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C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

忠実, 頑強
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
彼女は常にコミュニティの忠実な支持者でした。
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

航海; 海上旅行
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
船の大西洋を越える航海は2週間かかりました。
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

アクチュアリー
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
アクチュアリーは保険契約を最終決定する前にリスクを計算しました。
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

課税する
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
政府は高級品に新しい税金を課すことに決めました。
B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

カリキュラム
Meaning
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
Example
The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.
学校は、デジタルリテラシーのコースをもっと含めるためにカリキュラムを更新しました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

日陰の; 疑わしい; 不誠実な;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
その日陰の商人は疑わしい取引をしました。
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

包む
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
プレゼントをカラフルな紙で包んでください。
B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

抵抗
Meaning
The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
Example
The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.
レジスタンスは植民地軍に勇敢に立ち向かいました。
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

異国的で魅力的
Meaning
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
Example
The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.
庭は熱帯の国々からのエキゾチックな植物で満たされていました。
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

道具
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
彼は椅子を修理するためにハンマーを道具として使いました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

合唱に関連する
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
教会は日曜日に合唱のパフォーマンスを開催しました。
C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

動揺
Meaning
Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.
Example
They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.
彼らは浮き沈みのある激動の関係を持っていました。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

引き受ける
Meaning
to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility
Example
She decided to undertake a challenging project.
彼女は挑戦的なプロジェクトを始めることに決めました。
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

過度のほめ言葉
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
彼女の過度のほめ言葉は、皆を不快にさせました。
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

恩着せがましくする
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
偽りの同情で恩着せがましくしないで。
A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

好奇心旺盛な
Meaning
Eager to know or learn something.
Example
The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.
好奇心旺盛な探検家たちは南極について質問をした。
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

裏切り者
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
スパイは捕まった後、国を裏切った者としてレッテルを貼られました。
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

訴訟する
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
その企業は契約の争いを訴えることに決めた。
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

失敗する
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
彼は修理の仕事を完全に失敗させた。
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

引く
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
ドアを開けるために引いてください。
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

遺伝子
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
目の色は親から受け継いだ遺伝子によって影響を受けます。
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

表面的な
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
彼は表面的にうなずいて、歩き去った。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

無礼に
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
丁寧なサービスにもかかわらず、彼は無礼にウェイターに話した。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

不明瞭な
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
遠くからの声は不明瞭でした。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

内省
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
内省を通じて、彼女は自分の感情に対する深い洞察を得ました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速の
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
ジェット機は音速の壁を越えたとき、大きな爆発音を作り出しました。
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

監査する
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
会計士は来月会社の帳簿を監査します。
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

クリスチャン
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
彼女は毎週日曜日に教会に行く献身的なクリスチャンです。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

読めない
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
医者の字は完全に読めなかった。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

不幸な; 悲しい
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
彼は試験の結果に不満でした。
B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家系
Meaning
one’s family origins or lineage
Example
He is proud of his royal ancestry.
彼は自分の王室の家系を誇りに思っています。
A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

ヨーロピアン
Meaning
Relating to Europe or its people.
Example
She studied European history at university.
彼女は大学でヨーロッパの歴史を学びました。
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 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

未来的な
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.
未来的な技術は、世界中の産業を変革しています。
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

準備不足
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
彼は難しい試験に準備していなかった。
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

鶏
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
その鶏は毎朝新鮮な卵を産みました。
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

レパートリー
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
劇場にはクラシックな演劇のレパートリーがあります。
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

凶暴な, 激しい, 残忍な
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
激しい嵐は沿岸地域の多くの家を破壊しました。
B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

オーガニック食品
Meaning
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.
オーガニック食品は加工食品よりも健康的です。
C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

ヒプノシス
Meaning
A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.
Example
She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.
彼女は飛行機恐怖症を克服するためにヒプノシスを受けました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

逆の; 反対の
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
価格と需要の間に逆の関係があります。
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

グローバル協力
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
グローバル協力は気候変動に対処するために必要です。
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

通気 / 空気やガスが通る開口部
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
長い会議の後、彼女はフラストレーションを発散させました。
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全に; 絶対に; 完全に
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
その映画は完全に退屈で、私は寝てしまいました。
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

語彙
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
翻訳者は両方の言語の広大な語彙を持っていなければならない。
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

証人
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
証人は裁判中に証言の正確性を確認しました。
B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

香り高い
Meaning
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Example
The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.
シェフは料理の味を引き立てるために香り高いハーブを使いました。
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

基盤
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
信頼は健康な関係の基盤です。
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

ついに
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
長年の努力の後、彼女はついに目標を達成しました。
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

神学者
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
神学者は信仰と道徳について複雑な問題を議論することがよくあります。
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

ストイック主義
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
困難な時に彼のストイック主義は賞賛に値した。
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

魔法の技術
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
プログラマーの魔法の技術は部屋の中の全員を驚かせました。
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

残酷
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
独裁者の統治は残酷な暴力によって特徴付けられていた。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

癇癪持ち
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
子供はキャンディーをもっともらえないと癇癪を起こした。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

思いやりがない
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
夜遅くに大きな音で音楽を流すことは、思いやりがない行動でした。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

パートナーシップ
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
私たちのパートナーシップは、両社の成長に役立ちました。
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

前兆
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
暗い雲は嵐を予兆します。
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

ふりをする
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
子供たちはスーパーヒーローになるふりをした。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

不人気な
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
その決定は世間で不人気だった。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

ネオペイガニズム
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
ネオペイガニズムは、人々が主流の宗教に代わる精神的な選択肢を探しているため、人気を集めています。
B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

広告
Meaning
the activity of producing advertisements for products or services
Example
The company spends millions on advertising every year.
その会社は毎年広告に何百万も費やしています。
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

民族学
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
彼女は文化的多様性をよりよく理解するために民族学を専門にしていた。
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

随伴
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
増加したストレスは長時間の労働時間としばしば伴います。
B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

伝説; 神話
Meaning
a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person
Example
The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.
アーサー王の伝説は多くの本にインスピレーションを与えました。
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

混乱させる
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
複雑な指示は彼を混乱させるだけでした。
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

人類嫌悪
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
彼の人類嫌悪は、彼が人々を避ける方法に明らかに現れていました。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

感嘆詞
Meaning
a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone
Example
Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.
'わお'や'痛っ'は英語でよく使われる感嘆詞です。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

不正行為
Meaning
Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person
Example
The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.
その警官は職業上の不正行為で解雇されました。
B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

知事
Meaning
An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.
Example
The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.
知事は市民に来たる選挙について話しました。
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

教会の
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
その会議には数人の高位の教会役員が出席しました。
B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

花のような
Meaning
Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.
Example
She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しい花のようなドレスを着ていった。
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

嘆き悲しむ
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
彼女は子どもの頃の家を失ったことを嘆き悲しんだ。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

薬典
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
医師は薬典を参照して、薬の適切な用量を確認しました。
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

安定した
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
強い核力は原子核を安定させる。
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

即席の
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
彼らは箱を即席のテーブルとして使った。
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

ブレザー
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
彼はイベントでネイビーブルーのブレザーを着て鋭く見えました。
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

バレーボール
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
彼女は毎週末友だちとバレーボールをします。
A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

生徒; 瞳
Meaning
a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light
Example
The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.
生徒は授業で先生の話を注意深く聞いた。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

もっと近く, 終了者
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
彼女は窓にもっと近づきました。
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

酒気帯びた
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
夜が更けるにつれて、パーティーは酒気帯びてきた。
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

コンピレーション
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
その本は彼の最高のエッセイのコンピレーションです。
A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

ファッション
Meaning
a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something
Example
She always keeps up with the latest fashion.
彼女はいつも最新のファッションを追いかけています。
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

関連する
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
この議論に関連する情報のみを提供してください。
A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

歩く
Meaning
to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
Example
I walk to school every morning.
私は毎朝学校まで歩いて行きます。
C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

万華鏡
Meaning
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
Example
The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.
祭りが始まると、街の明かりは色とりどりの万華鏡に変わった。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

非の打ち所がない
Meaning
Beyond criticism; faultless.
Example
The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.
その裁判官は非の打ち所がない誠実さで知られていた。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自律
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
自律システムはより高い精度を確保します。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

光源
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
ランプは暗い洞窟で光源として機能しました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

悪魔的な行為
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
悪党の悪魔的な行為は町の人々を恐れさせました。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

回復力のある
Meaning
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example
Resilient materials ensure durability.
回復力のある素材は耐久性を保証します。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

世論調査員
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
世論調査員は接戦の選挙結果を予測しました。
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

反転する
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
彼女はすぐに車をドライブウェイからバックさせました。
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

適切
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
彼は公共の場で常に最大限の適切さを持って振る舞いました。
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

農薬残留物
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
食物中の農薬残留物が過剰だと健康に害を与える可能性があります。
A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

公正な; 妥当な; 魅力的な
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
裁判官はその事件で公正な判断を下しました。
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

洗う
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
彼女は冷たい水で顔を洗った。
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

報復する
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
軍隊は敵の攻撃の後、報復した。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提案 / 優しい
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
会社は取締役会に辞表を提出しました。
C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

初期の
Meaning
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
Example
The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.
詩人は創造の夜明けを描くために初期の表現を使いました。
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

復元する
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
学生政治の伝統を復元することが必要です。
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

ウナギ
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
デンキウナギは強力な電気ショックを発生させることができます。
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

軍事侵入
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
軍事侵入は広範囲にわたる破壊を引き起こしました。
C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

従う
Meaning
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
Example
He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.
彼は腐敗した役人の要求に従うことを拒否した。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

肩章
Meaning
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Example
The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.
将軍の制服は、両肩に金色のエポーレットが付いていた。
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

障害
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
資金不足はプロジェクトの大きな障害でした。
C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

大声で叫ぶ
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
抗議者の叫び声が通りを満たした。
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

深い切り傷
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
事故の後、彼の足には深い切り傷があった。
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

心の平静、冷静さ、バランス、特に困難な状況下で
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
彼女はそのニュースを驚くべき冷静さで対処した。
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

非常に小さい
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
モデル村は非常に小さな家で満たされていました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

献身的
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
彼は毎日祈る献身的な信者です。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

欠陥のある; 不完全な
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
欠陥のある製品は店に返品されました。
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

歌手
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
そのシンガーは昨晩のコンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

引用する
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
教師は学生にその有名な作家をエッセイで引用するように頼みました。
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

自発的に
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
子供たちは仲間とのやり取りを通じて自然に学びます。
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

薄くする, 精製する
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
山に登るにつれて、空気は薄くなります。
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

正常化する
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
政府は関係を正常化するための措置を取った。
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

不正行為
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
選挙は政治的不正行為に満ちていた。
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

憎む
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
コミュニティは腐敗した政治家を憎んだ。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

変わりやすい; 不安定な
Meaning
able to be changed; likely to change frequently
Example
The weather is very changeable in spring.
春は天気が非常に変わりやすいです。