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A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

洗浄
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
定期的な洗濯は衛生を保つのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

ネックライン
Meaning
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
Example
The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.
そのドレスには美しいV字型のネックラインがあります。
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

日干し米
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
農民たちは日干し米を完全に乾かすためにマットに広げました。
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

ボウル
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
彼女は大きな陶器のボウルにスープを盛った。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

遅延の
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
委員会は危機に対するその遅延反応で批判されました。
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

ユーモアのある; 面白い; 笑いを引き起こす;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
彼のユーモラスな話はいつも皆を笑わせる。
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

司教帽子
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
司教は儀式の間に司教帽子を頭に載せました。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

皮膚の外層
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
エピデルミスは有害な細菌から体を守ります。
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

無愛想
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
彼はパーティーで無愛想に見え、大半の会話を避けていました。
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投資する
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
知的財産への投資はパッシブインカムを生み出す可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

虚弱
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
その虚弱な老人は歩くために助けが必要でした。
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。
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

配列、展示
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
ショップはカラフルなドレスの印象的な展示をしました。
A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

勝利の
Meaning
achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success
Example
She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.
彼女はチーム全体を鼓舞する勝利の態度を持っている。
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

反転する
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
彼女はすぐに車をドライブウェイからバックさせました。
B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

運用可能
Meaning
In working order; ready for use.
Example
The space project will be operational by 2025.
宇宙計画は2025年までに運用可能になります。
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

初歩的; 基本的
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
彼は学校で初歩的な数学を学んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

重い
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
契約を履行することは会社にとって負担の大きい仕事だと証明された。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

結果
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
すべての行動には結果があります。
C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

成金
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
Example
The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.
ビジネスの世界には野心的な成金が溢れています。
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。
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

ボランティア
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
多くのボランティアがホームレスに食べ物を配る手伝いをしました。
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

贅沢; 豪華; 気前の良い
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
結婚式は贅沢な祝いで、数百人のゲストが招待された。
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

有名人
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
その有名人は空港でファンに囲まれていた。
B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

お願い
Meaning
An act of kindness or approval.
Example
She asked him for a small favor.
彼女は彼に小さなお願いをした。
A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

完了する
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
彼女はプロジェクトを時間通りに完了させました。
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

くちばし
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
そのカモは水から食べ物をろ過するためにくちばしを使いました。
B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

宮殿
Meaning
a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler
Example
The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.
王室は素晴らしい宮殿に住んでいます。
A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

会話
Meaning
an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged
Example
We had a long conversation about future plans.
私たちは未来の計画について長い会話をしました。
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。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 不快な; 嫌悪を引き起こす
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
腐った卵の匂いは完全に嫌悪感を引き起こしました。
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

係留する / 荒れ地
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
水夫たちは船をドックに停泊させました。
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

全知の
Meaning
having complete knowledge; all-knowing
Example
The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.
小説の語り手は全知であるかのようで、すべての登場人物の思考を知っている。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不運な
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
チームは不運な天候の中で旅を始めました。
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

崇拝する
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
彼女は小さな妹をとても愛しています。
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

噂を広める
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
スキャンダルは町ですぐに広まりました。
C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

操作する
Meaning
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment
Example
The election was rigged by corrupt officials.
選挙は腐敗した役人によって操作されました。
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

動揺した
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

強盗
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
素早い警察の追跡の後、強盗は捕まった。
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

ポンド
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
その本の価格は5ポンドです。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

intemperance

節度を欠くこと
Meaning
Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.
Example
His intemperance in drinking ruined his health.
彼の飲酒の節度を欠くことが健康を害した。
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

国民の
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
国歌は式典で演奏されました。
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

カムルチー
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
カムルチーは南アジアで人気のある養殖魚です。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

輝く
Meaning
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
Example
She looked radiant in her wedding dress.
彼女はウェディングドレスで輝いて見えました。
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
来月、私たちの街から日食が見ることができます。
A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

列 / 争い
Meaning
A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.
Example
They had a loud row about money.
彼らはお金について大声で争いました。
A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

従う
Meaning
to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after
Example
The children followed their teacher into the classroom.
子供たちは先生について教室に入りました。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

消す
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
消防士たちは1時間以内に火を消し止めました。
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

同様に
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
同様に、私たちは献身と努力によって成功を収めることができます。
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

手すり
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
彼女は階段を降りる時、手すりをしっかりと握っていた。
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

雌馬
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
美しい雌馬が草原を駆け抜けた。
A1 noun /triː/

tree

木
Meaning
a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves
Example
The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.
私たちの裏庭にある木は百年以上の歴史があります。
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

ささやくような音で流れる
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
小川は草地を静かに流れた。
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

タンバリン
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
彼女は音楽のリズムに合わせてタンバリンを振った。
A2 adjective /ˈɛvrideɪ/

everyday

日常
Meaning
common or ordinary; occurring daily
Example
These shoes are perfect for everyday use.
これらの靴は日常使いに最適です。
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

感傷的な
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
彼女は昔の家族写真を見て感傷的になった。
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

スタイル
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
彼女は読者を魅了する独自の書き方を持っている。
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

熱狂的なファン
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
彼はサッカーenthusiastで、毎試合見ています。
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

法的義務
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
彼は自分の法的義務で釈放されました。
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

プランナー
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
彼女は会議を整理するために毎日のプランナーを使っています。
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

オブシディアン (黒いガラスのような火山岩)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
ナイフは鋭いオブシディアンで作られていた。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

外部の; 外見; 外の表面
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
その建物の外観は明るい色で塗られていました。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

住宅ローン
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
彼らは最初の家を買うために住宅ローンを組みました。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

自信の欠如
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
彼女の自信の欠如は、公衆の前で話すのを難しくした。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

不謹慎
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
その記事は不謹慎な語調で批判された。
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

専門分野
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
彼の専門分野はイタリア料理です。
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

通気 / 空気やガスが通る開口部
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
長い会議の後、彼女はフラストレーションを発散させました。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森の上層部、木々の冠によって形成される; 上部の覆い
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
熱帯雨林のキャノピーは多くの鳥や昆虫に避難場所を提供します。
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

絶賛する
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
批評家たちは新しい映画を絶賛しています。
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

幸せ
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

時代遅れにする
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
デジタルカメラの台頭は、従来のフィルム写真を時代遅れにした。
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

カート
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
農夫は干し草をカートに載せました。
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

軽蔑して拒絶する
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
彼女は軽蔑の気持ちで彼の助けの申し出を拒絶した。
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

ゲートウェイ; 入り口
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
古代の石のゲートウェイは壮大な宮殿の入り口として機能しました。
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

アンチテーゼ
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
愛は憎しみのアンチテーゼです。
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

調達する
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
彼らは遠征のために十分な物資を調達することができました。
B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

フィルター
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
彼女は液体から粉を分けるためにコーヒーフィルターを使った。
A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

冒険
Meaning
An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.
Example
Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.
アドベンチャー旅行はスリルを求める人々に愛されています。
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

率直な; 正直な; 直言
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
プロジェクトに関するあなたの率直な意見に感謝します。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

エアロスタット
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
軍隊は国境監視のためにエアロスタットを使用しました。
B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

繊維
Meaning
A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.
Example
Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.
食物繊維が豊富な食べ物を食べると消化が良くなります。
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

宅配便
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
クーリエは時間通りに書類を配達しました。
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

仮の
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
その取り決めは、最終契約が署名されるまで仮のものでした。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

塩水の; 塩分のある
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
塩水溶液は医療処置に使用されます。
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
その小説には、村の子供たちの世話をしていた心優しい未婚女性が登場した。
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

段階的廃止
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
化石燃料の段階的廃止が合意されました。
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

技術
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
水彩画のアーティストのテクニックは審査員に感銘を与えた。
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

黄道
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
黄道は地球の太陽の周りの軌道の平面です。
A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

テーブル
Meaning
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
Example
They placed the documents on the table.
彼らは書類をテーブルに置きました。
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

捕食者/搾取者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
捕食性の鳥は獲物に向かって急降下した。
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

チーズ
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
彼女はパスタに追加の風味を加えるために細かくおろしたチーズを加えました。
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

重い、扱いにくい、運ぶのが難しい
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
重い荷物が彼を遅くした。
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

好戦的な
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
彼の好戦的な態度はしばしば彼を困難に陥れました。
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受託者
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
彼女は家族の財産の受託者に任命された。
B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

頻繁に; 定期的に; 多くの回数
Meaning
often; regularly; many times
Example
She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.
彼女は週末に頻繁に祖母を訪れます。
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
スペースツーリズムの革新への努力は野心的です。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

不本意
Meaning
a lack of willingness or desire to do something
Example
She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.
彼女は会議に参加する明確な不本意を示した。
C2 noun /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/

gastritis

ガストリティス
Meaning
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.
医師は内視鏡検査後に彼にガストリティスと診断しました。
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

影響
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
地震の影響は壊滅的でした。
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

石炭
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
工場は依然として石炭を主要なエネルギー源として使用しています。
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

ジレンマ; 困惑
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
彼女はどの仕事のオファーを受け入れるかを決めかねていた。
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

詐欺; 疑わしい活動; 不道徳な行動; ごまかし
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
監査により、会社の財務記録に詐欺が発覚しました。
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 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

帰属する、割り当てる
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
多くの学者はこの詩を未知の作者に帰属させている。
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

輸送
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
都市は新しい輸送システムに投資しています。
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

眠気を引き起こす
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
教授のソムニフェラスな講義はクラスの半分を眠らせた。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

冗談めいた
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
彼が仕事を辞めると言ったとき、彼はただ冗談を言っていただけだった。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

比類のない; 無敵の; ライバルなし
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
彼女の比類のない美しさはすべてを魅了しました。
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

骨の折れる
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
山を越える旅は骨の折れる旅だった。
A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

味; 個人的な好み
Meaning
the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking
Example
This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.
このケーキは私が本当に楽しんでいる甘い味がします。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

併合する
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
帝国は戦争後、隣国を併合した。
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

ほこりっぽい
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
何年も放置された後、その古い本棚はほこりっぽかった。
B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

有効性
Meaning
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound
Example
The validity of the contract expires next month.
契約の有効性は来月に終了します。
C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

伝染性の; 感染性の
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
彼女の笑い声は伝染性があり、みんなを笑顔にする。
B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

競争相手
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
その会社は主要な競争相手を打ち負かすために価格を引き下げました。
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

コオロギ
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
私たちは夕方にコオロギの鳴き声を聞くことができました。
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

谷
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
緑の谷は山々の間に何マイルも広がっていた。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

顔の特徴の分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
彼はフィジオノミーを信じて、顔から人々の性格を読み取ろうとしました。