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C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

学習や旅行のための休暇
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
彼女は新しい本を研究するためにサバティカルを取った。
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

怖がっている
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。
B1 noun ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv

executive

執行機関
Meaning
The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Example
The executive body enforces policies.
執行機関は政策を実行します。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

無思慮な
Meaning
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
Example
It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.
彼がそんな失礼なコメントをするのは無思慮なことでした。
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

彼ら
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
昨日、公園で彼らを見かけました。
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副業
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
絵画はオフィスの後の彼の副業です。
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

奇抜さ
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
彼の奇抜さは、彼を賞賛されると同時に誤解される原因となった。
B1 adjective /ˈdaɪɪŋ/

Dying

死にかけている; 死亡している;
Meaning
approaching death; in the process of dying; fading away
Example
The dying plant needs water immediately.
死にかけている植物は直ちに水が必要です。
C2 noun /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

販売
Meaning
The act of selling; sale.
Example
The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.
オークションは不動産の資産の正式な販売でした。
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

減価償却
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
車の減価償却率は5年後に高くなります。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

痩せ細った
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
その痩せ細った少年は重いバッグをほとんど持ち上げることができなかった。
C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

差別化, 分化
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
競合他社との差別化により、ユニークな市場ポジションを作り出すことができます。
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

パスタ
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
昨晩、私たちはディナーにクリーミーパスタを食べました。
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

クマのような
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
その男のクマのような力は、みんなを驚かせました。
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 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

苛立たしい
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
遅いインターネット接続は本当に苛立たしかった。
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

ゴミ
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
祭りの後、公園はゴミでいっぱいだった。
C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

ロカティブ
Meaning
a grammatical case indicating location or place
Example
In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.
ラテン語では、ロカティブ格は場所を示すために使用されます。
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

ヘルメット
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
サイクリストは常に安全性と視認性のために明るい黄色いヘルメットを着用していました。
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

一般的に
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
このフレーズは日常会話で一般的に使われます。
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
その小説には、村の子供たちの世話をしていた心優しい未婚女性が登場した。
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

服従
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
人々は残虐な支配者の下で苦しんでいた。
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

ゲートウェイ; 入り口
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
古代の石のゲートウェイは壮大な宮殿の入り口として機能しました。
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海事の
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
海上貿易は経済を促進する。
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

幸福
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
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。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

臭い
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
新鮮なパンの臭いがキッチンに広がった。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

耐えられる
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
適切な薬で痛みは耐えられました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

認識
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
裁判官は新しい証拠に気づいた。
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

加水分解
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
加水分解は複雑な分子をより単純な形に分解します。
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸せ
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

騒々しい, うるさい
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
チームがゴールを決めると、群衆は騒がしくなった。
A1 interjection /həˈloʊ/

hello

ハロー
Meaning
a greeting or expression used when meeting someone or starting a conversation
Example
She answered the phone with a cheerful hello.
彼女は電話を取って、元気にハローと言った。
A1 noun /help/

Help

助け; 支援
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
ボランティアは高齢女性の買い物を車に運ぶために助けを提供しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

証拠の
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
弁護士は彼女の主張に対する証拠のサポートを提供しました。
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

トンボ
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
トンボは池の上を飛んでいた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

帰納的
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
科学者は帰納的推論を使って仮説を立てました。
B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

強化された
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
強化された戦略は結果を改善します。
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

切り詰める
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
その記事は限られたスペースに収めるために切り詰められました。
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

書く
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
私は毎月祖母に手紙を書きます。
C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

非難する, 厳しく批判する
Meaning
to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval
Example
The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.
委員会は彼の不正行為に対して政治家を非難しました。
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。
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群島
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
インドネシアは何千もの島々が集まった群島です。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工の米; 稲田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
農家は収穫の季節に稲田で懸命に働きました。
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

飛び越える
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
彼は簡単にフェンスを飛び越えました。
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

収入
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
彼女の月収は家族を養うのに十分です。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

割り当て
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
教育のための予算の割り当ては増加しなければならない。
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

長い
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
長い道は何マイルも続いていました。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

馬鹿な; 愚かな
Meaning
foolish; lacking good sense or judgement
Example
Don't be silly, of course you can do it!
馬鹿なこと言わないで、もちろんそれができるよ！
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

アイロン
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
私は会議のためにシャツをきれいに見せるためにアイロンを使う必要があります。
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

安息地
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
殉教者の安息地は川の近くにあります。
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

浮き彫りにする
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
招待状は金色の文字でエンボスされていました。
B1 noun /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/

Vegetarian

菜食主義者
Meaning
a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism
Example
She became a vegetarian for health and environmental reasons.
彼女は健康と環境の理由で菜食主義者になりました。
B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

発声
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
彼女は自分の不満について非常に発声していました。
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

起こる
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
雪は氷点下の温度を持つ地域で起こります。
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

使い古された
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
そのスピーチは使い古されたフレーズでいっぱいで、聴衆を鼓舞することはなかった。
B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

リラックスした
Meaning
free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable
Example
She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.
柔らかい音楽を聞いて、彼女はリラックスした。
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗濯屋
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
洗濯屋は村のすべての家から汚れた服を集めました。
A2 noun /fɔːrk/

Fork

フォーク
Meaning
a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food
Example
Please use a fork to eat your salad.
サラダを食べるためにフォークを使ってください。
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混ぜる
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
チャリティは寄付金を運営資金と混ぜません。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

暗号文
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
探偵は手紙に隠された暗号文を解読しました。
C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

独裁政治
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
国は数十年にわたるモノクラシーの下で苦しんだ。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

恥ずかしい; 気まずい; 屈辱的な
Meaning
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
Example
It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.
彼女の名前を忘れたとき、それは恥ずかしかったです。
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

ネクタリン (滑らかな皮の桃の一種)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
彼女は市場から新鮮なネクタリンのバスケットを買いました。
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

魅惑的
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
彼女は魅惑的な笑顔を見せ、部屋の中の全員を魅了しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

一時的な
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
名声の一時的な性質は、それを維持するのを難しくします。
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

流暢に; スムーズに
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
彼女はフランス語を流暢に話す。
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

安定
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
彼は絵を描いている間、手を安定させていました。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

フォアキャッスル
Meaning
The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.
Example
The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.
船員たちはシフト後にフォアキャッスルに集まりました。
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

最も大きい
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
これは私たちが直面した中で最も大きな挑戦です。
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

アカデミー
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
彼は軍事アカデミーに入学しました。
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

同等の人
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
彼は霧を通して自分の仲間を見ようとしました。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

お世辞
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
お世辞を使って、彼は上司を説得して昇給を勝ち取った。
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

縁; ヘリ
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
彼の帽子の広い縁は彼を焼けつくような太陽から守ってくれた。
A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

だから
Meaning
for the reason that; since
Example
He stayed home because it was raining.
彼は雨が降っていたので家にいた。
C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

影響
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
経済危機は世界貿易に深刻な影響を与えました。
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
インターネットの到来は人々のコミュニケーション方法を変えました。
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

マクロコスモス
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
宇宙のマクロコスモスは人間の生活のミクロコスモスを反映しています。
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

時間厳守
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
彼女は会議にいつも時間通りに参加します。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

ダウンタウン
Meaning
the central part of a city
Example
They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.
彼らは午後、市の中心部で買い物をしました。
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

ユートピア
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
多くの哲学者は人類のためにユートピアを作る夢を見ていました。
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

商品
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
その会社は輸出向けの高品質な商品を生産している。
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

ウールのドレス
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
彼女は冬の月に暖かいウールのドレスを着ていました。
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

アコーディオン (楽器)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
ミュージシャンはアコーディオンで陽気なメロディーを演奏しました。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

弱める
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
継続的な批判は子どもの自信を弱める可能性があります。
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

力
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
力の配分は効率を保証する。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

汚れていて暗い; 色が鈍い
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
古い建物は、塗装が必要な汚れた壁を持っていた。
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

率直に; 公然と
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
彼女はメンタルヘルスの問題についてオープンに話した。
B1 noun ˈtʃæt.dʒiː.piː.tiː

ChatGPT

言語ベースの人工知能モデル
Meaning
A language-based artificial intelligence model designed for conversational interactions.
Example
ChatGPT helps users generate human-like text efficiently.
ChatGPTはユーザーが効率的に人間のようなテキストを生成するのを助けます。
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

過密
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
地下鉄システムはピーク時にひどい過密状態に苦しんでいます。
B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

引用する
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
教師は学生にその有名な作家をエッセイで引用するように頼みました。
B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣言する
Meaning
To announce something formally or officially.
Example
The government declared a state of emergency.
政府は緊急事態を宣言しました。
B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

障害物
Meaning
Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.
Example
Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.
人生の障害物はしばしば貴重な教訓に繋がる。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

抗議
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
その決定は市民の間で抗議を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

逆転
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
詩では、逆転は強調を作るためによく使われます。
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

リボルバー
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
探偵はホルスターからリボルバーを抜き取った。
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

気候適応処理
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
家はエネルギー効率を向上させるために気候適応処理を受けました。
C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

階調
Meaning
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
Example
The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.
アーティストは彼女の絵画で微妙な階調の色を使用しました。
B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

Meaning
to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something
Example
New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

テレビジョン
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
私の家族は毎晩一緒にテレビを見ます。
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

笑い
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
部屋は笑いで満ちていた。
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

天才児
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
モーツァルトは音楽の天才児でした。
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

黒胡椒
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
ステーキに塩と新鮮に挽いたブラックペッパーを振りかけてください。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

森林の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
その小屋は、高い木々に囲まれた森林の風景の中にありました。
C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

回避的な, 狡猾な, 曖昧な
Meaning
Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Example
He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.
彼は問題を避けるために回避的な答えをしました。
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

減少する
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
失業率は減少し続けています。
A2 noun /ruːlz/

rules

ルール
Meaning
explicit principles or regulations governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity
Example
The teacher reminded the students to follow the classroom rules.
先生は生徒にクラスのルールに従うように注意しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

不浄な; 邪悪な; 不敬な
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
その二つの会社の間の不浄な提携は、公共の怒りを引き起こしました。
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保護国
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
小さな国は帝国の保護国となった。
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

適切 / 取る
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
フォーマルな服を着ることはその儀式には適切でした。
C2 adjective /pərˈsɪpiənt/

percipient

鋭い洞察力を持つ
Meaning
Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.
Example
As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play.
鋭い洞察力を持つ批評家として、彼女は劇の深い意味を認識しました。
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

ユニット
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
生産ラインの各ユニットは慎重にテストされます。
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

知らせる
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
マネージャーはスタッフに新しい方針について知らせます。
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

シンクロニズム
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
ダンサーの動きのシンクロニズムは観客を驚かせました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

宣言的
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
宣言的な文は、単に事実や意見を述べるものです。