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B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

懐疑的な
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
彼女は新しい計画に懐疑的だった。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

パーソナライゼーション, カスタマイズ
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
マーケティングにおけるパーソナライゼーションは顧客のエンゲージメントを向上させます。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

仲介
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
囚人は影響力のあるリーダーたちの仲介で釈放されました。
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危機
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
金融危機は世界の市場に影響を与えた。
B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

スリルを与える
Meaning
to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased
Example
The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.
ローラーコースターのライドは冒険を求める人々をスリルさせます。
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季節的
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
多くの企業は休暇中に季節労働者を雇います。
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

原始的, 基本的
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
恐怖は人間が経験する最も原始的な感情の一つです。
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

鞭打つ、または罰として自分を鞭打つ
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
歴史の中で、一部の修道士は悔い改めとして自分をフラジェレイトしていた。
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

美味しい
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
レストランは美味しい料理を提供しました。
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

公開喧嘩
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
警察はスタジアム外での喧嘩を止めるために呼ばれました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

無調整
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
群衆の無調整な怒りが混乱を引き起こしました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

有罪にする
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
新しい証拠がロビー事件の容疑者を有罪にする可能性があります。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

勇敢な
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
その勇敢な若い騎手は挑戦から決して後退しなかった。
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

現代的
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
彼らは新しい設備のある現代的なアパートに住んでいます。
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

工学
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
遺伝子工学は農業の実践を変革します。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

ボロボロの; ひどい状態の; 使い古された痕跡がある; 不公平または残酷
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
彼のボロボロの服は、彼が数日間旅行していたことを示していた。
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

熟考
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
その合意は多くの熟考の末に最終決定されました。
B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

軽食
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
会議の後、軽食を提供しました。
B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

革新的な
Meaning
Featuring new methods; advanced and original
Example
Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.
革新的な戦略が汚染との戦いに必要です。
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

過度な賞賛
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
歌手はファンたちの過度な賞賛を楽しんでいました。
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

軽視する
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
会社は新しい製品のリスクを軽視しようとしました。
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

感動的
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
彼女のスピーチはとても感動的で、みんな泣いてしまった。
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

裁判官
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
裁判官は軽犯罪の事件を審理しました。
B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

措置
Meaning
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example
Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.
緩和措置は排出量の削減に焦点を合わせています。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

インテリゲンチャ
Meaning
The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.
Example
The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.
インテリゲンチャは、世論形成において重要な役割を果たした。
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

特に
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
彼女は特にイタリア料理が好きです。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

控えめ / 節約
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
彼女は言葉を使うのを控えめにしています。
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除する
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
外科医は腫瘍を成功裏に切除しました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

特徴
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
彼女の繊細な特徴は彼女の高貴な誕生を明らかにしました。
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

阻止する
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
警察は強盗未遂を阻止した。
C1 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

反抗的な; 不従順な; 権威に反発する;
Meaning
defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;
Example
The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.
反抗的なティーンエイジャーは、両親の規則に従うことを拒否した。
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

帝国
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
ローマ帝国は何世代にもわたって続きました。
A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

興奮
Meaning
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
Example
The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.
子供たちは次の学校旅行についての興奮を抑えることができなかった。
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
彼の傲慢が彼の没落を引き起こした。
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

強化する
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
コミュニケーションは人々の間の絆を強化することができます。
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

実現
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
彼女の問題の認識が問題解決に役立った。
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

検査
Meaning
a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe
Example
The building passed the safety inspection last week.
その建物は先週、安全検査に合格しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

謙虚さ; 謙遜
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
成功にもかかわらず、彼は偉大な謙虚さを示しました。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育児
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
効果的な育児は、子供たちが自信と独立心を育むのを助けます。
C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

偽善的な
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
そのレストランはスタイリッシュだったが、私の好みにはあまりにも偽善的だった。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

誰か
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
誰かが廊下に傘を忘れました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

真剣さ; 重要性
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
その状況の真剣さは、医者が話すときに明らかになりました。
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

危険な
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
その会社への投資は今、かなり危険なように見える。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

無礼な
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
Example
His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.
彼の無礼なユーモアはしばしば伝統的な観客を驚かせました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

アームレット
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
伝統的なダンサーは、スポットライトの中で輝く金色のアームレットを着けていました。
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

収穫
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
規制されていない収穫は海洋の生物多様性に影響を与えます。
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

アルファベット順に
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
名前は登録簿にアルファベット順に並んでいます。
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

外国人恐怖症者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
その政治家は反移民政策のため、外国人恐怖症者として批判されました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

授ける
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
リーダーは知恵と勇気を授けられた。
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

ライフル
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
兵士は任務中にライフルを携帯していました。
A2 noun ækt

act

法律
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
その法律は2023年に可決されました。
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

歯ぎしりをする
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
彼は怒りで歯ぎしりを始めた。
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。
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

熱心な
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
探検家たちはその旅に熱心でした。
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

解決策
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
バイオテクノロジーは環境問題に対する解決策を提供します。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

計り知れない
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
選挙の結果は、多くの計り知れない要因に依存しています。
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

スクリーン
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
映画は劇場の大きなスクリーンに表示されました。
A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

大統領
Meaning
the elected head of a republican state
Example
The president addressed the nation last night.
大統領は昨晩、国民に向けて演説を行いました。
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

タマリンド
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
タマリンドはその酸っぱい味でアジアや中東の料理でよく使われます。
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

レーザー
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
医師は目の手術のためにレーザーを使用しました。
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行為; 偉業; 法的文書;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
彼の英雄的な行為は子供を川で溺れさせないように救った。
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

親愛なる
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
彼女は祖父母にとって非常に親愛なる存在です。
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

天意の
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
彼らのタイムリーな救助は天意のものと見なされました。
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

はしご
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
彼は上の棚の本を取るためにはしごを登った。
C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

抜粋
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
先生は小説から一節を読みました。
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

病気
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
医者はその病気の治療法を研究しています。
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

蔓延
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
老化問題の蔓延は即時の注意を必要とする。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

独特の; ユニークな; 明確な; 認識できる
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
各々の絵画には、それぞれ独自のスタイルと特徴があります。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

データ
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
調査の各データは慎重に分析されました。
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立場
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
その会社は環境保護に強い立場を取った。
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

看護
Meaning
the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured
Example
She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.
彼女は医療専門職になるために看護学を学んでいます。
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

お祝いする
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
私はあなたの昇進を祝いたいです。
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

論理的に関連しない発言
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
予算の議論中、彼の天気に関するコメントは完全に論理的に関連しない発言だった。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

過度に感傷的
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
その映画は過度に感傷的だとして批判されました。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

百年記念
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
学校は百年記念を盛大なイベントで祝いました。
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

賛美する
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
彼の発見の後、メディアは若い科学者をライオナイズし始めました。
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

粗いウールの布の一種
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
古いカードテーブルは、擦り切れたベイズで覆われていました。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

スターアニス
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
彼女はスープに香り豊かな風味を加えるためにスターアニスを入れました。
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

再生, 繁殖
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
教科書には人間のリプロダクションの詳細な図が含まれていました。
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

聖人として認められた人物; とても親切で忍耐強い人物
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
マザー・テレサはカトリック教会によって聖人と宣言されました。
A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

屋外で
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
私たちは午後ずっと屋外で新鮮な空気を楽しみました。
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

予見する
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
彼女は前方の課題を予見することができました。
B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

サイ
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
サイは草原を突進した。
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

揺り籠
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
赤ちゃんは揺り籠で静かに寝ています。
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

リスクのある事業、冒険、起業
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
彼の新しい電子商取引のベンチャーは成功した。
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
あなたの星座は何ですか?
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

有害な
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
喫煙は健康に有害です。
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

脅す / 強制する
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
弁護士は証人を脅しつけようとした。
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

布地
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
仕立て屋はドレスを作るために絹の布地を使いました。
C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

同時代の
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
二人のアーティストは同時代のもので、しばしば互いに影響を与えました。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

深紅
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
深紅の夕日が美しい色合いで空を染めました。
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

別名
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
その犯罪者は『シャドウ』という別名で知られていた。
C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

安物の作品
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
その小説は批評家によってただの安物の作品だと退けられた。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
船員たちは激しい嵐を乗り越えようと戦った。
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反対の
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
彼女は動物実験に強く反対しています。
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

完全な改修
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
会社は古くなったコンピュータシステムのオーバーホールを決定した。
A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

約束; 任命;
Meaning
an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position
Example
I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.
午後3時に医者のアポイントメントがあります。
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

完全な失敗
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
計画の悪さからそのイベントは完全な失敗に終わった。
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

厳しく批判する
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
批評家はその映画の悪い脚本を厳しく批判しました。
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

発明する
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
トーマス・エジソンは電球を発明しました。
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

遺産
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
その指輪は祖母から受け継がれた家族の遺産です。
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

eject
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
パイロットは緊急時に飛行機から eject されました。
A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

座る
Meaning
to rest in a seated position; to be located
Example
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
どうぞ座って快適にしてください。
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

悪化させる
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
発疹をかくことは、状態を悪化させるだけです。
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

重い、扱いにくい、運ぶのが難しい
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
重い荷物が彼を遅くした。
B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

殺人
Meaning
the act of causing death, especially deliberately
Example
The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.
映画は村人たちの残忍な殺人を描いています。
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

田舎者; 田舎の人
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
彼は小さな町で育ったため、田舎者のアクセントがあった。
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

微量栄養素
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
微量栄養素は細胞機能に不可欠です。
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

パントマイム; パントマイムの俳優
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
ストリートマイムは、見えない箱のルーチンで群衆を楽しませました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

輝かしい
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
花嫁はウェディングドレスで輝いて見えました。
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

雄弁
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
彼の雄弁なスピーチは多くの尊敬を集めました。
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

引き金
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
大きな音がアラームシステムをトリガーした。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

耳障りな、衝撃的な
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
突然の大きな音は部屋の中の皆に衝撃を与えました。
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

フラストレートする
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
渋滞はすべての通勤者をフラストレートさせました。
B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

時を超越した
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
その絵画の時を超越した美しさは、世代を超えてアート愛好家を魅了しています。
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

前兆的な、重大な
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
彼の前兆的な口調は、ニュースについて皆を不安にさせた。
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

言語
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
新しい言語を学ぶことはワクワクすることができます。
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

忌まわしい
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
囚人たちは忌まわしい状況で拘束されていた。