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B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

リスク要因
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
水質汚染は健康にとって重要なリスク要因です。
C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

屈折
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
水中の光の屈折により、物体が曲がって見えます。
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

取る, 持っていく
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
この本を図書館に持って行ってください。
C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

敵 / ライバル
Meaning
A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
Example
For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.
何年もの間、彼は同僚を自分の敵だと思っていた。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

貴重な
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
この指輪は祖母にとってとても貴重です。
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

慰め
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
彼女は失った後、音楽に慰めを見つけました。
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

非常に困難
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
災害後に都市を再建することは非常に困難な仕事でした。
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

急な崖や岩の面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
ハイカーたちは頂上に到達するために険しい崖を登った。
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

看護する
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
彼女は病気の母親の世話をして、元気を取り戻させました。
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晩ご飯
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
私たちは通常、七時ごろに晩ご飯を食べます。
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

バクテリア
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
専門的なバクテリアは廃棄物の分解を助けます。
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

色や味の軽い加え方
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
彼女の声は悲しみでティンジドだった。
C1 noun /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

congregation

集会
Meaning
a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose
Example
The congregation gathered to hear the sermon.
集会は説教を聞くために集まりました。
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

蜂
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
蜂は花から蜜を集めました。
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明性
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
透明性はガバナンスにおける信頼を促進します。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括弧内のコメント
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
彼は講義中に括弧内のコメントを追加しました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

吊るす
Meaning
hanging down or suspended
Example
The pendent branches touched the ground.
吊るす枝が地面に触れました。
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

大隊
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
その大隊は前線に展開されました。
C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

激しい感情; 表現の強さ
Meaning
great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction
Example
He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.
彼はその強い熱意で議論し、皆が驚きました。
C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

儀式的で礼儀正しい
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
彼はホールに入る前に儀式的なお辞儀をしました。
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定収入
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
固定収入の投資は信頼性の高いリターンを提供します。
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

仮設キャンプ
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
登山者たちは山の斜面に仮設キャンプを設置した。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

実現
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
彼女の問題の認識が問題解決に役立った。
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

物質主義的なライフスタイル
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
物質主義的なライフスタイルは、しばしば道徳的な堕落を招く。
B1 noun /ˈplæt.fɔːm/

platform

プラットフォーム
Meaning
A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.
Example
The platform was used to discuss collaboration.
そのプラットフォームは協力について議論するために使用されました。
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

詳細な調査
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
新しい法律は立法機関による詳細な調査の下にあります。
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

告白する
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
彼は自分のミスを教師に告白した。
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

発明家
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
その発明家は新しい医療機器の特許を取得した。
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

薬局
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
私は抗生物質を買うために薬局に行きました。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

貧困
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
その慈善団体は貧困の中で生活している人々を助けるために設立されました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

言葉では表現できない
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
彼女は成功の知らせを聞いたとき、言葉では言い表せないほどの喜びで満たされていました。
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

検察官
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
検察官は被告が犯罪を犯したと主張した。
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

尋問する
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
警察は容疑者を何時間も尋問した。
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

推測する / 投資する
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
専門家は会社が新しい市場に進出する可能性があると予測しています。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

主催者
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
彼女は国際会議の主要な主催者だった。
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

味覚の
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
レストランは他に類を見ない味覚体験を提供しました。
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

インデックス
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
インデックスは重要なデータを整理します。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

特定の種類の人や物の通常の特徴を持つ
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
それは典型的な夏の日で、暑くて湿気がありました。
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

オレアンダー
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
美しいオレアンダーの花が庭で咲いていましたが、その毒性に関わらず。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

顔の特徴
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
彼の顔の特徴は鋭くて厳しかった。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

扇動的な / 挑発的な
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
政治家の挑発的な発言が群衆を怒らせた。
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
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 /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

露天商人
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
その露天商人は賑やかな市場で自分の商品を大声で宣伝していました。
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。
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。
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

取り壊す
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
その都市は新しいものを作るために古いスタジアムを取り壊すことに決めました。
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

白鳥
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
優雅な白鳥が水面を静かに滑っていきました。
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

収縮
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
その会社は今四半期の利益の収縮を報告しました。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

主題から外れる傾向
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
話者のダイグレッシブなスタイルは講義を追いかけるのを難しくした。
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

需要；消費者の商品の要求
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
オーガニック食品の需要は近年顕著に増加しています。
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

大声で泣く
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
赤ちゃんは一晩中泣き続け、みんなを起こしてしまった。
A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

活動; 行動; タスク
Meaning
something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim
Example
Physical activity is important for good health.
健康のために身体的な活動が重要です。
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

カップ
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
彼女はお気に入りの陶製カップからお茶を飲みました。
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

ぼんやりとした前兆
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
この劇は、今後の政治的不安定のぼんやりとした前兆を示している。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

不忠実
Meaning
not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment
Example
He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.
彼は何年も妻に不忠実でした。
A2 noun /ˈpeɪmənt/

payment

支払い
Meaning
the action or process of paying money for something
Example
The payment for the order was received yesterday.
注文の支払いは昨日受け取られました。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

アンチロジー
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
政治家の発言はそのアンチロジーにより批判されました。
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 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

経由で
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
彼女はメールを通じて書類を送った。
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

卵黄
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
彼女は卵白を卵黄から分けました。
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

無味
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
このスープは私の好みにとっては無味でした。
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 優れた; 非常に優れた
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
彼女の卓越した美しさは、誰もが立ち止まり、見入ってしまった。
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇または高位の司教
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
教皇はテレビで国民に向けて演説を行いました。
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

受話器
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
彼女は電話に出るために受話器を取った。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

反体制派
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
反体制派は政府に対する発言で逮捕された。
A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

ワシ
Meaning
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
ワシは山々の上を高く飛んだ。
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

いたずら
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
子供たちは夏休み中、いたずらでいっぱいでした。
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

ポピュリストのリーダー
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
ポピュリストのリーダーは、一般市民のニーズを最優先すると約束しました。
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

固定する
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
彼らは嵐の前にハッチをしっかりと固定した。
A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

合計
Meaning
the whole amount; complete
Example
The total cost was too high.
合計費用は高すぎました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

無秩序な; 不従順な;
Meaning
difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive
Example
The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.
無秩序な群衆は安全指示に従うことを拒否した。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

課す
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
政府は産業に新しい規制を課した。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

未表明
Meaning
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
Example
The contract included several unstated expectations.
契約にはいくつかの未表明の期待が含まれていました。
C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

実現
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
医者になるという彼女の夢はついに実現した。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæriət/

Chariot

戦車
Meaning
an ancient horse-drawn vehicle used in warfare and racing
Example
The warrior rode his chariot into battle with great courage.
戦士はその戦車に乗って勇敢に戦いに挑みました。
B2 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Violation

違反; ルール違反
Meaning
the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement
Example
The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.
その会社は環境規制違反で罰金を科せられました。
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

デビット; 借金; 引き落とし
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
銀行は私の当座預金口座から50ドルのデビットを表示しました。
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大砲
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
城は数台の大きなキャノンで守られていた。
C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

生意気だけど魅力的
Meaning
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
Example
She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.
彼女はみんなを笑わせた生意気な返事をした。
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

衝突
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
2台の車が交差点で衝突しました。
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.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

立法者
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
立法者たちは新しい教育法案に投票しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

未表現
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
学生は会議中に自分の意見を未表現のままにしておいた。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

豊かで明確な声
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
俳優の豊かな声が劇場に響き渡った。
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

ピストル
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
警官はホルスターからピストルを抜きました。
C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

形式
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
契約書にサインすることは単なる形式でした。契約はすでに合意されていました。
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

栽培する
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
農家は田んぼでお米を育てています。
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

収束する
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
嵐の後、洪水は収束し始めました。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

率直
Meaning
Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.
Example
She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.
彼女は政策に対する批判で率直だった。
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

保持する
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
会社は経験豊富な従業員を保持することに決めました。
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

愚か
Meaning
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
Example
His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
会議中に彼の愚かなコメントは皆を苛立たせました。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

一貫性がない
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
彼の答えは一貫性がなく、混乱を招いた。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

垂直
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
その超高層ビルは完璧な垂直デザインを持っています。
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

判決
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
裁判所の判決は被告に有利でした。
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点のある; 見られた; マークされた
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
斑点のあるヒョウはジャングルを静かに歩いた。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

恐ろしい
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
犯罪現場は恐ろしい光景だった。
C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

敵
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
騎士は勇敢に自分の敵と戦った。
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

現代的
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
彼らは新しい設備のある現代的なアパートに住んでいます。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ダニ
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
マットレスはホコリのダニに感染していました。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

突然の; 急な; 思いがけない;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
天気に突然の変化がありました。
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

餌を与える
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
彼女は毎朝鳥に餌を与えます。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

絶望的; 希望がない
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
助けが到着するまで、状況は絶望的に見えた。
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

奇妙
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
映画には誰も予期しなかった奇妙な結末がありました。
C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

書簡
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
彼は自分の旅行について友人に長い手紙を書いた。
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

民営化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企業の民営化は効率を高めました。
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

引用; 見積もり
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
その記事はシェイクスピアの有名な引用で始まった。
B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

違反; 犯罪
Meaning
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
Example
Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.
窃盗は法律で罰せられる重大な違反です。
B2 verb /suː/

sue

訴える
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
彼女は損害賠償のために会社を訴えることに決めました。
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

following

フォロワー
Meaning
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
Example
The singer has a large following around the world.
その歌手は世界中に多くのフォロワーを持っています。
A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

司書
Meaning
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
Example
The librarian helped me find a rare history book.
司書は私が珍しい歴史の本を見つけるのを手伝ってくれました。
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

乾燥花の混合物
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
リビングルームはポプリの香りで満たされていました。
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他的な人
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
彼は常に他人のニーズを自分のニーズよりも優先する利他的な人です。
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑発
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
彼の無礼なコメントは明らかな挑発でした。
C1 noun ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

陳腐化
Meaning
The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.
Example
The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.
テクノロジーの急速な進歩は古いデバイスの陳腐化を引き起こします。
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

殻を剥く
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
彼女は牡蠣の殻を素早く剥く方法を学びました。
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

問題
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
この問題を早く解決しなければなりません。
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

略語
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA は National Aeronautics and Space Administration の略語です。