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C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

自己満足
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
彼の自己満足的なコメントは、みんなを不快にさせました。
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

個人的に受け取る
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
個人的に受け取らないで、彼はあなたを怒らせるつもりはなかった。
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

上り坂
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
登山者たちは急な上り坂を登るときに苦労しました。
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

抜け目のない
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
彼女は不動産で抜け目のない投資をしました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇行の
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
その道は山を通り、蛇行する道を取った。
A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

ハ!(驚きや喜びを表現する言葉)
Meaning
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
Example
Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.
ハ!君が僕たちに加わることを抵抗できないって知っていたよ。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

皮肉な
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
彼女は政治家の約束に皮肉な態度を取っていた。
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

モラトリアム
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府は新しい鉱鉱許可に対してモラトリアムを発表しました。
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

軽いオペラ
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
劇場はギルバートとサリヴァンの有名な軽いオペラを上演しました。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大きな金属製の鍋
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
魔女は泡立つ鍋の中で魔法薬をかき混ぜていた。
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

プール
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
子供たちは午後ずっとプールで泳いでいました。
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

容赦ない
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
自由戦士たちの容赦ない戦いは勝利へと導いた。
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

調和
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
社会は人々の間に調和があると繁栄します。
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
騎士は戦いの中で自分を守るために重い鎧を着ていました。
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

困惑させる
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
予期しない質問が彼を困惑させた。
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

落ちる
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
木々は秋に葉を落とします。
B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

路地
Meaning
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
Example
They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.
彼らは暗い路地を通って、メインの道路に到達した。
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

アナリスト
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
金融アナリストは株式市場の上昇を予測しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

効果的な
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
ワクチンは感染を予防するのに非常に効果的であることが証明されました。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

詳細に話すまたは書く
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
教授は批判的思考の重要性について詳細に説明しました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

達成不可能な
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
多くの人にとって、プロのアスリートになることは依然として達成不可能な夢です。
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

嘲笑する
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
カリカチュアリストはその矛盾する発言で政治家を嘲笑した。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

根絶不可能な
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
母親の子供への愛は根絶不可能です。
B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

クレーン
Meaning
a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects
Example
The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.
優雅なクレーンは水辺に静止して立っていた。
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

嫌悪する
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
彼女は動物への残酷さを嫌悪しています。
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

論理学者
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
アリストテレスは歴史上最も偉大な論理学者の一人と見なされています。
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。
B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

ニキビ
Meaning
a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face
Example
She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.
彼女は額のニキビに気まずさを感じていた。
C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

慎重さ、賢明さ
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Example
Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.
意思決定における彼女の慎重さは評価されました。
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

唸り声、渋滞
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
犬はゲート近くの見知らぬ人に唸った。
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

古典的または伝統的な
Meaning
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
Example
She loves listening to classical music while studying.
彼女は勉強中にクラシック音楽を聴くのが好きです。
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
各国は国際会議に参加するために代表を派遣しました。
B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

切る
Meaning
to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces
Example
She chops vegetables for dinner.
彼女は夕食のために野菜を切る。
C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

Meaning
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
Example
The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.
陶芸家は粘土の壺を窯で焼くために置きました。
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

専門家
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
彼女は自分の状態について心臓専門医に相談しました。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

顕著な
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
彼はコミュニティの中で著名なリーダーです。
C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

織機
Meaning
a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing
Example
The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.
織工は美しい布地を作るために機織り機で働いていました。
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.
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

寄付
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
彼女は毎月血液をドネートしています。
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

文脈化する
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
先生は歴史的な出来事を学生にとってより関連性のあるものにするために文脈化しました。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/

trading

取引
Meaning
the act or business of buying and selling goods or services
Example
She made a fortune through online trading.
彼女はオンライン取引で大金を稼ぎました。
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

海洋
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
海洋は地球の表面の70%以上を覆っています。
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

前兆
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
暗い雲は嵐を予兆します。
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

それに対して
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
彼は支払いを受け取り、それに対する領収書を渡しました。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

自由思想家
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
ヴォルテールは彼の時代の偉大な自由思想家と見なされていました。
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

挽く
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
彼女は毎朝コーヒー豆を挽く。
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

お世辞
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
ウェイターは各顧客にお世辞のようなお辞儀をしました。
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

ナルシスの花
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
春に、庭でナルシスの花が咲きました。
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

夢中; 魅了された
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
子供たちは魔法使いが技を披露するのを夢中で見ていました。
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
緑の苔が古い石の壁を覆っていました。
B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

カーボンフットプリント
Meaning
The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
Example
Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.
カーボンフットプリントを減らすことは、気候変動と戦うために重要です。
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 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

避けられる
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
適切な計画があれば、ほとんどの被害は避けられた。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

無性愛
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
多くの植物は芽生えや分裂のような無性愛的方法で繁殖します。
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

自律的に
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
ロボットは人間の介入なしで自律的に動作できます。
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

聖人として認められた人物; とても親切で忍耐強い人物
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
マザー・テレサはカトリック教会によって聖人と宣言されました。
C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

領収書
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
彼はローンを支払った後で、領収書を要求した。
C1 verb /per/

pare

皮をむく
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
彼女はリンゴを食べる前に皮をむいた。
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

貴族; 高貴な血筋を持つ人
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
そのアリストクラットは豪華な城に住んでいました。
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

結末
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
その小説の結末は驚くべきものであり、満足のいくものでした。
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

減少する
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
嵐は真夜中に弱まり始めました。
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

ひどい
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
インフルエンザにかかった後、彼はひどく感じた。
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。
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

だらだらする
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
ダラダラせずに宿題を終わらせてください。
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

集める
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
学生たちは会議のためにホールに集まりました。
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

幸せ
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

へこみ
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
事故で車のドアにへこみが残りました。
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

ストイック主義
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
困難な時に彼のストイック主義は賞賛に値した。
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

おそらく
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
おそらく、彼はメールを送るのを忘れた。
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 /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。
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.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鰭
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
サメは目立つ背鰭を持っています。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

離婚
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
数年の対立の後、彼らは離婚することを決めました。
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

風船
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
子供たちはパーティーで赤い風船で遊んでいました。
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

溺れる
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
彼は川で泳いでいるときにほぼ溺れそうになった。
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

人為的
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
気候変動は主に人為的な活動によるものです。
B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

ジャー; 瓶
Meaning
a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect
Example
She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.
彼女はキッチンカウンターの大きなガラスジャーに自家製クッキーを保管していました。
C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

頑固
Meaning
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.
Example
He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.
彼は論理的な議論にもかかわらず頑固なままでいた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈses.ənt/

incessant

絶え間ない
Meaning
Continuing without pause or interruption; constant.
Example
The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
建設現場からの絶え間ない騒音は集中するのを困難にしました。
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

意地悪
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
彼女は意地悪で贈り物を拒否した。
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

リノベーション; 改修
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
その古い家は昨年完全な改修を受けました。
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

オナガザル
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
ラングールは木の枝に座って果物を食べていた。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

賞賛
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
俳優は彼の優れた演技に対して賞賛を受けました。
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

新鮮
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
パンはオーブンから出たばかりです。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神医学
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
彼女は精神疾患に苦しむ人々を助けるために精神医学を学ぶことを決めました。
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

イントネーション
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
彼のイントネーションは観客を引きつけた。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

鐘楼
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
教会の鐘楼には大きな銅の鐘がありました。
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
その町は数時間で豪雨の洪水に襲われました。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

重ね合わせる
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
編集者は画像にテキストを重ね合わせました。
B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

解錠する
Meaning
to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available
Example
She used the key to unlock the door.
彼女は鍵を使ってドアを解錠した。
B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

素早く叩く
Meaning
to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion
Example
He flicked the switch to turn on the light.
彼はライトをつけるためにスイッチをフリックしました。
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起訴する
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
弁護士は十分な証拠を集めた後、訴訟を起こすことを決めました。
C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

口を尖らせる
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
おもちゃをもらえなかったとき、子供は口を尖らせることを始めた。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

行動
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
先生はクラスで彼女の良い行動を称賛しました。
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

風刺画
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
雑誌は政治家の風刺画を発表しました。
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

至高の幸福または祝福、しばしば山上の説教でのイエスの言葉に関連して使用される
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
良い知らせを受け取った後、彼女は幸福の状態を感じていた。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

スタートアップ企業
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
そのスタートアップは投資家から資金調達を受けました。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.
Example
Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

関連した
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
彼女は環境運動に密接に関連しています。
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

非アクティブ; 眠っている; 一時的に保留された; 現在アクティブではない
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
火山は1世紀以上の間休眠状態です。
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

ミュージシャン、バンド、またはエンターテイナーによるライブパフォーマンス;または一時的な仕事
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
今晩、バンドは地元のクラブでギグを行います。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道徳な; 不潔な;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
保守的な社会は彼女の行動を不道徳で不適切だと考えた。
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

陰鬱
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
彼は仕事を失った後、落ち込んでしまった。
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

方法; 道; スタイル; 手段
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
この問題を解決するためにもっと良い方法が必要です。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

干渉好きな
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
彼女は隣人が干渉的で迷惑だと感じた。
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

勇敢な
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
勇敢な消防士が燃える建物に飛び込んだ。
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。
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
天文台は週末に一般公開されています。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

望ましい
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
その家の場所は非常に望ましく、素晴らしい景色がありました。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

全体的な, 包括的な, 包み込む
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
その本の大きなテーマは人間の回復力です。
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

組み合わせ / 混合
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
この料理は甘いと辛いフレーバーの完璧な組み合わせです。
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

公正に; 適度に; 合理的に
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
テストはかなり簡単でしたが、いくつかの質問は挑戦的でした。
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

変換する
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
錬金術は鉛を金に変えることを目指していた。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

思いやりのある; 哀れみ深い
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
思いやりのある看護師は、心配している患者を慰めるために追加の時間を取った。
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

眠気を催す
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
その眠気を催す講義は、クラスの半分を寝かせてしまった。