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C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

合理主義
Meaning
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
Example
Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.
合理主義は信仰よりも論理と推論を強調します。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

不安定さ
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
天候の不安定さが計画を難しくします。
B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/

vampire

幸福
Meaning
a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others
Example
In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

ノーム
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
庭にはノームの像が飾られていました。
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

擁護者
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
彼は権威主義的な政権の擁護者として知られています。
A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

明白な; 簡単に理解できる
Meaning
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind
Example
It was obvious that she was upset about something.
それは彼女が何かについて不満を抱えていることが明らかでした。
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

喪
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
家族は祖母を喪に服している。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

腸
Meaning
The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.
Example
The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
医者は、小腸で栄養素がどのように吸収されるかを説明しました。
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

共謀
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
裁判所は彼の詐欺計画における共謀を明らかにした。
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

海軍
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
海軍は敵の攻撃から国の海岸線を守った
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

地方的な
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
ベンガル語は単なる地方の言語ではなかった。
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

値切る
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
彼らは価格のことで1時間も値引き交渉をした。
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

見知らぬ人
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
決して見知らぬ人からキャンディをもらわないでください。
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

増幅する
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
マイクロフォンは彼女の声を増幅させます。
B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常に
Meaning
to a large extent or degree; very much
Example
She was greatly admired by her students.
彼女は生徒たちから非常に賞賛されました。
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

彼女
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
彼女は市場に行って野菜を買います。
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

悲嘆に暮れる
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
悲嘆に暮れる家族は多くの弔辞を受け取った。
B1 noun /ˈviːzə/

visa

ビザ
Meaning
an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country
Example
She applied for a visa to study abroad.
彼女は留学するためにビザを申請しました。
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

器用な, 巧妙な, うまい
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
彼女は複雑な問題を解決するのが得意です。
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

借りる
Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
ちょっとあなたのペンを借りてもいいですか？
A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

形 / フォーム
Meaning
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
Example
Students filled out the registration form.
学生たちは登録フォームを記入しました。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

他より長く続く
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
その古い城は多くの世代を超えて生き残りました。
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

マット
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
入る前にマットで足を拭いてください。
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。
B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

義務付ける
Meaning
to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
Example
I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.
必要な情報を提供してお手伝いできれば嬉しいです。
A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

訪問する
Meaning
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Example
The group is visiting islands during the expedition.
グループは探検中に島を訪問しています。
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

優遇
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
メンバーはクラブで優遇されます。
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

モチベーション
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
彼女はプロジェクトを続けるモチベーションを失いました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

不明瞭な
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
遠くからの声は不明瞭でした。
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

敵対的; 攻撃的; 対立的;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
敵対的な環境は仕事を難しくしました。
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

不可欠
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
運動は健康的なライフスタイルの不可欠な部分です。
C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

公共の場所にある壁やその他の表面に違法に書かれたり描かれたりした文字や絵
Meaning
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
Example
The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.
地下鉄の壁は地元のストリートアーティストによって作られたカラフルなグラフィティで覆われていた。
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
彼はいつも約束を守る信頼できる友人です。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

ワークライフバランス
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
ワークライフバランスを達成することで、ストレスが減り、生産性が向上します。
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

悪名
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
その犯罪者は大胆な脱出で悪名を得た。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

たんぱく質
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

発展途上地域
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
汚染は発展途上地域に最も影響を与えます。
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

熱心で友好的; 豊富で栄養豊富
Meaning
enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing
Example
He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.
彼は私たちが家に到着したとき、熱心な歓迎をしてくれました。
C1 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

呟く
Meaning
to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
Example
He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
彼は歩きながら何かを呟いた。
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

信じがたい
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
彼の遅刻の理由は少し信じがたいものでした。
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

軽減するまたは和らげる
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
瞑想はストレスを軽減し、集中力を高めることができます。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

不機嫌
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
不機嫌な老人は、自分の家の近くで遊んでいる子供たちに叫んだ。
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

悪魔的
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
独裁者の悪魔的な支配は国に苦しみをもたらした。
A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

手
Meaning
the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
Example
He raised his hand to ask a question.
彼は質問をするために手を上げました。
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

旋盤
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
大工は木の器を形作るために旋盤を使いました。
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

ユダヤ人
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
彼はユダヤ人で、ユダヤの習慣を守っています。
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

バレエ
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
彼女は何年もクラシックバレエを練習してきました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

非現実的な
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
突然の知らせの後、その体験は非現実的に感じられた。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

序曲 / 提案
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
平和提案は両国によって歓迎されました。
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

発表する
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
会社は来週新製品を発表します。
C2 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

花の開花期
Meaning
The process, state, or period of flowering.
Example
The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.
庭は春に最盛期の花の開花期に達しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

認められない
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
彼女のプロジェクトへの貢献は認められなかった。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

意識的
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
手術後、彼女は完全に意識が戻った。
B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

保証する
Meaning
to make someone feel certain or confident about something
Example
He assured her that everything would be fine.
彼はすべてがうまくいくと彼女に確信を与えた。
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

小道具
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
俳優はステージで小道具を忘れた。
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

合法化する
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
政府はオンラインビジネスを合法化することを決定しました。
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

先史時代の, 書かれた記録の前の時間
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
先史時代は初期の人類の台頭によって特徴付けられました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

任命式
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
王は新しい騎士のために任命式を開催しました。
B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

海岸
Meaning
the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land
Example
We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.
私たちは海岸沿いに車を走らせ、景色を楽しみました。
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

達成
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
大学を卒業することは彼にとって大きな達成でした。
C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

溺愛する
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
彼女は孫たちに溺愛する傾向があります。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

無宗教
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
コミュニティの中で、彼は宗教的なサービスに一度も参加しないため、無宗教だと考えられています。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道徳な; 不潔な;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
保守的な社会は彼女の行動を不道徳で不適切だと考えた。
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

変化
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
成長のために変化は避けられない。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

壊れない
Meaning
Impossible to destroy or break.
Example
The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.
スーパーヒーローの盾は壊れないと言われていました。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

暴露する
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
調査はスキャンダルについての真実を暴露しました。
C2 noun /ˈɔː.rɪ.fɪs/

orifice

孔
Meaning
an opening or hole, especially in the body or a device
Example
The medicine was applied through a small orifice in the device.
薬は装置の小さな孔から適用されました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

気取った; うぬぼれた; 過度に豪華な
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
彼の気取った態度は会議でみんなを苛立たせました。
A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

予約
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
私は事前にホテルの部屋を予約しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

痛ましい
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
砂漠を横断する旅は長くて痛ましいものでした。
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

稀少性
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
彼らの会議の稀少性は、親密な関係を維持するのを難しくしていました。
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

ジャーナリズム
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
彼はニュースリポーターになるためにジャーナリズムを学びました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

侵入する
Meaning
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
Example
The old house was infested with rats.
古い家はネズミで侵されていました。
A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

8番目
Meaning
coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts
Example
She finished in eighth place in the race.
彼女はレースで8位でフィニッシュしました。
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新規性
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
発明の新規性が投資家を引き付けました。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

夜明け
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
彼らは夜明けに旅を始めました。
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

常識的な
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
雨の日に傘を持つのは常識的なことだった。
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

輸血
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
事故後、患者は輸血を受けました。
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

息子
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
彼の息子は音楽に非常に才能があります。
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

カムルチー
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
カムルチーは南アジアで人気のある養殖魚です。
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

素早く読む
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
彼女は会議の前にレポートをサッと読みました。
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

うらやましい
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
彼女の成功は仲間の間でうらやましかった。
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

口語
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
彼の口語表現はスピーチをより身近なものにしました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

効果がない
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
マネージャーの効果がないリーダーシップは、チームがモチベーションを失う原因となった。
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

必要性
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
廃棄物管理は環境の持続可能性にとって必要不可欠です。
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

激しく批判する
Meaning
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
Example
He inveighed against the corruption in government.
彼は政府の腐敗に対して激しく批判した。
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
国際試合の前に国歌が演奏された。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

不屈の; 絶え間ない; 疲れを知らない
Meaning
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
Example
Her untiring efforts finally led to success.
彼女の不屈の努力は最終的に成功に繋がった。
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

バスルーム
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
バスルームは2階にあります。
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

命令; 順序
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
教師は静かに座るよう命じました。
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

必死の
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
事故後、彼女は家族に必死の電話をかけた。
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

サージェント・メイジャー
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
サージェント・メイジャーはパレード前に部隊を点検しました。
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

致命的な事故
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
その事故で1人が死亡した。
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

シラバス
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
教授は初日にシラバスを配布しました。
C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

カースィブ書き
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
先生は生徒にカースィブ書きでエッセイを書くように言いました。
B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

リスナー
Meaning
a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.
Example
She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.
彼女は他の人の問題をいつも理解する良いリスナーです。
C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

例示する
Meaning
To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.
Example
His dedication exemplifies true leadership.
彼の献身は真のリーダーシップを例示しています。
C1 verb /diːˈhaɪdreɪt/

dehydrate

Meaning
to remove water from something; to lose water or body fluids
Example
Running in the heat can quickly dehydrate you.
A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

コピー
Meaning
to make an identical reproduction of something
Example
Please copy this document for the meeting.
会議のためにこの文書をコピーしてください。
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

人間中心主義
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
人間中心主義はしばしば環境政策を形作る。
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平な
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
グラスが滑らないように、テーブルは水平である必要があります。
B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

跳ね返る
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
ボールは壁に当たって跳ね返り、窓に当たりました。
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

コミュニティサービスの理想
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
コミュニティサービスの理想は学校で教えられるべきです。
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

複雑
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
彼は複雑な法的問題に直面しました。
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

支援する；バックアップする；後退する
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
システムを更新する前にファイルをバックアップしてください。
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

曖昧にする、混乱させる、隠す
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
政治家はしばしば事実をわかりにくくして人々を誤導します。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

お世辞
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
お世辞を使って、彼は上司を説得して昇給を勝ち取った。
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐敗した
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
腐敗した臭いでみんな部屋を出て行った。
A1 adjective /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

important

重要
Meaning
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.
Example
Important steps must be taken to address pollution.
汚染に対処するためには重要なステップを踏む必要があります。
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

谷
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
村は静かな緑の谷に隠れていました。
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻で音を立てて息をする
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
子供は長時間泣いた後に鼻で音を立てて息をし始めました。
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利益
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
彼は義務よりも利益に動機づけられていました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

船から投げ捨てられ、岸に打ち寄せられた不要な物や品物
Meaning
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
Example
The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.
嵐の後、ビーチにはジェットサムが散乱していました。
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

効率的に
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
彼女は締め切り内に効率的にタスクを完了させました。
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

自己愛
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
彼の過度な自己愛は、他人に共感するのを難しくした。
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

偽善的な
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
彼の偽善的な行動は、彼の誠実さに疑問を投げかけた。
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

飛べる
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
その飛べる鳥は空を優雅に飛んでいました。
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。