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C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

過度の; 不適切な; 必要以上または適切以上の
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.
教師は親からの過度なプレッシャーについて不満を言いました。
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

先導する
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
彼女は環境意識のキャンペーンを先導しました。
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

潜水艦
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
潜水艦ケーブルは国際通信を容易にします。
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

同期
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
同期学習にはライブオンラインクラスが含まれています。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

因果的
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
喫煙と癌との間には因果関係があります。
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

示唆的
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
その絵画は非常に示唆的で、たくさんの議論を引き起こしました。
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

前存在
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
哲学者たちは魂の前存在についてよく議論していました。
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

生態系サービス
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
森林は空気と水を浄化するなど、貴重な生態系サービスを提供します。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Unknown

未知
Meaning
not known or identified; unfamiliar
Example
The author of this letter remains unknown.
この手紙の著者は不明のままです。
C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

観察力のある
Meaning
quick to notice things; watchful; attentive
Example
The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.
観察力のある探偵は犯罪現場のあらゆる小さな詳細に気づきました。
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

出来事
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
コンサートは今年最大の出来事でした。
A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

貧しい; 質の悪い
Meaning
having little money; lacking resources; of low quality
Example
The poor family struggled to make ends meet.
貧しい家族は生活費を稼ぐために戦っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

静脈の
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
医者は患者の静脈循環を検査しました。
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

河川や他の水路の岸辺に関連する
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
河川沿いの植生は、河川沿いの土壌浸食を防ぐのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
地震の振幅はリヒター・スケールで測定されました。
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

パーソナルコンピュータ
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
私は仕事のために新しいパーソナルコンピュータを買いました。
B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

チャリティ; 寛大さ; 利他主義
Meaning
the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.
裕福な実業家は教育のためにチャリティに何百万も寄付しました。
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

寡黙
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
彼は会議でほとんど話さない寡黙な人だった。
A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

ボート
Meaning
a small vessel for traveling over water
Example
We took a small boat to cross the river.
私たちは川を渡るために小さなボートに乗りました。
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

乗客
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
バスは30人の乗客を運ぶことができます。
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

堅実、尊敬される
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
彼は堅実な家庭から来た。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

傭兵
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
傭兵は最も高い給料を支払った人のために戦った。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

立法者
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
立法者たちは新しい教育法案に投票しました。
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

抒情詩の一形式
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
詩人は印象的なエポードでオードを締めくくった。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

魅了する
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投資する
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
知的財産への投資はパッシブインカムを生み出す可能性があります。
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的な; 社会秩序に敵対的
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
彼の反社会的な行動は、友達を作るのを難しくしました。
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

輝きがない
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
輝きがないパフォーマンスは観客を失望させました。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

理髪師
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
理髪師は彼の結婚式のために完璧なヘアカットをしました。
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

過酷な努力
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
長年の過酷な努力の末、彼女はついに学位を取得した。
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

贖い
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
その物語は償いのテーマを強調しています。
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 滝
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
その高齢の男性は両目に白内障を患っていました。
B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

対
Meaning
against (in a competition or conflict)
Example
The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.
チームは最大のライバルと対戦しています。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括弧内のコメント
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
彼は講義中に括弧内のコメントを追加しました。
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

さまざまな; 多様な種類の
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
彼女は世界中の様々な国で生活していました。
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

突然かつ予期せず; 予告なしに
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
会議は電力が切れたときに突然終了しました。
B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

創造性
Meaning
The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
Example
His creativity was evident in his artwork.
彼の創造力は彼の芸術作品に明らかでした。
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

ネットワーク
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
彼女は強力なプロフェッショナルネットワークを作り上げた。
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

洞窟探検家
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
洞窟探検家は暗い洞窟にロープとライトを持って行きました。
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

場所
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
このカフェは湖の近くの素晴らしい場所にあります。
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

株主
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
各株主は年次総会で投票する権利を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角形のペディメント
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
古代の寺院には彫刻で飾られたペディメントがありました。
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

松葉杖, 支え
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
彼は足を骨折した後、松葉杖を使わなければならなかった。
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

巧妙に出し抜く
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
キツネは猟師たちを出し抜くことができました。
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶芸家
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
陶芸家は回転するろくろの上で粘土を形作った。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姉妹関係
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
フェミニスト運動は女性たちの間に強い姉妹関係の感覚を生み出しました。
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

無関心, 無感動
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
何年もの贅沢な旅行の後、彼女はパリへの別の旅行に対して無関心を感じた。
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

エオン
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
恐竜は何百万年も前に、異なるエオンで生きていました。
B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

配置または割り当て
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
会社は卒業生のために就職先を手配しました。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

コスモグラフィー
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
中世の学者たちは、星や惑星の地図を作成するためにコスモグラフィーを実践していました。
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

柔軟な、影響を受けやすいまたは適応可能な
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
彼女は新しい状況にうまく適応できる柔軟な性格を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

軟膏
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
医者は火傷を治すために軟膏を塗った。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

嵐
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
船員たちは激しい嵐を乗り越えようと戦った。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

貫通する
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
矢はターゲットを貫通します。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

誰かが何かを持っていることに対して妬む / 何かを嫌々与える
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
彼女は彼の成功に嫉妬しなかった。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

セミナー
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
教授はすべての学生を気候変動に関するセミナーに招待しました。
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

怒っている
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
裏切りを知って彼女は怒っていた。
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花弁
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
デイジーの各花弁は白で、中央は黄色でした。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

機知に富んだ; 面白い
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
彼女の機知に富んだ答えは、批評家の質問に対して観客全体を感動させました。
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

魅力; 魔法; 魅力的な力
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
彼女の自然な魅力と機知は、社交的な集まりで彼女を人気者にした。
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供給部門
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
軍隊の供給部門は、兵士たちが十分な物資を持っていることを確認した。
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

巧妙さ
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
彼女の言葉の巧妙さは観客を感動させた。
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
村のオキュリストは、さまざまな目の病気を治療することで知られていました。
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

思いとどまらせる
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
彼女は彼に仕事を辞めさせないように説得しようとした。
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

評価
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
年間の評価は給与の増加を決定します。
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
その提案は受け入れられませんでした。
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自己抑制
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
自己抑制を実践することで、衝動的な決定を避けるのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
古い修道院は博物館に改装されました。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

コーヒーパーコレーター
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
彼女はパーコレーターを使って新しいコーヒーを作りました。
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候補者
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
候補者は厳格な選考プロセスを経ます。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
彼は伝統的な信仰を拒否したため、不信者と呼ばれました。
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

首相 / 主要
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
フランスの首相が国民に演説を行った。
C2 noun /ˈnæfθə/

naphtha

ナフタ
Meaning
A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.
Example
The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.
工場は工業用途のためにナフタの樽を保管していました。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

懲罰的
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
その会社は法を違反したため、懲罰的措置に直面しました。
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

王朝
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
明王朝は何世紀にもわたって中国を支配していました。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

印象的な
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
彼女の印象的な演技はスタンディングオベーションを受けた。
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

構造化
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
構造化された実行計画は成功にとって重要です。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

世界創造前
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
いくつかの神話では、秩序が確立される前のアンテムンダンの混乱について語られています。
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

利益
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
その会社はこの四半期にかなりの利益を上げました。
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 偏見のある;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
裁判官は被告人に有利な部分的な決定を下した。
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

人魚
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
小さな女の子は海の下に住む人魚の話が好きでした。
C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

Meaning
Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.
Example
The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

スクロール依存症
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
スクロール依存症はスマートフォンユーザーの間で増加している懸念事項です。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

弱める
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
長い病気で老人は弱りました。
B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

人気
Meaning
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Example
The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.
歌手の人気は今年急速に増加しました。
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

開始する
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
今すぐ会議を開始しましょう。
A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
She had a wonderful time at the party.
彼女はパーティーで素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

神秘的な、謎めいた
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
深海は地球上で最も神秘的な場所の一つとされています。
A2 noun /ˈfæktəri/

factory

工場
Meaning
A building or group of buildings where goods are manufactured.
Example
He works in a shoe factory.
彼は靴工場で働いています。
C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

疲れ果てて病気のように見える、特に疲労、心配、または苦しみから
Meaning
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Example
After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.
三晩寝ずに働いた後、彼は疲れ果てて見えた。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

勇気、大胆さ
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
登山家のハーディフッドはチーム全体を感動させました。
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

持続可能な技術
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
持続可能な技術は、よりクリーンな未来を保証します。
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

停止
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
船はフォークランド諸島で停泊しています。
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

酔っ払いの祭りに関連する
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
学生たちは試験後に酔っ払いの祭りを開いた。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

不必要に
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
試験について不必要に心配しないでください。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

処女性
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
その詩は処女性の無垢を讃えました。
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

壊滅的な結果
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
大気汚染は健康に壊滅的な結果をもたらす。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

いつでも
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
困ったら、いつでも私に電話してください。
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

幸運な
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
彼女は事故で怪我をすることなく逃げることができて幸運だった。
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

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

grumble

ぶつぶつ言う
Meaning
to complain quietly or in a low voice
Example
She often grumbles about the traffic.
彼女はよく交通渋滞についてぶつぶつ言います。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

誓約させる
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
証人は法廷で真実を話すように命じられた。
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

面白い; おかしい; 楽しい
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
子供たちはピエロのパフォーマンスがとても面白いと感じました。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

ぼやけさせる
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
彼の心は疲れによってぼやけていた。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

欠陥
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
製造上の欠陥により、製品はわずか1週間で故障しました。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

永続的
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
気候変動は科学者にとって永続的な関心事です。
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

焼き肉
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
焼き肉は柔らかくて美味しい。
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

等時間間隔で発生する
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
振り子の動きは等時性があり、等しい間隔で繰り返されます。
C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

新石器時代の
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
新石器時代のコミュニティは農業を行い、動物を飼いならし始めた。
B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

放出する
Meaning
to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas
Example
The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.
工場は大気中に煙を排出します。
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

軽蔑的な
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
彼が無礼なコメントをしたとき、彼女は軽蔑の目で彼を見た。
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

風上に最も近い帆走
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
ヨットは波を切りながら風上に近い方向で進んでいた。
C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

活力
Meaning
Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example
She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.
彼女は大きな活力と決意を持ってそのプロジェクトに取り組んだ。
A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

おじ/おじさん
Meaning
the brother of one's father or mother
Example
My uncle is visiting us next week.
私のおじさんは来週私たちを訪ねてきます。
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。
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

修理人
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
修理人は壊れた洗濯機をすぐに直した。