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C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

無菌
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で働いた。
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

辞任
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
彼女の職からの辞任は予想外だった。
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

鋭く
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
彼女はその危険性を鋭く認識していた。
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

回顧的な
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
美術館はその画家の作品の回顧展を開催した。
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

整える
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
会議の前に彼女は髪を整えた。
B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

犠牲者
Meaning
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
Example
The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.
犠牲者はすぐに病院に運ばれました。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑劣; 恥ずべき; 不名誉
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
彼の卑劣な行動は友人たちの信頼を裏切った。
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

怠惰
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
彼女はベッドから早く起きるにはあまりにも怠惰でした。
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

貨物
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
船は貴重な貨物で満載でした。
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。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

期限切れ
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
私のパスポートは来月期限切れになります。
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

ブルーベリー
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
彼女はパイのために新鮮なブルーベリーを摘んだ。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

無力
Meaning
Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.
Example
The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.
帝国は何世代にもわたる享楽の後、無力になった。
C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

垂直農業
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
垂直農業は都市部で最大のスペース活用を確保します。
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

ペストリー
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
私は朝食のために新鮮なペストリーの箱を買いました。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

軽く
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
彼女は赤ちゃんの手を軽く触れた。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

カシューナッツ
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
カシューナッツはインディアンの甘いお菓子やカレーによく使われます。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

騒々しい
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
誕生日パーティーで子供たちは騒々しかった。
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

アニス
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
アニスの種は伝統的なデザートやお茶にしばしば使われます。
C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

再発
Meaning
a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition
Example
Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.
保健当局は複数の地区で麻疹の再発の警告を出しました。
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

礼儀正しい; 尊敬すべき; 丁寧
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
彼は誰に対しても非常に礼儀正しく、尊敬していました。
C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

民営化
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
政府は民間投資を促進するために銀行を民営化することを決定しました。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

シーシー音がする
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
'snake' という単語はシビラント音で始まります。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

狂人
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
運転手は高速道路で狂人のように運転していた。
B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

手のエクササイズ
Meaning
Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.
Example
Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.
定期的な手のエクササイズは筋肉の回復に不可欠です。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

懲罰的
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
その会社は法を違反したため、懲罰的措置に直面しました。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

バイオスフィア
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
気候変動はバイオスフィア全体に影響を与えています。
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

含む
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
この箱には重要な書類が含まれています。
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

時刻表
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
電車の時刻表で出発時刻を確認してください。
A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

幸せに
Meaning
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
Example
The children played happily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で幸せに遊びました。
C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

卓越
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
その大学は医学研究において卓越性を獲得しました。
B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

ジャー; 瓶
Meaning
a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect
Example
She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.
彼女はキッチンカウンターの大きなガラスジャーに自家製クッキーを保管していました。
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

子孫, 後継者, 後裔
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
哲学者の教えは多くの世代の子孫に影響を与えました。
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

投げる、掛ける
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
彼は出発前に肩にバッグをかけた。
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

ラバ
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
農夫は重い荷物を運ぶためにラバを使いました。
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

豊富にある
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
テクノロジーの分野では機会が豊富にあります。
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

目を覚ます
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
私は毎朝7時に目を覚まします。
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
車は赤信号で静止したままでした。
A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

来る
Meaning
approaching or happening soon
Example
We are preparing for the coming festival.
私たちは来る祭りの準備をしています。
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事柄; 出来事;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
結婚式は何百人ものゲストを招待した壮大な出来事でした。
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

アクティベート
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
彼女は機械を起動するためにボタンを押しました。
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

簡潔
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
彼のスピーチは簡潔で印象的でした。
B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

従来の
Meaning
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.
Example
Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.
多くの農家は今でも従来の農法を使用しています。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

抱きしめる
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
彼女は空港で友達を抱きしめました。
A1 noun /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

質問; 疑問文;
Meaning
a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression
Example
The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
先生は試験中に難しい質問をしました。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

想像できる
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
彼らはフェスティバルであらゆる想像できるタイプの食べ物を提供しました。
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

撤去; 除去; 解雇;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
古い家具の除去に一日中かかりました。
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
通行権は土地所有者の財産に付随しています。
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

飲み込む
Meaning
to completely surround or cover something or someone
Example
The village was engulfed by floodwaters.
その村は洪水に飲み込まれた。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

適切
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
式典中に大声で議論するのは適切ではありませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

地球規模の平和
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
地球規模の平和には集団的な努力が必要です。
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

きちんと; 清潔に
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
彼女は本をきちんと棚に並べました。
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

透明
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
湖の水はとても透明で、底の石まで見えるほどでした。
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

私たちの
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
Example
This is our house.
これは私たちの家です。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

担保として何かを譲渡された人物
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
銀行はローンが返済されるまで担保の債権者です。
A1 noun /speɪs/

space

空間
Meaning
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example
Space exploration expands human knowledge.
宇宙探査は人類の知識を広げます。
C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

困難な状況に巻き込まれる
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
その政治家はスキャンダルに巻き込まれていた。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

取るに足りない感情
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
映画の結末は悲劇的ではなく、取るに足りないものでした。
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

持続可能な
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
持続可能な実践は環境への影響を軽減します。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

逸脱；定められたコースから外れること
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
定められた手順からの逸脱は直ちに報告されなければなりません。
C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

真実味
Meaning
the appearance of being true or real
Example
The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.
その映画は実際の出来事に対する真実味で賞賛されました。
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
彼の説明は明確さに欠けていた。
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

再構築
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
会社は効率を高めるために再構築を行った。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

おたま
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
熱いスープをボウルに注ぐためにおたまを使ってください。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

不正侵入
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
会社はサーバーに侵入を検出しました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

哀れな; 哀れを誘う
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
傷ついた動物の哀れな叫び声は、皆を涙で動かしました。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

憂鬱な; 陰気な; 悲しい; 喜びのない
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
古い家は冬の雨の中で寂しげで放置されているように見えました。
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

地域; 区域; 地帯
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
この地域はワイン生産で有名です。
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

監視
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
モニタリングは基準の遵守を確保します。
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

違反する
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
ここに駐車すると市の規則に違反します。
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 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。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

継続
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
プロジェクトの継続は追加資金の確保に依存していました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

愛好家
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
彼は芸術界で愛好家として退けられました、なぜなら正式な訓練が不足していたからです。
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌する
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
膵臓は血糖値を調整するためにインスリンを分泌します。
C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

謙遜
Meaning
The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive
Example
His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.
彼の謙遜はしばしば同僚に弱さだと誤解された。
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

整列する / 直線にする
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
マネージャーはチームに目標を会社のミッションに合わせるように言いました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

比類のない
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
山からの景色は比類のないものでした。
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

ぶっきらぼう
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
彼のぶっきらぼうな返事で会話が終わった。
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

オーラ
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
その絵は、聖人が頭の周りにオーラを持っているのを示していました。
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

冷蔵庫
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
牛乳を新鮮に保つために冷蔵庫に入れてください。
A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

国
Meaning
a nation with its own government and borders
Example
Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.
バングラデシュは豊かな文化を持つ美しい国です。
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
移民政策は国によって異なります。
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

紹介者
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
紹介者は新しい顧客を推薦したことでボーナスを得ました。
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

保存
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
倉庫にはたくさんの保存スペースがあります。
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

河川に関連する
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
河川堆積物は古代の川のシステムの存在を示していた。
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

範囲
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
新しい電気自動車の範囲は400マイルです。
C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

和解する, 調和する
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
彼らは開かれたコミュニケーションを通じて自分たちの違いを和解しようとしました。
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

水泳
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
彼女は泳ぎの技術を向上させるために水泳のレッスンを受けました。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

疲れさせる
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
長い旅が子供たちを疲れさせた。
C1 verb /dʒəʊlt/

jolt

衝撃
Meaning
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
Example
The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.
突然の停止で、すべての乗客が前方に押し出されました。
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

警察
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
警察はすぐに現場に到着して調査を行いました。
B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

教育を受けた
Meaning
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
Example
She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.
彼女は教育を受けた女性で、生涯学習を重視しています。
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

参照する
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
詳細については、ページ45をご参照ください。
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。
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

自由の戦士
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
その自由の戦士は祖国の解放のために人生を捧げた。
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

抑制された
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
彼女の抑制された反応は皆を驚かせました。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

フォアキャッスル
Meaning
The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.
Example
The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.
船員たちはシフト後にフォアキャッスルに集まりました。
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

困惑させる
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
パズルの複雑さが彼の頭を困惑させた。
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

バリケード
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
抗議者たちは通りにバリケードを作った。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

優柔不断な
Meaning
unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering
Example
She was indecisive about which university to attend.
彼女はどの大学に入学すべきか決めかねていた。
B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

誘拐する
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force
Example
The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.
犯罪者は裕福なビジネスマンを誘拐しました。
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

枕
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
彼女は柔らかい枕の上に頭を置きました。
C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

短編小説
Meaning
A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.
Example
The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.
著者は本の序文に感動的な短編小説を含めた。
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

途中で
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
私たちは二つの町の間の途中で会いました。
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

彼女の（女性の）物
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
その青いバッグは彼女のものです。
C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

支える、強化する
Meaning
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
Example
Strong values undergird a healthy society.
強い価値観は健康な社会を支えています。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
商人は遠くの土地から香辛料を売っていた。
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

禁じる
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
学校はキャンパス内での喫煙を禁じています。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

嫌悪
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
彼女は政治家の腐敗行為に対する嫌悪を公然と表現しました。
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

幸せ
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

影響されやすい
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
子供たちは非常に影響されやすく、言われたことを信じるかもしれません。
A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

最初
Meaning
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
Example
She was the first to arrive at the meeting.
彼女は会議に最初に到着した。
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

喜び
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
お会いできて嬉しかったです。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

激しい非難
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
政治家は自分の対戦相手に対して激しい非難を始めた。
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

優しさ; 穏やかさ; 良いまたは親切な性質
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
彼女の優しさは、彼女をすべての人々から愛される存在にしました。
C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

絶頂期; 黄金時代; ピーク時
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
歌手としての絶頂期に、彼女は世界中で完売したコンサートに出演していました。
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

発光する
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
その発光する時計のダイヤルは暗闇の中で見えました。