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C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

織り鳥
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
織り鳥は巧みに複雑な巣を作る
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚顔無恥または大胆な態度
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
彼は赤手で捕まった後でも嘘をつく厚顔無恥さを持っていた。
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

実行
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
方針の適切な実行は重要です。
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

特定の地域や生息地に見られる植物生命
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
アマゾンの熱帯雨林は豊かなフローラの多様性の家です。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

初期の
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
プロジェクトの開始段階は熱心な計画で特徴づけられました。
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

岩石
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
その山は固い岩石でできていました。
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

孤児院
Meaning
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
Example
The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.
チャリティーはホームレスの子供たちのために新しい孤児院を建てました。
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒否する
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
彼女は契約書を完全に読まずに署名することをためらった。
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

ペン先
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
彼は書く前にペン先をインクに浸しました。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

ノマド
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
彼は旅行教師としてノマドの生活を送っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

素晴らしい
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
彼女はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

ギャング / 友達グループ
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
彼は友達グループと一緒にパーティーに到着しました。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

心理学者
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
心理学者は彼が不安に対処するのを助けました。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

途切れのない; 終わりのない
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
途切れのない雨は三日間続いた。
B1 noun /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

評判, 名声
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
良い評判はビジネスの成功に不可欠です。
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

地獄; 苦痛な状態; 極めて不快な経験
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
夏に工場で働くことは、極端な暑さのためにまさに地獄のようだった。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

復活した
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
復活した経済は多くのビジネスに希望を与えた。
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

映画
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
彼らは週末に一緒に映画を見ました。
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落する
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
かつて繁栄していた帝国は混沌に堕ち始めました。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

一方的
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
その国は条約から撤退するという一方的な決定を下しました。
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

巧みさ
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
彼の交渉での巧みさが契約を成立させた。
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

回復
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
患者は手術後、回復中です。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

弁証法の専門家
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
ソクラテスはしばしば歴史上最も偉大な弁証法の専門家と見なされます。
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

オーロラ
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
私たちはノルウェーに行き、北極のオーロラを見ました。
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

子供
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
その子供は公園で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

厳しく批判する
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
コーチはチームのパフォーマンスの悪さを厳しく非難しました。
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

飲む
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
一度に水を飲みすぎると、膨張感を感じることがあります。
A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

滞在
Meaning
to remain in the same place; to continue being
Example
Please stay here until I return.
どうぞ、私が戻るまでここにいてください。
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批判する
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
教師は学生のひどい手書きに批判を加えました。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

邪魔する
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
私のリクエストがあなたに不便をかけないことを願っています。
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

評価
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
正確な評価は、資源の持続可能性を決定するのに役立ちます。
B1 noun /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/

Evidence

証拠
Meaning
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
Example
The detective found crucial evidence that solved the mysterious case.
探偵はその謎の事件を解決した決定的な証拠を発見しました。
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

投票用紙
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
有権者は選挙で投票用紙を投じました。
B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

文書
Meaning
Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.
Example
She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.
彼女は旅行のすべての費用を慎重にドキュメントした。
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

鎖骨
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
彼は事故で鎖骨を骨折した。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御的
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
彼は自分の仕事を批判されると防御的になった。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
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。
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

変色
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
変化は植物の葉をより魅力的に見せます。
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

称賛に値する取り組み
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
その賞賛に値するイニシアチブは、認識を高めることを目指しています。
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

実行可能
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
その計画はより多くのリソースがなければ実行不可能です。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

置き換える
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
新しい技術は多くの伝統的な製造業の仕事を置き換えるでしょう。
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

オクターヴォ (紙を8つに折りたたんで作られた本のサイズ)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
古い図書館にはシェイクスピアの珍しいオクターヴォ版がありました。
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

劇団
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
劇団はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

仮定
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
天気に関する彼の仮定は間違っていることが証明されました。
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

通知
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
申請が承認されると通知が届きます。
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.
C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

習慣的な
Meaning
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
Example
He was a habitual latecomer to class.
彼は授業に習慣的に遅刻していた。
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

間違った
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
私は会議の時間を間違えていました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

動揺しない; 固い
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
彼女の信念はすべての困難にも動揺しませんでした。
B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

香水
Meaning
a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
Example
She wore her favorite perfume to the party.
彼女はパーティーにお気に入りの香水をつけて行きました。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

自信のない
Meaning
Lacking confidence or certainty.
Example
She gave an unassured answer during the interview.
彼女は面接で自信のない答えをしました。
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

木製衛星
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat は宇宙で木材の使用を示しています。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

世論調査員
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
世論調査員は接戦の選挙結果を予測しました。
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

自己否定
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
僧侶の生活は世俗的な快楽の完全な自己否定でした。
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

豊富な; 大量の
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
今年は良い天気のおかげで収穫が豊富でした。
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

適切
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
彼女のコメントはその状況に非常に適切でした。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持続的な; 永続的な; 長期間続く
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
彼らの持続的な友情は数十年続きました。
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

暗殺者
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
大統領はセキュリティガードによって潜在的なアサシンから守られていた。
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
彼女は夕食に野菜入りの麺を作った。
C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

身をよじる
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
彼は足首を捻った後、痛みで身をよじっていた。
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

ギャンブル
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
彼はカジノでギャンブルに依存するようになった。
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

凍った
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
湖は冬に完全に凍っていた。
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

ケシの花
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
赤いケシの花が庭で美しく咲きました。
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

震える
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
彼女は暗い森を一人で歩くことを考えただけで震えた。
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

深遠
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
そのスピーチは聴衆に深い影響を与えました。
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

人々
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
町の人々は祭りのために集まりました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

無数; 数えきれない; 無限
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
夜空には数えきれない星があり、私たちは裸眼では見ることができません。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

ぼろぼろの服を着た人
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
タッターデマリオンは食べ物を探して通りを歩いていました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

惜しみなく
Meaning
given generously without holding back
Example
She received unstinting support from her family.
彼女は家族から惜しみなく支援を受けた。
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

いたずら; だまし; ハッタリ
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
エイリアンの着陸に関するニュースは、いたずら好きな人たちによって作られた精巧なジョークだったことが判明した。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
その誤りは非常に微小で、誰もそれに気づかなかった。
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

光学
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
彼女はレンズがどのように機能するかを理解するために光学を学びました。
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
外交官は平和協定の交渉を行いました。
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

疲労
Meaning
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Example
Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
慢性的な疲労は、バーンアウトや生産性の低下を引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

〜一方で
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
彼女はお茶が好きですが、彼はコーヒーが好きです。
A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

例えば
Meaning
For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').
Example
You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.
もっと果物を食べるべきです。例えば、リンゴやバナナです。
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

来た
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
彼女はパーティーに時間通りに来た。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

暴動; 騒乱
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
平和的な抗議は暴力が起こったときに暴動に変わった。
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

没入型
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
仮想現実は没入型の学習環境を作り出します。
A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

石鹸
Meaning
a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing
Example
Please wash your hands with soap and water.
石鹸と水で手を洗ってください。
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸す
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
彼女は洗濯する前に服を水に浸しました。
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 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

カチキの魚
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
コリカ ソボルナは伝統的なベンガル魚カレーの人気の材料です。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

exhaustive

包括的で完全な
Meaning
Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.
Example
The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.
その報告書は問題に関する包括的な分析を提供します。
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

費用; 支出;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
出張費用は会社が負担しました。
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

運送業者
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
その航空会社は国で最も大きな運送業者です。
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

追求, 探求
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
彼は幸福を追い求めることに人生を捧げた。
A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

に向かって
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
彼女はドアに向かって歩いた。
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

輝き
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日の出の輝きが谷全体を照らした。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足病医
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
足首の痛みのためにポディアトリストに予約があります。
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

記録
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
私はすべての会議の記録を保持していました。
B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

生物学
Meaning
The scientific study of living organisms.
Example
Biology explains how plants and animals function.
生物学は植物や動物がどのように機能するかを説明します。
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

チラシ; 広告
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
彼女は環境運動についてのチラシを配布しました。
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
その告発は、具体的な証拠や目撃者の証言ではなく、噂に基づいていました。
C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

虚偽の発明
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
その記事は虚偽の発明と誤解を招く主張で満ちていました。
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

音響学
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
ホールの優れた音響学により、オーケストラの音が豊かで明確に聞こえました。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

明白な
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
その企業の安全規制に対する公然たる軽視が、一般市民の怒りを買った。
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

振動
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
電話の振動で目が覚めた。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

アクティブリコール
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
アクティブリコールは長期記憶と保持力を向上させます。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括弧内のコメント
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
彼は講義中に括弧内のコメントを追加しました。
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

黄金時代
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
その黄金時代に、会社は市場を支配していました。
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

航行可能
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
その川は雨季に小さなボートが通行可能です。
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

痩せた; 細い; 骨ばかりの
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
その痩せた猫は、数日間食べていないように見えました。
B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

配布する
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
先生は試験の用紙を配布します。
A2 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

薄い; 細い
Meaning
having little thickness; not thick; slender
Example
She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.
彼女は寒い天気で薄いジャケットを着ていました。
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

横たわる, 嘘をつく
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
本はテーブルの上にあります。
B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

復活
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
伝統的な工芸への関心が復活しました。
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

閉じる, 近い
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
出かけるときはドアを閉めてください。
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止する
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
政府は公共の場所での喫煙を禁止した。
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。
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

破産
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
その会社は多くの損失の後、破産を宣言した。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

処女性
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
その詩は処女性の無垢を讃えました。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

木登り魚
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
木登り魚は、木を登って一つの池から別の池へ移動することができます。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

inadvisable

推奨されない
Meaning
Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.
Example
It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain.
このような大雨の中で運転するのは推奨されません。
A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

Meaning
an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core
Example
He drew a picture with a pencil.