C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

卒業生

Meaning

a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university

Example

He is an alumnus of Harvard University.

彼はハーバード大学の卒業生です。

C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

不朽の

Meaning

to preserve the memory of someone or something forever

Example

The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.

その像は、英雄の犠牲を永遠にするために建てられました。

C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

ボトルグリーン

Meaning

a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle

Example

She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.

彼女は夜のパーティーに美しいボトルグリーンのドレスを着ていた。

C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

忍び寄る

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

Example

The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.

その猫は音を立てずに部屋に忍び込んだ。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

魅力的

Meaning

Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.

Example

The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.

その映画は魅力的で、観客は最後まで引き込まれていました。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

薬の飲み物

Meaning

a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties

Example

The witch gave the hero a healing potion.

魔女はヒーローに治療用のポーションを渡しました。

C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

賢い; 鋭い; 分別のある

Meaning

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Example

The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.

その賢いビジネスマンは、競争の激しい市場で利益を上げる取引をしました。

C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

Example

His discernment in business decisions made him successful.

彼のビジネスの決定における洞察力は彼を成功させた。

C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

実現可能性

Meaning

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.

Example

The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.

会社はプロジェクトを開始する前に実現可能性調査を行った。

C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

方法的な

Meaning

Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.

Example

His methodical research produced reliable results.

彼の方法的な研究は信頼できる結果を生み出した。

C1 verb /piːk/

pique

引き起こす

Meaning

to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger

Example

Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.

彼女のコメントは秘密のプロジェクトに対する彼の好奇心を引き起こしました。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

かすかな光

Meaning

A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.

Example

A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.

彼女の目に希望のかすかな光が輝いていた。

C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

サバンナ（散在する木々がある草原）

Meaning

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

Example

Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.

キリンは広いサバンナでアカシアの木の葉を食べていました。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

豪華な

Meaning

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

Example

The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.

ゲストは豪華な晩餐にもてなされました。

C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

奴隷のような

Meaning

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

Example

His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.

彼の伝統への奴隷のような献身が革新を阻んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

ターンキー

Meaning

ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution

Example

The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.

その会社は小規模なビジネス向けのターンキーソリューションを提供しています。

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 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

複合企業

Meaning

A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.

Example

The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.

その会社は多国籍の複合企業になった。

C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

新星

Meaning

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness

Example

Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.

天文学者たちは星座で新しいノヴァを発見しました。

C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

Meaning

the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses

Example

The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.

C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

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.

マルウェアの急増は懸念事項です。

C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

抑圧

Meaning

the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.

Example

The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.

政府の表現の自由に対する抑圧は、広範な抗議を引き起こした。

C1 noun /ˈhɛrəsi/

heresy

異端

Meaning

belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.

Example

In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely.

中世では、異端はしばしば厳しく罰せられました。

C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

広範囲の破壊; 大きな混乱や無秩序; カオス

Meaning

widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos

Example

The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.

ハリケーンは沿岸の町で大規模な破壊を引き起こし、家屋やビジネスを破壊しました。

C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

Example

His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.

C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

見せかけの

Meaning

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.

彼の出発の見せかけの理由は病気だったが、多くの人がそれを疑っていた。

C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

減少

Meaning

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.

Example

There has been a diminution in air pollution.

大気汚染の減少がありました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

後悔している; 反省している; 悔いている

Meaning

feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions

Example

The repentant thief returned the stolen money.

後悔している泥棒は盗んだお金を返しました。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

凌駕する

Meaning

To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.

Example

The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.

その会社は昨年、販売で競合他社を上回った。

C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

市場のニッチ、専門分野、ターゲット市場

Meaning

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

Example

Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.

適切なニッチを見つけることが、成功するビジネスの鍵です。

C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

述語 / 基づく

Meaning

noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea

Example

His theory is predicated on sound research.

彼の理論は確かな研究に基づいています。

C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

無視する

Meaning

an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something

Example

He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.

彼は会議中に自分のミスを無視しようとした。

C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

関与する

Meaning

To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.

Example

The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.

証拠はスキャンダルに関与した何人かの職員を示した。

C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

怒らせる

Meaning

To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.

Example

The constant noise maddened him.

絶え間ない音が彼を怒らせた。

C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

苦しみ

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

貧困は世界の多くの地域で一般的な苦しみです。

C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

動員する

Meaning

to organize or prepare people or resources for action

Example

The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.

リーダーは抗議のためにコミュニティを動員するために一生懸命働きました。

C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

裏切り罪

Meaning

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government

Example

He was accused of treason against the state.

彼は国家に対する反逆罪で告発されました。

C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

懺悔; 何か悪いことをしたために受け入れる罰

Meaning

punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin

Example

The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.

修道士は過去の過ちに対して懺悔を行いました。

C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

混乱

Meaning

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

Example

When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.

コンサートがキャンセルされたとき、観客の間で混乱が起きました。

C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

切望する

Meaning

to have a deep longing or desire for something

Example

She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.

彼女は何年も海外に住んだ後、故郷を恋しがっていた。

C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

捻挫

Meaning

an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn

Example

She sprained her ankle while running in the park.

公園で走っているときに足首をねんざした。

C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

大脳の

Meaning

Of the cerebrum of the brain.

Example

Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.

大脳機能は思考を調整します。

C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

壮麗

Meaning

splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty

Example

The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.

宮殿の壮麗さに誰もが言葉を失った。

C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

わずかな額

Meaning

a very small or inadequate amount of money

Example

She worked long hours for a mere pittance.

彼女はわずかな額のために長時間働いた。

C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

Meaning

to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly

Example

The hero vowed to slay the dragon.

C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

リース契約

Meaning

a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment

Example

They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.

彼らはアパートメントのために2年間のリース契約に署名しました。

C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

詳細への注意

Meaning

Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Example

His meticulousness made the project successful.

彼のメティキュラスネスはプロジェクトを成功させました。

C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

永遠の

Meaning

Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.

Example

The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.

詩人は自然に対する永遠の愛について書きました。

C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

反応的; 化学的に活発

Meaning

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

Example

The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.

会社は顧客の苦情に反応的なアプローチを採用しました。

C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

プロテスタント

Meaning

a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation

Example

Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.

マルティン・ルターはプロテスタント改革の鍵となる人物でした。

C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

連邦する

Meaning

to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance

Example

Several states federated to create a stronger union.

いくつかの州が強い連邦を作るために団結しました。

C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

マント, 責任

Meaning

A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

Example

The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.

リーダーは責任の重みを担った。

C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

流星に関連する; 非常に迅速で、しばしば一時的な。

Meaning

Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.

Example

The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.

歌手の流星のような名声の上昇は皆を驚かせた。

C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

取り消す

Meaning

To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.

Example

The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.

裁判所は証拠不十分のため、その決定を取り消しました。

C1 verb /niːd/

knead

こねる

Meaning

to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching

Example

She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.

彼女は生地を滑らかになるまでこねます。

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

ワタリガラス

Meaning

a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice

Example

The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.

ワタリガラスが古いオークの木に止まり、大きな声で鳴いた。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

後退的

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

その政策は人権に対する後退的な一歩と見なされた。

C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

陰謀者

Meaning

a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful

Example

The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.

陰謀者は計画が実行される前に逮捕された。

C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火薬

Meaning

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

Example

Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.

火薬は古代中国で発明されました。

C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

引き渡す

Meaning

to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state

Example

The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.

政府はその逃亡者を自国に引き渡すことに同意した。

C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

押し付けがましい

Meaning

excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so

Example

The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.

その販売員はあまりにも押し付けがましく、顧客を遠ざけました。

C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

乾燥ビスケット; トーストパン

Meaning

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

Example

The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.

赤ちゃんはミルクと一緒に柔らかいラスクを食べるのが好きでした。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

腕いっぱい

Meaning

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.

Example

She carried an armful of books into the library.

彼女は図書館に腕いっぱいの本を持っていった。

C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

明確で理解しやすい

Meaning

Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.

Example

His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.

彼の説明は非常に明確だったので、皆が理解しました。

C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

鎮静剤

Meaning

A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.

Example

The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.

医者は患者が眠れるように鎮静剤を処方しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

ずるい, 狡猾, 騙し

Meaning

skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly

Example

The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.

ずる賢いキツネは再び狩人たちをかわしました。

C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

収益性

Meaning

The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.

Example

Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.

販売の増加とコスト削減により収益性が向上しました。

C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

不作法

Meaning

showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others

Example

His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

彼の不作法なコメントは、会議でみんなを恥ずかしがらせました。

C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

収縮

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.

Example

The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.

その会社は今四半期の利益の収縮を報告しました。

C1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Idealism

理想主義

Meaning

the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection

Example

His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements.

彼の若い理想主義は、彼を様々な社会正義運動に参加させる原動力となった。

C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

経験に基づくまたは実証的

Meaning

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

Example

Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.

科学的な研究は実証的な証拠に依存しています。

C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

ついばむ

Meaning

To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.

Example

The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.

その雌鳥は地面に散らばった穀物をついばみ始めました。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

間違った場所に置く

Meaning

To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.

Example

I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.

急いでいるとき、よく鍵を間違った場所に置いてしまいます。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

控える

Meaning

to decide not to do or have something

Example

She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.

彼女はダイエットを維持するためにデザートを控えることを決めました。

C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning

to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc

Example

The speech galvanized the crowd into action.

C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

高度

Meaning

The act of raising something to a higher position or level.

Example

The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.

登山者たちは数時間の登攀後、高い高度に達しました。

C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

滝; 一連の段階や操作

Meaning

a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations

Example

The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.

山の滝は下に美しい自然のスイミングプールを作りました。

C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Meaning

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.

Example

The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.

C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

運転手によって運転される大きな豪華な車

Meaning

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

Example

The bride arrived in a white limousine.

花嫁は白いリムジンで到着しました。

C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

肥料, 家畜の糞

Meaning

Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.

Example

Organic manure enhances soil fertility.

有機肥料は土壌の肥沃度を高めます。

C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

縫合

Meaning

A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

Example

The doctor used a suture to close the wound.

医者は傷を閉じるために縫合糸を使いました。

C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

怠惰; 仕事や努力をすることに対する reluctance

Meaning

laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort

Example

His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.

彼の怠惰は、目標達成を妨げました。

C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

微積分

Meaning

A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.

Example

Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.

微積分は物理学と工学の高度な研究に不可欠です。

C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

バロック様式

Meaning

relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex

Example

The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.

教会はバロック様式で複雑な詳細で飾られていました。

C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的

Meaning

Relating to society or social relationships.

Example

Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.

宇宙観光の社会的利点が議論されています。

C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

作物を刈り取り集める人または機械

Meaning

a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops

Example

The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.

リーパーは金色の畑をゆっくりと進んでいきました。

C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

多様化

Meaning

The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.

Example

Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.

ダイバーシフィケーションは投資リスクを減らすのに役立ちます。

C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

虚偽を暴露する、神話を打破する

Meaning

Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

Example

Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.

科学者たちは、ワクチンが自閉症を引き起こすという神話を打破した。

C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

反抗的な; 逆らう

Meaning

boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient

Example

The defiant student refused to follow the rules.

その反抗的な学生はルールに従うことを拒否しました。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

搾取的な

Meaning

making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage

Example

The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.

労働者たちは工場の搾取的な行動に抗議した。

C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

悪性

Meaning

dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue

Example

Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.

医師はその腫瘍が悪性であることを確認しました。

C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

装う、ふりをする

Meaning

to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of

Example

She feigned illness to avoid going to work.

彼女は仕事に行かないために病気を装った。

C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

激しい非難

Meaning

a long, angry, or critical speech

Example

The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.

マネージャーは低いパフォーマンスについて長い激しい演説を行った。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

冷静な

Meaning

not influenced by strong emotion; impartial

Example

The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.

裁判官は裁判全体を通して冷静さを保ちました。

C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

壊滅

Meaning

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

Example

The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.

都市の壊滅により、何千人もの人々が家を失った。

C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

回収可能

Meaning

Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.

Example

The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.

会社の売掛金は今四半期に大幅に増加しました。

C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

有罪の

Meaning

deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing

Example

The judge found him culpable for the accident.

裁判官は彼を事故の責任者として有罪としました。

C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

停滞

Meaning

A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.

Example

High unemployment led to economic stagnation.

高い失業率が経済の停滞を引き起こしました。

C1 noun ziːl

zeal

熱意

Meaning

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.

Example

She approached the project with great zeal and determination.

彼女は大きな熱意と決意でそのプロジェクトに取り組んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

気分が悪い

Meaning

Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.

Example

She felt queasy after the long boat ride.

彼女は長いボートの旅の後、気分が悪くなった。

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。

C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

亀裂

Meaning

a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack

Example

A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.

議論の後、二人の友達の間に亀裂が生じた。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信

Meaning

Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

Example

There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.

二つの政治的政党の間に深い不信があった。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

エゴイスト

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.

Example

She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.

彼女は彼を避けていた、なぜなら彼は利己的なエゴイストだったから。

C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

騒動; 混乱; 騒音

Meaning

a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion

Example

The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.

子供たちは遊び場でかなりの騒動を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

憤慨した

Meaning

Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.

Example

She was indignant when accused of cheating.

彼女は不正行為を非難されたとき、憤慨していた。

C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

微量栄養素

Meaning

Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

Example

Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.

微量栄養素は細胞機能に不可欠です。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

先祖

Meaning

an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation

Example

Our forefathers fought for independence.

私たちの先祖は独立のために戦いました。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

些細なことで口論する

Meaning

To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.

Example

The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.

子供たちはケーキの最後の一切れを巡って争っていました。

C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

テーマ的

Meaning

Relating to or based on a theme.

Example

The book is organized into thematic chapters.

その本はテーマごとに章が整理されています。

C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

閣下

Meaning

a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors

Example

His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.

大使閣下は式典に出席しました。

C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

甘やかす / 大切にする

Meaning

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

Example

Parents often pamper their first child.

親はしばしば最初の子供を甘やかします。

C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

美味しい肉

Meaning

Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish

Example

The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.

シェフはディナーパーティーのために美味しい肉料理を準備しました。

C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

保存料

Meaning

A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.

Example

Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.

多くの加工食品には有害な保存料が含まれています。

C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

飢饉

Meaning

extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce

Example

The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.

厳しい干ばつが地域で広範な飢饉を引き起こしました。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːltərɪŋ/

unfaltering

不屈不挠

Meaning

Steady and resolute; not weakening or hesitating

Example

She continued with unfaltering determination.

彼女は不屈不挠の決意で続けた。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

正当化された

Meaning

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Example

Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.

不公平な扱いの後、彼女の怒りは正当化されていました。

C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干物

Meaning

fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods

Example

Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.

干物は多くの沿岸地域で人気のある保存食です。

C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

高血圧

Meaning

Abnormally high blood pressure.

Example

High sodium intake leads to hypertension.

高ナトリウム摂取は高血圧を引き起こします。

C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

短編小説

Meaning

A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.

Example

The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.

著者は本の序文に感動的な短編小説を含めた。

C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

国民投票

Meaning

a general vote by the population on a single political issue

Example

The government held a referendum on the new constitution.

政府は新しい憲法について国民投票を実施しました。