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C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

司法長官
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
司法長官は司法の強化のための新しい改革を発表しました。
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

認証
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
その大学は国の教育委員会から認定されています。
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 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠誠
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
兵士たちは自国に忠誠の誓いを立てます。
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 /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 /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 /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

動揺した; 不安な; 落ち着かない; 否定的に興奮した
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
彼は悪いニュースを聞いて動揺した。
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 /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

頑固な; 断固とした; 不屈の
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
彼女は会社を辞める決断に対して頑固だった。
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 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
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 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 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

失敗
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
天気が突然変わったとき、計画は失敗した。
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

嫌悪
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
彼女は喫煙に強い嫌悪感を持っています。
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 /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 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
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 /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

補助的な
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
その会社は医療業界に補助的なサービスを提供しています。
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

驚愕
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
観客はその悲劇的なシーンに驚愕していた。
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 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 /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 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 /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 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

熱心な
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
彼女はミステリー小説の熱心な読者です。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

仲裁
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
契約では紛争を仲裁で解決することが定められています。
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

認証する
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
銀行はオンライン取引を認証するために高度な技術を使用しています。
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

持続的な
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
彼女は故郷への持続的な愛を持っていました。
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

自制する
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
人々は集中力を高めるためにデジタル機器を使うのを自制することがよくあります。
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

擁護者
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
彼は権威主義的な政権の擁護者として知られています。
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 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁する
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
委員会は契約紛争を仲裁することに同意しました。
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 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

無罪を言い渡す
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
陪審員は被告をすべての告発から無罪にすると決定しました。
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 əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸収
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
植物は二酸化炭素の吸収を助けます。
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 /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

難解な
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
教授の講義は専門家だけが理解できるようなアーケインな詳細で満ちていました。
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 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

兵器庫
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
軍隊は武器を安全な兵器庫に保管していた。
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 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

管理する
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
委員会はすべての部門で新しい方針を管理する。
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

挑発する
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
彼の失礼な言葉は彼の同僚をアンタゴナイズすることにしかならなかった。
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

減耗
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
会社は仕事への不満により従業員の高い離職率に直面した。
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 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取り消す
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
裁判所は詐欺のために結婚を取り消すことを決定しました。
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 /ˈærəbəl/

arable

耕作可能
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
農家は作物を拡大するために耕作可能な土地を購入しました。
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

類似
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
人間の脳はスーパーコンピュータに類似している。
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 /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 /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

対立
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
二つの政党の間には明らかな対立があった。
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

青白い
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
彼は恐ろしいニュースを聞いたとき、顔が青白くなった。
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 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

不安
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
魚のストックの減少についての不安があります。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

評価する
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
宝石商はダイヤモンドを購入する前に評価しました。
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 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

赤褐色
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
彼女は長い赤褐色の髪を持っていて、日光の下で輝いています。
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 /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

オーニング
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
私たちは大雨を避けるためにオーニングの下に座っていました。
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 /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 verb /eɪl/

ail

病む
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
彼女は去年の冬から病んでいます。
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
古い格言は、正直は最良の政策だと言っています。
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 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 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 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 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 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

曖昧さ, 不明確さ
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
その声明の曖昧さはチームの間で混乱を引き起こしました。
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 /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 /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 /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻酔薬
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
医者は傷を縫う前に局所麻酔を施しました。
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 /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

匿名
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
オンライン匿名はユーザーをサイバー脅威から守ります。
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 /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

非対称
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
彼女は非対称のドレスを着て、皆の注目を集めていた。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

奴隷制度反対
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
奴隷制度反対運動は19世紀に勢いを増した。
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, 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 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

アリストクラティック; 上流階級の
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
彼女はアリストクラティックな態度を持っていて、尊敬を集めていた。
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

大胆さ
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
権威に異議を唱える彼の大胆さは賞賛に値した。
C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

親しみやすくて快適; 良い性格の; 親切
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
私の隣人はとても親しみやすく、いつも暖かく挨拶をします。
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
地震の振幅はリヒター・スケールで測定されました。
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻撃者
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
警察は現場で攻撃者を逮捕しました。
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

強調する
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
その照明が絵画の美しさを強調しました。
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

攻撃する
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
政治家は難しい質問で攻撃された。
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
彼らは友好的な合意に達しました。
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全に理解し吸収する; 知識や文化に統合する
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
移民はしばしば新しい文化に適応するのに苦労しています。
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

確認
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
自己肯定の毎日の確認は自信を高めます。
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

贖罪
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
その祭りは贖罪の日として祝われました。
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

アルト (成人の歌声)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
彼女は合唱団でアルトパートを美しく歌いました。
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 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 /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 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 /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

摩擦による皮膚または表面の擦り傷または摩耗
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
彼は転倒後、膝に軽い擦り傷を負いました。
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 /əˈduː/

ado

騒ぎ / 不必要な活動
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
これ以上のアドなしで、式を始めましょう。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

素早く柔軟
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
スタートアップチームは市場の変化に迅速に対応しました。
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

減少する
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
嵐は真夜中に弱まり始めました。
C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

アボリジニ
Meaning
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
Example
The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.
アボリジニーズは何千年もの間、彼らの伝統を守り続けてきました。
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

類似した
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
彼の反応はショックに似ていた。
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 /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

親近感
Meaning
A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
Example
She has an affinity for classical music.
彼女はクラシック音楽に親近感を持っています。
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 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

前衛的
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
アヴァン・ガルドデザインはダイニング体験を再定義します。
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 /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 /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

苦しめる
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
多くの人々が季節性アレルギーに悩まされています。
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

貼り付ける / 取り付ける
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
切手を封筒に貼ってください。
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 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 /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

隣接性
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
二つの建物の隣接性は、それらを接続するのを簡単にしました。
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 əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

干ばつ
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
気候変動の影響で土地の干ばつが進行しています。