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C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

再生
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
土壌の再生は持続可能な農業にとって必要不可欠です。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配する
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
その団体は影響を受けた家族に資金を分配します。
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

解体
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
古い工場の解体には数週間かかりました。
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

催眠術
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
彼は心理学の学位の一環として催眠術を学びました。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

等温
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
実験は等温条件で行われました。
A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

いつも通り
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
いつも通り、彼は会議に遅れて到着しました。
B2 noun /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

教育者
Meaning
a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor
Example
She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.
彼女は毎日学生を励ます献身的な教育者です。
B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

道具セット
Meaning
a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose
Example
He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.
彼は緊急事態に備えて救急キットを購入しました。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbəlˌmaɪndɪd/

feebleminded

愚かまたは弱い精神の
Meaning
lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded
Example
The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions.
その弱い精神の男性は、基本的な指示を理解するのに苦労していました。
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

マングース
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
マングースは子供たちを守るためにコブラを素早く攻撃しました。
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

頂点
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
帝国は18世紀にその頂点に達しました。
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

船員長
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
ボーツウェインはデッキで船員を監督しました。
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

持つ
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
私の手を取ってください。
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

服を脱ぐ
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
僧侶は川に入る前に衣服を脱いだ。
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

楽観的
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
困難にもかかわらず、彼女は未来に対して楽観的な姿勢を保ち続けた。
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

パーマカルチャー
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
パーマカルチャーは自給自足の農業システムを促進します。
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

電気ケトル
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
電気ケトルは水が沸騰し始めると自動でオフになります。
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

電球
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
キッチンの電球は交換する必要があります。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙な; 技巧的; ずるい
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
彼女は本当の質問を避ける巧妙な答えを出しました。
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

去勢する
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
彼らは、もっと子猫が生まれないように、猫を去勢することに決めました。
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

革
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
彼は店でレザージャケットを買った。
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 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

素早さ
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
兵士はメッセージを届けるために素早く動いた。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

ほどく
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
彼女は枝から髪の毛をほどこうとしました。
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

なでる
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
彼女は猫の毛を優しくなでました。
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

不足
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
その地域では深刻な水不足が起きている。
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

飲み物
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
食事に温かい飲み物または冷たい飲み物をお望みですか？
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

驚いた; びっくりした;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
ここで何が起こったのか知っていたら驚くでしょう。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

相応しい
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
犯人は自分の罪にふさわしい罰を受けた。
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

養蜂業
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
養蜂業は農業において重要な役割を果たしており、受粉をサポートしています。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

歳差
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
天文学者は春分点の歳差を研究しています。
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

回転する
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
ダンサーはステージで優雅に回転を始めました。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破産
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
その会社は数ヶ月にわたる財務的な困難の後、破産を宣言しました。
A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

へ
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
彼は公園へ向かって走っています。
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事柄; 出来事;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
結婚式は何百人ものゲストを招待した壮大な出来事でした。
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

知恵
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
問題解決における彼女の知恵は、同僚たちの尊敬を集めました。
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。
A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

フライパン
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
油を大きなフライパンで熱してから、野菜を加えます。
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

落ち込んだ
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いて、彼は落ち込んでいた。
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

演壇
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
政治家は演壇から演説を行いました。
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

野心的
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
彼女は野心的で、目標を達成するために一生懸命働いています。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明確
Meaning
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Example
The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
指示は明確で、混乱の余地はありませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

おしゃべりな; うるさい; 話好き
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
カフェでおしゃべりな年寄りの男は、旅行について何時間も話していた。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

仲介者
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
彼は二つの家族間の対立を解決するために仲介者として行動しました。
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

民族的
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
フェスティバルは都市のさまざまな民族のコミュニティを祝いました。
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

均一性; 一貫性; 同一状態
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
デザインの均一性が魅力的な視覚効果を生み出しました。
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

強調する
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
先生は宿題の重要性を強調した。
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

ハーモニウム
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
彼女は寺院でハーモニウムを使って祈りの歌を演奏した。
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

パンチ・フォロン
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
彼女がオイルでパンチ・フォロンを加熱したとき、香りがキッチンを満たしました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

検死官
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
検死官は死因が自然死であると判定しました。
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

石鹸のような
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
その植物には、摩擦で泡を作る石鹸のような葉があります。
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
防御は主要なテーマの一つだった。
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

属性
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
木材の重要な属性はその柔軟性です。
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
水は常温で液体です。
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

身だしなみを整える
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
彼女はパーティーに出かける前に鏡の前で身だしなみを整えていた。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

偽使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
その説教師は偽使徒として非難されました。
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

プログラム
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
プログラムは午前9時に正確に始まります。
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

群衆
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
政治家は抗議者を単なる群衆として退けた。
B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

ピーナッツ
Meaning
an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking
Example
Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.
ローストピーナッツは多くの国で人気のあるスナックです。
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

ペスト
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
中世の都市はペストで荒廃した。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

レンガの破片; 厳しい批判または非難
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
怒った抗議者たちは建物の窓にレンガの破片を投げた。
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

子孫, 後継者, 後裔
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
哲学者の教えは多くの世代の子孫に影響を与えました。
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

熱の生成過程
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
スパイシーな食品はサーモジェネシスとカロリー燃焼を促進できます。
C1 noun /dʒest/

Jest

冗談; いたずら
Meaning
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Example
His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.
彼のコメントは冗談で言われたもので、誰かを傷つけるためではなかった。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

有益な
Meaning
giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive
Example
The documentary was very informative and educational.
そのドキュメンタリーはとても有益で教育的でした。
C1 noun ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

value-based education

価値に基づく教育
Meaning
Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.
Example
Value-based education shapes moral character.
価値に基づく教育は道徳的な性格を形成します。
A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

誇り
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
彼女は娘の学業成就に誇りを持っていました。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

再構成する
Meaning
to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble
Example
The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.
リーダーが戻った後、グループは再構成されました。
B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

疑わしい
Meaning
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
Example
His questionable business practices led to an investigation.
彼の疑わしいビジネス慣行は調査を引き起こしました。
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

和らげる
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
優しい言葉が彼女の不安を和らげるのに役立ちました。
A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

従う
Meaning
to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
Example
The children followed their teacher into the classroom.
子供たちは先生について教室に入りました。
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

文書
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
彼女は旅行のすべての費用を慎重にドキュメントした。
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

中へ
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
彼女は静かに部屋に入った。
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

短い; 短縮した
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
会議はとても短く、わずか10分間だった。
A2 noun /æd/

ad

広告
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
会社はスマートフォンの新しい広告を公開しました。
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

ブレンダー
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
彼女は美味しいスムージーを作るためにブレンダーを使いました。
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

ほうれん草
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
新鮮なほうれん草はとても栄養価が高いです。
B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆さ; 勇気
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
問題に立ち向かう彼女の大胆さは、皆を感動させた。
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

熟考, 思索
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
熟考の末、彼は最終的な決定を下しました。
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

おそらく
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
彼女はおそらくチームで最も才能のある選手だ。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

悪魔的な
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
兵士たちは悪魔的な怒りで戦った。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

凹形
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
鏡は凹形の表面を持ち、彼女の反射を拡大しました。
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

上品な
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに上品なドレスを着ていた。
C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

アルプスを越えて
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
ローマ人はフランスをトランザルピン・ガリアと呼んでいました。
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

抑制剤
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
アルコールは中枢神経系に抑制剤として作用します。
B2 noun draʊt

drought

干ばつ
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
干ばつは作物の成長に大きな影響を与えます。
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

団結する
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
危機はコミュニティを団結させる手助けをした。
A2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɔːr/

indoor

屋内の
Meaning
situated, occurring, or used inside a building
Example
Indoor plants can improve air quality at home.
屋内の植物は家の空気の質を改善できます。
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

追放
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
その学生は規則を破った後、追放に直面しました。
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

非難する
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
先生は不正直なことで生徒を叱りました。
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

ドル
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
この本を買うには5ドル必要です。
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。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

不一致
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
葬式の最中に彼の陽気な気分の不一致は、皆を驚かせました。
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

不平等
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
不平等のテーマは物語全体にわたって顕著です。
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

尊敬
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
私たちは自由の戦士たちに尊敬を示すべきです。
B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

快適に
Meaning
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
Example
She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.
彼女はお気に入りの椅子に快適に座っていました。
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

苦悩
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
悲しい知らせを聞いて、彼女は深い苦悩に沈んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

航行可能
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
その川は雨季に小さなボートが通行可能です。
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

わかった
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
わかった、じゃあ公園に行こう。
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

懐疑的な; 疑わしい; 何かの真実に疑問を抱く
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
多くの科学者が新しい理論に対して懐疑的な立場を取っている。
C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

不器用で愚かな、無神経な人
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
そんなオーフにならないで – お皿は気をつけて洗って！
A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

教育
Meaning
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
Example
Quality education is key to progress.
質の高い教育は進歩の鍵です。
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。
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操作する
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
彼女はソフトウェアを操って素晴らしいグラフィックスを作成できます。
C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

傲慢または教義的な方法で話すまたは行動する; 教皇として務める
Meaning
to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff
Example
He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.
彼は1時間以上にわたり教育の重要性について傲慢に話しました。
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

追伸
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
彼女は再度彼に感謝するために簡単な追伸を加えました。
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

仕事を避ける
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
彼は仕事を避けていると非難されたが、他のチームは一生懸命働いていた。
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

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

conspicuous

目立つ
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
彼女の赤いドレスはパーティーで目立っていました。
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

結婚する
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
彼らはビーチで小さな式を挙げることを決めました。
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

避けられない
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
彼は避けられない形で決定を受け入れなければならなかった。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

以前の日付
Meaning
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
Example
The letter was antedated to appear more official.
手紙はもっと公式に見えるように日付が遡って記入されました。
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神経; 勇気
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
彼女は大きな観客の前で話す勇気を持っていた。
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落する
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
かつて繁栄していた帝国は混沌に堕ち始めました。
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

傲慢; 高慢
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
彼の傲慢な態度は彼を非常に不人気にした。
B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

暗記する
Meaning
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
Example
Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.
学生は試験のために重要な公式を覚える必要があります。
C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

ゼロ; 何もない
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
スキャンダル後、彼の勝つチャンスはゼロになった。
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

鎮静剤
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
医者は患者が眠れるように鎮静剤を処方しました。
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

速く脈打つ
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
彼女は恐怖で心臓がパルピテイトし始めた。