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C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

懐疑主義, 疑念
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
新しい技術に対する彼の懐疑主義は、彼を変化に対して抵抗力を持たせる。
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

派手な
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
教授の派手な講義は誰にも印象を与えませんでした。
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

物理学
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
彼女は大学で物理学を専攻することに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

トラック
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
そのモーター車は新鮮な野菜を市場に届けました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
彼は文学の世界で偉大な人物と見なされています。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

差別的
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
2つのグループ間に差別的な扱いがあります。
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。
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

旅行
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
彼らは昨年の夏に山へ旅行しました。
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

無政府状態
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
政権の崩壊は街中に無政府状態を引き起こした。
A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

はっきりと
Meaning
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
Example
She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.
彼女はみんなが理解できるように、はっきりと話した。
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

猛烈にお腹がすいている
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
長いハイキングの後、彼女は猛烈にお腹がすいて、すぐに食べました。
A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

政府
Meaning
The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.
Example
The government rejected the demands.
政府は要求を拒否した。
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

民営化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企業の民営化は効率を高めました。
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

ショット
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
彼はゴールに向かってショットを打った。
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称賛する
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
観客はその俳優の素晴らしい演技に喝采を送った。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

赤褐色
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
彼女は長い赤褐色の髪を持っていて、日光の下で輝いています。
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

名誉ある
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
ハーバード大学は世界で最も名誉ある大学の一つです。
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
プロクラスティネーションを克服するために、具体的な計画を立ててください。
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

鋭さ
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
彼のビジネス鋭さは会社の急成長を助けた。
B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning
a formal or polite demand for something
Example
She made a request for additional time to complete the project.
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

恥ずかしい
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
彼は嘘をついて捕まった後、恥ずかしそうな顔をした。
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

空虚
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
彼女は真剣な議論の中で空虚な笑顔を見せた。
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗議者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
抗議者はその原因について情熱的に話しました。
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

病気; 疾患; 重大な問題
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
医者は神経系に影響を与えた珍しい病気を診断しました。
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

急いで乱雑に書く
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
彼はページの下部に署名をスクロールした。
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

反復する
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
ソフトウェアチームは、ユーザーのニーズを満たすまでデザインを繰り返します。
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

圧政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。
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 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 滝
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
その高齢の男性は両目に白内障を患っていました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不快な; 望ましくない; 招待されていない
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
その歓迎されないニュースは彼らの休暇計画を台無しにしました。
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。
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

取り壊す
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
古い工場は新しいアパートメントのために取り壊されました。
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遠い
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
私たちは地平線に遠くの山を見ることができました。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

子供っぽい; 子供のような振る舞いだが大人には不適切
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
会議中の彼の子供っぽい行動はかなり恥ずかしいものでした。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

内向
Meaning
The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.
Example
Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.
彼女の内向的な性格は、大きなパーティーを楽しむのを難しくした。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

型抜き
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
アーティストは壁に同じ星を描くために型抜きを使用しました。
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

簡潔な
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
彼の簡潔な返答は会話を迅速に終わらせた。
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
支出の管理は予算編成において重要です。
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

東アジアの国々に関連する; 東方
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
博物館には美しいオリエンタルアートのコレクションがあります。
C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

排泄する
Meaning
to eliminate waste matter from the body
Example
Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.
人間は呼吸を通じて二酸化炭素を排出します。
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
強い意志力は長期的な目標を達成するために不可欠です。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

コンフォーミスト
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
彼女はいつも人々に従っていたため、コンフォーミストとレッテルを貼られた。
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

病気の; 患者の
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
病気の木は庭から取り除かれなければならなかった。
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

基準
Meaning
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
Example
The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.
候補者は厳格な基準に基づいて評価されました。
C2 noun /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

quarto

四つ折り本
Meaning
A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).
Example
The library has rare Shakespeare quartos.
図書館にはシェイクスピアの珍しいクアート本があります。
B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

過失; 欠陥; 失敗
Meaning
an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Example
The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.
その事故は車のブレーキシステムの故障が原因で発生しました。
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

カンフル
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
寺院は燃えているカンフルの芳香煙で満たされていました。
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

またはない
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
彼は電話をかけなかったし、メッセージも送らなかった。
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

愚かな; 馬鹿な; ばかげた
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
雨の日に傘を忘れるのは愚かだった。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

通過可能な
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
薄い壁は簡単に通過可能でした。
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

測定器
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
圧力計はタンクが満杯であることを示しました。
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

狂気; 精神錯乱;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
この嵐の中で運転するのは狂気だろう。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲しい
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
悲しい歌は彼女に失った愛する人々を思い出させました。
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

急な崖や岩の面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
ハイカーたちは頂上に到達するために険しい崖を登った。
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

だろう
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
彼は明日私を手伝うと言った。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

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

forebode

予兆する
Meaning
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
Example
Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.
暗い雲が来る嵐を予兆している。
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

狂乱のパーティ
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
祭りは真夜中に狂乱のパーティに変わった。
C2 noun /kjuːˈpɪdəti/

cupidity

強欲
Meaning
Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.
Example
The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity.
王の没落は彼の強欲によるものであった。
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

変動
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
株式市場は頻繁に変動します。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

不安定さ
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
天候の不安定さが計画を難しくします。
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

役割
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
定義された役割はチームのパフォーマンスを向上させる。
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

厳しい
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
災害後、未来は厳しく見えた。
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

前奏
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
小さな喧嘩はもっと大きな争いの前奏に過ぎなかった。
C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

考案する
Meaning
to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully
Example
She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.
彼女は友達を驚かせるために賢い計画を思いついた。
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

怒りっぽい、意地悪な
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
彼の怒りっぽいコメントは部屋の皆を怒らせた。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

楽園; 完璧な幸せの場所や状態; 理想的な場所
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
トロピカルアイランドは観光客にとって楽園のようでした。
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

仮の
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
その取り決めは、最終契約が署名されるまで仮のものでした。
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

アヒル
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
そのカモは湖を優雅に泳いでいました。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

うなり声
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
犬は見知らぬ人にうなった。
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
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。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三位一体
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
そのプロジェクトは三人の専門家によって管理されていました。
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

踏み込む
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
警察は違法なギャンブルの家に踏み込む。
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

パンデミック
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
COVID-19パンデミックは世界を劇的に変えました。
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

差別; 不公平な扱い; 偏見
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
その企業は採用における人種差別で訴えられました。
C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

それにもかかわらず
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
挑戦にもかかわらず、チームはプロジェクトを完了させました。
B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

編む
Meaning
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
Example
She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.
彼女は冬に友達のためにスカーフを編むのが好きです。
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

頂点
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
帝国は18世紀にその頂点に達しました。
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

二つに分かれた
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
川は島の周りを流れる際に二つに分かれました。
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

関係なく
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
彼女は天気に関係なくパーティーに行きます。
B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

不衛生な; 適切な衛生状態の欠如
Meaning
not clean; lacking proper sanitation
Example
The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.
レストランは不衛生な厨房の状態で閉店しました。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

無法状態
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
政府の崩壊後、都市は無法状態に陥った。
A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

猫
Meaning
a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws
Example
The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.
猫は窓辺に座って鳥を見ていました。
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

文書
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
彼女は旅行のすべての費用を慎重にドキュメントした。
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

結末
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
その小説の結末は驚くべきものであり、満足のいくものでした。
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

堆積物によって土地が作られるプロセス
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
アグレデーションは河川の自然な拡張を助けます。
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

純血種の馬
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
ジョッキーはレースで速いサラブレッドに乗った。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

対比; 違い; 比較
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
都市生活と農村生活の対比は非常に顕著です。
B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

ホスピタリティ
Meaning
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
Example
The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.
ホテルスタッフの素晴らしいホスピタリティが私たちの休暇を本当に思い出深く、楽しいものにしました。
C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

一般化する
Meaning
To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
Example
It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.
いくつかの経験に基づいて一般化するのは間違っています。
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。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

セメントで作られた墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
殉教者のセメントで作られた墓が川の近くで見られました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

細胞内
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
薬は細胞内の細菌をターゲットにして作用します。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

固まる
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
スープはテーブルに放置されると固まり始めた。
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

名声; 評判
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
その科学者は発見によって国際的な名声を得た。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

坦率さ
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

変更する
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
彼女はドレスをより良くするために変更することを決めました。
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

緊急
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
患者の緊急状態は即時の手術を必要としました。
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

優越性
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
数学における彼の優越性は、彼のテストのスコアから明らかだった。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学者
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
ソクラテスは古代ギリシャの有名な哲学者でした。
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

自制する
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
人々は集中力を高めるためにデジタル機器を使うのを自制することがよくあります。
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本質
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
良い教育の本質は学生を励ます能力です。
C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

肌を柔らかくする物質
Meaning
a substance that softens or soothes the skin
Example
She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.
彼女は乾燥肌を治すためにエモリエントクリームを使いました。
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

模範
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
ネオムは持続可能な都市設計の模範です。
B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

宗教的; 信心深い; 精神的; 宗教に関連する;
Meaning
relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;
Example
He comes from a very religious family.
彼は非常に宗教的な家庭から来ています。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
政府は公共の場での喫煙禁止を発表した。
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

赤ら顔
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
彼女は外で働いたため、赤ら顔でした。
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
その政党はイデオロギーの対立により分裂を経験しました。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

アメニティ
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
アパートには快適な生活のために必要なすべてのアメニティがあります。
B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

装備 / ギア
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
登山者は旅を始める前にすべてのギアをパックしました。
C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

くびき
Meaning
a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation
Example
The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.
牛は木製のくびきでつながれていました。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越した
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
卓越した才能が革新を促進する。
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

封建制度の下で保有される土地; 支配領域または制御区域
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
騎士はそのサービスに対して領主から封土を与えられました。
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

オープンバックの小型トラック; 何かを集めたり改善したりする行為
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
会社は返却された商品を引き取る予定でした。
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。