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C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

熱の生成過程
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
スパイシーな食品はサーモジェネシスとカロリー燃焼を促進できます。
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

行政的
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
行政改革は効率を向上させます。
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

楽しませる
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
彼は世界中を旅した話で私たちを楽しませました。
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
混合色はキャンバスに美しいグラデーションを作り出しました。
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

音程、投げ
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
歌手の音程はパフォーマンス中完璧でした。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

好奇心旺盛な
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
好奇心旺盛な子供は星について無限に質問をしました。
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

魅了する、引きつける
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
彼女の美しい声は観客を魅了した。
B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

インスパイアする
Meaning
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.
Example
Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.
アルテミスは未来の世代にインスパイアを与えようとしています。
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高の
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
最高裁判所は最終的な決定を下しました。
C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

研ぐ、スキルを磨く
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
彼女は大きな会議の前にプレゼンテーションスキルを磨きました。
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

正確に特定する
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
探偵は容疑者の正確な場所を特定できました。
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

不可解な
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
科学者はその結果を謎めいたと感じた。
C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

模範的
Meaning
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Example
She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.
彼女はその模範的な仕事倫理と献身に対して賞賛されました。
A2 verb /liːd/

lead

導く
Meaning
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
Example
He led the team to victory.
彼はチームを勝利に導いた。
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

ネクタリン (滑らかな皮の桃の一種)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
彼女は市場から新鮮なネクタリンのバスケットを買いました。
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

ファンタジー
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
彼女は宇宙旅行に関する生き生きとしたファンタジーを持っています。
A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
C2 adjective /ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/

unctuous

お世辞
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily in texture.
Example
His unctuous tone made everyone uncomfortable.
彼のお世辞な口調は皆を不快にさせた。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

類人猿の
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
科学者はチンパンジーの類人猿の行動を研究した。
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

結束
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
チームはプロジェクト全体を通して素晴らしい結束を見せました。
C2 noun /ˈθiː.ɑːr.ki/

thearchy

神政政治
Meaning
Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.
Example
In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs.
古代の文化では、いくつかの社会が神々が人間の事柄を直接導く神政政治を信じていました。
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

真ん中で; その中で
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
彼女は群衆の真ん中に立っていました。
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

思春期の人
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
思春期の人々はしばしば急速な身体的および感情的な変化を経験します。
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
リソース配分に関して、二つの部門間に摩擦がありました。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

聴覚の
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
講義は聴覚的な体験であり、知的な体験でもありました。
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮な; 残酷な; 野生の
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
野蛮な攻撃はみんなを驚かせた。
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

フランネル
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
彼は冬に暖かいフランネルシャツを着ていました。
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

嫌悪する
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
彼女は動物への残虐行為を憎んでいます。
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

変態する
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
キャタピラは蝶に変態した。
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

どこでも
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
このレストランでは好きな場所に座れます。
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

忌まわしい; 嫌悪すべき
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
動物虐待の考えはほとんどの人々にとって嫌悪感を抱かせます。
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

最高経営責任者
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
CEOは会社の新しい戦略を発表しました。
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

星図盤
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
天文学者は星座を識別するために星図盤を使用しました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

育成
Meaning
The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.
Example
Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.
良い教師は学生の創造性を育む上で重要な役割を果たします。
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

傾いている
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
壁の絵は少し傾いていた。
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

機知に富んだ返答
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
ディナーでは、ゲスト間で素晴らしい機知に富んだ返答が交わされていました。
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
ハムレットの独白はシェイクスピアのドラマの中で最も有名なパッセージの一つです。
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆発、強い衝撃
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
爆発は建物を通して強力な爆風を送った。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

非常に大きい; 衝撃的な悪または間違い; 異常または不自然
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
そのモンスターのような犯罪はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。
C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

リベラリズム
Meaning
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
Example
Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.
リベラリズムは言論の自由と人権を強調します。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

重婚者
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
その男はビガミストであるため逮捕された。
C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

誠実
Meaning
The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
Example
The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.
その裁判官は、誠実さと正直さで賞賛されました。
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

豊富
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
冬の野菜の豊富さは素晴らしい。
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

掘る
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
彼らは新しい木のために穴を掘ることを決めました。
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

パーク
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
子供たちは公園で遊んでいました。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

臓器を取り除く、破壊する
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
批評家たちはその映画の弱いストーリーラインに対して破壊しました。
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

住む
Meaning
to live in; to occupy as a dwelling
Example
Many animals inhabit the forest.
多くの動物が森に住んでいます。
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服する
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
彼はすべての挑戦を乗り越えて夢を実現しました。
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

支柱
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
赤いロープは群衆を導くためにスタンションに取り付けられていた。
B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

作曲
Meaning
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
Example
Her composition won first prize in the contest.
彼女の作曲はコンテストで第一位を獲得しました。
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

リスクのある事業、冒険、起業
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
彼の新しい電子商取引のベンチャーは成功した。
B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

雇用
Meaning
The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.
Example
Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.
雇用はウルドゥ語を話す人々に限定されていました。
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

切望
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
彼女は夜遅くにチョコレートへの切望を感じていた。
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同時
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
同時の作物の失敗は、世界的な食料供給に影響を与えます。
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

人々
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
田舎の人々はよくシンプルな生活をしています。
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛穴 / 注意深く研究する
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
彼女は決定を下す前に何時間も書類をじっくりと読みました。
C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

詭弁
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
弁護士の主張は単なる詭弁として退けられました。
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

葬列
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
悲しみに沈んだ人々が葬列を引き連れて霊柩車を墓地に送った。
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

キツツキ
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
キツツキはオークの木を叩いた。
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

電卓
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
彼女は複雑な方程式を解くために電卓を使った。
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

灌漑液
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
医師は手術中に無菌の灌漑液を使用しました。
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

牛肉
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
レストランは町で最高の牛肉ステーキを提供しています。
A1 noun /dʒuːn/

june

六月
Meaning
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
Schools often close for summer vacation in June.
学校はたいてい六月に夏休みに入ります。
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

筋肉質な
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その筋肉質の男性は重い箱を軽々と持ち上げた。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

遡及的
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
新しい法律は過去のケースをカバーするために遡及的に作られました。
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

一貫性のある
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
彼のスピーチは明確で一貫していました。
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骨格
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
先生は生物の授業で学生たちに人間の骨格を見せました。
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

苦しめる
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
多くの人々が季節性アレルギーに悩まされています。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

insolvent

破産
Meaning
unable to pay debts owed
Example
The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.
破産した企業は財務義務を果たせなかった。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

完璧
Meaning
perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws
Example
Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.
彼女の部屋は完璧で、すべてが所定の位置にありました。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交代、代替
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
学生たちはオンラインとオフラインのクラスを交互に受講します。
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

常識的な
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
雨の日に傘を持つのは常識的なことだった。
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

疑いの目で
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
彼女は彼の異常な提案を疑いの目で見た。
B2 verb /tæp/

tap

タップする
Meaning
to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound
Example
He tapped on the door to get her attention.
彼は彼女の注意を引くためにドアをタップしました。
C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

泣き声; 叫び
Meaning
a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly
Example
The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.
その子供の泣き声は家中に聞こえた。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

反乱
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
政府は増大する反乱を抑制するのに苦労した。
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

簡潔な; 短い
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
弁護士は次の裁判についての詳細なブリーフを受け取った。
C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

Meaning
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
Example
The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.
陶芸家は粘土の壺を窯で焼くために置きました。
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

伴奏者
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
コンサート中にピアニストは歌手の伴奏者として活躍しました。
A2 adjective /fɪfθ/

fifth

第五
Meaning
constituting number five in a sequence
Example
She lives on the fifth floor of the building.
彼女はその建物の五階に住んでいます。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

とげのある; 扱いにくい
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
予算削減の難しい問題には慎重な検討が必要です。
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

カリヨン
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
カリヨンの鐘の音が町の広場に響き渡った。
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

並んで
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
兵士たちは通りを二人並んで行進した。
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

木製衛星
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat は宇宙で木材の使用を示しています。
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

過度に従順
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
彼は彼らの要求を断るにはあまりにも従順すぎた。
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

速い; 素早い; 機敏な;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
速い配送サービスは1時間以内に到着しました。
C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

軍隊の部門、グループ
Meaning
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
Example
He joined the army corps after graduation.
彼は卒業後、軍隊の部門に参加しました。
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的な
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
禁止的な法律は地域で厳しく適用された。
C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

ハシシ
Meaning
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
Example
The police arrested him for possessing hashish.
警察は彼をハシシを所持していたため逮捕した。
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

電動ドリル
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
彼は壁に絵を掛けるために電動ドリルを使って穴を開けました。
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

牧畜業, 草原放牧システム
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
パストラリズムは伝統的な家畜管理方法です。
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。
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。
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

強姦
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
法律は強姦を犯した者に厳罰を与えます。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

カレーの葉
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
新鮮なカレーの葉はインディアン料理に本格的な風味を加えます。
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
私の姪は今年大学で勉強しています。
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

減少する
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
失業率は減少し続けています。
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

ペース
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
彼女はゆっくりとペースで歩いていました。
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

菓子類
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
その店はさまざまなお菓子を販売しています。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

変装; 偽装
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
スパイは敵に認識されないように精巧な変装をしていた。
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

小児科
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
彼女は医科大学を卒業後、小児科を専門にすることに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

レンガをつなげるための混合物 / 小さな大砲
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
作業員たちはレンガの間にモルタルを塗りました。
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

並置
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
明るい色と暗い色の並置が劇的な効果を生み出しました。
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

時代遅れの; 流行遅れ
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
昨今のトレンドのいくつかは今や完全に時代遅れに見える。
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

小さな火花
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
彼女の心には疑いのひらめきもなかった。
B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

速やかに; 急速に
Meaning
at a fast speed; quickly
Example
The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.
会社は新しい市場に急速に拡大しています。
C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

腐植化
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
腐植化は土壌の構造と肥沃度を向上させます。
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

俳優
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
その有名なアクターは、新しい映画での演技で賞を受賞しました。
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥満
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
肥満は糖尿病と心臓病のリスクを高めます。
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

重傷を負わせる
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
事故は数人の乗客を負傷させました。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

具現化する
Meaning
To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
Example
She embodies the spirit of generosity.
彼女は寛大さの精神を体現しています。
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

太もも
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
1時間走った後、右太ももに痛みを感じました。
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

非効率
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
政府の非効率性がプロジェクトの完了を遅らせる。
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

無頓着
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
彼女はルールを無頓着に無視した。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

暴食
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
祭りの間の彼の暴食は、彼を病気にさせました。
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

和解
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
平和条約は和解への重要な一歩でした。
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

制約から解放する
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
新しい法律は小規模なビジネスを過剰な規制から解放します。
B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

体積
Meaning
the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container
Example
The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.
雨の後、タンクの水の体積が増えました。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

売る
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
ストリートの販売員は観光客に手作りのジュエリーを売っている。
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

太陽系
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
私たちの太陽系には、太陽の周りを回る8つの惑星があります。