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C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

きちんと整頓された; よく整理された; 良好な状態
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
検査の前にすべてが完璧でした。
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。
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

職務怠慢
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
その役人は職務怠慢で起訴された。
B1 verb /fel/

fell

倒す, 伐採する
Meaning
to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down
Example
The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.
木こりたちは今日、森の中でいくつかの木を倒しました。
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

軌道
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
衛星は地球の周りを軌道上に保っています。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

虚弱
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
その虚弱な老人は歩くために助けが必要でした。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

傲慢
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
彼の傲慢さは彼を同僚の中で不人気にしました。
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

中で
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
チームは混乱の中で冷静を保った。
A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

有名
Meaning
known by many people; famous or recognized
Example
He is a well-known actor in his country.
彼は自国で有名な俳優です。
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

延長する
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
交渉は数ヶ月間延長されました。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

風変わりな
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
彼女は個性的なファッションセンスを持っており、それが彼女を際立たせています。
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

適切に
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
彼女はイベントに適切に服を着ていました。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

断続的
Meaning
Happening irregularly, not continuously.
Example
The rain was intermittent throughout the day.
雨は一日中断続的でした。
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

古代の墓地
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
考古学者たちは古代都市のネクロポリスで遺物を発見しました。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

嘘つき
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
彼は常習的な嘘つきだったので、誰も彼を信用しなかった。
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。
B1 noun /ˈkɒtən/

cotton

幸せ
Meaning
A soft white fibrous substance used to make cloth and thread.
Example
This shirt is made of pure cotton.
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。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

勇気、大胆さ
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
登山家のハーディフッドはチーム全体を感動させました。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

扇動、刺激
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
彼のスピーチは地域での暴力の激化を引き起こした。
A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

暗闇; 無知;
Meaning
the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge
Example
The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.
停電で町全体が暗闇に包まれた。
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱; 騒がしい混乱
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
火災警報後、教室は完全に混乱していました。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

超自然的
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
彼女はどんな危機にも冷静に保つ超自然的な能力を持っていた。
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化する
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
その都市は木や照明で古い公園を美化する計画です。
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

ミクロコスム
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
その小さな町は、国全体のミクロコスムです。
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

態度 / 姿勢
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
彼女の落ち着いた姿勢は部屋の中の誰にでも印象を与えました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春の
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
長い冬の後、庭は春の美しさで満たされていました。
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避難所
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
村人たちは嵐の間、寺院に避難した。
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

イラクの
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
イラクの文化は豊かで多様です。
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstendɪd/

extended

拡張された
Meaning
longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time
Example
They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.
彼らは今夏、ヨーロッパで拡張された休暇を過ごしました。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

毎時間; 毎時間行われるまたは行う; 継続的に
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
天気予報は毎時間更新されます。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

選手権
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
選手権は来月行われます。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

斜め目線
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
彼女は部屋を横切って彼に斜め目線を送った。
B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

影響
Meaning
A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
Example
The decision had great impact.
その決定は大きな影響を与えた。
B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

反射
Meaning
Serious thought or consideration about something.
Example
The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.
過去の反射が彼の心を悲しみに満たしました。
A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

彼女
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
彼は彼女を家族に紹介した。
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

ロイヤル
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
ロイヤルファミリーが式典に出席しました。
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

けちん坊
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
誰もが彼をけちん坊と呼ぶ、彼は決してプレゼントを買わないから。
B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

有効にする
Meaning
to make something possible; to give power or ability
Example
This software enables users to edit videos easily.
このソフトウェアはユーザーが簡単にビデオを編集できるようにします。
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

ユニタリアン
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
ユニタリアン教会は、その包括的で開かれた考え方で知られています。
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

呼び起こす
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
その音楽は彼女の子供時代の記憶を呼び起こしました。
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

ブレークスルー
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
このブレークスルーは新しい技術への扉を開きます。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

無価値
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
彼の努力は無価値で、結果を変えることはなかった。
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
彼女は提案に対して肯定的な回答をしました。
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

損傷する
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
古代の写本は不注意な取り扱いで損傷しました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

不信
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
彼女はその奇妙な話を聞いた後、不信のまなざしで彼を見つめた。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

インテリア
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
ホテルのインテリアは美しく装飾されていました。
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

ヒルサ魚
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
ヒルサフィッシュはベンガル文化ではごちそうと見なされています。
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

おそらく
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
彼はおそらく今夜遅れて到着するでしょう。
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

コスモポリタニズム
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
コスモポリタニズムは文化間の尊重と理解を促進します。
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投資する
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
知的財産への投資はパッシブインカムを生み出す可能性があります。
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低い男性の声 / ベースギター
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
彼はコンサートでベースギターを弾いた。
B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

会計士
Meaning
a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
Example
The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.
会計士は会社の財務報告書を準備しました。
B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

北部の
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
その国の北部は寒冷な気候で知られています。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

Undisturbed

邪魔されない
Meaning
not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful
Example
She slept undisturbed for eight hours.
彼女は8時間、邪魔されずに眠った。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

カルテット
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦楽四重奏団はコンサートで素晴らしい演奏をしました。
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

予測する
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
科学者たちは明日雨が降ると予測しています。
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

行政的
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
行政改革は効率を向上させます。
C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

爆撃手
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
爆撃手は正確に爆弾を投下した。
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

宣言する
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
大統領は国民の日を宣言した。
B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

新鮮さ
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
朝の新鮮な空気で、みんなが生き生きと感じました。
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
知識の適切な同化は効果的な学習につながります。
C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

遺言者
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
弁護士は故人の遺言を読みました。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学者
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
形而上学者は現実の本質について仲間たちと議論した。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

評価する
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
宝石商はダイヤモンドを購入する前に評価しました。
B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

オーディオレッスン
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
オーディオレッスンはリスニングスキルに役立ちます。
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟した
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
彼女は成熟した自信に満ちたリーダーになった。
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

ジェスチキュレーション
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
彼のエネルギッシュなジェスチキュレーションズは、スピーチをさらに魅力的にしました。
C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

陶酔的
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
ジャスミンの陶酔的な香りが庭に満ちていた。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

見分けがつかない
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
二つの色調の違いはほとんど見分けがつかなかった。
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疎外する
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
彼の失礼な行動は多くの友人を遠ざけた。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

割り当て
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
教育のための予算の割り当ては増加しなければならない。
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

爽快な
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
登山者たちは爽快な山の空気を楽しんだ。
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

家禽
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
農場主は新鮮な卵と肉のために庭で家禽を育てていました。
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

クワ
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
農夫は野菜畑から雑草を取り除くためにクワを使いました。
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

軽薄さ
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
先生は試験中の軽薄な行動を戒めました。
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

みじん切りにする
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
彼女はレシピのためにニンニクをみじん切りにした。
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。
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

財務責任
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
財務責任は長期的な経済の安定を確保します。
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

実施する
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
教育政策を実施することは進歩にとって重要です。
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

銀行家
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
銀行家は書類を確認した後、ローンを承認しました。
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

興奮させる
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
スピーカーは聴衆を感動させる興奮させるスピーチをしました。
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

盲目的に従う
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
シクウェイシャスな学生は、教師の意見に疑問を呈することはありませんでした。
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

参加, 関与
Meaning
The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.
Example
Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.
ソーシャルメディアでのエンゲージメントは、ブランドがオーディエンスとつながるのに役立ちます。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

奇抜な
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
そのアーティストは奇抜なスタイルで知られていた。
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

接頭辞; 前に何かを追加する
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
開発者はしばしば変数にアンダースコアをプレフィックスとして追加します。
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

進める
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
彼女はキャリアを進めるために一生懸命勉強した。
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

魅了する
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
夕日の美しさが旅行者を魅了した。
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
フクロウは夜行性の動物で、夜に狩りをします。
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

直感に反する
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
彼のアプローチは直感に反するように見えますが、実際には効果的です。
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声で泣く
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
彼女はニュースを聞いて制御できずに泣き始めました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

破壊的な
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
ハリケーンは沿岸地域に非常に破壊的でした。
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

クルミネーション. 何かの最高潮、特に長い時間を経て達成されたもの。
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
プロジェクトは長年の努力の末、最高潮に達しました。
C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

ふらふら歩く
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
その老人は杖をついて道路をふらふら歩きながら渡った。
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

胴回り
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
木の胴回りはほぼ5フィートでした。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

厳格さ
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
新しい規則の厳格さはみんなを驚かせました。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的な, 手つかずの, 清潔で新鮮な
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
その森は原始的な状態を保っています。
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

プレゼンテーション
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
新しい製品のプレゼンテーションはよく受け入れられました。
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

予期しない対立
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
会議中、二人の同僚の間で小さな予期しない対立がありました。
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

ふすま; 価値のないもの; 軽い冗談
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
農夫は伝統的な方法で小麦をふすまから分けました。
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

反逆者
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
その若い反逆者は学校の規則に従うことを拒否した。
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

なぞなぞ
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
子供たちは雑誌のなぞなぞを解くのを楽しみました。
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

発生する
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
彼が年齢について嘘をついていたことが明らかになった。
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

バクルの花
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
バクルの花の甘い香りが村の夕方の空気を満たしていた。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

無愛想; 不親切
Meaning
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
Example
It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.
彼が彼女の外見をからかうのは不親切だった。
C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

幽霊
Meaning
an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination
Example
The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.
子供は古い家で幽霊を見たと主張した。
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

円周
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
先生は私たちに円周の長さを計算するように頼みました。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

ボクサー
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
ボクサーは自信を持ってリングに上がった。
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

小屋
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
彼らは湖のそばの快適な小屋で休暇を過ごしました。
A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

厚い; 濃い;
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
その本は厚いページと重いカバーがあります。
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
標本の解剖はその構造に関する重要な詳細を明らかにした。
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

追加の
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
彼女はピクニックのために追加の食べ物を持ってきました。
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美しい; かわいい; 楽しい
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
美しい子供は庭で幸せに遊んでいました。
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

養子の
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
彼女は愛情深い養子の家族で育った。
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

味がない
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
スープは完全に味がなく、さらに調味料が必要でした。
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆われた; 空; 最小限
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
部屋の裸の壁は何か飾りが必要だった。
C1 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

反らす / 避ける
Meaning
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
Example
The shield deflected the incoming arrow.
盾は飛んできた矢を反らした。
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
インフルエンザのエピデミックは全国で何千人もの人々に影響を与えました。