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B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

馬鹿げた; ばかばかしい; 不合理な
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
道具なしで家を建てるアイデアは馬鹿げている。
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延長された
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
現代医療は寿命を延長しました。
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

食欲
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
ジャンクフードは食欲を不自然に増加させる。
B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

移動
Meaning
To move from one place to another; to hand over.
Example
Power transfer was necessary.
電力の移動は必要でした。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

勇気、大胆さ
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
登山家のハーディフッドはチーム全体を感動させました。
B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福
Meaning
easy to love; endearing or charming
Example
The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.
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。
B1 noun roʊps

ropes

ロープ
Meaning
A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
Example
The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.
ロープは重い荷物を持ち上げるためにしっかりと結ばれていました。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

ワシの巣
Meaning
the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree
Example
The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.
ワシの巣は山の崖の頂上にありました。
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

優先
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
この工場では、安全が速度より優先されます。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

無敵
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
その要塞は攻撃に対して無敵だと考えられていた。
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。
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

避けられない
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
死は人生の避けられない一部です。
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精度
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
手術には高精度の機器が使用されます。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

船員
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
経験豊富な船員は嵐の中で船を操縦しました。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

召使い
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
召使いは客のためにドアを開けました。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
抗議活動は群衆が警察と衝突したときに混乱に変わった。
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

異常な成長
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
その建物は風景の中で異常な成長と見なされました。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

嫌悪
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
彼女は政治家の腐敗行為に対する嫌悪を公然と表現しました。
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

胚芽の
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
そのプロジェクトはまだ胚芽段階にあります。
B2 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

優雅, エレガンス
Meaning
simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness
Example
She moved with grace across the stage.
彼女は舞台を優雅に歩いた。
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

風景
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
山の風景は雪で覆われた頂上と緑の谷が息を呑むほど美しかった。
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

憎しみ
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
二人のライバルの間には、決して消えることのない憎しみがあった。
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

司法的
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
その事件は重要な司法的問題を提起しました。
A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

Meaning
a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn
Example
She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

忍耐力
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
彼の忍耐力が彼を夢の実現に導いた。
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

プランテンの花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
私たちは夕食にプランテンの花のカレーを作りました。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 視力なし
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
盲目の男性はガイド犬と一緒に通りを歩きました。
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

スティグマタイズする
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
特定の病気の人々はしばしば不当な方法でスティグマタイズされる。
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

収用する
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
政府は新しい高速道路のために土地を収用することを決定した。
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

ポディウム
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
優勝者は金メダルを受け取るためにポディウムに立ちました。
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

パンク
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
彼はいつもパンク音楽とファッションに興味を持っている。
C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

受取人
Meaning
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
Example
The payee must sign the check before cashing it.
受取人は小切手を現金化する前に署名する必要があります。
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。
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

機会主義
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
彼の決定は、価値観ではなくオポチュニズムに動機づけられていました。
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

生存のための食物または支援
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
水は人間の生存に欠かせない。
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

主要な; リーディング; 最も重要な
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
彼女は環境科学のリーディングエキスパートです。
A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

擦り切れた
Meaning
damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age
Example
His shoes were old and worn.
彼の靴は古くて擦り切れていた。
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

創造的
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
彼女は執筆において非常に創造的です。
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

ヒスパニック / スペイン語を話す
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
彼女はヒスパニック文化と言語を学んでいます。
B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

締め切り
Meaning
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example
Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.
締め切りを設定することでタスクを終わらせるのに役立ちます。
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

素因
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
遺伝的要因は、病気に対する人の素因に影響を与える可能性があります。
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隠遁
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
彼女はキャビンで完全に隠遁した週末を過ごしました。
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

悪党; 犯罪者
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
その悪党は店で物を盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

平均
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
平均スコアは全体的なパフォーマンスを反映します。
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

軽蔑的な
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
彼が無礼なコメントをしたとき、彼女は軽蔑の目で彼を見た。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

余分な
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
その劇は背景のシーンを埋めるためにいくつかの余分な俳優を含んでいました。
B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

行政; 管理
Meaning
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
Example
The university administration announced new policies.
大学の行政は新しいポリシーを発表しました。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

詩人
Meaning
a person who writes poems
Example
The poet wrote about love and nature.
詩人は愛と自然について書いた。
C1 noun ˈɪn.fər.əns

inference

推論
Meaning
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning; logical deduction.
Example
Scientists make inferences based on experimental data.
科学者たちは実験データに基づいて推論を行います。
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

劇団
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
劇団はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

住む
Meaning
to live in; to occupy as a dwelling
Example
Many animals inhabit the forest.
多くの動物が森に住んでいます。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

評価する
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
宝石商はダイヤモンドを購入する前に評価しました。
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

練習
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
毎日の練習は流暢さを改善します。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

酔わせる物質
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
アルコールは多くの文化で最も一般的に使用される酔わせる物質です。
C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

過度に慎み深い人
Meaning
A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.
Example
He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.
映画のシーンで顔を赤らめたため、彼はプルードと呼ばれました。
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批判する
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
教師は学生のひどい手書きに批判を加えました。
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

宝石; 貴重な石; 装飾品
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
王冠は世界中からの貴重な宝石で飾られていました。
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

警告
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
神父は不正行為に対する警告を与えた。
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

退屈な、時代遅れな
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
その講義はあまりにも退屈で、多くの学生が目を覚ますのに苦労しました。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

類似性; 似ていること
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
ポートレートは彼女の祖母に強い類似性を示しています。
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

小包; 土地の一区画
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
郵便配達員が私たちのドアに小包を届けました。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

川沿いの低地、通常は肥沃で平坦
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
農民たちは川沿いの肥沃な土地で作物を育てた。
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 閉鎖されたエリア
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
科学者はラボで化学化合物を研究しました。
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

無情な; 冷酷な; 非情な
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
彼は他人の感情を無視して冷酷に振る舞った。
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

桟橋
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
漁船は港近くの木製の桟橋に係留されていた。
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。
A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

はい
Meaning
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
Example
Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.
はい、5時にそこに行きます。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

impromptu

即興
Meaning
Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.
Example
He gave an impromptu speech at the event.
彼はイベントで即興のスピーチを行いました。
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

反発する
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
陽子はお互いに反発し合う。
C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

責任
Meaning
A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.
Example
The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.
犠牲者に支援を提供する責任は政府にあります。
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

バレーボール
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
彼女は毎週末友だちとバレーボールをします。
A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

これら
Meaning
used to refer to things or people that are near or present
Example
These are my friends.
これらは私の友達です。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

無関心
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
彼女は無関心な態度で歩いていた、前にある挑戦を気にせずに。
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

遠くで見る
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
丘の頂上から、彼らは遠くの小さな村を見た。
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

破壊; 破壊;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
地震は都市全体に広範囲な破壊を引き起こしました。
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 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

変動可能な
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
今週の天気は非常に変わりやすかったです。
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。
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

過度または不合理な執着
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
彼は珍しい切手を集めることに執着しています。
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

ふらふら歩く
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
その老人は杖をついて道路をふらふら歩きながら渡った。
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

壊滅
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
都市の壊滅により、何千人もの人々が家を失った。
A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

良心の呵責
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
彼は前進するために嘘をつくことに対して良心の呵責を感じていなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

誤りを犯しやすい
Meaning
capable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Even experts are fallible and can make errors.
専門家でさえ、誤りを犯し、エラーをすることがあります。
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

日没
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
私たちは日没前に村に到着する予定でした。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

エリシウム
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
彼女にとって、その庭は個人的なエリシウムでした。
A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

三輪車
Meaning
a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children
Example
The child rode his tricycle in the park.
子供は公園で自分の三輪車を乗り回しました。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

大執事
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
アーチディーコンは行政業務で主教を支援した。
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

いじる
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
彼はガレージで古いラジオをいじるのが好きです。
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

悪党の英雄の物語
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
その小説は賢い浮浪者のピカレスクの物語です。
B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

Meaning
a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities
Example
The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.
鳩は歩道でパンのクズをついばんでいた。
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

整列する / 直線にする
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
マネージャーはチームに目標を会社のミッションに合わせるように言いました。
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

不安
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
長い会議中、彼の不安は全員に明らかだった。
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

パフォーマンス
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
パフォーマンスの向上は自信を高めます。
A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

もし~でない限り
Meaning
except if
Example
We won't go unless it stops raining.
雨が止まない限り、私たちは行きません。
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 /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

誤解
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
病気の原因についての一般的な誤解がある。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

間違いない
Meaning
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.
彼女の判断は財務問題において間違いないように見えた。
C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

天上的, 精緻な, 超自然的
Meaning
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Example
Her voice had an ethereal quality.
彼女の声にはエセリアルな質感がありました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

先祖
Meaning
an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation
Example
Our forefathers fought for independence.
私たちの先祖は独立のために戦いました。
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

雄弁
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
彼の雄弁なスピーチは多くの尊敬を集めました。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

専門家
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
彼は最新のトレンドをいつも知っているテック専門家です。
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

貴族階級
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
彼は王によって貴族階級に昇進しました。
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。
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自動運転車
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
自動運転車は交通の未来を革新しています。
A2 noun /ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

Ear-ring

イヤリング
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
Example
Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention.
彼女のダイヤモンドのイヤリングは、みんなの注目を集めました。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

チェッカード
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
彼は大きな成功と失敗を経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

幸せ
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せませんでした。
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小さな努力
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
小さな努力が蝶の保護に大きな変化をもたらすことができる。
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

強く
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
彼女はポジティブな思考の力を強く信じています。
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

広々とした; 広いスペースのある
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
アパートメントは広々としており、広いベッドルームがあります。
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

黄白色
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
彼の黄白色の肌は、疲れて病気のように見えました。
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贈賄
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
スキャンダルは、何人かの高官の贈賄を明らかにした。
C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

ポリガミー
Meaning
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
Example
Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.
ポリガミーは世界の多くの国で違法です。
A2 verb /ʌpˈset/

upset

困らせる
Meaning
to make someone worried, sad, or angry; to disturb
Example
The bad news upset everyone.
悪いニュースはみんなを upset した。