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B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

経由で
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
彼女はメールを通じて書類を送った。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

想像できない
Meaning
Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
Example
It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.
彼女があれほどのトレーニングでマラソンを完走できるとは想像できなかった。
B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

制限; 限界; コントロール
Meaning
a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
Example
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
公共の場所での喫煙には厳格な制限があります。
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

立方体
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
彼女はお茶に砂糖のキューブを入れました。
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

アグノスティック
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
彼は自分を無神論者ではなくアグノスティックだと説明した。
B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

カラー
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
彼女は正式なディナーでエレガントな真珠のカラーを着けていた。
A2 noun /ɡəʊlz/

goals

目標
Meaning
Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.
Example
Achieving development goals requires cooperation.
開発目標を達成するためには協力が必要です。
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即興の；即席の；準備なしの
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
スピーカーは会議で印象的な即興のスピーチを行いました。
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

うっかり; ついうっかり; 誤って
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
彼女はコンピュータを掃除しているとき、重要なファイルをうっかり削除してしまった。
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

細かいことにこだわる人
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.
Example
The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.
その教授は細かいことにこだわりすぎるペダントとして批判された。
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

ボタン
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
デバイスを起動するにはボタンを押してください。
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

社交的
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
彼は新しい人々と会うのが好きな社交的な人です。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

急速に成長する
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
新しい工場が開設されてから、都市の人口は急速に増加し始めました。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊
Meaning
A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.
Example
She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.
彼女は不公平な扱いを受け入れることで自尊心を損なうことを拒否した。
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

細い; 脂肪が少ない; 弱い
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
彼は細くて筋肉質の体をしています。
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

待つ
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
ここで書類を取ってくる間、待ってください。
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

奉納
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
司祭は儀式の間に祭壇に奉納を置きました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春の
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
長い冬の後、庭は春の美しさで満たされていました。
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

孵化する
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
鳥はすぐに卵から孵化します。
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 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

エコシステムの崩壊
Meaning
The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.
Example
Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.
制御されない森林伐採はエコシステムの崩壊を引き起こす可能性があります。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

新興富裕層
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
彼は、金持ちでありながら洗練されていないパルヴェヌとして見られていました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

死や病気など、不快または不安を引き起こすテーマへの異常な関心
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
彼女は犯罪の話に対してモービッドな魅力を持っていた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸せ
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

トースター
Meaning
an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices
Example
I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
私は朝食のためにトースターにパンを2枚入れました。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

誤解を解く
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
先生は生徒たちの誤解を解こうとしました。
A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

飛行生物
Meaning
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
Example
Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.
鳥、コウモリ、昆虫は飛行生物の例です。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

比類のない
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
彼女の美しさはその地域で比類のないものと考えられていた。
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

困難; 厳しい状況
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
難民たちは絶望的な困難に直面していました。
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

拡大する
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
顕微鏡は小さな物体をより良い観察のために拡大することができます。
A2 adjective /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/

japanese

日本語
Meaning
relating to Japan, its people, or their language
Example
She loves Japanese culture and traditions.
彼女は日本の文化と伝統が大好きです。
A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

お腹がすいている
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
一日中働いた後でとてもお腹がすいています。
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

無鉄砲に
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
彼女は無鉄砲に新しいプロジェクトに飛び込んだ。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

魔女の集まり
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
魔女たちは森の中で魔女の集まりに密かに集まりました。
C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

重大な犯罪に関連する
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
事件の後、彼は重罪暴行で起訴されました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

ケチ; 吝嗇
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
彼は必要なもの以外にお金を使うのがあまりにもケチだ。
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。
C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

関税または輸出入税
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
政府は高級品に高い関税を課しました。
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

耕作可能
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
農家は作物を拡大するために耕作可能な土地を購入しました。
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

旅行者
Meaning
a person who is traveling or who often travels
Example
The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.
旅行者は長い旅の後、小さな宿屋で休憩しました。
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

発展途上の
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
発展途上の技術が産業を革新しています。
C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

頑固
Meaning
Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
Example
The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.
頑固な子供は誰の話も聞こうとしませんでした。
B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

自己主張の強い; 自信に満ちた
Meaning
confident and forceful; having a strong personality
Example
She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.
彼女は会議で話すとき、とてもアサーティブです。
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

バッテリー
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
電話のバッテリーは長い一日の後に切れました。
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

改善
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
彼の健康には重要な改善がありました。
A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
She had a wonderful time at the party.
彼女はパーティーで素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

お世辞
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
お世辞を使って、彼は上司を説得して昇給を勝ち取った。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

繰り返し
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
俳優は続編で自分の役を再演しました。
B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

効果がない
Meaning
Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.
Example
Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.
暗記学習はしばしば効果がないことが証明されます。
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

麻薬
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
警察は大量の麻薬を押収した。
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和な / 慈悲深い
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚人たちは温和な裁判官を望んでいた。
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

バッタ
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
バッタは一枚の葉から別の葉へ跳びました。
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

ポジティブ
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
陽子は正の電荷を持っています。
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

画家
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.
画家はキャンバスに美しい風景を描きました。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

カブ
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
私たちは野菜畑でカブを育てました。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

拷問
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
彼は尋問中に拷問を受けました。
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

倒錯
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
彼は同僚を困らせることに倒錯した喜びを感じていた。
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
彼女は旅行をして平凡な日常から逃げようとした。
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

補充する
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
水を飲むことは、体内で失われた液体を補充するのに役立ちます。
A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

平和
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
庭はリラックスするための平和な場所です。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

長子継承権
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
長子継承権の下、長男は家族全体の財産を相続しました。
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

集める / 勇気を出す
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
彼は挑戦に立ち向かうために十分な勇気を集めました。
B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

移動
Meaning
To move from one place to another; to hand over.
Example
Power transfer was necessary.
電力の移動は必要でした。
C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

騒音
Meaning
a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently
Example
The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.
抗議する群衆の騒音が広場を埋め尽くした。
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

経験豊富な
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
彼女は経験豊富な教師で、困難な生徒を扱う方法を知っています。
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

帆を使って旅行する
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
彼らは昨年の夏、アトランティックオーシャンを渡りました。
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

フラストレーション
Meaning
feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something
Example
She felt frustrated after failing the exam.
彼女は試験に失敗した後、フラストレーションを感じました。
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。
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

貶める
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
彼は同僚の業績をすぐに貶めました。
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

洞窟人
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
彼は現代の技術を使うことを拒んだため、洞窟人と呼ばれた。
C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

束縛から解放する
Meaning
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
Example
The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.
農夫は長い労働の後に牛の首輪を外した。
A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

研究
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
ラジオ波の研究はインドで早く始まりました。
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

茶こし
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
私はお茶をカップに注ぐとき、いつも茶こしを使います。
C2 noun /ˈnæfθə/

naphtha

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

canonical

カノニカル / 受け入れられた
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
シェイクスピアの作品は英文学においてカノニカルと見なされています。
A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

三十
Meaning
equivalent to the number 30
Example
He is thirty years old.
彼は三十歳です。
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

それから
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
公園に行って、その後昼食をとりました。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

軍隊
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
軍隊は攻撃から国境を守った。
A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

空港
Meaning
A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.
Example
We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.
私たちはフライトの2時間前に空港に到着しました。
A1 adverb /æz/

As

ように; だから; その時に
Meaning
in the way that; while; because; during the time that
Example
As you grow older, you become wiser.
年を取ると、より賢くなります。
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

嘆き悲しむ
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
彼女は子どもの頃の家を失ったことを嘆き悲しんだ。
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

生息地
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
ホッキョクグマの自然な生息地は北極地域です。
A2 adverb /pəˈhæps/

Perhaps

おそらく; もしかしたら
Meaning
possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion
Example
Perhaps we should call before visiting to make sure they're home.
おそらく、私たちは訪問する前に電話をかけて、彼らが家にいることを確認するべきです。
A2 noun /væn/

van

バン
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
配送バンが私たちの家の前で止まりました。
A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

良い; 優れた; 有益な;
Meaning
satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality
Example
She is a good student.
彼女は良い学生です。
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

ハイエナ
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
ハイエナは夜の闇の中で笑いました。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

楽な仕事
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
彼は大学で忠誠心の報酬として楽な仕事を与えられました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

不注意な
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
こんな嵐の天気で運転するのは不注意だった。
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

小さな波
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
魚が動くと湖に小さな波が現れました。
B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

味方
Meaning
To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.
Example
The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.
二国は共通の敵に対して連携することを決定した。
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

急いで
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
彼女は空港に行く前に急いでバッグを詰めた。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

涙を流す; 泣きやすい
Meaning
expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep
Example
She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.
彼女は空港で友達に涙ながらの別れを告げた。
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

ぼろぼろの子供
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
小さなぼろぼろの子供が通りで食べ物を求めていた。
B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

関係; 親戚
Meaning
the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member
Example
They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.
彼らは長年続く強力なビジネス関係を持っています。
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

主張する
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
彼は請求書の支払いを主張しました。
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

論争のある
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
その論争的な問題は、世界のリーダーたちを分裂させました。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢な
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
彼女は彼に傲慢な笑顔を見せた、まるで彼が彼女より下のように。
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

スロット
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
カードをスロットに挿入して、ドアを開けてください。
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。
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

刺繍布
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
彼女は結婚式で美しいブロケイドのドレスを着ていました。
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

マングース
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
マングースは子供たちを守るためにコブラを素早く攻撃しました。
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

変換する
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
この部屋をオフィスに変えることができます。
A2 noun /ˈpɪloʊ/

Pillow

枕
Meaning
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping
Example
She rested her head on the soft pillow.
彼女は柔らかい枕の上に頭を置きました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲しい
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
悲しい歌は彼女に失った愛する人々を思い出させました。
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

領土
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
王は自分の領土を拡大しました。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

ゲッキツ
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
ゲッキツの木は小さな白い花の房を咲かせました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

信頼できる友人
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
彼女は子供時代の友人の中に本当の信頼できる友人を見つけました。
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

含む
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
マイナーな詳細は主要なトピックに含まれました。
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

遺伝的; 先祖から受け継がれた
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
遺伝性疾患は世代を超えて受け継がれました。
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

誰もいない
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
誰もパーティに来なかった。
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。
A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

リサイクル
Meaning
to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away
Example
We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.
私たちは廃棄物を減らすために紙とプラスチックをリサイクルするべきです。
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

重さ
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
パッケージの重さは10キログラムでした。
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

生徒の状態
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
彼の生徒の状態の間に、彼は上級弁護士のもとで法学を学びました。
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

辛辣または皮肉な
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
批評家の辛辣なレビューは著者を怒らせた。
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

竜巻
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
竜巻は村のいくつかの家を破壊した
C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

カンタータ
Meaning
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.
合唱団は祭りの間に美しいカンタータを演奏しました。