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B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

怖がらせる
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
大きな雷が子供たちを怖がらせた。
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

見せかけの
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
その政治家の議論は見せかけのもので、説得力があるように見えたが、実際の証拠は欠けていた。
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

法令
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
王はすべての市民に追加の税金を支払うように命じる法令を出しました。
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

除数
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
方程式12 ÷ 3では、数字3が除数です。
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

幸福
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
その寺院はヒンドゥー教の神に捧げられています。
C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

内在的, 本質的, 自然な
Meaning
Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.
Example
Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.
創造性は偉大なアーティストの内在的な資質です。
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

貪欲に食べる / 山間の狭い谷
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
ハイキング後に彼らはピザをむさぼり食べました。
C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

球面測定器
Meaning
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
Example
The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.
科学者はレンズの曲率を測定するためにスフェロメーターを使用しました。
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

結束した単位
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
初期の人類は生存のために結束した単位を作った。
C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

貢献する
Meaning
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
Example
His hard work will redound to the success of the company.
彼の努力は会社の成功に貢献するでしょう。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

undertaker

葬儀屋
Meaning
A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.
Example
The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.
葬儀屋は葬儀のために遺体を準備しました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波形または折りたたまれた
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
屋根は波形の金属板で作られていました。
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

流動性
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
流動性の維持は財務の安定性にとって重要です。
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

展示する
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
博物館は古代の遺物を展示する予定です。
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

日陰のエリア
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
私たちは川の岸辺の日陰のエリアに座っていました。
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

合計, 要約
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
弁護士は事件の強力な要約を行った。
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

南極の
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
南極地域はその極寒と氷のような景色で知られています。
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。
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

アルコール中毒者
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
その小説はアルコールに全てを失ったアルコール中毒者の悲劇的な転落を描いています。
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。
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

復讐
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
彼女は信頼を裏切った者たちに復讐を求めた。
B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

孤独
Meaning
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Example
She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.
新しい街に引っ越した後、彼女は深い孤独を感じた。
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

カースト; カースト制度
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
古代のカースト制度は社会を異なる社会的グループに分けました。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

決定的
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
彼女の決定的な行動が会社を崩壊から救った。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
葉の分解は土壌を豊かにします。
B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

激しく; 強く
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
夜通し激しく雨が降った。
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

悪影響
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
長時間の画面の使用は手の筋肉に悪影響を及ぼします。
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

絞る
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
彼女は歯磨き粉のチューブを絞って、最後の一滴を出しました。
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

整然とした; 系統的な; 平和的な
Meaning
well-organized; systematic; peaceful
Example
Please keep your desk orderly and clean.
デスクを整然とした状態できれいに保ってください。
C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

占星術師
Meaning
a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets
Example
The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.
その占星術師は、彼女の未来に良い運命があると予測しました。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

儀式なし/無礼
Meaning
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
Example
He made an unceremonious exit from the party.
彼はパーティーから儀式なしで退出しました。
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
昨夜のコンサートは絶対に素晴らしかった。
C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

傾く
Meaning
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
Example
She is inclined to agree with the proposal.
彼女は提案に賛成する傾向があります。
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜間学習
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
彼の小説は長い夜間学習の結果でした。
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

心から; 熱心に
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
彼女は心からゲストをパーティーに迎えました。
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

健康
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
年齢にもかかわらず、その男性は元気で活動的でした。
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生する, 繁殖する
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
多くの動物は好ましい条件下で急速に繁殖します。
C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

パールの滴
Meaning
a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants
Example
The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.
そのエレガントなパールの滴のイヤリングは、彼女の服装に完璧にマッチしていました。
A2 adjective /skaɪ bluː/

Sky-blue

空色
Meaning
a bright blue color like that of a clear sky
Example
Her sky-blue eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
彼女の空色の目が太陽の光で輝いていた。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

柔軟で敏捷
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
ダンサーはうまく演技するために柔軟でいる必要があります。
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

孫娘
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
彼女の孫娘は毎週末彼女を訪ねます。
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

金属
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
その指輪は貴金属でできていました。
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

拡張する
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
教育の機会を拡大することは、不平等を減少させるのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
モナコはヨーロッパで有名な公国です。
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

推測する
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
答えを当てることができますか?
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

致命的な事故
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
その事故で1人が死亡した。
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨らむ
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
ジャンクフードを食べすぎると、あなたの胃が膨らむことがあります。
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

辛い
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
そのソースは、料理をさらに美味しくした辛い味を持っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

停滞した; 動かない; 発展していない
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
池の中の停滞した水は藻で覆われていました。
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

ポーチ
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
私たちはポーチに座って、夕方の風を楽しみました。
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

文学
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
彼女は大学で英文学を学びました。
A1 article /ðə/

the

Meaning
used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known
Example
The sun rises in the east.
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

中立
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
中性子は電気的に中性です。
A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

快適
Meaning
Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.
Example
Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.
都市計画は都市をより快適にすることを目的としています。
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定収入
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
固定収入の投資は信頼性の高いリターンを提供します。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
彼女は大学で生物学的な科学を学んでいます。
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

貶める
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
彼は同僚の業績をすぐに貶めました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

10リットル
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
その容器は最大で1デカリットルの水を収納できます。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

不眠症
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
彼女の慢性的な不眠症は、仕事中に集中するのを難しくさせた。
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

足場
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
作業員たちは仮設橋を支えるために木製の足場を作りました。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太陽の
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
この家は太陽エネルギーで動いています。
B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

ケロシン
Meaning
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
Example
The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.
古いランプは停電中に光を提供するためにケロシンを燃やしていました。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物園
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
私たちはエキゾチックな木々について学ぶために、市の植物園を訪れました。
B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

エイリアン
Meaning
Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.
Example
The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.
望遠鏡はエイリアンの信号を検出することができます。
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

皮肉
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
その状況の皮肉は、勝者が自分の賞を忘れたことでした。
A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

幼稚園
Meaning
a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six
Example
She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.
彼女は子供を小学校に備えて幼稚園に入学させました。
B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

置く
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
本をテーブルに置いてください。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

無頓着な; 注意しない;
Meaning
not paying attention; careless; heedless
Example
She was unmindful of the danger around her.
彼女は周りの危険に気づいていませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

専門
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
彼女の専門は小児科医学です。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

短くて太い
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
その短くて太い小さな犬は、興奮して尾を振っていました。
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
Example
Only one student answered the question.
ただ一人の学生が質問に答えました。
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

血栓
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
医者は患者から血栓を取り除きました。
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

なぜなら
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
彼は出席できません、なぜなら彼は病気だからです。
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

あいまいに話す、騙す
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
取引に関与しているか尋ねられたとき、彼は回避しました。
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

結婚する
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
彼らはビーチで小さな式を挙げることを決めました。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

現状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
政府はさらなるレビューまで現状を維持することを決定しました。
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

土壌の状態(作物を植えるための適合性)
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
農家は種を植える前に土壌のtilthを確認しました。
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

決定的な性質
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
裁判官の決定はその事件に決定的な感覚を与えた。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

無効にする
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
新しい証拠が前の判決を無効にするかもしれません。
C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

不和
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
人々の間の不和は社会の安定を乱す。
B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

有能な; 能力のある
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
彼女は複雑な問題を扱う能力があります。
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

追加された
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
彼女はコーヒーに砂糖を加えました。
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
虎はジャングルを静かに歩いて狩りをしていた。
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

食事 / 反省
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
僧侶たちは夕食のために集まりました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

侵害できない
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
人権は現代の民主主義において侵害できないと見なされています。
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。
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

言語学者
Meaning
a person who studies languages and their history
Example
The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.
言語学者は古代の文献を分析して、言語の進化を理解しようとした。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

テノール / 一般的なトーン
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
彼のスピーチの全体的なトーンは希望に満ち、安心感を与えるものでした。
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

アウトサイダー
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
新しい学生として、彼女は学校でよくアウトサイダーのように感じていました。
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

社会的な失敗
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
彼は彼女の誕生日を忘れて大きな社会的な失敗を犯した。
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

ユーフォニー
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
演説者のスピーチはユーフォニーとリズムで満ちていた。
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

急いだ; 慌ただしい
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
怒っているときに急いだ決定をしないでください。
B2 verb /ˈfæsən/

fasten

締める
Meaning
To attach or secure something firmly in place
Example
Please fasten your seatbelt before the plane takes off.
飛行機が離陸する前にシートベルトを締めてください。
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

メディア
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
テレビは情報を広めるための強力なメディアです。
B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

百科事典
Meaning
a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
Example
She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.
彼女は学校のプロジェクトを完成させるために百科事典を使いました。
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

料金
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
弁護士は彼のサービスに高い料金を請求した。
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

不敬
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
宗教についての彼の冗談は、神聖な伝統に対する不敬を示していました。
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

変わり者
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
通りの古い男は少し変わり者だが、無害だ。
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

失業
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
今年の失業率は大幅に増加しました。
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

悪化, 増悪
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
遅延は乗客に大きな不快感を引き起こしました。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

道徳的な; 道徳的に説教する
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
彼の道徳的なコメントは観客をイライラさせた。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

オーク材で作られた
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
村人たちはホールの中のオーク材のテーブルの周りに集まりました。
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

ツアーする
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
バンドはこの夏、いくつかの都市でツアーを行います。
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

縁故主義
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
その会社は採用活動においてネポティズムを行っていると非難された。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

パイプライン
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
その会社は天然ガスを輸送するための新しいパイプラインを建設しています。
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

センス
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
彼女は責任感が強かった。
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

拍手
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
俳優は彼のパフォーマンス後に大きな拍手を受けました。
B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

流暢; 熟練
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
彼女は英語とフランス語を含む3つの言語に堪能です。
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

省庁
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
教育省は学校のための新しい政策を発表しました。
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

隣接
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
これらの2つの管轄区域は隣接しており、同じ境界を共有しています。
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

ギャンブル
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
彼は株式市場に貯金を賭けることに決めました。
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

信者
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
彼はクラシック音楽の信者で、毎回コンサートに参加します。
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

規則正しさ
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
彼の運動習慣の規則正しさが健康を維持するのに役立ちました。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

不足; 欠乏; 不足感
Meaning
a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency
Example
The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.
医師は患者の血液検査でビタミンDの不足を診断しました。
C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

遺言者
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
弁護士は故人の遺言を読みました。
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

装置や計画
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
その時計は歯車とバネの複雑な装置でした。