を負います。
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 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

所在; 場所
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
行方不明者の居場所を誰も知らない。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

世界創造前
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
いくつかの神話では、秩序が確立される前のアンテムンダンの混乱について語られています。
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

巧妙な策略
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
彼女は討論に勝つために巧妙な策略を使いました。
B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

発明
Meaning
The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
Example
The invention revolutionized communication.
その発明はコミュニケーションを革命的に変えました。
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

厳格な; 厳しい
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
教師は学生に対してカンニングについて厳しい警告を与えました。
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

異常な成長
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
その建物は風景の中で異常な成長と見なされました。
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

喫煙者
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
彼は喫煙者で、毎年禁煙しようとしています。
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
朝露が草の上で輝いていました。
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

反抗的な, 不従順な
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
その反抗的な学生は学校の規則に従うことを拒否しました。
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

有権者
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
有権者は投票所の外で列を作り、投票を行いました。
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

前部の
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
脳の前部は論理的思考を制御します。
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道徳
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
議論はその決定の道徳性に焦点を当てました。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

オパール色の
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
オパレッセントな空はピンクと青の色合いで輝いていた。