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C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

嘲笑する
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
彼は奇妙な考えのために嘲笑されました。
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

優位性
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
被告に対する証拠の優位性があった。
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

遅れた
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
彼女は遅れた誕生日カードを送ってくれた。
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

プロセニアム
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
俳優たちは舞台を離れる前にプロセニアムでお辞儀をした。
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

葉
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
秋の葉は公園で素晴らしく見えました。
B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

作曲
Meaning
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
Example
Her composition won first prize in the contest.
彼女の作曲はコンテストで第一位を獲得しました。
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

示す
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
先生はクラスに実験をデモンストレートしました。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

エアロスタット
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
軍隊は国境監視のためにエアロスタットを使用しました。
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
彼女は状況の微妙さを理解しました。
C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

混乱
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
コンサートがキャンセルされたとき、観客の間で混乱が起きました。
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

グローバル協力
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
グローバル協力は気候変動に対処するために必要です。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

コメント
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
教授の小説に対するコメントは洞察に満ちていました。
C1 noun /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

Gaiety

歓喜; 祝祭的な雰囲気;
Meaning
the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere
Example
The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.
結婚式のレセプションは喜び、笑い、楽しい祝賀で満たされていました。
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

メスのクジャク
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
メスのクジャクはオスよりも色が少ない。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

木製の床
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
その古い邸宅には美しい木製の床がありました。
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

によって
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
その会社は、罰金を支払う契約に同意しました。
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壌侵食
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
土壌侵食は肥沃な土地の喪失につながる可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

建物
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
その博物館は市内中心部の印象的な建物です。
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

ナマズ
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
ナマズはしばしば揚げられ、ベンガル料理ではご飯と一緒に出されます。
B1 noun /ˈtiːspuːn/

teaspoon

幸せ
Meaning
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
Example
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

支持する
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
彼女はキャリアを通じて非暴力の哲学を支持していました。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

胆汁の
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
不公平な批判を聞いた後、彼は怒りっぽくなった。
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

アニス
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
アニスの種は伝統的なデザートやお茶にしばしば使われます。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

負担を軽減する
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
彼女は心配を友達と共有することで自分を負担から解放した。
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

有用性
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
このツールの有用性はプロジェクト中に明らかになりました。
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

輸送
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
都市は新しい輸送システムに投資しています。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

ソーシャルメディア
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
ソーシャルメディアはしばしば遅延を引き起こします。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

有毒な; 有害なまたは不快な
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
工場は有害な化学物質を川に排出しました。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

鳥小屋
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
動物園はエキゾチックなオウムのために新しい鳥小屋を作った。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

同義語
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
'コウモリ'という言葉は、動物またはスポーツ用品を意味することができるため、同義語です。
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

祖父
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
私の祖父は毎晩私たちに物語を話してくれます。
C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

打楽器
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
打楽器セクションはオーケストラにリズムとエネルギーを加えました。
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

昇進
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
彼は政府のオフィスで昇進を望んでいた。
C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

茂み; 低木の成長
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
ウサギは茂みに消えました。
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

代替案
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
プラスチックの代替品を見つけることは重要です。
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

食べられる
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
ピクニックバスケットにはおいしい食べられる食べ物が詰まっていた。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敵意 / 目的
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
彼のスピーチは政策に対する敵意によって駆り立てられた。
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

放浪者 / 重い足取りで歩く
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
彼らは重いブーツを履いて森の中を歩きました。
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

網
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
漁師は網を海に投げた。
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

パーチメント
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
古代の写本はパーチメントに書かれていました。
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

中間
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
彼女は6月中旬にそのプロジェクトに参加した。
C2 noun /ˈhelmz.mən/

Helmsman

舵手; キャプテン
Meaning
a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel
Example
The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm.
経験豊富な舵手は、嵐の中で狭い水路をヨットで巧みに導きました。
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

誘惑者
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
誘惑者は彼の耳に嘘の約束をささやいた。
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
彼は歴史分野で著名な作家です。
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

推測する
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
答えを当てることができますか？
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数値的
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
その報告書は人口増加に関する数値データを提供しています。
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

通知
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
掲示板の通知が学校の閉鎖を発表しました。
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

バーチャル教室
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
バーチャル教室は、世界中の生徒にリモート学習の機会を提供します。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

junket

旅行または祝賀
Meaning
A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
Example
The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.
会社はジャーナリストのために新しいリゾートを宣伝するための旅行を組織しました。
B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

自然の生息地
Meaning
The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.
Example
Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.
蝶々のために自然の生息地を守ることが重要です。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

未請求; 未要求; 捨てられたまたは所有者なし
Meaning
not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless
Example
The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.
未請求の荷物は空港の遺失物係に保管されました。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

知能
Meaning
The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.
Example
Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.
彼女の知能はすべての同僚に賞賛されています。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

退院
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
病院は明日患者を退院させる。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

伸縮可能な
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
胃は食後に膨らむことができる伸縮可能な器官です。
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

革命
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
物語はフランス革命の時代に設定されています。
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

異常
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
彼の異常な行動は会議で誰もが驚かせた。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

基本的な / 重要な
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
正直は人生における重要な美徳です。
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

詐欺師
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
警察は最終的に車を盗んでいた詐欺師を捕まえました。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

耳に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
医者は患者の体温を確認するためにオーリキュラー温度計を使用しました。
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

急ぐ
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
彼は電車に乗るために駅へ急いだ。
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

静める
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
やさしい音楽が赤ちゃんを寝かしつけた。
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

切断する
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
王は敵を切り刻むよう命じました。
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

参加する
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
学生は課外活動に参加するよう奨励されています。
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

サミット
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
サミットは緊急のグローバルな問題を取り上げました。
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警戒
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
警備員は夜間、警戒状態にありました。
A2 noun /ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

ground floor

1階
Meaning
the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity
Example
The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.
食料品店は1階にあります。
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

簡潔
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
彼のスピーチは簡潔で印象的でした。
C2 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

intromit

挿入する
Meaning
To insert or introduce something into a place or body.
Example
The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound.
医者は慎重に器具を傷口に挿入しました。
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

シンクロニシティ
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
彼らの思考のシンクロニシティは皆を驚かせました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

無感覚の
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
岩は意識のない無感覚の物体です。
A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

家具
Meaning
Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.
Example
The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.
リビングルームは美しい木製の家具でいっぱいでした。
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

スパイする
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
彼は窓越しに隣人をスパイしているところを捕まえられた。
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。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人類型
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
ゴリラは人類型の猿と見なされている。
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

浮かんでいる
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
ボートは穏やかな湖の上で優しく浮かんでいた。
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

平等にする
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
チームは最後の瞬間にスコアを同点にしました。
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

再会する
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
その家族は何年も後に再会しました。
A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

特徴
Meaning
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
Example
The new phone has a unique camera feature.
新しい電話にはユニークなカメラの特徴があります。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

騒乱; 邪魔; 不安
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
大きな音楽は、すべての隣人を困らせた騒乱を引き起こしました。
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

光沢のある
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
彼女の髪は滑らかで光沢のあるように見えた。
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

新しい神経細胞の形成プロセス
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
科学者たちは神経発生を研究して、脳の健康を理解しようとしています。
A2 noun /trʌk/

truck

トラック
Meaning
a large motor vehicle for transporting goods
Example
The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.
トラックは倉庫に向けて箱を積んでいた。
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

ラミネート
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
彼女は重要な書類をダメージから守るためにラミネートしました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥満の, 太った
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
その太った男性は、小さな椅子に座るのに苦労していました。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

恨みを持った
Meaning
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
Example
Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.
彼らの恨みを持った議論は何時間も続いた。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

過剰
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
祭りでは食べ物が過剰にあった。
A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

アルファベット
Meaning
a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language
Example
Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.
子どもたちはたいてい単語を読む前にアルファベットを学びます。
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

違反者
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
警察は交差点で交通違反者を捕まえました。
A1 adverb /æz/

As

ように; だから; その時に
Meaning
in the way that; while; because; during the time that
Example
As you grow older, you become wiser.
年を取ると、より賢くなります。
B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

勢い
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
会社は新しい製品を発売した後、勢いを得ました。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

冗長な言葉
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
契約は不要な法的冗長な言葉で満たされていた。
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

腐った; 悪い
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
リンゴは腐っていて、捨てるべきです。
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

痛烈な批判
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
彼の痛烈なコメントは部屋の中の皆を傷つけました。
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

働き者
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
彼は一日中、繰り返しの仕事に縛られている働き者のように感じていた。
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

種
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
私は庭に種を植えました。
B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

レンタル
Meaning
an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting
Example
The car rental was more expensive than we expected.
レンタカーは予想より高かった。
B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

成績
Meaning
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.
教師は週末までにすべての課題を採点しました。
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

授乳する
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
母猫はバスケットで子猫にお乳を与えていました。
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

手相占い
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
年老いた女性は手相占いを実践し、旅行者に未来を予言しました。
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

狭い心の、島に関連する
Meaning
Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.
Example
The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.
そのコミュニティは外部の人々に対する狭量な態度で批判されました。
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

箱
Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
彼女はおもちゃを木の箱に入れました。
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。
A2 noun /kɔːrn/

Corn

トウモロコシ
Meaning
a tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears; maize
Example
We grilled corn on the cob for dinner.
私たちは夕食にトウモロコシをグリルしました。
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

致命的に
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
事故は二人の乗客を致命的に負傷させた。
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速さ
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
技術的な変化の速さは驚くべきものです。
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

奇妙
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
そんなに長い時間後にパーティーで彼を見るのは奇妙だった。
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

状況; 事態
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
私たちは、意思決定を行う前に現在の状況を評価する必要があります。
C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

健康促進または回復のために処方された治療法、ライフスタイル、または食事
Meaning
A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
Example
A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.
厳格な運動レジメンは、全体的なフィットネスを向上させます。
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

北部の
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
その国の北部は寒冷な気候で知られています。
C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

反逆的
Meaning
Relating to or involving the crime of treason.
Example
The general was accused of treasonable conduct.
将軍は反逆的な行為で告発されました。
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。
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

できる
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
彼女は三言語を流暢に話すことができます。
C1 verb /per/

pare

皮をむく
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
彼女はリンゴを食べる前に皮をむいた。
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
多くの文化は一夫一妻制を理想的な結婚形態として奨励しています。
B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

予期する
Meaning
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
Example
We anticipate a large crowd at the event.
イベントには大勢の人が来ると予想しています。
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

ボタン
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
デバイスを起動するにはボタンを押してください。