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C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

抑制された
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
彼女の抑制された反応は皆を驚かせました。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

天井
Meaning
the upper interior surface of a room
Example
The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.
ホールの天井は美しく塗られていました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

腐食性の、鋭い皮肉な
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
彼女の鋭い皮肉な発言は彼の感情を傷つけた。
C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

軍隊の部門、グループ
Meaning
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
Example
He joined the army corps after graduation.
彼は卒業後、軍隊の部門に参加しました。
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

航空機
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
軍用機が街の上を飛びました。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

拡張可能
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
そのソフトウェアは新しい機能で拡張可能なように設計されています。
C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

裸にする
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
違法な伐採によって森は木々を裸にされた。
B2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt/

Equivalent

等価; 同等
Meaning
equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result
Example
This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.
この金額は10ドルに相当します。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

意図しない, 不注意な
Meaning
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.
Example
Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.
彼女の不注意なミスがプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

暴風; ビューフォートスケールで7から10の強風
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
漁船は接近する暴風雨のため、早めに港に戻った。
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

高齢者支配
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
その国は高齢者支配と見なされ、年配の指導者が支配していた。
C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

束縛から解放する
Meaning
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
Example
The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.
農夫は長い労働の後に牛の首輪を外した。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物園
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
私たちはエキゾチックな木々について学ぶために、市の植物園を訪れました。
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

偽の / 虚偽の
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
その報告書は偽の主張に基づいていた。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

夢中
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
彼はコンサートに参加した後、クラシック音楽に魅了されました。
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

塩分増加
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
過剰な灌漑は農地の塩分増加を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

象徴
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
鳩は平和の象徴です。
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

説得する
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
彼女は食べ物で猫を木からおろすことができました。
C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

ドラクマ
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.
Example
The old coin collection included a silver drachma.
古いコインのコレクションには銀のドラクマが含まれていました。
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

承認
Meaning
official permission or agreement for something
Example
The project received government approval.
そのプロジェクトは政府の承認を得た。
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。
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

授与する
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
王は勇敢な兵士に栄誉を授けました。
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

減らす
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
シンガポールはプラスチックの使用を大幅に減らしました。
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

逸脱
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
彼女の話は面白い逸脱で満ちていました。
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住居
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
彼らは私たちを彼らの質素な住居に招待しました。
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

静かな
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
彼女はよく子供時代の静かな日々を思い出します。
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

独創的
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
彼の独創的なアイデアは現代物理学を変えました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

愚痴
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
彼の愚痴っぽい態度はチームワークを難しくします。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

譲歩しない, 妥協しない
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
彼は完全な謝罪を要求する際に譲歩しませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

生徒の状態
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
彼の生徒の状態の間に、彼は上級弁護士のもとで法学を学びました。
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

本能
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
鳥は本能で巣を作ります。
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

内気な; 恥ずかしがり屋
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
内気な学生はクラスディスカッションでほとんど話さなかった。
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

抵抗性
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
その材料は、電流の流れを遅くする抵抗性の特性を持っています。
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪt/

basket

かご
Meaning
a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things
Example
She carried the apples in a basket.
彼女はバスケットにリンゴを入れて運んだ。
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

非言語
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
非言語の合図は効果的なコミュニケーションにおいて重要な役割を果たします。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬の念を示す
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
彼はいつも教師に対して尊敬の念を示していた。
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

普及する
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
ソーシャルメディアは情報を迅速に普及するのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

回復期
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
事故の後、彼の回復期はほぼ2ヶ月続きました。
C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

偽善的な
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
そのレストランはスタイリッシュだったが、私の好みにはあまりにも偽善的だった。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

未熟な
Meaning
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
Example
The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.
機械の未熟な扱いがいくつかのミスを引き起こした。
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

駆け落ちする
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
若いカップルは別の都市に駆け落ちすることに決めました。
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

複製する
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
科学者は実験を正確に再現しようとしました。
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

支配する
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
彼は若い同僚に対して支配的な態度を取ることが多い。
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

作業の流れ、プロセスの順序
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
よく構成されたワークフローは生産性を高めます。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

馬鹿な; 愚かな
Meaning
foolish; lacking good sense or judgement
Example
Don't be silly, of course you can do it!
馬鹿なこと言わないで、もちろんそれができるよ！
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

強く閉める
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
彼は議論の後に怒ってドアを叩きつけた。
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

活用する
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
学生は「to be」動詞を活用するよう求められます。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

献身的
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
彼女は常に子供たちを最優先にする献身的な母親です。
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

頭 / リーダー
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
彼女は窓の外を見るために頭を回した。
B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

絶望
Meaning
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
Example
After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.
仕事を失った後、彼は絶望し、前に進む方法が見えなかった。
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

角度を作る
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
アークは円の中心で60度の角度を作ります。
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息させる / 覆う
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
彼女は毛布で火を覆った。
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

壮大な
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
彼は砂漠に未来的な都市を建設する壮大な計画を持っていました。
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

十分性
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
食料供給の十分性は生存にとって重要です。
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

知らせる
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
マネージャーはスタッフに新しい方針について知らせます。
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

無力
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
彼女は不公平なシステムに対して無力だと感じていた。
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。
C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

養育
Meaning
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
Example
Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.
良い育て方は自然と養育の両方を含みます。
C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

ホルスター
Meaning
A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.
Example
The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.
保安官は自分のリボルバーを革製のホルスターに入れておいた。
B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

祝賀
Meaning
an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
Example
She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.
彼女は受賞した友人に祝賀を送った。
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

世俗的
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
その国は宗教と政治を分離する世俗的な政府を維持している。
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

食事
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
彼らは川辺で美味しい食事を楽しんだ。
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

スピーチや文章で使われる短くて興味深い話
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
適切に配置されたエピソードは、スピーチをより関連性のあるものにします。
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生態遷移
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
森林の遷移は、古い生態系が新しい生態系に置き換えられるときに発生します。
C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

幸福
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C2 verb /ɪnˈkæmp/

encamp

キャンプをする
Meaning
to set up or establish a camp
Example
The soldiers encamped near the river for the night.
兵士たちは夜のために川の近くでキャンプしました。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

セット
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
映画の舞台は美しいビーチでした。
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

不必要な繰り返し
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
'それは起こるかもしれないし、起こらないかもしれない'というフレーズはトートロジーです。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

耐える
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
成功を収める前に何年もの困難に耐えなければならなかった。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

解消する
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
先生の説明は学生たちの混乱を解消しました。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

凶悪
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
その凶悪な犯罪はコミュニティ全体を衝撃を与えた。
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

千
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
コンサートには千人がいました。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

参加者数
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
集会の参加者数は印象的で、何千人もの人々が参加しました。
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教義
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
教会は道徳的価値に関する厳格な教義を遵守しています。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

安っぽくて派手だが、質が悪い
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
彼女は安っぽくて派手なネックレスをしていて、簡単に壊れた。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

珍味
Meaning
an item of food, especially a delicacy
Example
The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.
晩餐会は豪華な珍味とワインで満たされていた。
A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

議論
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
彼の議論は多数決に基づいていました。
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

雷鳴のような
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
教師の雷鳴のような声が騒々しい教室を静めた。
B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

腐る
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
果物は日光に当たると腐ります。
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

縁; ヘリ
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
彼の帽子の広い縁は彼を焼けつくような太陽から守ってくれた。
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤勉な
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
彼女は毎日勉強している勤勉な学生です。
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

非効率
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
政府の非効率性がプロジェクトの完了を遅らせる。
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

神の食べ物
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
デザートはあまりにも美味しくて、アンブロージアのような味がしました。
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

本質、要点
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
彼の議論の本質は、誠実さが最も重要だということでした。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

おおよそ
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
修理費は約五百ドルになるでしょう。
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

ウェアラブルデバイス
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
ウェアラブルデバイスは心拍数と身体活動をモニタリングするのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

礼拝
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
彼らは毎週日曜日に礼拝のために集まります。
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

ネットワーキング
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
ネットワーキングはキャリア開発にとって重要です。
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

異端
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
教授は宗教についての異端的な見解で知られていました。
C1 adjective deft

deft

器用
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
アーティストの器用な手は傑作を作り出しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

圧縮不可能
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
液体は通常、圧縮不可能と見なされます。
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。
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

呪い
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
彼は財布をなくしたと気づいて大声で悪態をついた。
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。
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

嫌悪
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
彼は不必要なリスクを取ることに嫌悪感を抱いていた。
B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

クローブ
Meaning
aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice
Example
She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
彼女はワインにいくつかのクローブを加えて、風味を増しました。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

墓石
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
その墓石には彼女の名前が美しく彫られていた。
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

報復
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
この攻撃は以前の爆撃に対する報復として行われました。
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。
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

証人
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
証人は昨日法廷で証言しました。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

遡及的
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
新しい法律は過去のケースをカバーするために遡及的に作られました。
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

壊れやすい
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
その花瓶には気をつけて、すごく壊れやすいから。
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

称賛に値する
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
プロジェクトへの彼女の献身は本当に称賛に値した。
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

アジェンダ
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
会議のアジェンダには予算の議論が含まれています。
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

訴訟
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
訴訟は政権を人権侵害で告発した。
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

甘ったるい
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
デザートは甘ったるすぎて、私はそれを食べ終えることができませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

ぶどう園
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
古いぶどう園はぶどうのつるでいっぱいでした。
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

警告
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
彼は不注意な仕事のために警告を受けました。
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

厳しい批評または罰
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
マネージャーの厳しい批評はチーム全体を驚かせました。
C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

伝道師
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
Example
The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.
伝道師は全国を旅して自分のメッセージを広めていました。
C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

ドラゴンフルーツ
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
ピタヤは、まろやかで甘い味とユニークな外見を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

忠誠心と誠実
Meaning
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
Example
The knight swore fealty to his king.
騎士は王に忠誠を誓った。
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

括弧
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
医者は出血を止めるためにリガチュアを使用しました。
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

反抗的な
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
教師は反抗的な生徒を管理するのに苦労していた。
B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

写し
Meaning
a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium
Example
The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.
教授は会議のトランスクリプトを要求しました。