Vocabulary Cards
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C1 verb
proliferate
急速に増加する
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
C1 noun
proliferation
急増
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
C1 adjective
prolific
多作な
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
C2 adjective
prolix
長すぎる
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
C2 noun
prolixity
冗長
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
C1 noun
prologue
序章
Meaning
an introduction to a book, play, or event
Example
The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.
B2 verb
prolong
延長する
Meaning
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
Example
A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.
B2 verb
prolonged
延長された
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
C1 noun, verb
promenade
散歩
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
C1 noun
prominence
名声
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
B2 adjective
prominent
顕著な
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
C1 adjective
promiscuous
放蕩
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
A2 verb
promise
約束する
Meaning
to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word
Example
I promise to help you with your homework.
B2 adjective
promising
有望な
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
C2 adjective
promissory
約束的
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
C2 noun
promontory
岬
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
B1 verb
promote
昇進する
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
B2 noun
promoter
プロモーター
Meaning
A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
Example
The promoter organized a concert for the new band.
B2 verb
promoting
促進する
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
B1 noun
Promotion
昇進; プロモーション
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
B2 verb, noun, adjective
prompt
促す / 迅速
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
C2 verb
promulgate
公布する
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
B2 adjective
Prone
傾向がある
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
C2 noun
prong
フォークの先端
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.