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B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学問的な
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
彼は古代哲学についての学問的な記事を書いた。
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

ロビー
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
ゲストはチェックインする前にホテルのロビーで待っていました。
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

ナイチンゲール
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
ナイチンゲールは月明かりの中で甘美に歌った。
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

おバカさん
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
彼らは彼を、何も複雑なことが理解できないおバカさんのように扱いました。
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

非常に汚い
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
彼は壊れた家具のある汚い部屋に住んでいた。
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
国際試合の前に国歌が演奏された。
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

厳しく非難する
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
教師は生徒たちの悪い行動を叱責しました。
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

荒涼; 孤独; 不毛
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
放棄された村は荒涼として空っぽに見えた。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

暗示可能な
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
その声明の意味は直接的には明確ではないが、文脈から推測可能である。
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

海賊
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
その海賊はカリブ海を航海し、宝物を探していた。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

負けなし; 敗北なし
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
そのチームは今シーズン無敗です。
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

位置を特定する
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
彼らはソファの下で失われた鍵を見つけることに成功しました。
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。
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

薄くする, 精製する
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
山に登るにつれて、空気は薄くなります。
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎児
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
医師は妊娠中の胎児の発達について説明しました。
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

補助的な
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
その会社は医療業界に補助的なサービスを提供しています。
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

直接的に
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
彼女は自分の懸念について、マネージャーに直接話しました。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

ブロードバンド
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
ブロードバンドインターネットは現代の家庭で必需品となっています。
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

ガレージ
Meaning
a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles
Example
He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.
彼は車をガレージに停めて、雹から守りました。
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

乾燥した; 湿気や液体がない; 退屈な
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
砂漠は非常に乾燥した気候です。
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

テニス
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
彼は週末に友達とテニスをするのが好きです。
B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

ミリオネア
Meaning
A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency
Example
He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.
彼は賢い投資と努力のおかげでミリオネアになった。
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

選ぶ
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
私はいつも健康的な食べ物の選択肢を選びます。
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
睡眠不足は精神的な健康に深刻な影響を与える可能性があります。
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

反感
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
彼は新しい経営陣のアプローチに反感を示しているようだった。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

目立たない
Meaning
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
Example
The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.
セキュリティカメラは目立たないように設計されています。
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

接線
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
円と直線は1点で接する状態にあります。
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

増幅する
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
マイクロフォンは彼女の声を増幅させます。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

膨らんだ / 丸い
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
カエルは膨らんだ鼻と大きな目をしていました。
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

落ちる
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
木々は秋に葉を落とします。
A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

冗談; ジョーク; 笑いを引き起こす何か
Meaning
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
Example
Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.
ディナーのパーティーで彼の面白いジョークにみんなが笑った。
B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

擁護
Meaning
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example
Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.
彼女の子どもの権利への擁護は、国際的な認知を得た。
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

驚嘆
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
子供たちは花火を驚嘆して見ていました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

緊急
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
マネージャーは同時にいくつかの緊急の問題に対処しなければならなかった。
A1 adjective /kwɪk/

Quick

速い
Meaning
fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time
Example
She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.
彼女は教師の質問に迅速に答えました。
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

怖がらせる
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
大きな音が子供を怖がらせた。
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

発展的
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
幼児期は学習にとって重要な発展的段階です。
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

歩行者
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
歩行者は横断歩道を渡りました。
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

建物
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
その博物館は市内中心部の印象的な建物です。
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

流入
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
その都市は祭りの期間中に観光客の流入を経験しました。
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

文明
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
古代エジプトはその優れた文明で知られています。
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

ひょう
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
突然のひょうの嵐が大きな氷の玉で駐車場の車を多く破壊しました。
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

老年医学
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
彼は高齢者の世話をするために、老年医学を専門にしました。
B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

カラー
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
彼女は正式なディナーでエレガントな真珠のカラーを着けていた。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

ミルクのような白
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
青い空を背景に雲がミルキーウェイトに見えた。
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

仲裁
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
その仲裁は二つのチーム間の対立を解決するのに役立ちました。
B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安感
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
彼女の不安感は彼女に自分の能力を疑わせた。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

感覚能力
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
多くの人々は動物が感覚能力を持っていると主張しています。
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

幸福
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
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。
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

真剣さ; 重要性
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
その状況の真剣さは、医者が話すときに明らかになりました。
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

完全に; 完全に; 例外なく
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
私はあなたの決定に完全に賛成です。
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

自然。性格。
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
環境の穏やかな性質は癒しを助けます。
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

優位, 支配
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
その会社は革新を通じて市場で優位を獲得しました。
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 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

乏しい
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
彼らは旅行中、乏しい配給で生き延びました。
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

軽視する
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
彼はしばしば自分を優位に感じるために同僚を軽視していた。
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

アンカー
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
船は港にアンカーを下ろしました。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

悪魔的
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
悪役は悪魔的な計画を立てた。
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

トラウマ
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
その事故は彼女に永続的な感情的トラウマを残した。
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

続ける
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
雨にもかかわらず、彼らは旅を続けています。
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

サーモクライン
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
サーモクラインは、暖かい表面水と冷たい深層水を分けます。
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

ほのめかす
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
教授は講義中にシェイクスピアに言及した。
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

火器
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
警察は調査中に隠された銃器を発見しました。
C1 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

呟く
Meaning
to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
Example
He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
彼は歩きながら何かを呟いた。
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

再犯者
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
警察は彼を再犯者として特定し、以前に何度も逮捕されていた。
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

持続可能な技術
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
持続可能な技術は、よりクリーンな未来を保証します。
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

頑丈, 強健
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
頑丈な植物は厳しい冬を生き抜くことができます。
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血なまぐさい
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
その戦闘は戦争の中で最も血なまぐさい戦いの一つだった。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

目を見開いて見る
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
観光客は高い摩天楼を驚きながら見つめていた。
B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

信頼できる
Meaning
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Example
Reliable systems ensure efficiency.
信頼できるシステムは効率を確保します。
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

幸せ
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

incompatible

互換性がない
Meaning
Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
Example
Their personalities were completely incompatible.
彼らの性格は完全に互換性がなかった。
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

車椅子
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
病院は怪我をした患者のために車椅子を提供した。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

不屈の; 絶え間ない; 疲れを知らない
Meaning
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
Example
Her untiring efforts finally led to success.
彼女の不屈の努力は最終的に成功に繋がった。
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚かな
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
天気を確認せずに嵐の中を車で走るのは愚かな考えだった。
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

メディア
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
ニュースはすべてのメディアで広く報道されました。
C1 noun /væt/

vat

大きな容器
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
作業員たちは新しく絞ったぶどうジュースを大きな容器に入れました。
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

有名人
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
その有名人は空港でファンに囲まれていた。
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

トリプル、高い音
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
会社の利益は2年で3倍になった。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

主張する
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
その文書は公式な政府報告書であると主張しています。
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

ティラピア
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
ティラピアは世界で最も一般的に養殖されている魚の一つです。
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

きらめく; 輝かしい; 光り輝く
Meaning
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
Example
The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.
きらめく星が澄んだ夜空を満たしていました。
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

料理する
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
母は伝統的な料理を作るのが好きです。
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精練
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
彼のマナーは精練されたもので、どんな群衆の中でも目立っていた。
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

気候帯
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
彼は冬の間、暖かい気候帯を旅行していた。
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚栄心
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
彼女の虚栄心は、鏡の前で何時間も自分を見つめさせた。
C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

フィトケミカル
Meaning
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
Example
Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.
緑茶に含まれるフィトケミカルは炎症を軽減するのに役立ちます。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

資源効率的
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
資源効率的な農業は、水とエネルギーを節約します。
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

フォーマット
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
週末までにPDFフォーマットで報告書を提出してください。
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

廃棄
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
廃棄物の処理は清潔な環境を維持するために重要です。
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

マクロ経済的
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
政府の政策はマクロ経済的安定に影響を与える。
C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

苛立ち
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
彼は同じ言い訳をまた聞かされて、苛立ちのあまりため息をついた。
B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

形成
Meaning
the action of forming or process of being formed
Example
The formation of the new company took several months.
新しい会社の形成には数ヶ月かかりました。
B1 adverb /ˈlɪtərəli/

literally

文字通り
Meaning
in a literal manner or sense; exactly
Example
He was literally running for three hours without stopping.
彼は文字通り3時間休まずに走り続けていた。
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

怒り; 憤怒
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
彼の怒りは見るに耐えなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

周辺の; 最小の; わずかな
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
売上のわずかな改善はほとんど気づかれませんでした。
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

削除する
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
出版社は再版前に小説を削除することにした。
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。
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

大きなジャンプを伴う速歩で走る
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
馬はフィールドを優雅に走っていました。
B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

有益な
Meaning
Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.
Example
Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.
目をこすることは適度であれば有益です。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

ユーモア
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
子供たちはクラウンのユーモアに笑いました。
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸性雨
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
酸性雨は作物や建物にダメージを与えます。
B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

数量; 数字; 体積
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
ボトルの中の水の量は旅行に十分です。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
中年の男性が新しいキャリアを始めた。
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

納屋
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
農夫は牛を納屋に入れています。
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

エピキュリアン
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
シェフはゲストのためにエピキュリアンな饗宴を準備しました。
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

機械化
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
機械化は農業に革命をもたらした。
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

魅力
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
都市生活の魅力は多くの若者を引きつけます。
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

頭 / リーダー
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
彼女は窓の外を見るために頭を回した。
C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

返す
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
彼女は彼の親切に思慮深い贈り物で報いました。
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

雌鶏
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
雌鶏は巣に新鮮な卵を産んだ。
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

いらいらした
Meaning
feeling slightly angry or irritated
Example
She felt annoyed by the constant noise.
彼女は絶え間ない騒音にいらいらした。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

動かせない
Meaning
Not able to be moved; fixed in position.
Example
Immovable barriers prevent change.
動かせない障害物が変化を妨げる。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

原則
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
誠実は彼らの哲学の中心的な原則です。
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

柔らかい; やさしい; 静か
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
枕はとても柔らかくて快適です。