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A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

テープ
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together
Example
I need some tape to seal this box.
この箱を封をするためにテープが必要です。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

変更不可能な; 固定された;
Meaning
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
Example
The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.
物理法則は変更不可能な原則であり、宇宙を支配しています。
C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

活発
Meaning
Attractively lively and animated.
Example
She was admired for her vivacious personality.
彼女はその活発な性格で賞賛された。
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

衝撃的で生々しいセンセーショナル
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
新聞は犯罪について衝撃的な詳細を掲載した。
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

開始された
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
プロジェクトは海洋生物多様性を向上させるために開始されました。
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

特定のグループを識別するための表現や信念
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
そのフレーズはキャンペーン中に政治的なシボレスとなった。
B1 adjective /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/

incorrect

間違い
Meaning
not correct or accurate
Example
The information you provided was incorrect.
あなたが提供した情報は間違っていました。
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

スプーン
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
彼はスープを食べるためにスプーンを使った。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

根本的な
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
その対立の根本的な理由は決して対処されませんでした。
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

助成金受領者
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
助成金受領者は、6ヶ月ごとに進捗報告書を提出しなければならない。
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

サプリメント
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
彼女は健康を維持するためにビタミンサプリメントを摂取します。
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈfɪər/

interfere

幸せ
Meaning
to become involved in something that is not your concern; to hinder or obstruct
Example
Parents should not interfere in their children’s personal choices.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面と面の戦い
Meaning
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
Example
The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.
戦士たちは敵と面と面で戦った。
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

切る
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
彼女は夕食のために野菜を切る。
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

感情性
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
彼の感情性はしばしば彼の決定に影響を与えた。
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏見
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
私たちは私たちの社会で偏見と差別に立ち向かわなければならない。
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

放浪者; ホームレス
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
その放浪者は駅の近くで食べ物を求めていました。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

予約する
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
ディナーのためにテーブルを予約したいです。
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

木の切り株、困惑させる
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
その質問は学生たちを完全に困らせました。
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占める / 占有する / 居住する
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
新しい家族は来月その家に入居する予定です。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

聖なる象徴
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
イーグルは多くの文化で神聖なトーテムと見なされています。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

弱い / 薄い
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
彼に対する証拠はかなり弱いです。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
ライト兄弟は現代の航空の先駆者でした。
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

違法
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
有効な免許なしで運転することは違法です。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
ホテルは私たちの滞在中に素晴らしいサービスを提供しました。
C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

食後
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
彼は夕食後にポストプランディアルウォークに出かけた。
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

薬剤師
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
村のアポセカリーは多くの一般的な病気に対する治療法を提供しました。
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

カブトムシ
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
黒いカブトムシが庭の道を走っていました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

耐えられない
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
砂漠の暑さは耐えられなかった。
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

司法制度
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
司法制度は法律が公平に適用されることを保証します。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

スポンサー
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
その会社はイベントの主要スポンサーとなった。
A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

まで
Meaning
up to the time of; until
Example
She waited till midnight for his call.
彼女は彼の電話を夜中まで待ちました。
C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

思考
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
その講義は学生たちの間で激しい思考を引き起こした。
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

生み出す
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
そのビデオゲームは多くの続編を生み出しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

陰険な
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
誤った情報の陰険な広がりは信頼を傷つける可能性がある。
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

引きずる / 弱い
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
彼は足首を怪我した後、足を引きずって歩いていた。
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

扇動する
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
反乱の指導者は、人々の間で騒動を煽ろうとした。
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

スクロール依存症
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
スクロール依存症はスマートフォンユーザーの間で増加している懸念事項です。
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

依存
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
彼のビデオゲームへの依存は彼の学業に影響を与えました。
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投資
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
廃棄物管理インフラへの投資は不可欠です。
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

古いロープの繊維
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
船大工たちは木の板の隙間を塞ぐためにオーカムを使いました。
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

西洋の
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
彼女は西洋の音楽と文化が大好きです。
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

欠かせないサポート
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
ボランティアはコミュニティに欠かせないサポートを提供しています。
A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

キャップ
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
彼は日差しを避けるために野球帽をかぶっていました。
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

不可欠
Meaning
essential or necessary for life or success
Example
It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.
夏の間に水分補給をすることは不可欠です。
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

区域
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
産業ゾーンは投資を引き付けます。
C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

軽率
Meaning
Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.
Example
She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.
彼女は彼の真剣な質問に対して、軽率な返答をした。
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

食堂
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
学生たちは食堂で昼食をとった。
A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

増加している
Meaning
continuously increasing or developing
Example
There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
再生可能エネルギーへの需要が増加しています。
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

現在
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
彼は現在、新しいプロジェクトに取り組んでいます。
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

やんちゃな女の子
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
やんちゃな女の子は、ぬいぐるみで遊ぶよりも木に登るのが好きでした。
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

テレビジョン
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
私の家族は毎晩一緒にテレビを見ます。
C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

冷たく
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
彼女は冷たく彼の質問に答えた。
B1 noun /ɪkˈstent/

Extent

範囲; 広がり
Meaning
the area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread
Example
The extent of the damage caused by the flood was enormous.
洪水によって引き起こされた損害の範囲は非常に広かった。
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

拒絶する
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
彼は無謀な兄を拒絶する決断をしました。
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑発する
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
彼の言葉は激しい議論を引き起こした。
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

効果的な
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
ワクチンは感染を予防するのに非常に効果的であることが証明されました。
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

湾
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
ボートは湾に停泊しています。
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

建物
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
古い建物は博物館に改築されました。
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

ためらい
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
彼女のためらいは決定を遅らせました。
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

寛大さ
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
病院は裕福な寄付者の寛大さのおかげで建てられました。
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下に揺れる
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
小さなボートは波の上で上下に揺れ始めた。
A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

ホッケー
Meaning
a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field
Example
He plays hockey for the national team.
彼は代表チームのためにホッケーをします。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫の
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
予防接種を受けた子供たちは多くの病気に免疫があります。
A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

問題 / 重要
Meaning
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
Example
It doesn’t matter what others think.
他人がどう思うかは関係ない。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

国勢調査
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
政府は人口統計データを更新するために国勢調査を実施しました。
A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

無駄にする
Meaning
To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Example
Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.
ソーシャルメディアはしばしば貴重な時間を無駄にする原因となります。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

名誉教授
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
彼は大学の名誉教授です。
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

高く飛ぶ / 急増する
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
ワシは山々の上を高く飛びました。
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

切り替える
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
私はコーヒーからお茶に切り替えました。
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

気候適応処理
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
家はエネルギー効率を向上させるために気候適応処理を受けました。
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

水やり
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
彼女は毎朝植物に水をやります。
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

素晴らしい
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

11月
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
11月は冬が始まる前で、涼しく静かなことが多い。
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

悪魔的
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
独裁者の悪魔的な支配は国に苦しみをもたらした。
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

コントローラー
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
ゲームコントローラーはビデオゲームを簡単にプレイできるようにしました。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

結果; 結論
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
会議の結果はプロジェクトの延期を決定することでした。
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

おしゃべりな; うるさい; 話好き
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
カフェでおしゃべりな年寄りの男は、旅行について何時間も話していた。
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

成功した; 裕福な; 勝者の
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
彼女は医師としてのキャリアで成功しました。
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

ローリングボード
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
彼女は生地をローリングボードに置きました。
C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

詳細への注意
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
彼のメティキュラスネスはプロジェクトを成功させました。
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

おめでとう
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
昇進おめでとう！本当にこの成功に値するよ。
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

アーケード
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
子供たちはゲームセンターで午後を過ごしました。
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

バッジ
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
警察官は自分を識別するためにバッジを見せた。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

衛兵
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
一人の衛兵がキャンプの入り口に立っていた。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

重い靴
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
農夫は畑で働いている間、古いブローガンを履いていました。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

カラット
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
その指輪は18カラットの金で作られていました。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥癬
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
医師は発疹を調べた後、彼に疥癬と診断した。
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自殺
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
メンタルヘルスの専門家は自殺を防ぐために働いています。
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

革命
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
革命はしばしば社会的な変革をもたらす。
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

乾燥アムラ
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
乾燥アムラの粉末は、髪の成長に優れています。
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

グループ
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
学生たちは勉強グループを作った。
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

音声学の
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
子供たちは新しい単語を正確に読むために音声学のルールを学びます。
B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

人間性
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
優しさは人間性の最も偉大な表現の一つです。
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

悪化する、激化する
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
不満を無視すると、それは恨みに変わることがあります。
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

サディスティック
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
悪党は敵に痛みを与えている間、サディスティックな笑顔を浮かべていた。
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

旗
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
通りは国旗で飾られていました。
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

絆; 債券
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
母親と子供の間の強い絆は明らかでした。
C2 noun /juːˈkeɪs/

ukase

命令
Meaning
An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.
Example
The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press.
ツァーは報道の自由を制限する命令を出しました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

木々や蔓植物によって作られた日陰の庭の避難所
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
彼らはバラで覆われたアーボーの下で休憩していました。
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

自己主張の強い; 自信に満ちた
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
彼女は会議で話すとき、とてもアサーティブです。
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

鎮める
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
母親は泣いている子を落ち着かせようとした。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

アルダーの木
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
アルダーの木は川のほとりに密に成長していました。
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

促す
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
医者は患者に定期的に運動するように促します。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

網羅する
Meaning
To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.
Example
The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.
そのプロジェクトは農村開発のすべての側面を網羅します。
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

湿らせる, 和らげる
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
雨が屋外コンサートの興奮を和らげました。
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

希望的に
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
明日、天気が良いことを願っています。
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

弱々しい
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
その椅子は重さを支えられないほど弱々しかった。
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

冗長
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
本のプロリクシティは一度に読むのを難しくしました。
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

魅力的な; 面白い; 楽しい
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
色とりどりの庭は訪問者に非常に魅力的に見えます。
A1 verb /spik/

speak

話す
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
彼女は3つの言語を流暢に話せます。
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

争う、主張する
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
世界中のアスリートがチャンピオンシップを争っています。
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

提供者
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
サービス提供者はすべての顧客がタイムリーにサポートを受けることを確実にします。
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

いくつか
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
財布に少しお金があります。
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

間接的または皮肉な
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
彼女は彼の仕事に対して間接的な褒め言葉を言った。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学者
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
形而上学者は現実の本質について仲間たちと議論した。
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

ずるい
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
ずる賢い狐は農夫を騙した。
C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

肥料を施す
Meaning
to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances
Example
Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.
農家は作物の収穫量を増やすために畑に肥料を施す。