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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。
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

唱える
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
僧侶たちは寺で祈りを唱える。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

再構成する
Meaning
to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble
Example
The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.
リーダーが戻った後、グループは再構成されました。
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

幸せ
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

時代遅れの; 流行遅れ
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
昨今のトレンドのいくつかは今や完全に時代遅れに見える。
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

接続性
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
改善された接続性が経済発展を促進します。
B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

事業
Meaning
A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
Example
Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.
新しい会社を立ち上げるのは難しい事業です。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委員会
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
65人の委員会が結成されました。
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

要塞化
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
要塞化は都市を守った。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

抑圧的な
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
抑圧的な政府はすべての抗議の形態を禁止しました。
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

メモ、控え
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
彼女はテーブルにチットを置いて、彼に戻って電話するように頼んだ。
C1 noun /ˈhɛrəsi/

heresy

異端
Meaning
belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.
Example
In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely.
中世では、異端はしばしば厳しく罰せられました。
B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

製粉所
Meaning
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
Example
The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.
古い小麦粉工場は博物館に改装されました。
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

距離を置いた
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
彼は議論の間ずっと距離を置いていました。
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

引き抜く
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
彼らは庭から古い木を引き抜いた。
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

足を引きずって歩く
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
彼らは村に到達するために雪の中を足を引きずって歩かなければならなかった。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

デカメロン (ボッカッチョの物語集)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
デカメロンはイタリア古典文学の傑作とされています。
C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

ファウノ (神話の生き物)
Meaning
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
Example
The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.
彫刻は、森の中で踊っている遊び心のあるファウンを描いていました。
B1 noun /per/

Pear

Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
彼女は果樹園から新鮮な梨を楽しみました。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血縁関係
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
相続法では、血縁関係の程度が重要でした。
B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金の指輪
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
彼は彼らの記念日に美しい金の指輪を彼女に渡しました。
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

食べる
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
私たちは午後7時に夕食を食べます。
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

鐘の音
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
教会の鐘の音が夕暮れ時に谷を響き渡った。
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

偽造
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
銀行は小切手の署名に偽造を発見しました。
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

寓話
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
イエスはしばしば深い真理を伝えるために寓話を使って教えていました。
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

対立的な
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
その二つの会社は市場で対立的な関係を持っている。
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

強制する
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
マネージャーは従業員を強制的に残業させようとしました。
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

反射可能な
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
その表面は非常に反射可能で、光を異なる方向に反射させていました。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

定性的
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
研究は数字よりも定性的分析に焦点を当てています。
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

洗練された
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
彼はパーティーでみんなを魅了した洗練された紳士だった。
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

底; 最下部
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
宝物の箱は海の底にあった。
C2 noun /ˈnaɪsəti/

nicety

微細さ
Meaning
a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something
Example
The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.
弁護士は事件の法的細部を説明しました。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

流体
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
アーティストの流れるような動きは観客を感動させました。
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

割り当て、配分
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
各部門はリソースの割り当てを受け取りました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敵対的 / 不利な
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
その政策は国の経済成長に不利だった。
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

完全に; 完全に; 例外なく
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
私はあなたの決定に完全に賛成です。
C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

衣服
Meaning
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
Example
The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.
王は儀式の間、王族の衣服を着ていた。
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

内側
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
鍵は引き出しの中にあります。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

サイドラインの議論
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
サイドラインの議論はしばしば合意に至ります。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

沈黙
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
彼の沈黙は、彼が何を考えているのかを知るのを難しくしました。
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

待つ
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
私たちはあなたの返事を大きな期待を持って待っています。
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

接続詞
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
'and' と 'but' は一般的な接続詞です。
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

壊血病
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
水夫たちは、新鮮な果物がない長い海の航海中によく壊血病にかかっていました。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

弁護士
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
弁護士は裁判官の前で情熱的にケースを弁論しました。
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

灌漑液
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
医師は手術中に無菌の灌漑液を使用しました。
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

失敗
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
プロジェクトの失敗は、計画とコミュニケーションの不備によるものでした。
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

構成要素
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
プロテインとビタミンは健康的な食事の重要な構成要素です。
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

有効性
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
契約の有効性は来月に終了します。
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

ロブスター
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
ロブスターは溶かしバターとレモンで提供されました。
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血なまぐさい
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
その戦闘は戦争の中で最も血なまぐさい戦いの一つだった。
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

非凡な; 顕著な;
Meaning
very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected
Example
The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.
魔法使いのパフォーマンスは非凡で、すべての人を驚かせました
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飛べるようになる
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
若い鳥たちは数週間以内に飛べるようになる。
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

芸術的
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
彼女はデザインに対するアーティスティックな感覚を持っています。
C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

要約
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
教授はクラスを終える前に講義の簡単な要約を行いました。
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

皮肉な
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
彼は月に住みたいと言ったとき、皮肉を言っていた。
B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

信頼できる
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
彼女はいつも締め切りを守る信頼できる同僚です。
A1 noun /tuː/

two

Meaning
the number following one
Example
She has two children.
彼女には二人の子供がいます。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

効率を高めるために協力する。
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
部門は効率を向上させるためにシナージズしなければならない。
C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

幻想的な; 存在しているように見えるが実際には存在しない; 騙すような
Meaning
deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading
Example
The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.
簡単なお金の約束は幻想的であり、誤解を招くものでした。
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

批判する
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
教師は生徒の不注意なミスを批判しました。
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
現代医学は病気の治療において大きな進歩を遂げました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

無作法
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
彼の無作法な行動はパーティーのゲストを驚かせました。
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

緩和
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
気候変動の緩和には共同の努力が必要です。
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

非現実感
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
夢のような舞台は物語に非現実感を与えた。
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

質感
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
その布は柔らかく滑らかな質感です。
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

完全な影、太陽黒点の暗い中心
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
日食の際、私たちは月のアンブラの中に立っていました。
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

海外で
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
彼女は1年間海外で学ぶことを決めました。
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

時代遅れの
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
時代遅れの技術は現代のデバイスには競争できなかった。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

専門家
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
彼は最新のトレンドをいつも知っているテック専門家です。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
その誤りは非常に微小で、誰もそれに気づかなかった。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

捕虜
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
捕虜は数ヶ月間小さな部屋に閉じ込められていた。
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼儀; 優雅;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
彼は高齢者のためにドアを開けたまま、非常に礼儀正しさを示しました。
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

感覚中枢
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
事故後、患者の感覚中枢はぼやけていた。
A2 noun kɒsts

Costs

コスト
Meaning
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
Example
Reducing costs improves profit margins.
コストを削減すると、利益率が向上します。
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

アニメーション
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
この映画のアニメーションは信じられないほど詳細です。
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

書店
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
彼女は小さな書店で一時間過ごした。
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

博物館
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
私たちは新しい展示を見るために美術館を訪れました。
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

茶こし
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
私はお茶をカップに注ぐとき、いつも茶こしを使います。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

腹側の
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
その魚は白い腹側の表面を持っています。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

知覚できる
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
大気中に知覚できる変化がありました。
B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

契約する
Meaning
to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement
Example
The company will contract a new supplier for materials.
会社は新しい供給者と契約を結ぶでしょう。
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

小さな容器
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
彼女はサラダのためにオリーブオイルでクルエットを満たしました。
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

外見; 偽りの形
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
混沌としたオフィスには、秩序の外見だけがあった
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

野生動物
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
その公園は多種多様な野生動物の家です。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

ピリック勝利
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
将軍は大きな損失のため、この戦いをピリック勝利と宣言した。
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

追い越す
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
若いライダーはレースで競技者たちを追い越しました。
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。
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

社会的な失敗
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
彼は彼女の誕生日を忘れて大きな社会的な失敗を犯した。
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

12月
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
12月は多くの国で寒いです。
B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

ギャンブラー
Meaning
a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble
Example
The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.
経験豊富なギャンブラーは、カードを折る時と大きな賭けをする時を知っていました。
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

返事する
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
彼女はすぐにメールに返信します。
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

一般的
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
彼はプロジェクトに関する一般的なコメントをしました。
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

意志
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
彼女は自分の意思で仕事を辞めました。
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

賃貸契約
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
賃貸契約は2年間で署名されました。
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

栄光; 名誉; 光輝
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
アスリートはオリンピック金メダルを取った栄光に浸った。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
彼の言葉と行動には不一致があります。
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手は失われた愛について感動的なバラッドを披露しました。
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

暗号的, 謎めいた, 不明確な
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
そのメッセージは暗号的で解読が難しかった。
C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

後部
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
脳の後部は視覚を制御します。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

旋風
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
船は波と風の旋風に巻き込まれました。
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

電動ドリル
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
彼は壁に絵を掛けるために電動ドリルを使って穴を開けました。
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

ひどく
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
そのレストランのサービスはひどく遅かった。
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

レンズ
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
彼は写真を撮る前にカメラのレンズをきれいにしました。
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

オーブン
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
彼女はオーブンで三十分間クッキーを焼きました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

伝える
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
教師は生徒に貴重な知識を授けました。
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志望
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
彼のアスピレーションは成功した起業家になることです。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

木製の床
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
その古い邸宅には美しい木製の床がありました。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

選挙区境界の操作
Meaning
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
Example
The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.
与党は、より多くの議席を確保するために選挙区を操作したと非難された。
A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

誇り
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
彼女は娘の学業成就に誇りを持っていました。
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

カバリズム
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
歴史家は王室の宮廷でカバリズムについて広範囲に書きました。
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 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

年鑑
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
彼は月の段階を確認するために年鑑を参照しました。
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

遺伝子改変
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
遺伝子改変は作物の害虫や病気に対する耐性を高めます。
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

不必要な繰り返し
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
'それは起こるかもしれないし、起こらないかもしれない'というフレーズはトートロジーです。
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

洪水で満たす、処理すべき事柄や人々で誰かまたは何かを圧倒する
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
広告の後、会社はリクエストで圧倒されました。