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B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

罵声
Meaning
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
Example
He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
彼はハンマーを足に落としたときに罵声をあげました。
C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

消化に関連する
Meaning
relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion
Example
The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.
医者は消化管の役割について説明しました。
B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

アクセサリー; 犯罪に加担する人物
Meaning
a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime
Example
She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.
彼女は新しい電話のためにいくつかのスタイリッシュなアクセサリーを買いました。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

寛容
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
彼は貧困の中で静かに寛容をもって生きていた。
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

マルチタスク
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
マルチタスキングは効率を低下させます。
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

ミント; 金貨の鋳造所
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
彼女はお茶に新鮮なミントの葉を加えて、さわやかな味を加えました。
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

ぴんと張った
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
ロープは二つのポールの間でぴんと張られていました。
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙しい; 熱狂的; 活動的な
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
最近、私のスケジュールは立て続けの会議で忙しくなっています。
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。
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

イクソラ
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
明るい赤いイクソラの低木が熱帯庭園への小道を囲んでいました。
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

静かな
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
静かな環境はリラックスと集中を促進します。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

気密の
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
クッキーは新鮮さを保つために気密容器に保管してください。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

解消できない
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
結婚はかつて解消できない絆と見なされていました。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

売る
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
ストリートの販売員は観光客に手作りのジュエリーを売っている。
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

ダース
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
彼女は市場でダースの卵を買いました。
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

銀
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
銀の指輪は日光で輝いていました。
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

巧妙に出し抜く
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
小さな会社は大きな競争相手を巧妙に出し抜くことに成功した。
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

激しい非難
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
マネージャーは低いパフォーマンスについて長い激しい演説を行った。
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

呪い
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
彼は財布をなくしたと気づいて大声で悪態をついた。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

斑点模様の
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
ヘビの斑点模様の皮膚は、森の床に溶け込むのを助けました。
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

物
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
彼女はすべての物をスーツケースに詰め込んだ。
C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

侮辱する
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
マネージャーは粗野なコメントで社員を侮辱しました。
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

軽減するまたは和らげる
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
瞑想はストレスを軽減し、集中力を高めることができます。
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

遠くで見る
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
丘の頂上から、彼らは遠くの小さな村を見た。
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。
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

哲学する
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
彼は人生とその意味について哲学するのが好きです。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

人間嫌い
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
その老人は、すべての社交的な集まりを避けるミサントロープと見なされていました。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
A2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/

electricity

電気
Meaning
A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.
Example
The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity.
嵐で停電し、電気がありませんでした。
B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

刑務所
Meaning
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.
Example
The thief was sent to jail for stealing.
泥棒は盗みのために刑務所に送られました。
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

ラッチで閉める
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
彼女は家を出る前にドアをラッチで閉めた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

動揺しない; 固い
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
彼女の信念はすべての困難にも動揺しませんでした。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鰭
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
サメは目立つ背鰭を持っています。
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

独創的
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
彼の独創的なアイデアは現代物理学を変えました。
C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

不必要な
Meaning
Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.
Example
The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
その映画は不必要な暴力で批判された
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

後援
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
会議は国連の後援の下で行われました。
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

フッド
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
コブラは脅威を感じるとフッドを広げました。
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

額
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
彼女は額の汗を拭った。
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

肥沃, 繁殖力
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
川の三角州の肥沃は多様な野生動物を支えています。
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

動揺させる
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
突然の音が試験中に学生を動揺させました。
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

リアリズム
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
彼女の絵画はそのリアリズムで賞賛されています。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

カラット
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
その指輪は18カラットの金で作られていました。
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

怖がらせる
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
大きな雷が子供たちを怖がらせた。
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

キスする
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
彼らはパーティーの時にヤドリギの下でキスをしました。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

イライラ
Meaning
Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
Example
She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.
彼女は長い列で待っている間にイライラしてきた。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脳する
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
その団体は新しいメンバーを洗脳しようとした。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

前日付け
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
その原稿は現代の印刷機よりも前の時代にあります。
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

亡命
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
難民は隣国で亡命を求めた。
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

パンチライン
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
みんな彼のジョークのパンチラインで大笑いした。
C1 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

代謝の
Meaning
Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.
定期的な運動は代謝効率を高めます。
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

整理する
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
秘書は会議前に報告書を整理した。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

瞬間
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
彼は躊躇うことなく瞬時に返答した。
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

拡大する
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
その会社は新しい市場に事業を拡大する予定です。
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

小さなフルート
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
彼女はコンサートでピッコロを使って活気のあるメロディを演奏しました。
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

暗唱する
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
その子はクラスの前で詩を暗唱しました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

できない
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
彼は会議に出席できませんでした。
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

武器
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
兵士たちは戦闘に武器を持ち込んだ。
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

締めくくる
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
私たちは五時に会議を締めくくります。
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

本物らしく
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
彼女は自分の経験について本物らしく話す。
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

共感
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
共感は学生が社会とつながるのを助けます。
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破壊
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
裁判所は証拠の破壊のために会社を罰しました。
C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

全力で
Meaning
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
Example
She gave her wholehearted support to the project.
彼女はそのプロジェクトに全力でサポートを与えた。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

対照的な
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
彼の見解は組織の価値観と真逆でした。
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

不一致
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
規則の不一致が進行を遅らせている。
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

出生に関連する
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
彼女は何年も経った後、故郷の村に帰りました。
A2 noun /læb/

lab

実験室
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
学生たちは化学実験室で実験を行いました。
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

害
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
偽の情報を広めることは、コミュニティに害を与えることです。
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼儀; 品位; 威厳
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
その外交官は熱心な交渉の中で完璧な礼儀を保っていました。
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命的に変える
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
人工知能は医療分野を革命化する準備ができています。
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

クローク
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
スパイは偽名で自分の身元を隠した。
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

ちらつく
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
ろうそくが風でちらついていた。
C2 verb (archaic/rare) /rɛk/

reck

気にする
Meaning
To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.
Example
He does not reck the dangers of his actions.
彼は自分の行動の危険を気にしない。
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

滑らかな
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
彼は投資家を感動させるために滑らかなプレゼンテーションを行った。
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！
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 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

スポンジ状
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
ケーキは軽くてスポンジ状の質感がありました。
A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

起こる
Meaning
to occur or take place; to come about by chance
Example
What happened at the meeting yesterday?
昨日の会議で何が起こったのですか？
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

九
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
彼女はコレクションに9冊の本を持っています。
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 /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

不法占拠者
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
警察は廃墟から不法占拠者を追い出しました。
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

不機嫌な; イライラした;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
彼は朝からずっと不機嫌でした、よく眠れなかったからです。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

広報女性
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
その会社の広報女性は新製品を発表した。
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

飛行機
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
飛行機は空港の滑走路から滑らかに離陸した。
B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

核
Meaning
the central or most important part of something
Example
Honesty is at the core of their values.
正直は彼らの価値観の核です。
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊ.iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi

agroecology

アグロエコロジー
Meaning
A scientific discipline that studies agricultural systems by applying ecological concepts and principles.
Example
Agroecology promotes eco-friendly farming.
アグロエコロジーは環境に優しい農業を促進します。
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

光沢のある
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
彼女の髪は滑らかで光沢のあるように見えた。
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

弁護士
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
彼女は自分の案件を処理するために弁護士を雇った。
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

構成
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
会社はオフィスレイアウトのために新しいセットアップを発表した。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

水菠菜
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
水菠菜は湿った土壌でよく育ちます。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太陽の
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
この家は太陽エネルギーで動いています。
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

社交的
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
彼は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。
C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

妊娠
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
象の妊娠期間はほぼ2年です。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

不燃
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
この材料は燃えません、安全に建設に使用できます。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

過剰
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
彼の寄付は過剰で、誰もが求めていた以上のものでした。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

普及する
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
ソーシャルメディアは情報を迅速に普及するのに役立ちます。
C1 verb /præns/

prance

誇らしげに歩く
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
その馬は誇らしげにフィールドを歩いていました。
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 noun /nɒk/

Knock

ノック; 叩く
Meaning
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
Example
There was a loud knock at the door late at night.
深夜にドアで大きなノックの音がしました。
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

外部の資金調達なしで個人資源を使用してビジネスを立ち上げ、発展させる
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
彼は最小限のリソースで自分の会社を立ち上げました。
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

呼吸する
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
植物もエネルギーを放出するために呼吸します。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

要約する
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
教師は生徒にレッスンを要約するように頼みました。
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

田園詩のように美しい
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
彼らは海辺で田園詩のような休暇を楽しみました。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

非常に理想主義的で非現実的な、非実用的な
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
彼の非現実的な夢はしばしば失望につながった。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

上院議員
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
そのセネターは環境政策について情熱的に話しました。
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

予定
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
予定説の教義は、出来事は神の意志によって定められていると示唆しています。
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

コウノトリ
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
そのコウノトリは高い煙突の上に巣を作った。
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。
C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

高度
Meaning
The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
Example
The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.
登山者たちは数時間の登攀後、高い高度に達しました。
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

利己的に
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
彼は自己中心的にすべてのクッキーを取った。
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

運動
Meaning
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
Freedom movements paved the way for independence.
自由運動は独立への道を切り開いた。
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

口語
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
彼の口語表現はスピーチをより身近なものにしました。