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A2 adverb /ˈrɑː.ðər/

Rather

むしろ; ~の代わりに;
Meaning
to some extent; instead; preferably
Example
I would rather stay home than go to the party.
パーティーに行くよりも家にいる方がいい。
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

利用可能
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
その製品はすべての店舗で利用可能です。
C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

訃報
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
新聞は昨日彼の訃報を掲載しました。
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

長い嘆き; 悲しみの苦情; 災難のリスト
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
新聞の社説は社会における道徳的価値の衰退についてのジェレミアッドだった。
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

爆笑
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
その映画は観客の間で大きな爆笑を引き起こしました。
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

聖体を入れるための小さな容器
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
司祭は病人を訪れる前に聖体をピクスに入れました。
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

封建制度の下で保有される土地; 支配領域または制御区域
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
騎士はそのサービスに対して領主から封土を与えられました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

uninhibited

抑制されていない
Meaning
Not restrained or restricted; free in behavior or expression.
Example
She gave an uninhibited laugh at the joke.
彼女は冗談に対して抑制されずに笑った。
B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

資源
Meaning
A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.
Example
Water is a vital natural resource.
水は重要な自然資源です。
B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

才能がある
Meaning
having a natural ability or skill in a particular area
Example
She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.
彼女は多くの楽器を演奏する才能ある音楽家です。
A2 verb /ˈkænsəl/

cancel

キャンセル
Meaning
to decide that something planned will not take place
Example
The flight was canceled due to heavy rain.
フライトは激しい雨のためキャンセルされました。
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

評価
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
その不動産の評価は予想よりはるかに高かった。
B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

悲しそうに
Meaning
in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
Example
She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.
彼女は電車が出発するとき、悲しそうに手を振った。
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

正常
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
洪水の後、町は正常な状態を取り戻すために奮闘しました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

子音
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
‘猫’という単語には、2つの子音と1つの母音があります。
C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

大食い
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
その大食いは大きな熱意でご馳走を食べました。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

逸脱;定められたコースから外れること
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
定められた手順からの逸脱は直ちに報告されなければなりません。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ダニ
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
マットレスはホコリのダニに感染していました。
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

繊維
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
果物と野菜は繊維が豊富です。
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

明るい色
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
部屋を広く見せるために、壁は明るい色で塗られました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

皮肉屋; 疑い深い人
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
その古い皮肉屋は政治家がただ票を得ることにしか関心がないと信じていた。
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

オール
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
彼はオールを水に浸し、ボートを前に進めた。
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

重い足取りで歩く
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
クマは食べ物を探して森を重い足取りで歩いた。
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

懸念
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
仕事への懸念が彼の個人的な生活を疎かにさせた。
A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

通常
Meaning
habitually or typically occurring or done
Example
It’s our usual meeting spot.
これは私たちの通常の会議場所です。
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
彼は先週、新しい車を買いました。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

信じる
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
私は努力と献身を信じます。
B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安感
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
彼女の不安感は彼女に自分の能力を疑わせた。
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

オリンピック競技大会
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
オリンピック競技大会は世界のトップアスリートを集めます。
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

青白い; 淡い; 弱い
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
彼女は1週間病気で、青白く見えた。
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

軟膏
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
そのバームは日焼けの痛みを和らげるのに役立ちました。
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

トピック
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
会議のトピックは会社の拡張についてでした。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

魅力的な
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
その映画はとても魅力的で、誰も目を離すことができませんでした。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

常習的な
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
彼は毎日数時間を図書館で過ごす常習的な読者です。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

呪う
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
その年老いた女性は暗い言葉で敵を呪いました。
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

広告
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
私はオンライン動画を見るとき、よく広告をスキップします。
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

渋滞
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
ラッシュアワー中、道路は渋滞していました。
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

親に関連する
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
子供の成長には親のガイダンスが重要です。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

お世辞; おべっか
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
彼のオベッカは誰にも彼の誠実さを納得させることができなかった。
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

水やり
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
彼女は毎朝植物に水をやります。
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

〜一方で
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
彼女はお茶が好きですが、彼はコーヒーが好きです。
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
中年の男性が新しいキャリアを始めた。
A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

半分
Meaning
one of two equal parts of something
Example
He ate half of the cake.
彼はケーキの半分を食べました。
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

組織
Meaning
An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.
Example
The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.
その組織は2024年に公式に開設されました。
A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

研究
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
ラジオ波の研究はインドで早く始まりました。
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

回想
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
彼は村での子供時代の思い出を語った。
A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

生産する
Meaning
to make, create, or manufacture something
Example
The factory produces cars.
工場は車を生産します。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

機密; 私的; 秘密として保持することを意図する
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
この情報は機密として取り扱ってください。
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

労働者
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
労働者たちは橋を建設するのに忙しかった。
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

おしゃれ
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
彼は新しいスーツでとてもおしゃれに見えた。
A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

丸い
Meaning
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
Example
The table was round and had a smooth surface.
テーブルは丸くて、滑らかな表面がありました。
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。
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

ガイドライン
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
AIの使用に関するガイドラインは必須です。
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

陰険な
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
彼は権力のために人々を操る陰険な政治家です。
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疎外された
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
疎外された学生は、犯罪に走りがちです。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

機密の;分類された
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
その報告書には機密情報が含まれている。
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

両義性
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れる際に両義性を感じていた。
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

究極; 最後; 最高の
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
これがあなたのスキルの究極のテストです。
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

ジェスチャー
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
彼女は手でゲストを招待するために歓迎のジェスチャーをしました。
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。
A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

平ら
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
前方の道路は完全に平らでした。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

衣装
Meaning
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
Example
She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しい衣装を着て行った。
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。
B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

想像力; 創造的思考
Meaning
the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking
Example
Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.
子供たちのイマジネーションは、段ボール箱を宇宙船やお城に変えることを可能にします。
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

近視的な、視野が狭い
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
その会社の近視的な戦略は、長期的な損失を招いた。
A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

はい
Meaning
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
Example
Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.
はい、5時にそこに行きます。
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

簡単
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
彼女の説明は簡単で明確でした。
B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

最前線
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
このプロジェクトは宇宙探査の最前線を押し広げています。
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

おしゃべりする
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
赤ちゃんは一日中おしゃべりしています。
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

頑固
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
彼の頑固さは交渉を難しくしました。
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

事前に考える
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
容疑者は犯罪を事前に計画したとして非難されました。
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生関係
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
二つの会社間の共生関係は相互成長につながった。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

不安を引き起こす
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
そのニュース報告は公衆にとって非常に不安を引き起こすものでした。
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

共通
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
ラッシュアワー中に都市で交通渋滞を見るのは一般的です。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

思慮深い
Meaning
showing careful consideration or attention
Example
She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.
彼女はすべての質問に対して思慮深い回答をしました。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

発生する
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
事故はラッシュアワーの交差点で発生しました。
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
新しい政策は、いくつかの以前の法律の混合物です。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

暫定的
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
暫定政府は移行段階を管理します。
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

着実に
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
会社の利益は着実に増加しています。
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

バクルの花
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
バクルの花の甘い香りが村の夕方の空気を満たしていた。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
彼は伝統的な信仰を拒否したため、不信者と呼ばれました。
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

沈黙; 何も言わない; 静かにする
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
彼はサプライズパーティーの計画について沈黙していました。
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

もっと
Meaning
A greater or additional amount or degree.
Example
She wanted more time to finish the project.
彼女はプロジェクトを終わらせるためにもっと時間が欲しかった。
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

内省する
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
彼は重要な決定を下す前にしばしば自己分析をします。
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

ブロックチェーン
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
ブロックチェーン技術は金融取引の透明性を保証します。
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

愛国心
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
勝利の日は国全体の愛国心を反映しています。
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

タッチダウン
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
飛行機は滑らかにタッチダウンしました。
A1 noun /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

質問; 疑問文;
Meaning
a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression
Example
The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
先生は試験中に難しい質問をしました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

不屈
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
彼女は困難に立ち向かう強い意志を持っていました。
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

使いやすい
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
このポケットナイフはキャンプの時に非常に便利です。
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

絶壁
Meaning
A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.
Example
The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.
ハイカーたちは絶壁の端に立ち、下の谷を見ていました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

啓蒙された; 精神的に目覚めた; 賢い;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
啓蒙された教師は、すべての生徒と知恵を共有しました。
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

贅沢な
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
アーティストはソファに横たわる贅沢な姿を描きました。
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

非難する
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
リーダーはスピーチで汚職を非難しました。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

不誠実な
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
彼女は会議に出席しないために不誠実な言い訳をしました。
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

思いがけない利益
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
スタートアップは重要な顧客が1年分前払いした際に思いがけない利益を得ました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制する
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
恐怖は個人の成長を抑制する可能性があります。
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

自由な
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
卒業後、彼は自由を感じ、世界を探索する準備ができていました。
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

ねじれた
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
その老いた男性は長年の重労働でねじれた手をしていた。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

Meaning
a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls
Example
The female lion protects her cubs fiercely.
メスライオンは自分の子供たちを必死に守ります。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

雑多な
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
その店は果物、衣類、そして雑多な商品を販売しています。
C2 noun /kəˈdʌm.bə/

Kadamba

カダンバの木
Meaning
A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
Example
The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.
カダンバの木は古代インドの詩で頻繁に言及される。
C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

責任
Meaning
A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.
Example
The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.
犠牲者に支援を提供する責任は政府にあります。
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

摩擦による皮膚または表面の擦り傷または摩耗
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
彼は転倒後、膝に軽い擦り傷を負いました。
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

正しく; 適切に; 公正に
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
彼女は報告書の誤りを正しく指摘した。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

置き換える
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
この新しい法律は古い規則を置き換えます。
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

ひどい
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
その映画はひどすぎて、多くの人々が早く映画館を出て行きました。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促す / 迅速
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
彼のスピーチは聴衆に質問を促しました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

説得できない
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
彼女はすべての議論にもかかわらず説得できなかった。
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

清純; 徳
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
彼女は清純で徳のある生活をしました。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

鳥小屋
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
動物園はエキゾチックなオウムのために新しい鳥小屋を作った。
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

外部
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
ジャケットの外側の層は防水です。
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

大麦
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
農夫は秋に彼の畑から大麦を収穫した。
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

従順; 服従的; 謙虚な
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
厳しい扱いの後、彼女は従順になった。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
その慈善家は農村地域に学校を建てるために数百万ドルを寄付しました。
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

絶え間なく; 常に; 止まることなく
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
赤ちゃんは夜通し絶え間なく泣いていた。
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

禁止された; 違法な
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
この建物では喫煙が厳しく禁止されています。