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B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

恥
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
彼は仕事での不誠実な行動に深い恥を感じた。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

情熱的
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
彼は愛の宣言でいっぱいのアモロスな手紙を彼女に送った。
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

減少する
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
月は満月の夜の後に減少する。
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

監禁
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
長年の監禁の後、囚人は最終的に解放されました。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

キリスト教界
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
そのニュースはキリスト教界全体に素早く広まりました。
A2 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

ワクワクする
Meaning
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The journey has been an exciting experience.
その旅は素晴らしい体験でした。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

副王
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
バイセロイは王の名のもとに植民地を統治しました。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

狂気
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
崖から飛び降りる考えは狂気のように思えた。
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

ガルバニズム
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
ガルバニズムは初期の電気実験で重要な役割を果たしました。
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

ガツガツ食べる
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
子供たちは数分で食べ物をガツガツ食べました。
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

たてがみ
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
ライオンは誇らしげに太いたてがみを揺らした。
A1 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

公正な; 正義の; 適切な
Meaning
fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate
Example
The judge made a just decision in the case.
裁判官は事件に公正な判断を下しました。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

逃亡者
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
警察は刑務所から逃げた逃亡者を捕まえるために捜索を開始しました。
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

目を覚ます
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
私は毎朝7時に目を覚まします。
B2 verb /əˈkʌstəm/

accustom

慣れる
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something through regular experience or use
Example
It took him a while to accustom himself to the new environment.
新しい環境に慣れるのに少し時間がかかりました。
B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

戦争
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
現代の戦争には高度な技術と戦略的計画が含まれています。
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

菌類
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
古い木に奇妙な菌類が生えていました。
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

権威的
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
教授は講義中に権威的な口調で話しました。
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

あご
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
彼は考えながらあごひげを撫で、手をあごに置いた。
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

現れる
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
重大な健康危機が汚染から現れる。
C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

指定する
Meaning
To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.
Example
The government has earmarked funds for education.
政府は教育のための資金を指定しました。
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

明るくする；和らげる
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
冗談は緊張した会議の雰囲気を和らげることができる。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

任意
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
このイベントではネクタイの着用は任意です。
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

弱い, 無力
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
病気の後、彼女は立ち上がるにはあまりにも弱かった。
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

回転する
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
地球は24時間ごとに自転します。
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

内陸地域
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
農民たちは地方の内陸地域から来て、都市で自分たちの農産物を販売しました。
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

部隊
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
その部隊は行進しながら行進場を進んだ。
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

強化する
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
新しい政策は経済成長を強化することを目的としています。
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。
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

果物
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
マンゴーは私のお気に入りのフルーツです。
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的な; 死亡の; 危険な
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
致命的な毒はその植物を瞬時に殺しました。
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

制約
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
プロジェクトを完了するための最大の制約は時間です。
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解決する
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
探偵はついに謎の事件を解決した。
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
A2 noun /fluː/

flu

インフルエンザ
Meaning
a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza
Example
She stayed home because she had the flu.
彼女はインフルエンザなので家にいました。
C1 adjective rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

recessionary

不況に関する
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by economic recession.
Example
Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects.
政府は景気後退の影響に対処するために政策を導入しています。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

雌
Meaning
a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls
Example
The female lion protects her cubs fiercely.
メスライオンは自分の子供たちを必死に守ります。
C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

血液に関連する
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
外科医は傷口からの血なまぐさい分泌物を調べました。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstruːd/

extrude

押し出す
Meaning
to force something out through a small opening; to shape by pushing material through a mold
Example
The factory extrudes plastic pipes using modern machines.
工場は最新の機械を使用してプラスチック管を押し出します。
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
サイは自分を守るために角を使った。
A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

三十
Meaning
equivalent to the number 30
Example
He is thirty years old.
彼は三十歳です。
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

カート
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
農夫は干し草をカートに載せました。
C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

苛立ち
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
彼女は繰り返しの遅れの後、彼女の苛立ちを隠すことができませんでした。
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

科学者
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
その科学者はデータ駆動型の改革を提案しました。
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

国際的な
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
国際基準は競争力を高めます。
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。
C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

不朽の
Meaning
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
Example
The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.
その像は、英雄の犠牲を永遠にするために建てられました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

屈辱
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
彼女は正当な理由もなく荷物検査を受けるという屈辱に耐えることを拒んだ。
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

出発
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
列車の出発は技術的な問題で30分遅れました。
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

味覚の
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
レストランは他に類を見ない味覚体験を提供しました。
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

追加の
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
先生は生徒に追加の宿題を出しました。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成する, 組み合わせる, 論理的に提示する
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
彼は異なるソースからアイデアを合成するのが得意です。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
裁判官は有罪の役人を職務に不適格と宣言した。
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

図書館
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
彼女は毎週末、勉強のために図書館に行きます。
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

鋭敏さ
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
彼の知的な鋭敏さは彼を優れた科学者にしました。
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

維持管理
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
古い家の維持管理は非常に高価です。
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。
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

投資家
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
投資家はスタートアップに大金を投資しました。
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

次元
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
宇宙探査の新しい次元が明らかになっています。
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

意見を述べる
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
教授はその政策が失敗するだろうと述べました。
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

隠れた; 秘密の; 見えない
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
部屋には隠れたカメラがありました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

反抗的な; 逆らう
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
その反抗的な学生はルールに従うことを拒否しました。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

配置または割り当て
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
会社は卒業生のために就職先を手配しました。
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

ジャーナリズム
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
彼はニュースリポーターになるためにジャーナリズムを学びました。
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

幸せ
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

理髪師
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
理髪師は彼の結婚式のために完璧なヘアカットをしました。
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神経可塑性
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
ニューロプラスティシティは、脳が怪我の後で再配線できるようにします。
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

感謝
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
彼女は彼女の命を救ってくれた医師たちに感謝の気持ちを表現しました。
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

滴る
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
激しい雨の後、水は壁をゆっくりと流れ始めた。
B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

抗議
Meaning
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Example
Students organized a protest.
学生たちは抗議活動を組織した。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

チャンピオン決定戦
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
チームは強いシーズン後にプレーオフに進出しました。
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

派閥
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
党内の異なる派閥は新しい政策に対して意見が一致しませんでした。
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

優越性
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
オンラインショッピングの優越性が小売業を永遠に変えました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

資格がない; 経験不足の;
Meaning
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
Example
He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.
彼は経験不足でエンジニアの職に不適格でした。
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

手招きする
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
彼女は手を振って彼に近くへ来るよう合図した。
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

コミュニティサービスの理想
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
コミュニティサービスの理想は学校で教えられるべきです。
C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

フサール
Meaning
a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
Example
The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.
フサールは戦場を素早く駆け抜けた。
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶者
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
各従業員は配偶者を健康保険プランに含めることができます。
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

完全に破壊する
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
嵐は村全体を完全に破壊しました。
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

一直線
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
彼はパーティーに入ったとたん、食べ物のテーブルに直行しました。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

行使する
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
彼は重い箱を持ち上げるために全力を尽くした。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道徳な; 不潔な;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
保守的な社会は彼女の行動を不道徳で不適切だと考えた。
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

結婚する
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
彼らはビーチで小さな式を挙げることを決めました。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

感嘆詞
Meaning
a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone
Example
Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.
'わお'や'痛っ'は英語でよく使われる感嘆詞です。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

つぼみ
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
バラのつぼみは数日以内に美しい花に咲きます。
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

巧妙さや騙しで物を得る
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
彼はVIPゲストだと偽って無料チケットを手に入れた。
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

利益
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
その会社はこの四半期にかなりの利益を上げました。
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

続ける
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
雨は一晩中続きます。
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

分離主義者
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
分離主義者グループは中央政府からの独立を要求した。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

現代的な, 現代の
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
彼女は現代アートの展示を楽しんでいます。
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。
C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

落とす / 液滴
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
携帯電話を落とさないように気をつけてください。
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

次に
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
まず、資金が必要です；次に、強力なチームが必要です。
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

先祖
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
家族の木はすべての先祖の名前を示しています。
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道徳
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
議論はその決定の道徳性に焦点を当てました。
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

絶滅した飛行爬虫類
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
博物館には巨大なプテロダクティルの化石が展示されていた。
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

枕
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
彼女は柔らかい枕の上に頭を置きました。
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

回転; 方向転換; 機会;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
会議で話す番です。
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

頭痛
Meaning
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
Example
Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.
長時間画面を見ることはひどい頭痛を引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

無能力
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
彼の問題を解決する無能力はプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こした。
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

投獄
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
犯人はその犯罪のために長年の投獄を受けた。
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

選択的
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
大学には新入生のための選択的な入学プロセスがあります。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棒
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
警備員は棒を使って泥棒を追い払った。
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

一般性
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
スピーチは一般的な内容で、具体的な詳細が欠けていました。
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

生き残った人、特に他の人が亡くなった後に生き残った人
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
彼女はがんのサバイバーで、今は他の患者を助けています。
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

身だしなみを整える
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
彼女はパーティーに出かける前に鏡の前で身だしなみを整えていた。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口転換
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口転換は高齢化社会への移行を示しています。
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

規定可能
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
特定の規則は法律の下で規定可能です。
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

薬物
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
医者はその病気のために新しい薬を処方しました。
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

使い果たされた, 疲れ切った
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
彼女は試験の準備に全てのエネルギーを使い果たした。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

反乱
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
政府は増大する反乱を抑制するのに苦労した。
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

貪欲な
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
貪欲な家主は不公平に家賃を上げました。
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

宮殿
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
王室は素晴らしい宮殿に住んでいます。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剤
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
清掃員はテーブルに消毒剤を噴霧しました。
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

しわになる
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
花は暑い太陽の下でしわになった。
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

恐怖で縮こまる
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
子供は雷の間、ソファの後ろで恐怖で縮こまっていた。