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C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

真実性
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
ジャーナリストは報告書の真実性を確認しました。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

フィランソロピー
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
フィランソロピーは多くの発展途上国で医療を改善するのに役立っています。
C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

Meaning
To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.
Example
The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

お香
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
彼女は寺院で祈りの間にお香を灯しました。
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ツバメ
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
ツバメは屋根の下に巣を作りました。
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

さらに
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
さらに、私たちは早期予約に対する割引を提供しています。
B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

二十番目
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
彼女は四月二十日に生まれました。
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

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

excruciating

耐えられない痛み
Meaning
causing extreme physical or mental pain
Example
She was in excruciating pain after the accident.
彼女は事故の後、耐えられない痛みを感じていた。
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

偶像崇拝者
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
王は富に対する偶像崇拝的な献身で批判されました。
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古代の
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
ローマ帝国の古代遺跡を訪れました。
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

リーグ
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
いくつかのクラブがスポーツマンシップを促進するためにリーグを結成した。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

斜め目線
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
彼女は部屋を横切って彼に斜め目線を送った。
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

確信している; 確かな; 疑いなく
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
私は確信しています、私たちは成功します。
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

女性の姿をした柱
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
古代の神殿には屋根を支えるカリアティッドがありました。
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

共同の
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
村人たちは共同の庭で一緒に働いた。
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

売国的
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
その政治家は、売国的で腐敗していると非難されました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

管理できない; 手に負えない
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
適切な監視がなければ、大きなクラスは管理できなくなった。
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

服を着せる
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
彼女は赤ちゃんを暖かい服で着せました。
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

書店
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
彼女は小さな書店で一時間過ごした。
A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

賢い
Meaning
Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.
Example
She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.
彼女はクラスで最もインテリジェントな学生の一人です。
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

フレーズ
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
日常的な使用のための一般的なフレーズを学びましょう。
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

浸透、秘密のアクセス
Meaning
The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.
Example
Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.
サイバーセキュリティは、機密データへの浸透を防ぎます。
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

侮蔑的
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
彼は相手を侮蔑するために侮蔑的な言葉を使った。
C1 adjective /ˈɪrɪtəbl/

irritable

Meaning
easily annoyed or made angry
Example
She became irritable after working long hours without rest.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

ゴミ; 無駄な物; ナンセンス
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
ゴミをゴミ箱に捨ててください。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不安定な; 震える; 信頼できない; 弱い
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
彼の声は緊張で震えていた。
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

年老いた
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
年老いた男は公園に座り、子供たちが遊ぶのを見ていた。
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

細いヒールの靴 / ダガー
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
彼女はパーティーにエレガントなスティレットヒールを履いて行きました。
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

略奪する
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
泥棒たちは家族が留守の間に家を荒らした。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏見者
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
他人の意見を聞こうとしなかったため、彼は偏見者と呼ばれました。
B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

怪我をさせる
Meaning
to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
彼はサッカーをしている時に足を怪我した。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

不法行為
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
その企業は契約への不法干渉で有罪判決を受けた。
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全に理解し吸収する; 知識や文化に統合する
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
移民はしばしば新しい文化に適応するのに苦労しています。
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

接頭辞; 前に何かを追加する
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
開発者はしばしば変数にアンダースコアをプレフィックスとして追加します。
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

柔らかくて心地よい; 落ち着いていて優しい
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
穏やかな夕方の光が平和な雰囲気を作り出しました。
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

憎む
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
コミュニティは腐敗した政治家を憎んだ。
C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

不朽の
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
その伝統は不朽の時代から受け継がれてきた。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

服を脱がせる; 衣服を取り除く
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
看護師は検査のために患者の服を脱がせる手伝いをした。
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

順応する
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
新しい気候に順応するには時間がかかります。
C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

ガベル
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
裁判官は法廷に秩序を呼びかけるためにガベルを打った。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

態度
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
会議中、彼女の落ち着いた態度は皆に印象を与えました。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

緊急計画
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
会社は経済的な後退に備えた緊急計画を持っています。
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

公報
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
昇進は先週、政府の公報で正式に発表されました。
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

退屈な; 面倒な
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
その講義はとても退屈で、多くの学生が眠ってしまいました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

虚偽的
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
デザインは華やかだったが、虚偽的だった。
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨な
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
彼は試合に負けたとき、悲惨な顔をして僕を見た。
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 /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

補足的な; 追加的な; 余分な
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
学生はコースのために補助教材を購入する必要があります。
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
兵士たちは指揮官に敬礼した。
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 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敵意; 憎しみ
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
二つのライバルチーム間には明確な敵意がありました。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

upcoming

今後の
Meaning
about to happen or appear
Example
The upcoming event will be held next week.
今後のイベントは来週行われます。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

デリリアス
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
彼は熱でデリリアスで、無意味なことを呟いていた。
C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
私が読書している間、蚊が頭の周りでブンブンと音を立てていた。
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

収益
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
会社の収益は今年10%増加しました。
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。
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

怒りで煮えたぎる
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
彼女は不公平な決定の後、怒りで煮えたぎっていました。
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

先住民の伝統
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.
チッタゴン丘陵地帯の先住民の伝統はユニークです。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自律
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
自律システムはより高い精度を確保します。
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

飲料水
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
村人たちは飲用水へのアクセスがありませんでした。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

耳障りな音 / 金属の格子
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
先生の耳障りな声で集中するのが難しかった。
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

露天商人
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
その露天商人は賑やかな市場で自分の商品を大声で宣伝していました。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

生息地
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
科学者たちは月面にハビタッツを想像しています。
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

欠点
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
鏡には表面に小さな欠点があった。
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

幸福
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
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なかった。
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

苛立たしい
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
遅いインターネット接続は本当に苛立たしかった。
C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

消毒
Meaning
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
Example
Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.
キッチン用具は頻繁に消毒する必要があります。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

uncertainly

不確かに
Meaning
in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty
Example
She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.
彼女は複雑な指示を不確かに見つめた。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

緩和表現
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
'悪くない'と言うことは、緩和表現の一例です。
B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

似ている; 同じように
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
二人の姉妹はとても似ている。
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

荒廃する
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
廃墟になった家は年月を経て崩壊し始めました。
C2 noun /fəˈlɪsɪti/

felicity

幸福
Meaning
intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts
Example
She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.
彼女は会話の中での幸福と明るい性格で知られていました。
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

黒カルダモン
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
カレーに黒カルダモンを加えて、リッチでスモーキーな風味を楽しんでください。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

不適切; 不適当
Meaning
not suitable; inappropriate; unfit
Example
His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.
彼のコメントは正式な会議には不適切でした。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪd.li/

Tiddley

軽く酔った; 小さいまたは微小
Meaning
slightly drunk; small or tiny
Example
After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley.
いくつかの飲み物を飲んだ後、彼は少しtiddliに感じた。
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

親密な; 個人的な; 詳細な知識
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
彼らは何十年にもわたる親密な友情を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

濃厚で甘いシロップ
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
彼女はパンケーキにシロップをかけた。
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

無気力
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
長時間休憩なしで働いた後、彼女は無気力に感じていた。
B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

視覚的な; 明らか; 目立つ
Meaning
able to be seen; noticeable; apparent
Example
The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.
山の頂はホテルの部屋からはっきりと見えました。
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成する
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
科学者たちは医学研究のために新しい化合物を合成しています。
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

名誉毀損
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
彼は悪意のある噂で中傷されました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

膨らませる;水増しする
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
整備士はタイヤを適切な空気圧まで膨らませた。
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

非現実感
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
夢のような舞台は物語に非現実感を与えた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

使えない; 故障した
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
古いコンピュータはシステムクラッシュ後、使えなくなりました。
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

外洋に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
ツナのような外洋性の魚は海岸から遠くで見つかります。
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判的思考
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
批判的思考は情報に基づいた意思決定に役立ちます。
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

オール
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
彼はオールを水に浸し、ボートを前に進めた。
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

廃止する
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
政府は古い税制を廃止することを決定した。
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

料理する
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
母は伝統的な料理を作るのが好きです。
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

興奮させる
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
海外旅行のアイデアが彼女を興奮させる。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

悪魔的
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
悪役は悪魔的な計画を立てた。
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

アイデンティティ
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
その日は私たちの国民的アイデンティティを強化します。
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

称賛に値する
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
プロジェクトへの彼女の献身は本当に称賛に値した。
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

去勢する
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
彼らは、もっと子猫が生まれないように、猫を去勢することに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

無頓着
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
彼女は驚くべき無頓着で難しい質問に答えました。
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

かたまり; ぶつかり; こぶ
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
彼女はボウルの中で砂糖の塊を見つけました。
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
白い鳩は青い空を平和に飛んでいた。
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

貝殻のネックレス
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
部族は毛皮と引き換えに貝殻のネックレスを取引した。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

自給自足
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
その農場は食品生産において完全な自給自足を達成しました。
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

遅延
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、飛行機が遅れました。
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯れる
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
花は十分な水がないと枯れてしまう。
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非営利の
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
彼女は無料教育を提供する非営利団体で働いています。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

兵士
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
兵士は誇りを持って自分の部隊と共に行進した。
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。
B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

安全にする
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
ドアを確実に閉めてください。
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

幻覚; 実際には存在しないものを知覚すること
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
患者は薬の副作用として視覚的な幻覚を経験しました。
A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

タクシー
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
私たちはレストランにタクシーで行きました。
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

少しずつ
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
その古い城は少しずつ廃墟になった。
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

冒涜
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
寺院から盗むことは冒涜と見なされていました。
B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

金属または木材の細長い棒
Meaning
a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood
Example
He used an iron rod to support the structure.
彼は構造を支えるために鉄のロッドを使いました。
B1 noun ˈdʒʌstɪs

justice

正義
Meaning
Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
Example
Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.
物語の中で、抑圧されたキャラクターは正義を求めています。
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
A2 phrasal verb /bæk ʌp/

back up

支援する;バックアップする;後退する
Meaning
to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward
Example
Please back up your files before updating the system.
システムを更新する前にファイルをバックアップしてください。
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遺言補遺
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
彼は自分の遺言に孫娘を含めるためにコディシルを加えました。