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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。
B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

不確実性; 疑念または確信の欠如
Meaning
the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness
Example
The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.
天気についての不確実性が私たちの旅行を遅らせた。
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

入力、提供された情報
Meaning
information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process
Example
The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.
マネージャーは新しいプロジェクトに対する全員のインプットを求めました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

相続する
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
彼女は祖母の家を相続しました。
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

ラグーン
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
私たちはラグーンの穏やかな水で泳ぎました。
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

青唐辛子
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
彼女はサラダに追加の辛さを加えるために切った青唐辛子を加えた。
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密の愛
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
その小説は、二人の登場人物の間の禁じられたアムールの物語を語っています。
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

卑劣
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
彼らは卑劣な貧困の中で生きていました。
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

調和
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
感情への調和は関係を改善する。
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

スライス; 薄切り
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
ピザのスライスを一つ食べますか?
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

翻訳する
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
彼女は五カ国語を翻訳できます。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

不健康な; 健康に悪い
Meaning
harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being
Example
Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.
ファーストフードを食べ過ぎることは、あなたの体に不健康です。
C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

根絶する
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
ワクチンプログラムは感染症を根絶するのに役立ちます。
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

食習慣
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
良い食習慣を身につけることは、健康に良い影響を与える。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

幸福
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自殺的
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
無謀な運転は自殺的な行動でした。
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

調達
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
現代的な機器の調達が研究の精度を向上させました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

実現不可能
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
高額なコストのため、このプロジェクトは実現不可能と見なされました。
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自己抑制
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
自己抑制を実践することで、衝動的な決定を避けるのに役立ちます。
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

広げるまたは開く
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
彼女は手紙を慎重に広げました。
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

一瞬の
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
部屋の中に一瞬の静けさがあった。
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

賢明な、慎重な
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
論争中に沈黙を守るのは賢明な判断だった。
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

辞任
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
彼女の職からの辞任は予想外だった。
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 /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

視力
Meaning
the ability to see; vision
Example
Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.
定期的な目の検査は良い視力を維持するために重要です。
C2 verb /ˈwɪzn/

wizen

しおれる
Meaning
To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.
Example
The flowers began to wizen after days without water.
花は数日間水なしでしおれ始めました。
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

整然とした; 系統的な; 平和的な
Meaning
well-organized; systematic; peaceful
Example
Please keep your desk orderly and clean.
デスクを整然とした状態できれいに保ってください。
B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

交換
Meaning
the act of substituting one thing or person for another
Example
She got a replacement for her damaged phone.
彼女は壊れた電話の交換を受けました。
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

カッテージチーズ
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
料理人は温かい牛乳にレモン汁を加えて新鮮なカッテージチーズを作りました。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

書簡
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
彼は自分の旅行について友人に長い手紙を書いた。
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判的思考
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
批判的思考は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

優先
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
教育の優先性は否定できません。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

望ましい
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
その家の場所は非常に望ましく、素晴らしい景色がありました。
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
共和国は人民の代表者によって治められています。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

使えない; 故障した
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
古いコンピュータはシステムクラッシュ後、使えなくなりました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

エレジアック
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
小説は失われた時代を悼むエレジアックな調子で終わる。
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

フック
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
彼は成功裏に魚を釣り上げた。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

重要な
Meaning
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
Example
The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.
その会議はプロジェクトの未来にとって重要でした。
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

騒動
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
抗議活動は市の広場で騒動を引き起こしました。
C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

急ぐ
Meaning
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
Example
He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
彼は締め切り前に仕事を終わらせるために急いだ。
B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

インシデント
Meaning
an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual
Example
The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.
警察は公園でのインシデントに迅速に対応しました。
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

岬
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
灯台は海を見渡す岬の上に立っていた。
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

ばか
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
水なしでハイキングに行くのはばかげた考えでした。
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

バッファ / 衝撃吸収
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
その組織は労働者と経営陣の間のバッファとして機能します。
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

封鎖
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
海上封鎖により物資が港に届くのを防ぎました。
B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

政治家
Meaning
a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession
Example
The politician promised to improve the economy.
政治家は経済改善を約束しました。
C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

遅れる
Meaning
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
Example
Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.
遅れないで、さもないと電車に乗り遅れるよ。
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

執着的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
彼は清潔さに執着的な興味を持っています。
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

推薦状
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
教授は彼女の元生徒のために素晴らしい推薦状を書きました。
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模倣; コピー; レプリカ
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
彼の有名な俳優のイミテーションはとても上手で、みんなが笑い出しました。
C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

キャレット (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
編集者は、欠落している単語を挿入する場所を示すためにキャレットを配置しました。
C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

テオソフィー
Meaning
A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.
Example
Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.
テオソフィーは神秘主義や精神的成長に興味を持つ人々を引き寄せた。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

織り鳥
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
織り鳥は巧みに複雑な巣を作る
B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

探求; 探索
Meaning
a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal
Example
The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
騎士は伝説の宝物を見つけるための探求を始めました。
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

新星
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
天文学者たちは星座で新しいノヴァを発見しました。
A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

勝利の
Meaning
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
Example
She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.
彼女はチーム全体を鼓舞する勝利の態度を持っている。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

控えめ
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
彼女は控えめな笑顔を彼に向けた。
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

野蛮な; 残忍な; 未開の
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
囚人に対する野蛮な扱いは人権団体によって非難された。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

間違いなく
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
彼は間違いなくチームで一番の選手です。
B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

隔離する
Meaning
To separate something or someone from others.
Example
Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.
医師たちは感染の拡大を防ぐために患者を隔離しようとしました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

妬ましい
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
マネージャーの妬ましいコメントは、従業員の間に緊張を生み出しました。
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

思考について考える
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
メタ認知は問題解決能力を高めます。
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。
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

アクアポニックス
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
アクアポニックスは魚と植物の農業を統合することによって水を効率的に利用します。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

イラン出身者またはペルシャ語を話す人
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
ペルシャ語は豊かな文学的歴史を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

等々
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
ペン、紙、ノートなどを買わなければなりません。
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父性的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
彼はその男の子の教育に父性的な関心を示しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

辛い
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
そのソースは、料理をさらに美味しくした辛い味を持っていました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

後悔している; 反省している; 悔いている
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
後悔している泥棒は盗んだお金を返しました。
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

ハープ
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
天使はハープで美しいメロディーを奏でました。
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

やんちゃな女の子
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
やんちゃな女の子は、ぬいぐるみで遊ぶよりも木に登るのが好きでした。
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

一時停止する
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
その会社は彼の会員資格をサスペンドすることに決めました。
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

混乱
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
発表は金融市場に混乱を引き起こしました。
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

静止
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
火山は数十年間静止状態にあります。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

幸福
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。
A1 noun /kiː/

Key

鍵
Meaning
a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access
Example
She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.
彼女は家の鍵を失くして、鍵屋が来るまで中に入れませんでした。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

音声
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
ポッドキャストの音声品質は素晴らしかった。
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

金庫 / 飛び越える
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
銀行は金の延べ棒を安全な金庫に保管していました。
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

理論的
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
そのアイデアは実際の証拠がなくても、主に理論的なものとして残ります。
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

秘密裏に不正行為に関与する
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
マネージャーは供給者と共謀して会社を騙した。
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

電気を通す; 興奮させる
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
スピーカーのスピーチは聴衆を興奮させた。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

重要でないこと
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
彼は広大な宇宙で重要でないことを感じました。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

胴体
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
芸術家はモデルの胴体を詳細に描きました。
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

絶望的
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
水の供給が尽きたとき、状況は絶望的になった。
C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Meaning
An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Example
The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

雄鴨
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
そのドレイクは、家族のカモたちを池の向こうに連れて行きました。
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

不適切な管理
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
プラスチックごみの不適切な管理が汚染を悪化させます。
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

グーズベリー
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
グーズベリーはビタミンCが豊富で、優れたジャムを作ります。
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

試用期間
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
彼は6か月の試用期間を与えられました。
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

懸命に働く
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
農民は夜明けから日暮れまで畑で懸命に働いている。
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

進展
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
科学的進展はグローバルな革新を促進します。
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

嫌う
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
私は週末に早起きするのが嫌いです。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

軍需品
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
軍隊は都市外の安全な施設に軍需品を保管していた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

怠惰
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
彼の怠惰さが彼の目標達成を妨げた。
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

布
Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
仕立て屋は布を正確な部分に切りました。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

アンダーワールド
Meaning
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
Example
The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.
探偵はアンダーワールドの秘密を何年も研究していました。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最適
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
最適な結果を得るためには、効率を改善する必要があります。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染した
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
医者は患者のセプティックな傷をすぐに治療しました。
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

長いウリ
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
彼女はその長いウリを薄切りにして、炒め物に使いました。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

移住する
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
彼は5年前にカナダに移住しました。
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

遺体
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
警察は廃墟の家で遺体を発見しました。
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

うなずく
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
彼女は提案に同意してうなずいた。
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
埋葬の儀式は午後に行われた。
C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火薬
Meaning
explosive powder used in guns and fireworks
Example
Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.
火薬は古代中国で発明されました。
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

差し押さえる
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
家主は未払いの家賃のために借家人の家具を差し押さえました。
A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

どちらも〜ない
Meaning
used to connect two negative alternatives
Example
Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.
マネージャーもアシスタントも会議に出席できなかった。
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

解雇する
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
会社は業績不良で彼を解雇しました。
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

台所の使用人
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
中世の時代、スカリオンは鍋やフライパンを掃除する責任がありました。
C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

功利主義
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
功利主義は、私たちが全体的な幸福を最大化するために行動すべきだと示唆しています。
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

監視
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
そのプロジェクトは経験豊富なマネージャーの監視の下で完了しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

不適格; 無資格; 選ばれない
Meaning
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Example
Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.
成績が悪い学生は奨学金プログラムに応募できません。
B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
放射性は、がん治療のような医療に用いられている。
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建設
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
建設工事のほこりは汚染に大きく寄与します。
A2 noun /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

invitation

幸せ
Meaning
a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something
Example
She sent me an invitation to her wedding.
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。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

騙すような
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
外見は騙すようなものかもしれません。