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B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

考えさせる
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
その映画は深く考えさせられ、永続的な印象を残しました。
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

運び手; 書類の保持者
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
このメッセージの運び手はそれを迅速に届けなければなりません。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

人食い
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
探検家の日記には、遠くの島で人食いが生きているという噂が書かれていました。
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

誘惑する
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
ベーカリーの香りが空腹の子供たちを誘惑した。
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

燃え上がる炎
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
火は何時間も燃え続け、制御下に置かれるまで続いた。
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

婚約者
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
サラは家族の夕食の際に婚約者を両親に紹介しました。
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自発性
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
彼の自発性は彼を素晴らしい会話者にします。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

暴露する
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
調査はスキャンダルについての真実を暴露しました。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

先例
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
弁護士は容疑者の犯罪歴を調べました。
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

不正混入
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
その会社は安価な化学物質で製品をアダルテレートしたため、罰金を科せられました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

凹形
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
鏡は凹形の表面を持ち、彼女の反射を拡大しました。
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

知的な
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
彼女は哲学についての知的な議論を楽しんでいます。
C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

ボランティア
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
多くのボランティアがホームレスに食べ物を配る手伝いをしました。
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

狂気; 精神錯乱;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
この嵐の中で運転するのは狂気だろう。
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

信頼性
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
リーダーとしての彼の信頼性は疑問の余地がない。
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

魅力; 魅力的な魅力;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
ハリウッドのグラマーは世界中から若い俳優を引き寄せました。
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

誘拐する
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
犯人は白昼にその子供を誘拐しようとした。
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

メリット; 優れた点; 評価に値する品質
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
彼女はそのメリットと努力によって昇進しました。
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

自発的に
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
子供たちは仲間とのやり取りを通じて自然に学びます。
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

戦闘的
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
その部族は戦闘的な伝統で知られていました。
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

物
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
彼女はすべての物をスーツケースに詰め込んだ。
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

実現可能性
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
プロジェクトの実現可能性は資金に依存しています。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

貴重な
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
この指輪は祖母にとってとても貴重です。
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。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

可逆的な
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
このジャケットはリバーシブルで、両面で着られます。
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

徐々に消失する
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
部屋の中の緊張感は徐々に消えていった。
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

押し付けがましい
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
その販売員はあまりにも押し付けがましく、顧客を遠ざけました。
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

重い
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
重いスーツケースを階段で運ぶのは大変だった。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

ガーダー（鋼鉄の梁）
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
鋼鉄のガーダーが橋の重さを支えていた。
A2 noun /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

Upstairs

上の階
Meaning
on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors
Example
She went upstairs to her bedroom to rest.
彼女は休憩するために自分の寝室に上がった。
A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

訪問する
Meaning
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Example
The group is visiting islands during the expedition.
グループは探検中に島を訪問しています。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

約束的
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
彼はローンを返済するために約束手形にサインしました。
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

研究者
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
研究者たちは革新的な解決策に取り組んでいます。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇行の
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
その道は山を通り、蛇行する道を取った。
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

敵意
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
交渉は敵意の雰囲気で終わった。
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

糸
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
彼女はセーターを編むためにカラフルな糸を買いました。
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委員会
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
委員会は憲法改正を提案します。
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。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

確率
Meaning
the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur
Example
There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.
明日は高い確率で雨が降るでしょう。
A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

キツネ
Meaning
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
Example
The red fox is known for its cunning nature.
赤いキツネはそのずる賢い性格で知られています。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
犬は腸内寄生虫の治療を受けました。
C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

リベットで固定する / 注意を引く
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
職人は金属の板をリヴェットで留めました。
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

無害な; 無実の; 安全な
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
ヘビは危険に見えるが、実際には無害だ。
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

初期の
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
彼女の初期の反応は驚きだった。
A1 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

他の
Meaning
used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known
Example
I don't want this one, I will take the other one.
これを欲しくない、他のを取るつもりだ。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

純粋
Meaning
Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.
Example
She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.
彼女は成功のニュースを聞いて純粋な喜びを感じた。
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

上品さ; 洗練
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
彼女の自然な上品さと優雅さは、彼女を高社会層の中で人気者にしました。
A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

豚
Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
農場主は豚をペンで育てました。
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。
A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

費用
Meaning
to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss
Example
This book will cost twenty dollars.
この本は二十ドルかかります。
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

列; 行列
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
映画のチケットを買うために長い行列で待たなければなりませんでした。
A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

キャンディ
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
子供たちはハロウィンでキャンディをもらって興奮していた。
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

荒廃させる
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
ハリケーンは沿岸の村を荒廃させた。
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.
A2 verb /ɡeɪn/

gain

得る
Meaning
to obtain or acquire something; to increase or improve
Example
He hopes to gain experience from this job.
彼はこの仕事で経験を得ることを望んでいます。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

抑圧的な
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
抑圧的な政府はすべての抗議の形態を禁止しました。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
彼の大胆な計画は、適切な装備なしで山を登ろうとすることで、全員を驚かせた。
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

熱帯地域
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
バングラデシュは熱帯地域に位置しています。
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

交差する
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
二つの道路は市内中心で交差する。
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

カルヴァン主義の原則を取り入れる
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
伝道師は厳格な教義でコミュニティをカルヴァン主義化しようとした。
C1 noun /mɪˈlɪʃə/

militia

民兵
Meaning
a group of ordinary people who are trained to act as soldiers in emergencies
Example
The village formed a militia to defend against attacks.
村は攻撃から守るために民兵を結成した。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

心臓と血管に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Example
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
定期的な運動は心血管の健康を改善します。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置換
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
パズルはタイルのすべての可能な置換を試すことで解決できます。
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

嫌う
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
私は週末に早起きするのが嫌いです。
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。
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

根絶不可能な
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
母親の子供への愛は根絶不可能です。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

満たされない
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
彼女の満たされない好奇心は、図書館のすべての本を読むように彼女を駆り立てた。
A1 preposition /tuː/

to

に
Meaning
used for expressing motion or direction
Example
She is going to the market.
彼女は市場に行く。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

修道院; アシュラム
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
古代の修道院は丘の頂上に建てられました。
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共謀
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
役人と契約者の間で共謀の証拠がありました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

けち
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
彼は友達へのプレゼントを買うにはあまりにけちだ。
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

アンカー
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
船は港にアンカーを下ろしました。
C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

激怒した
Meaning
Extremely angry.
Example
The customer became irate after waiting for hours.
顧客は何時間も待った後、激怒しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

未変更の
Meaning
not changed from its original form or state
Example
The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.
データは未変更の形で分析に使用された。
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

別名
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
彼はその素晴らしい業績により‘偉大な’別名を得ました。
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

だらしない
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
彼はだらしない古いジャケットを着ていて、それは湿気の匂いがしました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

靴屋
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
靴屋は私の壊れた靴を完璧に修理しました。
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主義
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
社会主義では、資源が市民間で平等に分配されます。
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

志願者
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
彼女は大学の最優秀奨学金の志願者です。
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

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

antiquate

時代遅れにする
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
デジタルカメラの台頭は、従来のフィルム写真を時代遅れにした。
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

有罪
Meaning
having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing
Example
She felt guilty about lying to her parents.
彼女は両親に嘘をついたことに対して有罪だと感じていた。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

修正可能
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
その誤りは重大でしたが、まだ修正可能でした。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
医師は吸収を早めるために舌下錠を処方しました。
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

銀のトレイ
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
執事は銀のトレイでお茶を運んできました。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修復
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林の修復は数十年の放置後に始まりました。
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

ブレンダー
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
彼女は美味しいスムージーを作るためにブレンダーを使いました。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

意地悪に
Meaning
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
Example
She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.
彼女は会議中に同僚のことを意地悪に話した。
B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

薬
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
医者は彼の頭痛のために薬を処方した。
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

準備的な; 入門的な; 準備のための
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
彼女は最終試験の前に準備クラスに参加しました。
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 /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

卓越
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
その学校は学術的な卓越性で知られています。
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
登山者は長い登山の後、頂上に到達しました。
B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

比較
Meaning
the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things
Example
The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.
教師は2つの詩の比較をして、それらの異なるスタイルを示しました。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

優れる
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
彼女はいつも勉強で優れた成果を上げようとしています。
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

サーマル
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
彼女は冬に暖かさを保つためにサーマルジャケットを着ていた。
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

大災害
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
地震は都市を再構築したカタクリズムでした。
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

偽善的な敬虔
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
彼は自分が腐敗していたにもかかわらず、正直について偽善的なスピーチをしました。
C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

差し控える
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
会社は彼のボーナスを差し控えることにした。
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

おそらく
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
彼女はおそらくチームで最も才能のある選手だ。
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

を代表して
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
彼女はチームを代表して賞を受け取りました。
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

プランテンバナナ
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
プランテンバナナは揚げたり、茹でたり、焼いたりでき、多くの熱帯地域では主食です。
C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

降伏する
Meaning
to surrender or give in after resisting
Example
The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.
軍隊は敵に降伏せざるを得なかった。
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

外的
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
彼の動機は主に外的なもので、報酬や認識によって駆動されていました。
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

頁岩
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
その地域は頁岩と天然ガスの埋蔵量が豊富です。
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
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 /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

山岳地帯に関連する; 山岳環境に見られる
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
山岳林はユニークな種の多様性を持っています。
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

慎重な; 注意深い; 用心深い
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
ラッシュアワー中に通りを渡るときは注意してください。
C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

休耕地
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
農家は土壌の肥沃度を回復させるために畑を休ませます。
B1 noun /ˈvɪʒ.ən/

vision

視力
Meaning
The faculty or state of being able to see.
Example
Excessive rubbing can damage vision.
過度のこすりつけは視力を損なう可能性があります。
B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

意欲がある; 準備ができている
Meaning
ready, eager, or prepared to do something
Example
She is willing to help with the project.
彼女はプロジェクトを手伝う準備ができています。
C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

三百周年記念
Meaning
The 300th anniversary of an event.
Example
The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.
その都市は盛大な祭りで三百年祭を祝いました。
B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

結び目
Meaning
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood
Example
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
船乗りはボートを安全に停泊させるためにしっかりとしたノットを結びました。