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C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

償う
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
彼は他の人を助けることで自分の過ちを償おうとした。
C1 adjective /kweɪnt/

quaint

古風で魅力的な
Meaning
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
Example
They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.
彼らは海の近くの趣のある小さな小屋に泊まりました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

魅力的
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
新しい先生はとても魅力的で話しやすいです。
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

優先順位付け
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
効果的な優先順位付けは、リソースが効率的に使用されることを保証します。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喩的
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
彼女は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使いました。
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

支柱, 支え
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
大聖堂の壁は崩壊を防ぐために支えられていました。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概要
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
出版社は著者に小説の1ページ分の概要を提出するよう依頼しました。
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

濃厚な味わい
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
彼は夕食に濃厚な味わいの赤ワインを好みます。
C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

グローバル化する
Meaning
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
Example
Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.
多くの企業は国際市場に進出するため事業をグローバル化する。
C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

破裂; 関係の断絶
Meaning
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
Example
The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.
パイプラインの破裂が大規模な石油漏れを引き起こしました。
C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

アウトソーシング
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
多くの企業はコスト削減のためにアウトソーシングを利用しています。
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

栄養豊富な作物
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
冬の野菜は栄養価の高い作物と見なされています。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

無礼
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
教師は生徒の無礼さに驚いた。
C1 noun /zest/

Zest

熱意；エネルギーと興奮；柑橘類の外皮
Meaning
great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit
Example
She approached the new job with tremendous zest.
彼女は新しい仕事に非常に熱意を持って取り組んだ。
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

魚雷
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
潜水艦は敵艦に向けてトーピードを発射した。
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 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

不注意な
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
不注意な学生は重要な指示をいくつも逃した。
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

急な崖や岩の面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
ハイカーたちは頂上に到達するために険しい崖を登った。
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

ギャンビット
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
彼の討論でのギャンビットは、みんなを驚かせました。
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

平等にする
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
チームは最後の瞬間にスコアを同点にしました。
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

鎮痛剤
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
彼女は頭痛を和らげるために鎮痛剤を飲みました。
C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影響力
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
そのビジネスマンは政治的な影響力を持っています。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

幸福
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。
C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

ノミネートされた人
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
彼女は最優秀女優賞のノミネートされた人でした。
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

賛成
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
委員会は提案に賛成票を投じました。
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

樹脂
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
職人は彫刻を輝かせるために天然の樹脂を使用しました。
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

誤った、間違った
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
彼の仮定は完全に誤っていた。
C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

敵
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
騎士は勇敢に自分の敵と戦った。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

自己中心的な人
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
その自己中心的な人は自分の成功だけについて話していた。
C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

内在的, 本質的, 自然な
Meaning
Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.
Example
Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.
創造性は偉大なアーティストの内在的な資質です。
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

流動性
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
ダンサーの動きの流動性は魅惑的でした。
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸せ
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

解体
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
古い工場の解体には数週間かかりました。
C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

変動する
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
株価は市場の状況によって変動します。
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

駆け落ちする
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
若いカップルは別の都市に駆け落ちすることに決めました。
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

多面的
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
問題に対する多面的なアプローチは革新的な解決策を生み出しました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

武装解除する
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
兵士たちは反乱者の武装を解除するよう命じられた。
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

疎外された個人
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
疎外された個人はしばしば重大な課題に直面します。
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

マゼンタ色
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しいマジェンタ色のドレスを着て行った。
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自発性
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
彼の自発性は彼を素晴らしい会話者にします。
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

とげ、鋭いコメント
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
釣り針には、魚が逃げないように小さなとげがあります。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨基地
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
兵士たちは遠隔地の前哨基地に配置されました。
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

バッタ
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
バッタが小麦畑をすべて破壊しました。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主義
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
保守主義は伝統と徐々に進行する発展を重視します。
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

救出する
Meaning
To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
Example
The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.
消防士たちは事故車から乗客を救出しました。
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

縁; ヘリ
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
彼の帽子の広い縁は彼を焼けつくような太陽から守ってくれた。
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

過酷な
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
アスリートたちは過酷なトレーニングセッションに直面しました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

ざっとした
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
彼は会議の前に報告書をざっと見た。
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

対称
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
建物の対称性は訪問者に感銘を与えました。
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

側面
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
サッカー選手は素早い側面パスをしました。
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

テクノロジー駆動
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
農業セクターは、効率を高めるためにますますテクノロジー駆動になっています。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

固有の
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
エクストリームスポーツには固有のリスクが存在する。
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

誘惑者
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
誘惑者は彼の耳に嘘の約束をささやいた。
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

中断
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
ショーは長い中断の後、再び始まりました。
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
適切な休息は、運動後の筋肉の再生を促進します。
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

低下させる
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
腐敗は社会の価値観を低下させる可能性があります。
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 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

無差別に
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
会社は従業員を彼らのパフォーマンスを考慮せずに無差別に解雇しました。
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完全
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
プロジェクトの詳細はまだ不完全でした。
C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

きらめき
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
彼女の目に希望の光が現れた。
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

活気づける
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
彼女の冗談は退屈な会議を活気づける手助けをした。
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

短剣
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
古代の戦士は銀の短剣を携えていた。
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 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

犯罪者
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
犯罪者は10年の刑を言い渡された。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

Meaning
to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing
Example
He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
新しい法律は労働者の権利を保護します。
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

抜粋
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
先生は小説から一節を読みました。
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

抑制
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
言論の自由の抑制は抗議を引き起こした。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

ジャグラー
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
ジャグラーは彼の見事なボールさばきで観客を楽しませた。
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

結束
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
チームはプロジェクト全体を通して素晴らしい結束を見せました。
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

宗派
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
グループは教義の違いにより、異なる宗派に分かれました。
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

間隔反復
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
スペースド・リピティションは長期記憶を保持するのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

ツーサム
Meaning
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
Example
They entered the dance competition as a twosome.
彼らはツーサムとしてダンスコンペティションに参加した。
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 /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

息を吐くこと
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
ゆっくりした息を吐くことは神経系を落ち着かせます。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

短くて太い
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
その短くて太い小さな犬は、興奮して尾を振っていました。
C1 verb /ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

insulate

Meaning
To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.
Example
The house was insulated to reduce heating costs.
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

熱中症
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
その労働者は一日中外で働いた後、日射病にかかりました。
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 /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防隊
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
消防隊は火を消すために迅速に到着しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

気配りのある; 巧妙な;
Meaning
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations
Example
He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.
彼は彼女の感情を傷つけないように、気配りのある返答をした。
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

いたずら; だまし; ハッタリ
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
エイリアンの着陸に関するニュースは、いたずら好きな人たちによって作られた精巧なジョークだったことが判明した。
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

特権
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
それはマネージャーの権限で最終決定を下すことです。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

驚異的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するために驚異的な努力をしました。
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

名人
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
そのピアニストは真の名人であり、世界中の観客を魅了しています。
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

リボルバー
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
探偵はホルスターからリボルバーを抜き取った。
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

本物の; 正当な; 合法の
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
彼女はその分野の本物の専門家です。
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

解毒剤
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
医者は素早く蛇の毒に解毒剤を投与した。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

気難しい
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
子供はキャンディをもらえなかったので、怒りっぽくなりました。
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

Meaning
to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something
Example
The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

アンダードッグ
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
アンダードッグのチームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取って、皆を驚かせました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

陰気
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
葬式には暗い雰囲気がありました。
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 /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
彼の言葉と行動には不一致があります。
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

誘惑; 誘惑
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
彼は簡単な金儲けの誘惑に負けた。
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

重要な
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
再生可能エネルギーは持続可能性において重要な役割を果たしています。
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

負債を超える資産の所有; 借金を返済する能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
会社のソルベンシーは再編成後に改善されました。
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水耕栽培
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
ハイドロポニクスは土壌なしで作物が成長することを可能にします。
C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

残虐に扱う
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
その政権は無実の民間人を残虐に扱ったとして非難された。
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

美味しい
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
彼女は美味しいチョコレートケーキを出しました。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

指数
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
彼女は現代舞踏の先駆者です。
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 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

目撃者
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
警察は事故の目撃者にインタビューを行いました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

根付いている
Meaning
Firmly established and unlikely to change.
Example
Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.
腐敗はシステムに深く根付いています。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

三脚
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
写真家はカメラを三脚にセットしました。
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

支配
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
帝国は隣国に対する支配を求めていた。
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

予言者
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
予言者は王国の大きな変化を予測しました。
C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

不道徳な
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
不道徳な仲間は、若者を犯罪に導くことがあります。
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 /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

死肉食者 / ゴミ収集者
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
ハゲワシは自然のスカベンジャーで、環境をきれいにします。
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 /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

不眠症
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
彼女の慢性的な不眠症は、仕事中に集中するのを難しくさせた。
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

濁った
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
私たちは濁った川で泳ぐのを避けました。
C1 noun /əˈfen.dər/

Offender

犯罪者; 法律違反者
Meaning
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
Example
The young offender was sentenced to community service.
その若い犯罪者はコミュニティサービスを命じられました。
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。