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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 verb /koʊks/

coax

説得する
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
彼女は食べ物で猫を木からおろすことができました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

逆さにする
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
彼は水が流れ出るようにグラスを逆さまにしました。
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

道具一式
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
漁師はすべての釣り道具を大きな箱に入れて運びました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

コラムニスト
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
コラムニストは気候変動に関する記事を書きました。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗長
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
その文書には冗長性が含まれており、不必要に長くなっていました。
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

誤解
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
成功は一夜にして成るという誤解が広まっている。
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

活発
Meaning
Attractively lively and animated.
Example
She was admired for her vivacious personality.
彼女はその活発な性格で賞賛された。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

極限
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
彼は忍耐の極限まで追いやられた。
C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

追放する
Meaning
to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun
Example
After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.
スキャンダル後、彼は元同僚に追放された。
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕する
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
警察は長い追跡の後、泥棒を捕まえることに成功した。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

地図製作者
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
カートグラファーは新しい地域の地図を慎重に描きました。
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

多数派または過半数
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
選挙では、彼女は票の多数で勝利しました。
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

ランブータン
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
ランブータンは毛皮のような皮で怖そうに見えますが、中はとても甘いです。
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

パーマカルチャー
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
パーマカルチャーは自給自足の農業システムを促進します。
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
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 dɪˈsɜːn

discern

識別する
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
彼は霧の中で遠くの姿をほとんど識別できなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

汚染された; 汚れた
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
水供給は有害な化学物質で汚染されていた。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

裁判所命令
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
裁判官はハベアス・コーパス命令を発行しました。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

率直
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
彼女は直面した課題について率直に話しました。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

相互運用性
Meaning
The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
Example
The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.
異なるソフトウェアシステムの相互運用性は、シームレスな作業の流れを確保します。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

満ちた
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
その本は魅力的な歴史的詳細で満ちています。
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

一生懸命働く / 速く動く
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
彼女はプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせるために一生懸命働かなければならなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

野生の
Meaning
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
Example
The feral cat roamed the streets at night.
その野良猫は夜に街を歩き回っていた。
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

軍事侵入
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
軍事侵入は広範囲にわたる破壊を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生関係
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
二つの会社間の共生関係は相互成長につながった。
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心臓専門医
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
彼女は胸の痛みのために心臓専門医に予約を取りました。
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

強烈な暑さで苦しむ
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
私たちは真昼の太陽の下で汗だくになり始めました。
C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

嫌悪
Meaning
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
Example
She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.
彼女はその残酷な行為を見て嫌悪感を覚えた。
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

二国間
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
二国は二国間貿易協定に署名しました。
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

叱る
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
先生は cheating のため学生を叱らなければならなかった。
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

農業化学物質
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
過度なアグロケミカルの使用は土壌の質を低下させる可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

inadmissible

受け入れられない
Meaning
Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.
Example
The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.
裁判官は証拠を受け入れられないと判断しました。
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

先導する
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
彼女は環境意識のキャンペーンを先導しました。
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

率直な; 正直な; 直言
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
プロジェクトに関するあなたの率直な意見に感謝します。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

疑問の
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
彼女はそのニュースを聞いて疑問のまなざしを向けました。
C1 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

Meaning
To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
Example
She tends to obsess over small details.
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 /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投機家
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
不動産投機家は、土地の価値が上がることを期待して土地を購入しました。
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 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

羽ばたく / 震える
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
蝶が日光の中で羽ばたき始めた。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

重要な時点
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
この重要な時点で、私たちは未来について重要な決定を下さなければなりません。
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

消す / 注ぐ
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
消防士たちは水で炎を消しました。
C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

地下室
Meaning
an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place
Example
The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.
観光客は大聖堂の下にある古代の地下室を探索しました。
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

子馬
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
農夫は若いコルトを鞍を受け入れるように訓練しました。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl

incremental

増分的
Meaning
Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.
Example
Incremental changes ensure sustainability.
増分的な変化は持続可能性を確保します。
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

捕えにくい
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
その問題の解決策は捕えにくいことが証明された。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

関連する
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
彼女は会議中に関連する質問をしました。
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

幸せ
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

外国人恐怖症者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
その政治家は反移民政策のため、外国人恐怖症者として批判されました。
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

従順に; おとなしく
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
彼は反論せずに従順に批判を受け入れた。
C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

公共の場所にある壁やその他の表面に違法に書かれたり描かれたりした文字や絵
Meaning
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
Example
The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.
地下鉄の壁は地元のストリートアーティストによって作られたカラフルなグラフィティで覆われていた。
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

名も無き; 匿名の; 不明の; 未確認の
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
名も無き恐怖が彼を一晩中追い詰めた。
C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

出来事
Meaning
an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring
Example
The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.
この地域では地震の出来事が一般的です。
C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

理想主義的
Meaning
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Example
She has an idealistic view of changing the world.
彼女は世界を変えるという理想主義的な見方を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

メス
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
外科医は慎重にメスを使って最初の切開を行いました。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

一時的な; 使い捨て
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
春の花の美しさは一時的です。
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

からかう
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
いじめっ子は残酷な言葉で彼をからかおうとした。
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

騒動
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
抗議活動は市の広場で騒動を引き起こしました。
C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

例示する
Meaning
To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.
Example
His dedication exemplifies true leadership.
彼の献身は真のリーダーシップを例示しています。
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校正する
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
彼女は提出前にレポートを校正した。
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法機関
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
立法機関は統治のための法律を起草します。
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

熟考
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
その合意は多くの熟考の末に最終決定されました。
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

作動中の; 効力を持つ; 仕事をしている; 操作可能な;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
新しい安全プロトコルは事故後すぐに作動しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

ひび割れ
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
地震によって道路に深いひび割れができました。
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命的に変える
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
人工知能は医療分野を革命化する準備ができています。
C1 verb /ˈfæbrɪkeɪt/

fabricate

作り上げる
Meaning
to invent or concoct something, often with the intent to deceive; or to construct or manufacture
Example
The witness fabricated his testimony to protect himself.
証人は自分を守るために証言をでっち上げました。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
犬は腸内寄生虫の治療を受けました。
C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

ニッケル
Meaning
a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
Example
He found a nickel on the ground.
彼は地面でニッケルを見つけた。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

可逆的な
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
このジャケットはリバーシブルで、両面で着られます。
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
農夫は伝統的な鎌を使って小麦を収穫しました。
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

わら人形; 抗議のための像
Meaning
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest
Example
The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.
抗議者たちは広場で腐敗した政治家のわら人形を燃やしました。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力発電
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
その国は水力発電所に多額の投資をしました。
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 /ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

Over-spill

オーバーフロー
Meaning
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
Example
The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.
川の溢れが近くの農場を水浸しにした。
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

自己中心的
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
彼女の自己中心的な行動は、友達関係を維持するのを難しくしました。
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高く
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
凧は晴れた空に高く飛んでいた。
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

全能
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
その全能な嵐はその進路上のすべてを破壊しました。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

人食い
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
探検家の日記には、遠くの島で人食いが生きているという噂が書かれていました。
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 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 /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

脚注
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
著者は歴史的な文脈を説明するために脚注を追加しました。
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔離する, 隠す
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
木々によって捕えられた炭素は、何年も隔離されることがあります。
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

パニック状態の群衆
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
大きな音が群衆の中でスタンピードを引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

神経伝達物質
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
セロトニンとドーパミンは気分に影響を与える主要な神経伝達物質です。
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

熱心に; 熱烈に;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
彼女は自分の夢が実現することを熱心に願っていました。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自己肯定
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
日々の自己肯定は自信を高めることができます。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

トラック
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
そのモーター車は新鮮な野菜を市場に届けました。
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

慰め
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
彼女は失った後、音楽に慰めを見つけました。
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

袋小路
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
彼らは静かな袋小路の先に家を買いました。
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

居住者コーディネーター
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
居住者コーディネーターは全ての代表者を歓迎しました。
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

誘惑する
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
ベーカリーの香りが空腹の子供たちを誘惑した。
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

アニメーションする
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
アーティストは映画のキャラクターをアニメートします。
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

並置
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
明るい色と暗い色の並置が劇的な効果を生み出しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

生じる
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
スピーチは人々の間に希望を生んだ。
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疎外された
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
疎外された学生は、犯罪に走りがちです。
C1 noun /ˈek.stə.si/

Ecstasy

エクスタシー
Meaning
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
Example
She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news.
彼女は良いニュースを聞いて完全にエクスタシーに浸っていました。
C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

抑圧的
Meaning
Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;
Example
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.
厳しい暑さは夏の間外で働くのを難しくした。
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

機関車
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
古い蒸気機関車は博物館のために修復されました。
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

複雑な
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
彼の議論は非常に複雑で、誰も理解できませんでした。
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

サバ
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
サバはオメガ3脂肪酸が豊富です。
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

錯覚
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
彼は自分が無敵だという錯覚の中で生きていた。
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

無関係性
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
彼の長い説明は、細部が主な問題と無関係であることを強調しただけだった。
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

儀式的
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
王室の結婚式で着用される儀式的な衣装でした。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

降りる
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
乗客は着陸後、飛行機から降りました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

自由な
Meaning
not restricted or confined; free
Example
The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.
アーティストは制限のない表現の自由を楽しんだ。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

不適切なタイミングで
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
彼の不適切なタイミングでの死は30歳でみんなを驚かせた。
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

練習試合
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
チームは公式シーズンが始まる前に練習試合を行いました。
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗挽き小麦粉
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
彼女は手作りのパンを作るために、素朴な質感を持つコースフラワーを使用しました。
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

揺れる
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
彼がそれに寄りかかったとき、テーブルは揺れ始めました。
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 滝
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
その高齢の男性は両目に白内障を患っていました。
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干渉主義
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
レセ・フェール政策は民間企業を奨励します。
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

自己中心的
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
彼の自己中心的な行動は会議でみんなをイライラさせた。