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B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

利用
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
プラスチックの利用増加は、より良い廃棄物管理を求めています。
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

皮むき器
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
ポテトの皮をむくために皮むき器を使用してください。
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

敗北
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
軍隊は敵軍を倒すことができました。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

セナト
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
セナトは新しい医療保険法案に賛成票を投じました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

輝かしい / 明白な
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
レポートには明らかな間違いがありました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

取り消し不可能
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
彼女は会社を辞めるという取り消し不可能な決定を下した。
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

サメ
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
サメは海の強力な捕食者です。
C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

カド
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
BPSCの下に26人のカドがいます。
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

詐欺師
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
警察は最終的に車を盗んでいた詐欺師を捕まえました。
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

ガラス職人
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
ガラス職人は家の壊れた窓を修理しました。
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

揺れる, 動かす
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
赤ちゃんは母親の腕の中で幸せそうに揺れていました。
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

静止
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
火山は数十年間静止状態にあります。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

若者
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
その若者は勇敢な騎士になることを夢見ていた。
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

気候変動
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
気候変動は、より多くの自然災害を引き起こしています。
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

統合する / 混同する
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
その記事は事実と意見を混同しがちです。
C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

直喩
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
彼女は自分の目を星のように明るいと表現するために直喩を使いました。
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

維持する
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
裁判官は、どんな犠牲を払っても正義を守ると約束しました。
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/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

三色旗
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
フランスの三色旗は世界で最も有名な国旗の一つです。
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

フォトエレクトリック
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
光電効果は太陽光パネルにおいて基本的です。
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集して
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
森は高い松の木で密集して覆われていた。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

横たわる
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
彼は長い一日の後、ソファで横になっているのが見つかりました。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

弱める
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
長い病気が彼の力を弱めた。
C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

非協力
Meaning
The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
Example
The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.
非協力運動は勢いを得た。
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

著名人
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
彼は科学の世界で著名人と見なされています。
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

待ち伏せする
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
兵士たちは夜明けに敵を待ち伏せする計画を立てた。
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危機
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
金融危機は世界の市場に影響を与えた。
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

支点
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
教師は学校の変革の支点となった。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

使い古された
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
そのスピーチは使い古されたフレーズでいっぱいで、聴衆を鼓舞することはなかった。
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

信じる
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
私は努力と献身を信じます。
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

衝撃的で生々しいセンセーショナル
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
新聞は犯罪について衝撃的な詳細を掲載した。
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

権限によって作成され、維持される規則または指示
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
政府の規制は公平なビジネス慣行を確保します。
A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

ひどい
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
旅行中、天気はひどかった。
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。
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

償却
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
彼らは20年間で住宅ローンをアモーティゼする予定です。
A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

家
Meaning
the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence
Example
She finally returned home after a long journey.
彼女は長い旅の後、やっと家に帰りました。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

再発
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
数ヶ月の進歩の後、彼は再発しました。
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

脂肪
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
ナッツとアボカドから得られる健康的な脂肪は、脳機能をサポートします。
B1 verb /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/

qualify

資格を得る
Meaning
to successfully complete a course or pass an exam; to become eligible
Example
She worked hard to qualify for the competition.
彼女は大会に出場する資格を得るために一生懸命働いた。
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

重要な
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
再生可能エネルギーは持続可能性において重要な役割を果たしています。
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
革命の間に君主制は廃止されました。
B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

雰囲気
Meaning
The character and atmosphere of a place.
Example
The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.
レストランの雰囲気はリラックスしていて、カジュアルなディナーに最適でした。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

貿易禁止
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
国連は武器輸出に対して禁輸を課しました。
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

悪化する
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
教育の不足は貧困のレベルを悪化させる可能性がある。
C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

風下の側
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
彼らは丘の風下の側にキャンプを建てました。
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

放浪者; ホームレス
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
その放浪者は駅の近くで食べ物を求めていました。
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

縞模様
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
騎士の盾には赤と金の縞模様が飾られていた。
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

不死の
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
伝説では英雄は不死の存在だとされる。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

光源
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
ランプは暗い洞窟で光源として機能しました。
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

広々とした
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
彼らは街で広々としたアパートを借りました。
A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

アニメーション
Meaning
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
Example
Children love watching cartoons on TV.
子供たちはテレビでアニメを見るのが大好きです。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

遠心
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
遠心力は洗濯機の側面に服を押しやる。
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

選手
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
選手は決勝ゴールを決めました。
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

子孫
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
その鳥は注意深く自分の子孫に餌を与えました。
B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

殺人者
Meaning
A person or thing that kills.
Example
The police caught the killer last night.
警察は昨晩殺人者を捕まえた。
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

必死に
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
事故後、彼は必死に助けを求めた。
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

ぼろぼろ
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
彼らは町の端にあるぼろぼろな古い家に住んでいました。
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

考えられる
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
そのような結果が考えられるとは信じがたい。
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

ろうそく
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
停電中に彼女はろうそくを灯しました。
C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

動揺させる
Meaning
to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled
Example
She was not fazed by the unexpected question.
予期しない質問で動じなかった。
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

カボチャ
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
私たちは大きなカボチャからジャック・オー・ランタンを彫りました。
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

課税する
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
政府は高級品に新しい税金を課すことに決めました。
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

炭素
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
カーボン排出は管理されるべきです。
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消費
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
高いエネルギー消費は電気料金の増加を引き起こします。
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

驚嘆
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
子供たちは花火を驚嘆して見ていました。
A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

議論
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
彼の議論は多数決に基づいていました。
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

弁論術
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
彼女は継続的な練習を通じて弁論術を向上させた。
B1 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/

impolite

無礼
Meaning
Not showing good manners; rude.
Example
It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
誰かが話しているときに邪魔をするのは失礼です。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

露出不足、無視された
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
写真は露出不足で、暗すぎて見えました。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

豪雨; 急な大雨
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
突然の豪雨でみんなが驚き、屋外イベントはずぶ濡れになった。
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

悲しみ, 痛み
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
別れの痛ましさは、みんなの目に涙をもたらした。
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

アカウント
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
彼女は銀行で貯蓄口座を開設しました。
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸留業者
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
蒸留業者は昨年、新しいウイスキーブランドを紹介しました。
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

車輪や歯車の歯
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
彼は大きな機械の中で小さな歯車のように感じていた。
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

企業/コーポレートに関連する
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
企業の社会的責任は現代のビジネスにとって重要です。
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

無駄なもの
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
彼の初期のほとんどの作品は無駄なものと見なされていた。
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

コンソーシアム
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
コンソーシアムはケーブルの建設に協力しました。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

手品
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
マジシャンはその手品で観客を驚かせた。
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。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

要約する
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
教師は生徒にレッスンを要約するように頼みました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

名声
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
彼女の仕事は賞を受けた後、名声を得ました。
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜香木
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
夜香木の木は日没後に小さな白い花を咲かせます。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

巻き込まれた
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
彼女は激しい家族間の争いに巻き込まれているのを見つけた。
C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

キャンドルの芯
Meaning
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
Example
The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.
キャンドルの芯は、より良く燃えるために切る必要があります。
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

車輪
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
車の車輪が道で壊れた。
A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

誰でも
Meaning
any person who; no matter who
Example
Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.
誰でもこの旅行に参加したい場合は、今日中に登録する必要があります。
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

計算する
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
そのソフトウェアは数秒で総コストを計算できます。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

教えられない
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
彼はとても頑固で、ほとんど教えられない状態だった。
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

波打つ
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
私たちは起伏のある丘をドライブしました。
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

凝縮
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
寒い夜に窓に凝縮ができた。
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

完全な; 絶対的な; 全体の
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
その映画は興行収入で完全に失敗しました。
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

ユニット
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
生産ラインの各ユニットは慎重にテストされます。
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

鉄道
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
鉄道は都市といくつかの近くの町を結びつけています。
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

威圧的または挑戦的な
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
その仕事は威圧的に見えたが、彼女はそれを成功裏に終わらせた。
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
彼女はテーブルの上に花瓶に美しいバラを置きました。
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

鶏
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
その鶏は毎朝新鮮な卵を産みました。
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

幸福
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

審判
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
審判はファウルの後、試合を停止しました。
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

大げさな言葉
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
彼の選挙演説はボンバストに満ちていたが、実際の実質は欠けていた。
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

アービトラージ
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
投資家はアービトラージを利用してグローバル市場で利益を得ます。
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

定足数
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
クォーラムがなかったため、理事会の会議は延期されました。
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

北西
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
シアトルはアメリカ合衆国の北西部にあります。
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

アクチュアリール
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
その会社は保険料を設定するためにアクチュアリール報告書に依存していた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

見苦しい
Meaning
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
Example
The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.
ゴミの山は公園に見苦しい景色を作り出した。
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。
A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

へ
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
彼は公園へ向かって走っています。
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。
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

紹介者
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
紹介者は新しい顧客を推薦したことでボーナスを得ました。
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺す
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
彼は口論中に背中を刺されました。
A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

特徴
Meaning
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
Example
The new phone has a unique camera feature.
新しい電話にはユニークなカメラの特徴があります。
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

金属汚染
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
金属汚染は健康に深刻なリスクをもたらす。
B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

酸素生産
Meaning
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
Example
Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.
植物は酸素の生産と生命の維持に不可欠です。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

歓喜する
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
ファンたちはチームが優勝した後、歓喜しました。
B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

合併症
Meaning
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Example
His illness led to serious complications after surgery.
彼の病気は手術後に深刻な合併症を引き起こしました。
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

遅らせる / 減速する
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
資金不足はプロジェクトの進展を遅らせる可能性があります。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

モノグラム
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
タオルには彼女のモノグラムが刺繍されていた。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

遭遇する / 出会う
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
ハイキング中に、私たちは野生のクマに遭遇しました。
A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

醜い; 嫌悪すべき; 恐ろしい
Meaning
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible
Example
The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.
長年の放置の後、その古い建物は醜く見えました。