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B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全に; 絶対に; 完全に
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
その映画は完全に退屈で、私は寝てしまいました。
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

スプーン
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
彼はスープを食べるためにスプーンを使った。
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

模様 / パターン
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
そのドレスには美しい花柄のパターンがありました。
A2 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/

bookstore

書店
Meaning
a shop where books are sold
Example
She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
彼女は午後ずっと書店で過ごした。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

恩知らず
Meaning
not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness
Example
She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.
彼女は、彼が彼女が与えたすべての助けに対して恩知らずだと感じた。
C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

些細な; 重要でない; 無駄な
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
そんな些細なことで心配しないでください。
C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

活力
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
彼女は大きな活力と熱意でダンスを披露しました。
A1 conjunction /waɪl/

while

その間
Meaning
during the time that something is happening
Example
She was reading while waiting for the bus.
彼女はバスを待っている間に読書をしていた。
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

模倣
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
コメディアンの有名人の模倣で観客を笑わせました。
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

体験している
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
旅行者たちは冒険のスリルを体験している。
B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

修正する
Meaning
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
Example
She had to revise her essay before submission.
彼女は提出前にエッセイをリヴァイズする必要があった。
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
独立は運動を刺激した。
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

かき乱す
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
絶え間ない抗議が街の通りをかき乱した。
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

不平を言う
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
彼女は最小の不便さについても不平を言う傾向がある。
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

変形する
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
高温がプラスチック容器を変形させ始めた。
A1 noun /faɪv/

five

五
Meaning
The number 5; one more than four and one less than six.
Example
She bought five apples from the market.
彼女は市場で五つのリンゴを買いました。
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

足場
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
作業員たちは仮設橋を支えるために木製の足場を作りました。
A2 verb /pæs/

pass

Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

小島
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
漁師たちは旅を続ける前に小さな島で休憩しました。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

牧師, 尊敬される
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
レヴァレンドは教会で感動的な説教をしました。
C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

デトックス
Meaning
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
Example
Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
デトックスは体内の有害物質を排除するのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

三部コピー
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
文書は公式用に三部コピーで準備されました。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

論争
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
会議は経済改革についての論争で満ちていた。
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

非常に小さい
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
モデル村は非常に小さな家で満たされていました。
A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

ダウンタウン
Meaning
the central part of a city
Example
They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.
彼らは午後、市の中心部で買い物をしました。
C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

正体を暴く
Meaning
to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
Example
The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.
その捜査は犯罪の背後にいる本当の犯人を暴いた。
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

活気のある; 鮮やかな; 生き生きとした
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
夕焼けの鮮やかな色が美しく空を染めた。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

変わりやすい; 不安定な
Meaning
able to be changed; likely to change frequently
Example
The weather is very changeable in spring.
春は天気が非常に変わりやすいです。
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

運び手; 書類の保持者
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
このメッセージの運び手はそれを迅速に届けなければなりません。
C2 noun /flæks/

flax

フラックス
Meaning
a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible
Example
Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.
フラックスは、リネン生地を作るために頻繁に使用されます。
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

驚かす, 気絶させる
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
彼女の突然の辞任のニュースは皆を驚かせた。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

行動
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
先生はクラスで彼女の良い行動を称賛しました。
B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

革新
Meaning
To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.
Example
The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.
その企業は競争相手を追い越すために革新を続けなければならない。
A2 noun /əˈsɪstənt/

assistant

アシスタント
Meaning
a person who helps or supports another, often in a job
Example
She works as an assistant in a law firm.
彼女は法律事務所でアシスタントとして働いています。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

不完全
Meaning
Not perfect; having faults or flaws.
Example
The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.
その絵は美しかったが、完璧ではなかった。
A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

幸福
Meaning
the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon
Example
I like to go for a run in the morning.
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。
B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

献身
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
彼の献身はインディアの科学の基盤を築いた。
B1 noun /ˈæmətər/

amateur

アマチュア
Meaning
A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or art, on an unpaid basis.
Example
The painting looked impressive, even though it was done by an amateur.
その絵画は印象的に見えましたが、アマチュアによって描かれました。
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

異常、悪い、困難、または欠陥を意味する接頭辞
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
'ディスファンクション'や'ディスレクシア'のような言葉は、困難や障害を示すためにディス-という接頭辞を使用します。
B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

乗り物
Meaning
machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another
Example
There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.
今日、道路にはさまざまな種類の乗り物があります。
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言する
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
彼はその男を以前見たことがないと断言した。
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

ぶっきらぼう
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
彼のぶっきらぼうな返答は、皆を不快にさせた。
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

非生産的; 効率が悪い
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
会議は非生産的で、全員の時間を無駄にしました。
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

スペクトル
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
その祭りは政治的スペクトル全体から人々を引き付けました。
B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

ラディッシュ
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
農家は庭から新鮮なラディッシュを収穫しました。
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

多才多芸の
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
彼女は多才多芸のアーティストで、さまざまなスタイルを試しています。
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

祈り
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
寝る前に静かな祈りをささやいた。
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

神経質な
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
その馬は乗るには神経質すぎた。
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提案, 計画
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
会社は投資家にビジネスの提案をしました。
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

小さな容器
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
彼女はサラダのためにオリーブオイルでクルエットを満たしました。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

称賛に値する
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを完了するために称賛に値する努力をしました。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

空中の / アンテナ
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
パイロットは素晴らしい空中機動を行いました。
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

生物多様性の保護
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
生物多様性の保護は生態系のバランスにとって重要です。
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

ささいな, 些細な
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
彼は契約の些細な詳細について不平を言っていました。
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

について
Meaning
concerning; on the subject of; approximately
Example
We talked about the new project yesterday.
昨日、私たちは新しいプロジェクトについて話しました。
A1 adjective /truː/

True

真実の; 本物の;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
努力は成功へ導くということは真実です。
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

先祖
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
家族の木はすべての先祖の名前を示しています。
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鳥の巣
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
森の近くで、騒がしい鳥たちでいっぱいの鳥の巣を見ました。
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

あばら骨
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
彼は事故であばら骨を折った。
C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

目を細める
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
彼女は明るい日差しで目を細めた。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

ピリック勝利
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
将軍は大きな損失のため、この戦いをピリック勝利と宣言した。
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

失われた
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
裏切りの後、彼は希望と信頼を失ったと感じた。
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

貪欲に食べる / 山間の狭い谷
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
ハイキング後に彼らはピザをむさぼり食べました。
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

塔
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
塔は街の上に高くそびえていた。
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

購買力
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
インフレのため、人々の購買力は低下しました。
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

鷹
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
鷹は獲物を探して畑の上を高く飛んだ。
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

ゾウのリンゴ
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
ゾウのリンゴはユニークな味があり、多くの人々が楽しんでいます。
A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

ギフト; 贈り物;
Meaning
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent
Example
She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.
彼女は誕生日に祖母から美しいジュエリーのギフトを受け取りました。
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

残念ながら
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
残念ながら、私たちのピクニックには天気が悪かった。
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

飾る
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
彼女は新鮮なコリアンダーの葉で料理を飾りました。
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

無意味な
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
彼は仕事の中で無意味な作業に退屈していた。
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

顕微鏡的
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
サンプルには顕微鏡的な粒子が含まれていました。
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

基本的な; 基礎的な;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
基本的な英語の文法を学ぶことは初心者にとって不可欠です。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

ヴィンテージ / クラシック
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
彼女は1950年代のヴィンテージドレスを着ていました。
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, モラル, 内なる声
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
彼の良心は、成績について両親に嘘をつくのを止めさせました。
C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

ジェスチキュレート
Meaning
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
Example
He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.
彼は彼らの注意を引くために激しくジェスチャーをしていた。
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

裕福
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
彼らは都市の裕福な家族に属しています。
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

優先
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
この工場では、安全が速度より優先されます。
C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

コピー
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
彼は契約書のコピーをクライアントに送った。
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

アンカー
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
船は港にアンカーを下ろしました。
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

収用
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
土地の収用は土地所有者間で争いを引き起こしました。
B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

幼魚
Meaning
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
Example
Young fish need protection from predators.
幼魚は捕食者から守られる必要があります。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

無意味な言葉
Meaning
Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.
Example
He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.
彼はとても緊張していて、説明はまるでジブリッシュのように聞こえた。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

厳格な
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
厳格な学習計画は、学生がより良い結果を得るのに役立ちます。
A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

豊富; 十分
Meaning
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
Example
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
パーティーには皆に十分な食べ物があります。
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

ペンタメーター
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
シェイクスピアはよくアイアンビック・ペンタメーターで劇を書きました。
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

それぞれの; 各自の
Meaning
belonging to each individual; particular to each
Example
The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
学生たちは昼食後、それぞれの教室に戻った。
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

体力
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
彼は重い箱を持ち上げるために体力を使いました。
B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要な
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
子供たちは、より良い社会を作るために重要な役割を果たすことができます。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

識字障害者
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
識字障害者の村人たちは口承伝承に頼って歴史を保存していた。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

偽証
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
彼女は偽証罪で有罪判決を受けた。
A2 noun /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testing

テスト
Meaning
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
Example
The testing of the new software is still ongoing.
新しいソフトウェアのテストはまだ進行中です。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

小さな王
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
その小さな王は、小さな王国にもかかわらず、彼の人々に尊敬を要求しました。
A1 verb /traɪ/

try

試す
Meaning
to make an effort to do something; to attempt
Example
I will try my best to help you.
私はあなたを助けるために最善を尽くします。
B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

水の浄化装置
Meaning
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
Example
We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.
私たちは清潔な飲料水を確保するために、キッチンに水の浄化装置を設置しました。
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

静かで平和な
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
湖は静かで平和な雰囲気を持っていました。
B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

洞察力のある
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
教授はグローバル経済に関する洞察力のある講義を行いました。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

しつこく頼む
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
彼女は昇給を求めて上司にしつこく頼んだ、彼がとうとう折れたまで。
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

月下香
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
月下香の花が甘い香りで庭を満たしました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

比類のない
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
彼の比類のない筆致が彼を文学の伝説にした。
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

辛い
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
そのソースは、料理をさらに美味しくした辛い味を持っていました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

無関係
Meaning
Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.
Example
The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.
裁判官はその議論が事件に関係ないと判断しました。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

暴露する
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
調査はスキャンダルについての真実を暴露しました。
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

激しく震える; 突然の不随意な収縮に苦しむ
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
患者は発作中に震えました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

インディゴブルー
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
インディゴブルーの空は夕暮れ時に壮大に見えた。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

サイドラインの議論
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
サイドラインの議論はしばしば合意に至ります。
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

生み出す
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
そのビデオゲームは多くの続編を生み出しました。
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

貪欲な
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
彼は知識に対して貪欲な食欲を持っている。
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不安定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
彼女は一つの仕事に長く留まるには不安定すぎる。
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

切断する
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
事故の後、医師は彼の足を切断しなければなりませんでした。
C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

Meaning
To return to a former or less developed state.
Example
Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

不活性
Meaning
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
Example
The patient remained inert on the bed.
患者はベッドで動かずにじっとしていました。
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

カリバー
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
その大学は高いカリバーの学生を引き付けます。
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

えぐる、不当に高く売る
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
彼はうっかり木製のテーブルに穴を開けました。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

家系
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
その犬は何世代にもわたる家系を持っています。
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

欲望
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
彼女は世界を旅したいという強い欲望を感じた。
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

調停する
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
彼女は二つの会社の間で調停するよう求められました。
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

確認する
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
証人は被告の証言を裏付けました。