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C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

間違いなく
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
弓矢は間違いなくターゲットに向かって狙いを定めた。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

十角形
Meaning
A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.
Example
The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.
数学の先生は黒板に完璧な十角形を描きました。
A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

弾ける
Meaning
to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound
Example
The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.
風船は、私が間違ってピンで刺したときに破裂しました。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

負担を軽減する
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
彼女は心配を友達と共有することで自分を負担から解放した。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

交換可能な
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
これらの機械部品は交換可能なため、簡単に交換できます。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

開始
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
最初から、プロジェクトは野心的だが達成可能に見えました。
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

批判
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
新しい政策は、一般の人々から多くの批判を受けました。
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

さもないと; 他の方法で
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
一生懸命勉強しなさい、さもないと試験に落ちます。
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

快く; 簡単に; ためらわずに
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
彼女は喜んでプロジェクトを手伝うことに同意した。
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

飼い慣らされた; おとなしい; 従順な
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
飼い慣らされたライオンはサーカスで芸をしました。
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

マットレス
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
私たちは寝室のために新しいマットレスを買いました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

軍事政権
Meaning
A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.
Example
The junta seized power after the coup.
クーデター後、軍事政権が権力を掌握しました。
A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

ウサギ
Meaning
A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail
Example
The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.
ウサギは森の中を速く走った。
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

バリカン / 19世紀の速い帆船
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
床屋は髪を切るためにバリカンを使いました。
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

家畜の伝染病
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
農家はムレインの流行中に多くの牛を失いました。
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

マドンナ (聖母マリア)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
ルネサンスの絵画は、イエスの子供を抱いているマドンナを描いています。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

外皮
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
ヘビは成長するにつれて外皮を脱ぎます。
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

ユダヤ人
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
彼はユダヤ人で、ユダヤの習慣を守っています。
C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

几帳面な
Meaning
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Example
She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.
彼女は清潔を保つことにとても几帳面だ。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

侵襲的
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
医者は、その手順が最小限の侵襲的であることを説明しました。
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

豊富な
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
彼は時間通りに助けてくれたことに豊富な感謝を示しました。
A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

攻撃した
Meaning
physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
Example
The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.
兵士たちは夜明けに敵を攻撃した。
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

水やり
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
彼女は毎朝植物に水をやります。
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

ゴールデンバタフライ
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
ゴールデンバタフライは美しさと自然の象徴です。
A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

今晩
Meaning
during the night of today; this evening
Example
Tonight we are going to watch a movie.
今晩映画を見に行きます。
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

婦人科
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
彼女は医科大学を卒業した後、婦人科を専門にすることに決めました。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

自己満足
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
彼の自己満足的なコメントは、みんなを不快にさせました。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
二つの政治的政党の間に深い不信があった。
B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

制服
Meaning
consistent; identical; standardized
Example
All students must wear a uniform to school.
すべての学生は学校で制服を着なければなりません。
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

借家人
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
家主は新しい借家人と会って、賃貸契約に署名しました。
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

選ばれた
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
彼は奨学金のために選ばれた候補者の一人でした。
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

怖がっている
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。
B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

百科事典
Meaning
a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
Example
She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.
彼女は学校のプロジェクトを完成させるために百科事典を使いました。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

耳障りな、衝撃的な
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
突然の大きな音は部屋の中の皆に衝撃を与えました。
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

陰鬱
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
彼は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでしまった。
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

虚偽、見せかけ
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
彼の専門家であるというプリテンションはすぐに暴かれた。
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

気候帯
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
彼は冬の間、暖かい気候帯を旅行していた。
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

怖い
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
そのホラー映画は本当に怖かった。
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

錆びた; 練習不足; 最近の練習不足による障害
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
何年もピアノを弾いていなかったので、私のピアノのスキルは錆びついています。
A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

どう
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
この問題をどう解決しますか？
A2 adjective /kəˈrɛkt/

correct

正しい
Meaning
free from error; accurate
Example
The answer she gave was correct.
彼女が言った答えは正しかった。
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

明らかにする
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
彼女は情報の源を明らかにすることを拒否しました。
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

寛大
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
裁判官は判決で寛大さを示した。
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

取り扱い
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
その状況の取り扱いは印象的でした。
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

ガイドライン
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
AIの使用に関するガイドラインは必須です。
C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

蒸留
Meaning
The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.
Example
Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.
蒸留はアルコール飲料の製造によく使用されます。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

アンティフォン
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
合唱団は主の賛歌を始める前にアンティフォンを歌いました。
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

地峡
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
パナマ運河はパナマの地峡を通ります。
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

壊れやすい
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
その花瓶には気をつけて、すごく壊れやすいから。
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

岸; 海岸; ビーチ
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
私たちはショアを歩きながら貝殻を集めていました。
B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

消える
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
マジシャンは帽子からウサギを消した。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

暗黙の
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
彼女の彼に対する信頼は暗黙のものでした。
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

休暇
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
私たちは夏休みの間に旅行を計画しています。
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

虐殺
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
軍隊は無実の市民を虐殺した。
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
彼は自分のビジネスを始めるために大胆な決断を下しました。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

魅力的
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
その村は魅力的な小さな家で満ちています。
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

衝突; ぶつかり合い
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
二台の車の衝突で大きな渋滞が発生しました。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

嘘つき
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
誰も彼を信じません、彼は嘘つきだからです。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

沿って
Meaning
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
Example
We walked along the river.
私たちは川沿いに歩きました。
C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

後日の日付を記入する
Meaning
To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.
Example
She postdated the check to next month.
彼女は小切手に来月の日付を付けました。
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

温度
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
上昇する温度は農業生産に影響を与える。
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

礼儀正しい; 尊敬すべき; 丁寧
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
彼は誰に対しても非常に礼儀正しく、尊敬していました。
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

類似した
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
彼の反応はショックに似ていた。
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

わがまま
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
わがままな男の子は、おもちゃがもらえなかったときに駄々をこねました。
C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

エレジー
Meaning
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example
The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.
詩人は亡き友人のためにエレジーを書きました。
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

ニュース
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
嵐に関するニュースはすぐに広まりました。
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

発音する
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
彼女はフランス語の単語を完璧に発音できます。
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

完全に否定された
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
その主張は公式に完全に否定されました。
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

許容可能な
Meaning
able to be forgiven; excusable
Example
His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.
彼の誤りは許容可能でした、困難な状況を考慮すると。
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

廃止
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
古い法律は廃止されました。
A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

前に
Meaning
in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress
Example
She walked ahead of the group.
彼女はグループの前に歩いていた。
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

反乱
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
反乱は革命の始まりを示しました。
B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

疑わしい
Meaning
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
Example
His questionable business practices led to an investigation.
彼の疑わしいビジネス慣行は調査を引き起こしました。
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

ロマンチック
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
彼らはろうそくの光でロマンチックなディナーを楽しんでいました。
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

手稿
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
作家は彼女の手稿を出版社に提出しました。
B1 noun /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

graduation

Meaning
the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study
Example
Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride.
C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

教皇または司教に関連する; 傲慢または高慢な
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
彼の高慢な態度は委員会の他のメンバーを困らせた。
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

秘密
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
スパイは敵の線の後ろで秘密の作戦を行った。
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透した
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
町は歴史と伝統に浸透している。
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。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

詐欺
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
その政治家は選挙に勝つために詐欺を使ったとして非難された。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

興奮させる
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
山の景色は旅行者を興奮させました。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

壊れたり損傷したりできない; とても強くて耐久性がある
Meaning
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
Example
Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.
彼らの友情は壊れない絆を形成しました。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

ぶどう園
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
古いぶどう園はぶどうのつるでいっぱいでした。
B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

恋人
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
彼女は毎晩カフェで恋人と会っていました。
C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

混乱させる
Meaning
To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.
Example
The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.
複雑な指示が新しい従業員を混乱させました。
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

認定
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
彼女は研修プログラムを修了した後、専門的な認定を取得しました。
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

堤防
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
その町は洪水から守るために堤防を作った。
C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

悪臭がする; 不快または望ましくない印象を与える
Meaning
to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable
Example
The garbage can reeks of rotten food.
ゴミ箱は腐った食べ物の臭いがする。
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

蓄積する
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
毎月、貯金口座に利子が蓄積されます。
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

狭い通路; 断片/引用; 一つの状態や場所から他の場所へ移動するプロセス
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
狭い通路は中庭から図書館へと続いていた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大きな金属製の鍋
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
魔女は泡立つ鍋の中で魔法薬をかき混ぜていた。
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

ナンセンス
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
ナンセンスなことを言うのはやめて、真剣になりなさい！
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

追加する
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
彼女は報告書の最後にメモを追加することに決めました。
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬質石炭
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
工場はアンブラサイトを主な燃料源として使用していました。
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

希少な; 見つけにくい; 少量で存在する
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
砂漠地帯では、淡水がますます希少になっています。
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香り
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
バラの香りが庭いっぱいに広がった。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

否定する
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
彼はスキャンダルへの関与を否定した。
B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

泡
Meaning
a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.
波が岩にぶつかり、浜辺に白い泡を作った。
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

特定のグループを識別するための表現や信念
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
そのフレーズはキャンペーン中に政治的なシボレスとなった。
A2 adjective /tʌf/

tough

頑丈
Meaning
strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with
Example
He had a tough day at work.
彼は仕事で厳しい一日を過ごしました。
A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

運
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
彼女は面接で良い運を持っていました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

周辺地域
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
彼らは古代都市のパーリューを探索して午後を過ごした。
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

分散
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
学生のパフォーマンスレベルには大きな分散があります。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjuːz/

infuse

Meaning
to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling
Example
The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字軍、激しいキャンペーン
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
彼女は一生を女性の権利のために戦っています。
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

存在する
Meaning
to have being or reality; to be present
Example
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
恐竜は数百万年前に存在していました。
C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

最適化, 改善, より効率的
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
システムはより速いパフォーマンスのために最適化されました。
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

ジレンマ; 困惑
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
彼女はどの仕事のオファーを受け入れるかを決めかねていた。
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

ボディガード
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
その有名人はボディガードと一緒に到着した。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
その事故は運転手にとって致命的だった。
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

遅れた
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
彼女は遅れた誕生日カードを送ってくれた。
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

ほこりっぽい
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
何年も放置された後、その古い本棚はほこりっぽかった。
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。