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C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

瓦礫
Meaning
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
Example
The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.
地震後、救助隊は瓦礫の中を探しました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

反乱者
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
軍隊は攻撃後、数人の反乱者を逮捕した。
B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

策定する
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
会社は拡張戦略を策定する必要があります。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

弁証法の専門家
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
ソクラテスはしばしば歴史上最も偉大な弁証法の専門家と見なされます。
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

アニメーション
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
この映画のアニメーションは信じられないほど詳細です。
B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

広告
Meaning
the activity of producing advertisements for products or services
Example
The company spends millions on advertising every year.
その会社は毎年広告に何百万も費やしています。
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

主観的
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
美しさはしばしば主観的な概念と見なされます。
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

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

reveal

明らかにする
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
調査は真実を明らかにした。
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

悪意のある; 有害な
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
悪意のあるソフトウェアが多くのコンピュータを破壊しました。
C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

理想主義的
Meaning
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Example
She has an idealistic view of changing the world.
彼女は世界を変えるという理想主義的な見方を持っています。
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

突然走り出す; ボルトで固定する
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
馬は大きな音を聞いて、厩舎から飛び出しました。
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

実験室
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
科学者たちは設備の整った実験室で実験を行いました。
B2 noun

Patriot

愛国者
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

強化する
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
新しい政策は経済成長を強化することを目的としています。
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

爆弾
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
爆弾処理班は爆発装置を慎重に無力化しました。
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

異常、悪い、困難、または欠陥を意味する接頭辞
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
'ディスファンクション'や'ディスレクシア'のような言葉は、困難や障害を示すためにディス-という接頭辞を使用します。
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

浄化する
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
新しいリーダーは政府から腐敗を一掃することを約束しました。
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

リアルに似ている
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
その蝋人形は非常にリアルに似ていて、人々はそれが本物の人物だと思った。
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

丸い種子のカプセル(綿花や亜麻のような)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
農夫は綿のボールを調べて、その品質を確認しました。
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。
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

引き付ける
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
花はその鮮やかな色で蜂を引き寄せます。
C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

クソ (強調のための卑猥な言葉)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
それはクソみたいな災害だった!
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

レイアウト
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
デザイナーはウェブサイトのために新しいレイアウトを提示しました、それはもっとユーザーフレンドリーでした。
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

ヘクサポッド
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
科学者は葉の上を這うヘクサポッドを観察しました。
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

予測する
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
科学者たちは明日雨が降ると予測しています。
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

貴族
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
ローマの貴族の家族は政治で大きな力を持っていた。
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

水泳
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
彼女は泳ぎの技術を向上させるために水泳のレッスンを受けました。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

不快に
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
午後、その部屋は不快に暑かった。
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

詰まり
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
排水の詰まりがキッチンで水があふれた原因となりました。
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

新しい言葉の使用またはその起源の研究
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
教授はネオロジーを専門とし、現代のスラングの創造を研究しました。
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

再雇用する
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
その会社は停止された従業員を再雇用することを決定した。
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

きのこ
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
ピザは新鮮なきのこで飾られていました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

言葉では表現できない
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
生存者は戦争中に言葉では表現できない恐怖に耐えました。
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

布地
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
仕立て屋はドレスを作るために絹の布地を使いました。
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

標本館
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
大学は研究と教育のために大きな標本館を維持しています。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

生活 / 生計
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
彼は教師として生計を立てています。
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

仲介業者
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
株式ブローカーは私のお金を賢明に投資する手助けをしました。
C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

アボリジニ
Meaning
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
Example
The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.
アボリジニーズは何千年もの間、彼らの伝統を守り続けてきました。
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

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。
C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

残虐行為
Meaning
an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence
Example
The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.
世界は市民に対して行われた残虐行為を非難しました。
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危険; リスク
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
喫煙は深刻な健康リスクであり、肺癌や心臓病を引き起こす可能性があります。
A1 adverb /ˈver.i/

Very

非常に; 極端に; とても
Meaning
to a high degree; extremely; greatly
Example
She is very intelligent and works very hard.
彼女は非常に賢く、非常に一生懸命働いています。
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

昇進
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
会社での彼の急速な昇進は、皆を驚かせた。
B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

貪欲
Meaning
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
Example
His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
お金に対する貪欲は、彼に非倫理的なビジネス判断をさせた。
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

重要な
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
ソーシャルメディアは人間関係に重要な影響を与えています。
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

群衆
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
政治家は抗議者を単なる群衆として退けた。
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

非常に小さい; 微細; 詳細な; 精密な
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
科学者は顕微鏡で微細な詳細を調べました。
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

温かく; 愛情を込めて
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
彼女はドアでゲストを温かく迎えました。
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

惨め; 不幸; 苦しみを引き起こす
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
彼は仕事を失った後、ひどく落ち込んでいました。
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

帯びる
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
騎士は戦闘の前に剣を帯びた。
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

分岐
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
そのスタートアップは大手テクノロジー企業からの分岐でした。
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

監禁
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
長年の監禁の後、囚人は最終的に解放されました。
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有機
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
有機農業は土壌の健康を改善し、汚染を減少させます。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

型抜き
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
アーティストは壁に同じ星を描くために型抜きを使用しました。
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

長期的な
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
彼らは供給業者との長期的な関係を持っています。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

励ましの; モチベーションを与える
Meaning
giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating
Example
The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.
先生の励ましの言葉は生徒たちを励ました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

意図しない; 偶発的
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
車の損傷は意図しないものでした。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

動産 / 個人財産
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
過去には、奴隷は所有者の動産と見なされていました。
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

カバー; 外殻
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
整備士はエンジンの外殻を取り外して内部の部品を調べました。
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

合理化
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
彼の間違いの合理化は説得力がなかった。
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

渦巻き
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
指紋に明確な渦巻きのパターンが表示されていました。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

異なる二つの物を並べて置く
Meaning
To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.
Example
The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.
アーティストは彼の絵画で伝統的と現代的な要素を並べて置きました。
A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

パーセント
Meaning
a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
Example
Sales increased by ten percent this year.
今年の売上は10パーセント増えました。
B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

目標
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
メインオブジェクティブは持続可能性をテストすることです。
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

エリート
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
エリートだけがその独占的なイベントに招待されました。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

その中に;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
箱には多くの宝物があり、その中にその価値がある。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

会議
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
気候会議では再生可能エネルギーが強調されました。
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。
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

教授
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
教授は理論を明確に説明しました。
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。
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。
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

リーム
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
オフィスは10リームの紙を注文した。
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

這う
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
彼女は誰も起こさないように静かに階段を上がった。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

不平を言う / 鳥の一種
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
彼はいつも長時間働くことに不平を言います。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

リベラル; 寛容な; 寛大な; 思考が進歩的な
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
彼女はさまざまな文化や信念に対してリベラルな態度を持っています。
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建物
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
彼の議論は誤った前提に基づいていました。
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
その発見は医学研究にとって大きな意義があります。
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
彼は毎日オフィスに着くために二時間通勤している。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置換
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
パズルはタイルのすべての可能な置換を試すことで解決できます。
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。
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

へこみ
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
事故で車のドアにへこみが残りました。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

ミニチュア版
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
アーティストは城のミニチュアモデルを作りました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏睡状態の
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
その昏睡状態の患者は、継続的に観察されていました。
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

虐殺
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
戦場は残虐な戦争の後、血みどろの殺戮で満ちていた。
B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

ダチョウ
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
ダチョウは世界最大の鳥です。
B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

ニキビ
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
定期の洗浄とバランスの取れた食事は、ニキビの減少に役立ちます。
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

従順な
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
従順な生徒はいつも先生の指示に従う。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

復活した
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
復活した経済は多くのビジネスに希望を与えた。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

不屈
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
両者の不屈の姿勢のために交渉は失敗した。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

武器庫
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
兵士たちは武器を武器庫に保管していた。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

喜び
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
勝利後、多くの喜びがありました。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未決定; 不確実
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
彼女はどの大学に進学するか決めかねていた。
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

調達する
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
彼らは遠征のために十分な物資を調達することができました。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

魔女の集まり
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
魔女たちは森の中で魔女の集まりに密かに集まりました。
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

司法長官
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
司法長官は司法の強化のための新しい改革を発表しました。
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

霊廟
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
王は壮大な霊廟に埋葬されました。
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。
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

詳細に描写する
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
アーティストはシーンを複雑な詳細で描写しました。
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

優遇
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
メンバーはクラブで優遇されます。
C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

家来
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
王は忠誠と奉仕の見返りに家来に土地を与えた。
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

パーケットフローリングの技術
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
職人は高級住宅のためにパーケット工芸を専門にしていました。
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

輸送
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、商品の輸送が遅れました。
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

ボート競走
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
毎年のレガッタは世界中から競技者を引き付けた。
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

寛容
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
彼女は激しい議論の中で驚くべき寛容さを示しました。
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

スイート
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
彼らはホテルの大統領スイートに宿泊していました。
C1 noun /ˈɪd.i.əm/

idiom

イディオム
Meaning
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Example
The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.
イディオム '氷を破る' は、友好的な方法で会話を始めることを意味します。
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

見込み
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
プロジェクトの成功は経済にとって大きな見込みを持っています。
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

小児科医
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
小児科医は子供を慎重に診察しました。
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

洗練された; 精製された
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
彼女は芸術と音楽に非常に洗練された趣味を持っています。
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

リノリウム
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
彼らはキッチンの床をリノリウムで覆うことに決めました。
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

ポスト
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
彼女は昨日友達に手紙をポストした。
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

壊れた; 破損した; 断裂した
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
壊れた窓はすぐに交換する必要があります。
C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

巡査
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
巡査は混雑した交差点で交通を指導しました。
C2 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

カルシフィケーション
Meaning
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
Example
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
カルシフィケーションは土壌の透過性を減らし、作物の成長に影響を与えます。
C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

空気を壊す人
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
パーティーで空気を壊す人にならないで。
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福祉; 健康; 幸福
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
政府は市民の福祉に責任を持っています。