C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

対戦相手

Meaning

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Example

The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.

ボクサーはリングで強い対戦相手に立ち向かった。

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

競売人

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

競売人は入札が進む中で素早く価格を上げた。

C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

扇動する, 激しくする

Meaning

to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change

Example

The protesters agitated for better working conditions.

抗議者たちはより良い労働条件を求めて活動した。

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓話

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

その小説は善と悪の闘争の寓話です。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

武器庫

Meaning

A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.

Example

The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.

兵士たちは武器を武器庫に保管していた。

C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

鉄製の金床

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

Example

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

鍛冶屋は熱い鉄をアンヴィルに置きました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

反意語

Meaning

A word opposite in meaning to another.

Example

‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.

‘Hot’ は ‘cold’ の反意語です。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自律

Meaning

Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.

Example

Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.

自律システムはより高い精度を確保します。

C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

増加または拡張

Meaning

Increasing quantity, power or performance.

Example

The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.

その会社は労働力の増強に投資しました。

C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

緊縮

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Example

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

政府は支出を削減するために緊縮策を実施した。

C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意

Meaning

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

Example

She nodded her head in silent assent.

彼女は静かにうなずいた。

C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

貧血

Meaning

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Example

Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.

遺伝子治療は貧血を効果的に治療します。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。

C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

熟練

Meaning

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Example

She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.

彼女は複雑な数学の問題を解決するのが得意です。

C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敵意; 憎しみ

Meaning

strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will

Example

There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.

二つのライバルチーム間には明確な敵意がありました。

C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的な

Meaning

having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles

Example

The building has an angular design with sharp corners.

その建物は鋭い角を持つ角度的なデザインです。

C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

嫌悪

Meaning

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

Example

He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.

彼は不必要なリスクを取ることに嫌悪感を抱いていた。

C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎縮

Meaning

a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use

Example

Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.

定期的な運動がないと、筋肉は時間とともに萎縮する可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

無関心

Meaning

a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example

The students showed apathy towards the new rules.

学生たちは新しいルールに無関心を示しました。

C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

支持者

Meaning

a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader

Example

He is a strong adherent of democratic values.

彼は民主的な価値観の強力な支持者です。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

熱心な; 熱烈な; 情熱的な

Meaning

very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent

Example

She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.

彼女は環境保護の熱心な支持者です。

C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

養子の

Meaning

relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own

Example

She grew up in a loving adoptive family.

彼女は愛情深い養子の家族で育った。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

共犯者

Meaning

a person who helps another commit a crime

Example

The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.

泥棒は共犯者と一緒に逮捕されました。

C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

並んで

Meaning

side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something

Example

The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.

兵士たちは通りを二人並んで行進した。

C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

志願者

Meaning

a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement

Example

She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.

彼女は大学の最優秀奨学金の志願者です。

C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

確認する

Meaning

To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.

Example

The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.

警察は事故の原因を確認しようとしました。

C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

見捨て

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

その子供は見捨てられたことで深い感情的な痛みを受けた。

C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放棄する

Meaning

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

Example

The king decided to abdicate the throne.

王は王位を放棄することに決めました。

C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大司教

Meaning

A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.

Example

The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.

アーチビショップは何千人もの人々に説教をしました。

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

Meaning

very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time

Example

Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.

C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊地

Meaning

A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.

Example

The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.

ボートは安全のために岸辺に停泊されました。

C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

併合

Meaning

the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state

Example

The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.

その地域の併合は国際的な非難を招いた。

C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

修道院長

Meaning

The head of a monastery for monks.

Example

The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.

アボットは修道院に訪れた訪問者を歓迎しました。

C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

苦しむ

Meaning

To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.

Example

She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.

彼女は自分が正しい決断を下したかどうかを何日も悩んでいました。

C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

アンソロジー

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

彼女は新しい詩のアンソロジーに詩を寄稿した。

C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

調和

Meaning

Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.

Example

Attunement to emotions improves relationships.

感情への調和は関係を改善する。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

無目的; 目標なし

Meaning

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

Example

He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.

彼は無目的に街を歩いていた。

C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

ひどく

Meaning

in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner

Example

The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.

そのレストランのサービスはひどく遅かった。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

聴覚の

Meaning

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

講義は聴覚的な体験であり、知的な体験でもありました。

C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

認定

Meaning

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

Example

Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.

認定は組織の信頼性を保証します。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

エーカー

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

農夫は広大な肥沃な土地を所有しています。

C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

ひどい; 極端に悪いまたは不快な

Meaning

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

Example

The conditions in the prison were atrocious.

刑務所の状態はひどかった。

C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

敏捷性

Meaning

Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.

Example

Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.

問題解決には精神的な敏捷性が必要です。

C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

使徒, 擁護者

Meaning

A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.

Example

He became an apostle of environmental protection.

彼は環境保護の使徒となった。

C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

警戒心

Meaning

the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance

Example

The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.

運転手は長い旅の間、高い警戒心を保った。

C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

注意する / 叱る

Meaning

to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly

Example

The teacher admonished the students for being late.

先生は遅刻した生徒を注意しました。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型、典型

Meaning

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

Example

This painting is the archetype of modern art.

この絵は現代アートの原型です。

C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

裁定する

Meaning

to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute

Example

The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.

委員会は当事者間の争いを審理するために結成されました。

C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

先住民

Meaning

Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.

Example

The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.

博物館には先住民のアートの大きなコレクションがあります。

C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸せ

Meaning

to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone

Example

Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

政治的でない

Meaning

not interested in or not connected with politics

Example

She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.

彼女は政治的でない態度を保ち、仕事に集中することを好みます。

C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

順応させる

Meaning

to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize

Example

She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.

彼女は新しいチームのニーズにすぐ順応した。

C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

隣接する

Meaning

To be next to and joined with something.

Example

Their house adjoins the park.

彼らの家は公園に隣接しています。

C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

なだめる / 満たす

Meaning

to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands

Example

The manager tried to appease the angry customer.

マネージャーは怒っている顧客をなだめようとしました。

C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

残虐行為

Meaning

Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.

Example

The atrocities shocked the international community.

その残虐行為は国際社会を震撼させた。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning

Relating to the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.

C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

植林

Meaning

The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.

Example

Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.

植林は生物多様性を回復するのに役立ちます。

C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

貧血

Meaning

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

Example

The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

医者は彼女の貧血状態のために鉄分補充剤を処方しました。

C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

時代遅れ

Meaning

Old-fashioned or outdated.

Example

The office still uses an antiquated filing system.

オフィスはまだ古くなったファイリングシステムを使用しています。

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

先例

Meaning

something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause

Example

The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.

この祭りの文化的な先例は何世紀も前に遡ります。

C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

Example

His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

補助的

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

病院には緊急時用の補助電力発電機があります。

C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的

Meaning

expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response

Example

She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.

彼女は提案に対して肯定的な回答をしました。

C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓供述書

Meaning

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court

Example

The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.

証人は裁判所にアフィダビットを提出しました。

C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

追加する

Meaning

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

Example

She decided to append a note to the end of the report.

彼女は報告書の最後にメモを追加することに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

そのオートクラットは鉄の拳で国を支配していました。

C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

富裕

Meaning

The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

Example

His affluence allowed him to travel the world.

彼の富は世界中を旅することを可能にしました。

C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

受領者

Meaning

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

Example

The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.

契約のアサイニーはすべての将来の義務に責任を負います。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙な; 技巧的; ずるい

Meaning

clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way

Example

She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.

彼女は本当の質問を避ける巧妙な答えを出しました。

C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

昇進

Meaning

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.

Example

His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.

会社での彼の急速な昇進は、皆を驚かせた。

C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服

Meaning

Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.

Example

The store specializes in wedding apparel.

その店は結婚式の衣服を専門に扱っています。

C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

注意深く

Meaning

in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner

Example

She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.

彼女は暗い森であらゆる音を注意深く聞いていた。

C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

扶養費

Meaning

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

Example

He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.

裁判所は彼に元妻に毎月の扶養費を支払うよう命じた。

C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

飾る

Meaning

to decorate or add beauty to something

Example

The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.

結婚式のためにホールは花で飾られました。

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

独裁政治

Meaning

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

Example

The country suffered under decades of autocracy.

その国は何十年もの間、専制政治に苦しんでいました。

C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

アルカリ性物質

Meaning

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

Example

Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.

石鹸にはアルカリ性物質が含まれており、油を取り除くのに役立ちます。

C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

再び

Meaning

From the beginning, in a new way.

Example

After the failure, they started the project afresh.

失敗後、彼らは新たにプロジェクトを始めた。

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

産前

Meaning

Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.

Example

She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.

彼女は妊娠中に定期的な産前検診を受けていました。

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 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

独裁的

Meaning

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

Example

The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.

マネージャーの独裁的なスタイルは、従業員が自分の考えを共有することを思いとどまらせました。

C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

動揺

Meaning

a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern

Example

There was visible agitation among the crowd.

群衆の中には明らかな動揺がありました。

C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

暗示

Meaning

An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.

Example

Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.

彼女の話には有名な神話への暗示が含まれていた。

C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

農業社会

Meaning

Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.

Example

Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.

農業社会は安定した食料源の必要性から生まれました。

C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

崇拝 / 深い愛

Meaning

deep love and respect; worship

Example

The fans showed their adoration for the singer.

ファンは歌手に対して自分の愛情を示した。

C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

健忘症

Meaning

A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.

事故後、彼女はアムネジアに苦しみ、自分の名前を思い出せなかった。

C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

誘拐する

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

Example

The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.

犯人は白昼にその子供を誘拐しようとした。

C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

集合体, 総体

Meaning

A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.

Example

The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.

データは市場のより明確な画像を提供するために集約されました。

C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

疎外

Meaning

The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.

Example

The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.

新しい政策は従業員の間に疎外感を生み出しました。

C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

豊富にある

Meaning

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

Example

Opportunities abound in the field of technology.

テクノロジーの分野では機会が豊富にあります。

C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

現実

Meaning

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

Example

The movie was based on historical actuality.

その映画は歴史的な現実に基づいています。

C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

順応する

Meaning

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

Example

It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.

新しい気候に順応するには時間がかかります。

C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example

His astuteness helped in negotiations.

彼の洞察力は交渉で役立った。

C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

農業的

Meaning

Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.

Example

The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.

その国の経済はまだ主に農業的です。

C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

非同期の

Meaning

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

Example

Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.

非同期コースは学生が自分のペースで学べるようにします。

C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

事実や調査ではなく、個人的な話に基づく、逸話的な

Meaning

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

Example

The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.

その本はデータではなく、逸話的証拠で満たされていました。

C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

美的に

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

その建物はシンプルなデザインにもかかわらず美的に魅力的です。

C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

合金

Meaning

A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.

Example

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.

ブロンズは銅とスズの合金です。

C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感な / 調和のとれた

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

彼女は学生のニーズに敏感です。

C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

アバター

Meaning

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

Example

She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.

彼女はソーシャルメディアのアバターを新しいカートゥーン画像に変更しました。

C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning

acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

Example

The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.

C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

アバンギャルド

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

20世紀のアバンギャルドは現代アートを再形成した。

C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

暗殺

Meaning

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

Example

The assassination of the president shocked the nation.

大統領の暗殺は国全体を驚かせた。

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

インターネットの到来は人々のコミュニケーション方法を変えました。

C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

水浸し

Meaning

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

Example

The market was awash with cheap imported goods.

市場は安価な輸入品で水浸しだった。

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

アムネスティ

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

政府はすべての政治犯に対してアムネスティを発表しました。

C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲、節制

Meaning

the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex

Example

His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.

彼の医者は健康のためにアルコールを控えるように助言しました。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

非対称

Meaning

Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.

Example

The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.

その建物のデザインは非対称であり、珍しいです。

C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

アコーディオン (楽器)

Meaning

a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons

Example

The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.

ミュージシャンはアコーディオンで陽気なメロディーを演奏しました。

C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

縁起が良い

Meaning

Favorable or bringing good luck and success

Example

The wedding was held on an auspicious day.

結婚式は縁起の良い日に行われました。

C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

積み上げる

Meaning

to gather together or accumulate over a period of time

Example

He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.

彼は賢い投資を通じて財産を積み上げることができました。

C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

資産配分

Meaning

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

Example

Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.

正しい資産配分は、金融成長の鍵です。

C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

聞こえる

Meaning

able to be heard; loud enough to hear

Example

The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.

スピーカーの声は大きなホールの後ろからほとんど聞こえませんでした。

C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

他の単語やフレーズの文字を並べ替えて作られた単語またはフレーズ。

Meaning

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

Example

The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.

'listen' は 'silent' のアナグラムです。

C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

美的な

Meaning

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance

Example

The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.

建築家は建物の美的なバランスに注目した。

C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

証明する

Meaning

To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.

Example

The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.

証人は報告書の正確さを証明しました。

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。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆

Meaning

showing willingness to take bold risks; daring

Example

His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.

彼の大胆な計画は、適切な装備なしで山を登ろうとすることで、全員を驚かせた。

C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代

Meaning

The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.

Example

The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.

遺跡はその都市の古代を思い出させるものです。

C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

付着

Meaning

the process or state of sticking to something

Example

Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.

タイルがその位置に留まるためには強い付着が必要です。