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C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

不正
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
その政治家は選挙に勝つために不正な手段を使ったとして非難されました。
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

標本; 試料; サンプル
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学者は分析のために血液の標本を集めました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能性がある
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
天気予報によると、明日は雨が降る可能性が高いです。
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子構造
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
庭は、蔦で覆われた木製の格子構造で飾られていました。
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主義
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
過度な官僚主義は意思決定を遅らせることがあります。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

サイクロン
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
サイクロンは沿岸地域に深刻な洪水を引き起こした。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

驚異的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するために驚異的な努力をしました。
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

極化する
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
論争を呼んだ決定は世論を二つの対立する意見に分けた。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

誘因
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
会社は従業員にインセンティブとしてボーナスを提供しました。
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立場
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
その会社は環境保護に強い立場を取った。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

認識
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
裁判官は新しい証拠に気づいた。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

不変/忠実
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
彼女の友情での忠実さは賞賛に値します。
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

夏
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
夏はビーチに行くのが大好きです。
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

動揺した
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
彼女はたくさんの質問をされた後、動揺しているように見えました。
A1 conjunction /ɪf/

if

もし
Meaning
used to introduce a condition or supposition
Example
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
もし明日雨が降ったら、私たちは家にいます。
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

子羊
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
その小さな子羊は母親の後をどこでも追いかけた。
A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

屋外で
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
私たちは午後ずっと屋外で新鮮な空気を楽しみました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/

inferno

火災
Meaning
a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control
Example
The building turned into an inferno within minutes.
その建物は数分で火災に変わった。
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

呼び起こす
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
その古い歌は彼女の子供時代の思い出を呼び起こしました。
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

耐える
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
彼女はもうこの痛みを耐えられません。
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

高い音できしむ音を立てる
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
古いドアは彼女が開けるときにきしんだ。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

生意気な
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
その子は先生に生意気な返事をした。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

固まる
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
スープはテーブルに放置されると固まり始めた。
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

収束する
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
嵐の後、洪水は収束し始めました。
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

現存する
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
古代の図書館からのわずかな手稿が現存しています。
B2 verb /triːd/

tread

踏む
Meaning
to step or walk on something; to crush with feet
Example
Don't tread on the flowers.
花を踏まないでください。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

管理不能
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.
Example
The conflict has become an intractable problem.
その対立は管理不能な問題になった。
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

柔軟な
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
金は非常に柔軟な金属で、ジュエリーに使用されます。
C1 noun /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

Gaiety

歓喜; 祝祭的な雰囲気;
Meaning
the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere
Example
The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.
結婚式のレセプションは喜び、笑い、楽しい祝賀で満たされていました。
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集まる、会議や集会を召集する
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
ボードは明日新しい方針を議論するために召集されます。
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

レジリエンス
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
木材のレジリエンスをテストすることは非常に重要です。
A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

好奇心旺盛な
Meaning
Eager to know or learn something.
Example
The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.
好奇心旺盛な探検家たちは南極について質問をした。
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。
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

出身地区
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
彼は長年の海外生活の後、出身地区に戻った。
A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

答える
Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
彼女は電話が鳴ったら電話に出ます。
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

旅行する
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
彼らは大きなグループと一緒に南極大陸へ旅行しました。
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

無頓着
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
彼女は驚くべき無頓着で難しい質問に答えました。
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

流れ
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
人生の流れは止められない。
C1 adjective + noun ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

favorable climatic conditions

好ましい気候条件
Meaning
Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development
Example
Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming.
冬は農業にとって好ましい気候条件を提供します。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

代用品
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
安い靴は代用品の合成皮革で作られていました。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

回想録
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
著者の回想録は、彼女の苦難と成功の旅路を詳述しています。
C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

計算可能
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
プロジェクトに関わるリスクは計算可能です。
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

付属物 / 付加部分
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
ガレージはメインハウスの付属物です。
C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音節詩行
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
詩人はしばしば十音節詩行で書いていた。
B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

報告によると
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
その会社はreportedly新しい条件に同意しました。
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
各国は国際会議に参加するために代表を派遣しました。
A2 noun /ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

Ear-ring

イヤリング
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
Example
Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention.
彼女のダイヤモンドのイヤリングは、みんなの注目を集めました。
B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

運賃
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
市内中心部までのバス運賃は5ドルです。
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

エリザベス朝時代
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
シェイクスピアはエリザベス朝時代に多くの戯曲を書きました。
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

退屈な; 面倒な
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
その講義はとても退屈で、多くの学生が眠ってしまいました。
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

その後すぐに
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
彼は自分の間違いを認め、すぐに彼女は彼を許しました。
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

カニ
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
カニは砂の上を横向きに這って行った。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

快適さ; 便利さ
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
ソフトなソファは長い一日の仕事後に大きな快適さを提供しました。
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困っている
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
悪い知らせを聞いた後、彼は非常に困っているように見えた。
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

過去
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
彼はよく自分の過去の誤りを考えます。
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

分岐
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
そのスタートアップは大手テクノロジー企業からの分岐でした。
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

寄り添う
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
その子供は母親の腕に寄り添いました。
B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

回避する
Meaning
To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.
彼は話題を変えることで質問を回避しようとした。
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

マスタードシード
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
マスタードシードは、料理に加える前に、そのナッツのような風味を引き出すために熱い油で炒められることがよくあります。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.tə.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl

intergenerational

世代間、異なる世代間で発生する
Meaning
Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.
Example
Intergenerational wisdom ensures cultural continuity.
インタージェネレーショナルな知恵は文化的継続性を確保する。
C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

恐ろしい
Meaning
causing horror or disgust
Example
The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.
警察は犯罪現場で恐ろしい光景を発見しました。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

選手権
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
選手権は来月行われます。
A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

訪問者
Meaning
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
Example
The museum had many visitors last weekend.
博物館には先週末、多くの訪問者がいました。
C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

悪化させる
Meaning
To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Example
Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.
気候変動が洪水の問題を悪化させている。
C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱
Meaning
The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.
Example
Old age often comes with physical frailty.
老化はしばしば身体的な脆弱さと共に訪れます。
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

集団的
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
勝利の日は私たちの集団的誇りを象徴しています。
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

突風
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
突然の突風が船員たちを驚かせた。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

やや酸っぱい
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
その果物はやや酸っぱい味がして、暑い日にさっぱりとした味わいだった。
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

補充する
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
水を飲むことは、体内で失われた液体を補充するのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

自信の欠如
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
彼女の自信の欠如は、公衆の前で話すのを難しくした。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨基地
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
兵士たちは遠隔地の前哨基地に配置されました。
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

実行可能
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
その計画はより多くのリソースがなければ実行不可能です。
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

臆病者
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
彼は危機の際、臆病者のように振る舞った。
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

傷つける
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
彼女は不公平な決定に心を痛めていた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

妬ましい
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
マネージャーの妬ましいコメントは、従業員の間に緊張を生み出しました。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

軽犯罪
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
公共の秩序に関わる軽犯罪で罰金を科された。
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

パイ
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
私の祖母は町で一番おいしいアップルパイを作ります。
A1 adjective /ˈevri/

Every

すべての; どれも; 例外なし
Meaning
each one; all; without exception
Example
Every student must complete their homework.
すべての学生は宿題を終わらせなければなりません。
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

タランチュラ
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
タランチュラは砂漠の地面を這っていた。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

信じない
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
彼が有名人に会ったと主張したとき、彼女は彼に信じない目を向けた。
B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/

vampire

幸福
Meaning
a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others
Example
In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

前もって定める
Meaning
to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine
Example
Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.
いくつかの人々は、私たちの人生は運命によって予め定められていると信じています。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

コーダ
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
その小説は、テーマを結びつける反省的なコーダで終わります。
B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提案する
Meaning
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
Example
I propose we take a short break.
私は短い休憩を取ることを提案します。
B1 verb /kræk/

crack

幸せ
Meaning
To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.
Example
The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

離婚した
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
彼女は5年間離婚したままだ。
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

農業社会
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
農業社会は安定した食料源の必要性から生まれました。
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

法定
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
会社はすべての法定規制に従わなければならない。
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

魅力的
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
春には庭がとても魅力的に見えます。
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

職業上の不正行為
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
外科医は手術に失敗した後、マルプラクティスで訴えられました。
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

制御可能または影響を与えることができる
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
その子供は長い旅の間、驚くほど制御可能だった。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

骨の折れる
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で骨の折れる一日を過ごした。
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

恩知らず
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
彼の恩知らずは、彼女が彼のために多くのことをした後、彼女の気持ちを傷つけた。
A1 adjective /njuː/

new

新しい
Meaning
recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before
Example
He bought a new car yesterday.
彼は昨日新しい車を買いました。
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

論理的
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
論理的回路は効果的な計算を保証します。
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

後
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
映画の後にアイスクリームを食べに行った。
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

主要な目標
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
イベントの主要な目標はリサイクルの推進でした。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

長い
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
会議は長く、3時間以上続きました。
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

転送
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
知識の転送は教育において不可欠です。
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

表面的だが不誠実な
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
政治家は深刻な質問に対して表面的な答えをしました。
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

邪悪、悪行
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
その物語は、残虐な王の悪行を強調しています。
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

耳に心地よい音
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
詩人のユーフォニアスな言葉は詩を読む喜びに変えました。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

インターバル
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
二つの公演の間には短いインターバルがありました。
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

金細工師
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
金細工師は美しい結婚指輪を作りました。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

開始する
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
式は正午に開始されます。
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

中傷
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
彼は彼女の性格に中傷をしました。
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

洗う
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
彼女は冷たい水で顔を洗った。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

絶望的; 希望がない
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
助けが到着するまで、状況は絶望的に見えた。
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

持続的
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
多くの障害にもかかわらず、彼女の持続的な努力は成功をもたらした。
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

蚊帳
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
私たちは虫刺されを防ぐために蚊帳を使います。
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

音楽で、滑らかでつながりのある演奏または歌唱
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
ピアニストはレガートでパッセージを弾き、各ノートが次に繋がっていった。
C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

Meaning
the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses
Example
The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

詐欺師
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
警察はついに悪名高い詐欺師を捕まえた。
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

絞め殺す
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
暗殺者は路地でターゲットを絞め殺そうとした。
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

アクチュアリー
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
アクチュアリーは保険契約を最終決定する前にリスクを計算しました。
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

薬物
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
医者はその病気のために新しい薬を処方しました。
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

提携する
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
その学校は地元の大学と提携しています。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

劣化した
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
劣化した通貨は人々の信頼を失った。