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C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

和解する, 調和する
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
彼らは開かれたコミュニケーションを通じて自分たちの違いを和解しようとしました。
B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸せ
Meaning
to hold on tightly to someone or something
Example
The child clung to his mother in fear.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

有罪判決を下す
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
裁判所は彼を窃盗罪で有罪とした。
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

乱闘
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
夜遅くにバーの外で乱闘が起こった。
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

なぜ
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
今日はなぜ遅れましたか？
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

リス
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
リスは冬のために木の実を集めていました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

避けられない
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
Example
The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.
テクノロジーの避けられない上昇は、生活のすべての側面を変えています。
B1 noun /ˈmɪd.naɪt/

Midnight

真夜中; 夜の真ん中
Meaning
Twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night
Example
The clock struck midnight and the new day began.
時計は真夜中を打ち、新しい日が始まりました。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

課す
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
政府は産業に新しい規制を課した。
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

家畜の伝染病
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
農家はムレインの流行中に多くの牛を失いました。
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

不器用
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
彼はとても不器用で、いつも物を落としてしまいます。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

給料
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
教授は大学から年俸を受け取った。
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

問題
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
この問題を早く解決しなければなりません。
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

耐える
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
彼女はもうこの痛みを耐えられません。
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔軟な
Meaning
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
Example
The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.
その金属は十分に柔軟で、ジュエリーに成形することができます。
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

実らせる
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
新しい政策は地域の経済的な潜在能力を実らせるのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

煙道
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
煙突の煙道は定期的に掃除する必要があります。
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

十分な; 目的に適した; 満足な
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
私たちはプロジェクトを完了するための十分な時間があります。
B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

砂の; 砂質の
Meaning
covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand
Example
The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.
砂浜は海岸に沿って何マイルも続いていました。
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

コンテキスト化
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
歴史的な出来事のコンテキスト化は、学生がそれらをよりよく理解するのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

負担 / 障害
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
借金は人生で深刻な障害となる可能性があります。
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

足の裏; 靴の底
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
私の足の裏に水ぶくれがあります。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

強制できない
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
彼女の強制できない精神は他の人々に正義のために戦うようにインスパイアした。
C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

理解する
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
海の深さを理解するのは難しい。
B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

デモンストレーション
Meaning
The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.
Example
Demonstrations occurred on March 11.
デモンストレーションは3月11日に行われました。
C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

群衆
Meaning
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
Example
A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.
スタジアムの外でファンの群衆が集まりました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

腱
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
重い箱を持ち上げると、彼の腕の腱が目立ちました。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
株価の急落は、経済的な問題の前兆として見なされました。
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

結婚式
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
彼らは夏に結婚式を計画しています。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
ライト兄弟は現代の航空の先駆者でした。
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

霧の
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
山道は霧の朝に危険でした。
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

お香 / 激怒させる
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
お香の香りが寺院を満たしましたが、彼の失礼な言葉は彼女を激怒させました。
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。
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。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修復
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林の修復は数十年の放置後に始まりました。
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

過度に賛美的な
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
そのドキュメンタリーはリーダーの過度に賛美的な描写で批判されました。
A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

聞く
Meaning
to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention
Example
Please listen carefully to the instructions.
指示を注意深く聞いてください。
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸せ
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

徐々に消失する
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
部屋の中の緊張感は徐々に消えていった。
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

パッド
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
彼は黄色いパッドに彼女の電話番号を書いた。
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。
A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

練習する
Meaning
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession
Example
She practises piano for two hours daily.
彼女は毎日2時間ピアノを練習します。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

不機嫌で無口; 気分屋
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
その子供はお気に入りのおもちゃが手に入らなかったとき、不機嫌になった。
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

先見の明
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
彼の先見の明は会社が財政的損失を避けるのに役立った。
C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

気象の
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
気象条件は農業サイクルに影響を及ぼす。
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 偏見のある;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
裁判官は被告人に有利な部分的な決定を下した。
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

計画
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
良い計画はあなたを集中させます。
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

田園
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
彼らは川沿いで田園風のピクニックを楽しみました。
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

一時休職
Meaning
temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier
Example
Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.
多くの労働者は危機の間に休職させられました。
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

指導
Meaning
The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.
Example
He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.
彼はメンターの指導のもとで成功した。
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

鹿肉
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
レストランでは美味しい鹿肉ステーキが提供されます。
B1 verb /ʌnˈpæk/

unpack

荷解きする
Meaning
to remove items from a container; to explain or analyze something in detail
Example
After arriving home, she began to unpack her suitcase.
家に着いた後、彼女はスーツケースの荷解きを始めた。
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

アバター
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
彼女はソーシャルメディアのアバターを新しいカートゥーン画像に変更しました。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

〜という点で
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
あなたが彼らの教師である限り、彼らを慎重に指導するべきです。
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

隠遁所
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
その僧侶は森の奥深くの隠遁所で数年間を過ごしました。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

監督する
Meaning
to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct
Example
The manager will oversee the entire construction project.
マネージャーは全体の建設プロジェクトを監督します。
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

食料品店
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
食料品店には新鮮な果物や野菜があります。
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

栄養不足
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
土壌中の栄養不足は作物の生産性を減少させる可能性があります。
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

相続する
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
彼女は祖母の家を相続しました。
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

理解可能な
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
その複雑な理論は教授の説明後に理解可能になった。
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

息を吐くこと
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
ゆっくりした息を吐くことは神経系を落ち着かせます。
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

体格
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
彼は長年のトレーニングでアスリートのような体格を持っています。
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

摩擦で擦り減らす
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
ザ・ラフクロスは皮膚を簡単に擦ります。
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

非難する
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
多くの活動家が熱帯雨林の破壊を非難しています。
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

ウイルス
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
コンピュータは危険なウイルスに感染していました。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

前日付け
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
その原稿は現代の印刷機よりも前の時代にあります。
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

ペンネーム
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
マーク・トウェインはサミュエル・クレメンズのペンネームでした。
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

遺体
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
警察は廃墟の家で遺体を発見しました。
C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

不吉な予感
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
彼女は廃屋に入るとき、深い不吉な予感を感じた。
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

ミュージシャン、バンド、またはエンターテイナーによるライブパフォーマンス；または一時的な仕事
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
今晩、バンドは地元のクラブでギグを行います。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
商人は遠くの土地から香辛料を売っていた。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

称賛する
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
先生は生徒の献身と努力を称賛しました。
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

不安そうに
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
彼女は試験の結果を不安そうに待っていた。
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

カルヴァン主義
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
カルヴァン主義はプロテスタント神学の形成に重要な役割を果たした。
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

ディフェンダー
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
ディフェンダーはシュートをブロックし、ゴールを守った。
A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

音楽家
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
彼は才能ある音楽家です。
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

側
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
店は道路の側にあります。
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

簡素化
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
プロセスの簡素化は、運用コストを大幅に削減することができます。
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

多く
Meaning
a large amount or degree of something
Example
She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.
彼女はプロジェクトを終わらせるために多くの時間がない。
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

幸福
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
目の潤滑は全体的な幸福にとって非常に重要です。
A1 adjective /frɛntʃ/

french

フランスの
Meaning
Relating to France, its people, or their language.
Example
We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris.
私たちはパリ旅行で美味しいフランス料理を楽しみました。
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

明らかにする、説明する
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
教授は簡単な例で理論を明らかにしました。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

なだめる
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
マネージャーは割引で怒った顧客をなだめようとした。
B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

軽率, 無謀
Meaning
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
Example
It was a rash decision to invest without research.
調査なしで投資するのは無謀な決断だった。
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

挑戦する
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
抗議者たちは政府の公共集会禁止令に対して引き続き挑戦しました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

敬虔な
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
敬虔な修道士は毎日何時間も祈りに捧げた。
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字軍、激しいキャンペーン
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
彼女は一生を女性の権利のために戦っています。
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

北へ
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
鳥たちは春に北へ移動します。
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

曖昧
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
彼の曖昧な答えは皆を混乱させた。
A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/

require

必要とする
Meaning
to need something; to demand or insist on
Example
This job requires excellent communication skills.
この仕事には優れたコミュニケーションスキルが必要です。
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

電気を通す; 興奮させる
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
スピーカーのスピーチは聴衆を興奮させた。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

盗む
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
従業員はオフィスの備品を盗んでいるところを捕まりました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

想像できない
Meaning
Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
Example
It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.
彼女があれほどのトレーニングでマラソンを完走できるとは想像できなかった。
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

摘む, 勇気を出す
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
彼女は庭から花を摘みました。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

jovial

陽気な
Meaning
cheerful and friendly in manner
Example
He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering.
彼は家族の集まりで陽気な気分だった。
C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

有効に
Meaning
in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner
Example
The contract was validly signed by both parties.
契約は両当事者によって有効に署名されました。
A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

かもしれない / 力
Meaning
used to express possibility; power or strength
Example
She might come to the party if she finishes work early.
もし彼女が早く仕事を終わらせたら、パーティーに来るかもしれない。
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

不安な
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
彼は外国で新しい仕事を始めることに不安を感じていた。
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

美しく装飾的な手書きの芸術
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
彼女はカリグラフィーの技術を向上させるためにコースを受講しました。
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

目覚めさせる
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
大きな音が目覚めさせ、近所全体を起こした。
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

内面的に
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
彼女は外見では微笑んだが、内心では心配していた。
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

神経症
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
彼の神経症は社会的な相互作用を困難にした。
B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

民主主義
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
民主主義はすべての市民に平等な権利を保障します。
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

鷹
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
鷹は獲物を探して畑の上を高く飛んだ。
C2 verb /ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

fumigate

燻蒸する
Meaning
to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes
Example
They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.
彼らは昆虫を殺すために倉庫を燻蒸しました。
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

賛辞
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
彼らは勇敢な自由戦士たちに賛辞を表した。
B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

分析的, 研究的, 論理的
Meaning
Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).
Example
She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.
彼女は問題解決に分析的アプローチを取っています。
C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

動物プランクトン
Meaning
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
Example
Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.
動物プランクトンは水生食物連鎖で重要な役割を果たします。
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

お世辞 / 偽の礼儀
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
販売員は偽りのように感じるお世辞のような売り込みをしました。
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

固定する
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
彼らは嵐の前にハッチをしっかりと固定した。
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

特異性
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
彼女の一つの特異性は、仕事中に口ずさむことでした。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

経験する
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
彼女は回復するために手術を受けなければなりませんでした。
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

補完
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
スカーフは彼女の服装を完璧に補完します。
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

活性化する
Meaning
To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
Example
The motivational speech helped energize the team.
モチベーションスピーチはチームを活性化するのに役立ちました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

始まり
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
資金提供が承認された時、プロジェクトはまだその始まりの段階にありました。
B1 noun /træp/

Trap

罠
Meaning
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
Example
The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.
ネズミは一晩中トラップにかかっていました。
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

社会的な失敗
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
彼は彼女の誕生日を忘れて大きな社会的な失敗を犯した。
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

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