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C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

圧政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

大規模な店
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
彼らは新しいエンポリウムを訪れて、家具とホームデコールを買いました。
C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

主要な, 優れた
Meaning
first or most important; excellent
Example
She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.
彼女はグループのプリマバレリーナとして扱われました。
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

不专业
Meaning
not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession
Example
His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.
彼の不専門的な行動は、会社からの解雇を引き起こしました。
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

押し付ける
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に押し付けたくなかった。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

何かを始める人または物; 食事の最初の料理
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
食事のスターターは新鮮なサラダでした。
C2 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

象のような
Meaning
Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.
Example
The man moved with an elephantine grace.
その男はエレファンタインの優雅さで動いた。
C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

神託のような
Meaning
Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements
Example
Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.
彼女の神託のような言葉は、観客を深く考えさせた。
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手首
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
彼は手首に時計をしていた。
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

永遠の
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
彼女は発見される恐怖の中で永遠に生きていました。
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

ランタン
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
私たちはキャンプの旅行中にランタンを持っていました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

日陰の; 疑わしい; 不誠実な;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
その日陰の商人は疑わしい取引をしました。
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

裏表のある
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
その政治家は裏表のある発言で批判された。
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

ハーモニウム
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
彼女は寺院でハーモニウムを使って祈りの歌を演奏した。
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

人あたり
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
チケットは1人あたり20ドルの価格です。
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

区分けする
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
効率を上げるために、彼は自分の作業を区分けしました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

懇願する
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
彼女は彼にもう少し長くいてくれるように懇願した。
C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

詳細な説明 / 拡張
Meaning
the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
Example
The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.
先生は学生のトピックの詳細な説明を評価しました。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
彼は二度目の結婚が発覚した後、重婚で起訴されました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

反抗的な; 不従順な; 権威に反発する;
Meaning
defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;
Example
The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.
反抗的なティーンエイジャーは、両親の規則に従うことを拒否した。
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

マッサージする
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
セラピストは筋肉の緊張を和らげるために背中をマッサージします。
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

日光
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
日光は海洋の深海には届かない。
A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

明白な; 簡単に理解できる
Meaning
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind
Example
It was obvious that she was upset about something.
それは彼女が何かについて不満を抱えていることが明らかでした。
C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

ジェスチュレーション
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
彼のスピーチは情熱的なジェスチャーで満ちていた。
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

カテゴリー
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
本は図書館でカテゴリーごとに整理されています。
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸せ
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

誰かが何かをすることが必要または適切である
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
試験の前に勉強することが必要です。
B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

恐ろしい
Meaning
causing fear or horror; very unpleasant
Example
The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.
登山者たちは山で恐ろしい天候条件に直面しました。
A1 adjective /truː/

True

真実の; 本物の;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
努力は成功へ導くということは真実です。
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

賃金; 給料;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
会社はすべての労働者の最低賃金を引き上げました。
C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

マフラー
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
彼女は外に出る前に暖かいマフラーを首に巻いた。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

魚を捕まえるために潜る大きな黒い海鳥
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
コウモリは岩の上に止まり、ダイブの後に羽を乾かしていました。
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

時計; 監視; 観察
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
彼は会議に遅れないか確認するために時計を見ました。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

抑える
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼は真面目な会議中に笑いを抑えた。
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

膵臓
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
膵臓は消化と血糖の調節に重要な役割を果たしています。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

重ね合わせる
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
編集者は画像にテキストを重ね合わせました。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自律
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
自律システムはより高い精度を確保します。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

幸福
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

ファシスト
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
ファシスト政権は自由を脅かす。
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

名声、身長
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
彼女の知的名声は、彼女を学界で尊敬される人物にしました。
B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

実行する
Meaning
To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
Example
NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.
NASAは三段階でミッションを実行する計画です。
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

王冠または王冠のような構造; また、太陽の外層大気を指すこともあります
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
太陽のコロナは皆既日食中に見ることができました。
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

転覆
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
政府は反乱者が転覆を計画していると非難した。
C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

理髪師に関連する
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
町の新しい理髪師は、幅広いトンソリアルサービスを提供しました。
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

息子
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
彼の息子は音楽に非常に才能があります。
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

農業
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
農業は、土地に関する知識と共に、勤勉な作業を必要とします。
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

ダイナミック
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
人生はダイナミックな流れの中で流れています。
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

扇動的
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
活動家は群衆の中で扇動的なパンフレットを配布しました。
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

ベイポライザー
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
彼女は咳を和らげるためにベイポライザーを使いました。
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

フェスティバル; 祭り;
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
音楽フェスティバルは世界中から何千人もの観客を魅了しました。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

悪行; 不正行為
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
彼は過去の悪行を後悔し、償いをしようとしました。
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

意図する
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
私はこのプロジェクトを明日までに終わらせるつもりです。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

耳障りな音 / 金属の格子
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
先生の耳障りな声で集中するのが難しかった。
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

ローン
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
彼は新しい車を買うためにローンを組みました。
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

美的
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
その建物の美的なデザインは多くの訪問者を引き寄せました。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法の
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
立法機関は新しい税法を可決しました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

作詞する
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
詩人は心のこもったソネットを作詞した。
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

完璧な
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
彼の完璧なファッションセンスは、すべての同僚に賞賛されました。
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

引き出し
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
彼女はジュエリーをドレッサーの上の引き出しに入れた。
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刃
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
ナイフの刃は研がなければならない。
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

快適に座る, 隠れる
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
彼女は暖炉のそばの快適な椅子に座り込んだ。
A2 verb /siːm/

seem

見える
Meaning
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
Example
He seems tired after the long journey.
長い旅の後、彼は疲れているように見える。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明確に
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
指示は明確に書かれており、混乱を避けるためです。
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

包帯
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
看護師は彼のけがをした腕に包帯を巻いた。
C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

オパレスセンス
Meaning
a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal
Example
The pearl had a gentle opalescence under the light.
パールは光の下で優しいオパレスセンスを持っていました。
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

素因
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
遺伝的要因は、病気に対する人の素因に影響を与える可能性があります。
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁する
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
委員会は契約紛争を仲裁することに同意しました。
B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

検証する
Meaning
To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.
Example
The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.
科学者は実験結果を検証するために一生懸命働きました。
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

リフレッシュする
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
暑い日には冷たい飲み物が私をリフレッシュさせます。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

信頼できる友人
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
彼女は子供時代の友人の中に本当の信頼できる友人を見つけました。
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

時代遅れ
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
その古いコンピューターは完全に時代遅れです。
C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

休息
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
週末は仕事からの歓迎される休息を提供しました。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育児
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
効果的な育児は、子供たちが自信と独立心を育むのを助けます。
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

レース
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
彼女は複雑なレース模様で飾られた美しいドレスを着ていた。
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑る
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
彼女は濡れた床で滑って転んだ。
C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

家系
Meaning
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.
Example
Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.
自分の家系を追跡することで、未知の先祖が明らかになることがあります。
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化する
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
大きな音は小さな子供を石化させた。
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
彼女は工学のコースの一環として静力学を学んでいます。
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

達成
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
大学を卒業することは彼にとって大きな達成でした。
A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

運ぶ
Meaning
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
Example
She carried the bag across the street.
彼女はバッグを通りの向こう側に運びました。
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古代の
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
ローマ帝国の古代遺跡を訪れました。
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。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

異なる二つの物を並べて置く
Meaning
To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.
Example
The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.
アーティストは彼の絵画で伝統的と現代的な要素を並べて置きました。
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 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

称賛に値する
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
プロジェクトへの彼女の献身は本当に称賛に値した。
A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

教える
Meaning
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
Example
She teaches English at the local school.
彼女は地元の学校で英語を教えています。
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗い, ざらざら
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
その布は触るとざらざらしていた。
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

即席の
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
彼らは箱を即席のテーブルとして使った。
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

足かせ
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
古い規制は小規模なビジネスを足かせし、革新を遅らせます。
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

くすぐる
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
羽毛があなたの肌に触れるとくすぐったい。
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

洪水で満たす、処理すべき事柄や人々で誰かまたは何かを圧倒する
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
広告の後、会社はリクエストで圧倒されました。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

できない
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
彼は会議に出席できませんでした。
B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

このように
Meaning
as a result or consequence of something previously stated
Example
He was late, thus he missed the meeting.
彼は遅れたので、このように会議を欠席しました。
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

不道徳な、汚い、または低品質な
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
彼はダウンタウンのスリージーなナイトクラブを避けた。
B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

人工衛星
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
人工衛星は研究のために重要なデータを提供します。
B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

証明書
Meaning
a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification
Example
She received a certificate for completing the course.
彼女はコースを修了したため、証明書を受け取った。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

未婚
Meaning
Not married; single.
Example
He is thirty-five and still unmarried.
彼は三十五歳で、まだ未婚です。
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

防護壁
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
兵士は防護壁の後ろに隠れて安全を守りました。
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

近接
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
彼らの家の近接は、彼らを親しい友人にした。
C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

幽霊
Meaning
an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination
Example
The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.
子供は古い家で幽霊を見たと主張した。
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

高貴さ; 高い階級
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
彼は敵を許すことで大きな高貴さを示しました。
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不安定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
彼女は一つの仕事に長く留まるには不安定すぎる。
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

愚痴
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
彼の愚痴っぽい態度はチームワークを難しくします。
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

脅威的な; 威圧的な
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
嵐の前に暗い雲が脅威的に見えた。
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

黄道
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
黄道は地球の太陽の周りの軌道の平面です。
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

お世辞で説得する
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
彼女は父親から追加の小遣いを得ることに成功した。
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

三重性
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
デザインは、調和の取れた形態の三重性を示しています。
B2 noun plɒt

plot

プロット
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
'二都物語'のプロットは、緊迫感と魅力に満ちています。
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

ブランコ
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
子供たちは公園でブランコをするのが好きです。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

仲介者
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
彼らは仲介者を排除し、直接顧客に販売することに決めました。
B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

いちじく
Meaning
a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds
Example
The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.
私たちの庭のいちじくの木は毎年夏に美味しい果物を生産します。
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

責任
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
自分の行動に責任を持つことは、成熟の証です。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

二音節語
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
‘ハッピー’という単語は二音節語です。
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

産科医
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
産科医は妊娠中の母親の健康を監視しました。
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

次元
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
宇宙探査の新しい次元が明らかになっています。
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

執着的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
彼は清潔さに執着的な興味を持っています。
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

北
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
私たちは山に到達するために北へ向かって旅しました。
A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

書かれた
Meaning
expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form
Example
The agreement must be in written form to be valid.
その契約は有効であるために書面でなければならない。