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C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

ハスキー
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
彼のハスキーな声は喫煙の年数を明らかにした。
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。
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

迅速かつ効率的に
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
申請は迅速かつ効率的に処理されました。
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

ボクシング
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
彼はプロのボクシングの試合に向けて厳しく練習している。
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

暗号学的
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
銀行は取引を保護するために暗号技術を使用します。
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

ポスト
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
彼女は昨日友達に手紙をポストした。
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

オオカミ
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
オオカミは満月に向かって遠吠えした。
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晩ご飯
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
私たちは通常、七時ごろに晩ご飯を食べます。
A1 verb /niːd/

need

必要
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
私は宿題に助けが必要です。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

代用品
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
安い靴は代用品の合成皮革で作られていました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

役に立たない
Meaning
not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier
Example
His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.
彼の役に立たない態度はプロジェクト全体を遅らせた。
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

しかめっ面をする
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
彼女は不公平なコメントを聞いてしかめっ面をした。
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

小さいサイズまたは量; 不十分; ほとんど十分
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
難民キャンプにはわずかな食料供給がありました。
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

予期しない
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
会議は予期しない事件なしで終了しました。
C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

死体のような
Meaning
Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.
Example
His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.
彼の死体のような外見はパーティーで皆を驚かせました。
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

ボランティア
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
多くのボランティアがホームレスに食べ物を配る手伝いをしました。
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

生産的な
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
自宅勤務は私をこれまで以上に生産的にしました。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

侵略する
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
庭は雑草に覆われていた。
B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

化学者; 薬剤師
Meaning
a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines
Example
The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.
化学者は成分を特定するために試料を分析した。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

住民
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
村の住民は親切で歓迎してくれました。
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

冷蔵庫
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
牛乳を新鮮に保つために冷蔵庫に入れてください。
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

しっかりつかむ / 欲張り
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
その子は母親の手をしっかりつかんでいた。
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

ランランのつる植物
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
ランランのつる植物は美しい芳香の花を生産します。
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
A1 number /eɪt/

eight

八
Meaning
The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.
Example
There are eight apples in the basket.
バスケットには八つのリンゴがあります。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置換
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
パズルはタイルのすべての可能な置換を試すことで解決できます。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

気密の
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
クッキーは新鮮さを保つために気密容器に保管してください。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

光源
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
ランプは暗い洞窟で光源として機能しました。
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

現実
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
その映画は歴史的な現実に基づいています。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命する
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
取締役会は彼女を新しいディレクターにインステイトすることを決定しました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡroʊs/

engross

夢中
Meaning
to absorb all the attention or interest of someone
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
彼女は本に夢中になりすぎて時間を忘れてしまいました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

困惑した
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
彼はその奇妙な質問を聞いた後、困惑しているように見えた。
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

評判の良い
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
彼女はその都市の評判の良い法律事務所で働いています。
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

授乳する
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
母猫はバスケットで子猫にお乳を与えていました。
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

繊細さ; 高級な料理;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
シェフは地域全体で有名な地元のデリカシーを準備しました。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

多面体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学者は複雑なポリヘドロンモデルを研究しました。
C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

根絶
Meaning
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
Example
Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.
カーボンの根絶はプロジェクトの重要な目標です。
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

投獄
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
彼は裁判所の命令に違反して投獄に直面した。
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

警告
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
彼は不注意な仕事のために警告を受けました。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

参加者数
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
集会の参加者数は印象的で、何千人もの人々が参加しました。
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.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

フラストレーション
Meaning
feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something
Example
She felt frustrated after failing the exam.
彼女は試験に失敗した後、フラストレーションを感じました。
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贈賄
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
スキャンダルは、何人かの高官の贈賄を明らかにした。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

entirety

完全性
Meaning
the whole of something; the complete form
Example
He watched the movie in its entirety.
彼は映画をその完全性で観ました。
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

毛細血管
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
壊れた毛細血管は暗い輪を引き起こす。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

不安な
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
赤ちゃんは一晩中不安で眠れませんでした。
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

組み合わせ / 混合
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
この料理は甘いと辛いフレーバーの完璧な組み合わせです。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

優れた; 名誉のある; 有名な; 尊厳のある外見または態度
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
彼は大学の優れた教授です。
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
リーダーは危機を見事な冷静さで対処しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

岩石の説明
Meaning
a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing
Example
The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.
科学者は岩石の組成を理解するためにペトログラフを研究しました。
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

カナダの
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
彼女はカナダの文化と伝統を楽しんでいます。
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

閉じた
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
その店は金曜日に閉まっています。
A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

数える
Meaning
to determine the total number of something
Example
She carefully counted the money on the table.
彼女はテーブルの上のお金を慎重に数えた。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

提供する、提示する
Meaning
to offer something for acceptance; to present
Example
She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.
彼女は友情の印として手を差し出しました。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

市民の
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
市長は人々に市民活動に参加するように促しました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

侮辱する
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
彼は彼女の失礼なコメントで侮辱されたと感じた。
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

貢献する
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
みんなは先生へのお別れの贈り物を買うためにお金を寄付しました。
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

驚異
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
山からの景色は本当に驚異的でした。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

選挙の
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
その国の選挙プロセスは近年改革されました。
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

財産差し押さえ人
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
ディストレイナーは、借金が清算されるまで、賃借人の車を押収しました。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

コスモグラフィー
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
中世の学者たちは、星や惑星の地図を作成するためにコスモグラフィーを実践していました。
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

切望する
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
彼は隣人の新しい車を欲しがっていました。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/

outburst

感情または活動の突然の爆発
Meaning
a sudden release of strong emotion or activity
Example
She had an angry outburst during the meeting.
会議中に彼女は怒りの爆発をした。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

変色
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
太陽光線は布地の変色を引き起こします。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提案 / 優しい
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
会社は取締役会に辞表を提出しました。
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 非現実的
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
その話はあまりにも幻想的で、本当だとは思えなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

退屈な、時代遅れな
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
その講義はあまりにも退屈で、多くの学生が目を覚ますのに苦労しました。
B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

数量; 数字; 体積
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
ボトルの中の水の量は旅行に十分です。
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

ユーフォリア, 陶酔, 高揚感
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
チャンピオンシップを勝ち取ったことで、ユーフォリアを感じた。
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

小さな波
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
魚が動くと湖に小さな波が現れました。
B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

起業家精神
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.
彼の起業家精神は、彼が成功したスタートアップを立ち上げるのを助けました。
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行への欲望
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
彼女の旅行への欲望は、世界の隅々まで彼女を連れて行った。
A1 preposition, adverb /bɪˈtwiːn/

between

間
Meaning
at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions
Example
She sat between her two friends.
彼女は二人の友達の間に座っていた。
A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

弱い; 脆弱
Meaning
lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile
Example
After the illness, he felt weak and tired.
病気の後、彼は弱くて疲れていると感じました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

絶望的な
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
彼女は仕事を失った後、絶望的な気持ちだった。
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

整然とした; 系統的な; 平和的な
Meaning
well-organized; systematic; peaceful
Example
Please keep your desk orderly and clean.
デスクを整然とした状態できれいに保ってください。
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

エコー; 反響
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
彼の声は空の大聖堂で明確なエコーを作り出しました。
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

先入観
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
彼の伝統への先入観は彼を変化に抵抗させました。
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

フェデラル
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
連邦政府は医療制度に関する新しい法律を通過させました。
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

賛辞, 賞賛
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
著者は兵士たちの勇気についてのパネジリックを書いた。
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

オーブン
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
彼女はオーブンで三十分間クッキーを焼きました。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

知識; 洞察力; 賢い;
Meaning
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
Example
She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.
彼は秘密に言及したとき、彼女は知っているような笑顔を見せた。
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

ニュアンス
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
彼は彼女の表情に微妙なニュアンスに気づきました。
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

できる
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
彼女は三言語を流暢に話すことができます。
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

高利貸し
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
法律は高利貸しを厳しく禁止しています。
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

鼻孔
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
医師は鼻孔のそれぞれをブロックがないか調べました。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
C1 noun /næk/

knack

才能
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
彼女には人々を快適に感じさせる才能がある。
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

下着
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
彼は旅行のために新しい下着を買った。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

中心
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
その都市は国の貿易ネットワークの中心です。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏見, バイアス
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
裁判官はバイアスなしでいなければならない。
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

膨らむ
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
根は地面から膨らみ始めました。
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地質学
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
彼女は地震を理解するために地質学を学びました。
A2 noun /rent/

Rent

幸せ
Meaning
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property
Example
The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮大な
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
宇宙船の発射は壮観なイベントでした。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

迷惑的
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
長い列に並んでいるのは、最も迷惑な作業の一つです。
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

堆積物
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
川は洪水の間に堆積物を下流へ運んだ。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

言い逃れをする
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
その政治家は難しい質問に対して言い逃れをした。
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

優雅な; 礼儀正しい; 寛大な;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
彼女はとても優雅で、すべての人に助けてくれたことに感謝しました。
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

頑固で経験豊富
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
その経験豊富な探偵は犯罪現場で驚きの兆候を見せませんでした。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高貴な
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
彼の高貴な行いは困っている多くの人々を助けた。
B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

確認
Meaning
the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Example
She received a confirmation email for her appointment.
彼女は彼女の予約の確認メールを受け取りました。
C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

ガス化
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
ガス化は、石炭から燃料ガスを生産するために広く使用されています。
C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

高所恐怖症
Meaning
An extreme or irrational fear of heights.
Example
Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.
彼女のアクロフォビアは、高い建物に登ることを妨げました。
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

叫ぶ
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
彼女はクモを見て叫びました。
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

予言者
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
予言者は王国の大きな変化を予測しました。
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

人里離れた
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
彼らは人里離れたビーチハウスで休暇を過ごしました。
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

トンボ
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
トンボは池の上を飛んでいた。
C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

再生
Meaning
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Example
The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.
都市はパンデミック後、観光業の再生を見ました。
B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

介入
Meaning
The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
Example
The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.
国連の介入は紛争を解決する上で重要だった。
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

厳しい; 荒い; 残酷な; 厳格な
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
先生は私の仕事に厳しい批評をしました。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

家畜用の餌
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
納屋は家畜用の餌でいっぱいだった。