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C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

誰かが何かを持っていることに対して妬む / 何かを嫌々与える
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
彼女は彼の成功に嫉妬しなかった。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

トーガ
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
セネーターは儀式の間に白いトーガを着ていました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

信じがたい
Meaning
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
Example
The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.
彼女が話した話はあまりにも信じられないほどで、誰も彼女を信じなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

謙虚
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
彼女は低い地位から会社のCEOに昇進しました。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口転換
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口転換は高齢化社会への移行を示しています。
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

生理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
彼女は大学で人間の生理学を専攻しています。
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

威厳と壮大
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
その威厳ある邸宅は長いドライブウェイの終わりに立っていました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

信頼できる友人
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
彼女は子供時代の友人の中に本当の信頼できる友人を見つけました。
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

洋裁師
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
洋裁師は花嫁のために美しいドレスを作った。
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 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

肛門
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
医者は診察中に患者の肛門を調べました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

先祖
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
私たちは先祖の伝統を尊重しなければなりません。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

魂 / 心
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
その小説は人間の精神の深層を探求します。
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
農夫は田んぼを耕すために牛を使いました。
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 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

おべっかを使う, ごますりする
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
その政治家は有権者の恐怖におもねっていると非難された。
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

葉のない; 裸
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
冬には葉のない木々が裸に見えました。
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

委託する
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
彼は荷物を配送会社に委託しました。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

聖なる象徴
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
イーグルは多くの文化で神聖なトーテムと見なされています。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
貿易政策の自由化が外国からの投資を引き寄せました。
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

足を引きずって歩く
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
彼らは村に到達するために雪の中を足を引きずって歩かなければならなかった。
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
提案は警告付きで受け入れられました。
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

まつげ; 鞭打ち
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
彼女は慎重にマスカラを塗って、自分のまつげを長く、濃く見せようとしました。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

非難 / 批判
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
彼女は会議に遅れたことを彼に非難した。
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

従順; 服従的; 謙虚な
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
厳しい扱いの後、彼女は従順になった。
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

随行者
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
その有名人は、アシスタントやボディガードを伴って到着しました。
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

嫌う
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
私は週末に早起きするのが嫌いです。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

環境
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
彼女は芸術的な環境で育ちました。
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

調達
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
現代的な機器の調達が研究の精度を向上させました。
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

キーストーン種
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
オオカミは獲物の個体数を調整するキーストーン種です。
C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

想像された, 願われた
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
彼は若い女性の目には想像上の求婚者です。
C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

用語集
Meaning
an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary
Example
The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.
教科書の最後には技術的な用語を定義するための役立つ用語集があります。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

industrious

勤勉な
Meaning
Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.
Example
She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time.
彼女は常に期限通りに課題を終わらせる勤勉な学生です。
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

要塞化
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
要塞化は都市を守った。
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

絞首台
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
犯人は夜明けに絞首台に連れて行かれた。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯れ病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干ばつは農家の作物にとって枯れ病でした。
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

怒り; 憤怒
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
彼の怒りは見るに耐えなかった。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

高める
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
その発表は部屋の興奮を高めるために役立ちました。
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

機械化
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
機械化は農業に革命をもたらした。
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

教条的
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
彼の教条的なアプローチは、議論を難しくしました。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超える
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
彼女は試験でクラスメートを常に超えようとします。
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

再調整
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
彼は椅子をもっと快適にするために再調整しました。
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

幸せ
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
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 /hɔːrd/

horde

群衆
Meaning
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
Example
A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.
スタジアムの外でファンの群衆が集まりました。
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

片側が低い、または不均衡な
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
急いで飾った後、ケーキは不均衡に見えた。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

盗作
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
学生はエッセイで盗作を行ったため、退学させられました。
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

単調な; 退屈な; 繰り返しの
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
雨の単調な音がみんなを眠くさせた。
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 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

尊敬する
Meaning
To deeply respect or admire someone or something.
Example
The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.
生徒たちはその知恵に対して教師を崇敬しました。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

冬眠する
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
クマは冬に洞窟で冬眠します。
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

無力化する
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
その薬は彼の体内の毒を無効にするのを助けました。
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

嫌がる
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
彼女は皆の前で自分の間違いを認めることを嫌がった。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

因果的
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
喫煙と癌との間には因果関係があります。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

腸の病気（血液と粘液を伴う下痢）
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
多くの兵士たちは戦争中にディスエントリーに苦しんだ。
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

化学的なプロセスを経て、糖分がアルコールや酸に変換されること; 変化を促進または引き起こすこと
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
ぶどうは数週間発酵させられます。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

偶然の幸運
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
カフェでの彼らの出会いは完全に偶然の幸運でした。
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

電気を通す; 興奮させる
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
スピーカーのスピーチは聴衆を興奮させた。
C1 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

大富豪
Meaning
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
Example
The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.
不動産の大富豪は複数の超高層ビルに投資しました。
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

執着的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
彼は清潔さに執着的な興味を持っています。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

無関心; 無関心さ; アパシー
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
彼の学業に対する無関心さが、学期中ずっと悪い成績をもたらした。
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

敬意
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
彼は年上のメンターに敬意を示しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

得意
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
料理は間違いなく彼女の得意分野です。
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
彼の傲慢が彼の没落を引き起こした。
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

共鳴する
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
彼女の言葉は聴衆に響いた。
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

なだめる
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
彼は返金で怒っている顧客をなだめようとした。
C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

かじる
Meaning
to take small bites of food
Example
The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.
うさぎはにんじんをかじった。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

未洗練
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
村人たちは未洗練だが、幸せな生活を送っていた。
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

合流
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
異なる文化からのアイデアの合流は、豊かな議論を生み出しました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

空虚
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
彼のスピーチは実際の感情が空虚だった。
C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

支持者, 提案者
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
彼女は再生可能エネルギーの強い支持者です。
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 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

守ることができる / 正当化できる
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
彼女の決定は法的に守ることができた。
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 /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

一貫性のない
Meaning
Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
Example
His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.
彼の説明はあまりにも一貫性がなく、誰もそれを追うことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

無作法
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
彼の無作法な行動はパーティーでみんなを困らせた。
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

議会の
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
その法案は強力な議会の支持を得た。
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

非難 / 公共の告発
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
ジャーナリストの記事は腐敗に対する強い非難でした。
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔軟な
Meaning
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
Example
The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.
その金属は十分に柔軟で、ジュエリーに成形することができます。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

行き詰まり
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
交渉は行き詰まりました。
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

詩学、詩の理論
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
彼は詩の技法を説明するポエティクスに関する本を書きました。
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 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

有罪にする
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
新しい証拠がロビー事件の容疑者を有罪にする可能性があります。
C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

後日の日付を記入する
Meaning
To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.
Example
She postdated the check to next month.
彼女は小切手に来月の日付を付けました。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

モノクローム
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
その古い映画は完全にモノクロームで撮影されました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

密輸品
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
警察は密輸されたタバコの積荷を押収しました。
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

移動
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
歩くことは人間の最も一般的な移動の形です。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

虚弱; 病気; 衰弱
Meaning
physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty
Example
Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.
高齢で多くの病気を抱えていても、彼は精神的に鋭く、警戒心を持ち続けました。
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

変性疾患
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
変性疾患は高齢化した人口に一般的です。
C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

泣き声; 叫び
Meaning
a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly
Example
The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.
その子供の泣き声は家中に聞こえた。
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

最高潮に達する
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
長年の努力が彼の成功に集約された。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

騒々しい
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
誕生日パーティーで子供たちは騒々しかった。
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

不快な
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
彼のパーティーでの非常に不快な振る舞いは、皆を困らせた。
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

おとなしくて従順; 謙虚; 忍耐強い
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
力があっても、彼は謙虚で優しいままでした。
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

水素バス
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
水素バスは大気汚染を減らします。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

記憶
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
戦死した兵士たちを記憶するための式典が行われた。
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

鈍い; 理解が遅い; 愚か
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
彼は指示に関して意図的に鈍かった。
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
その抗議は不正に対する反抗の行為でした。
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

最終通告
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
上司は彼に最終通告を与えた：改善するか、解雇されるかだ。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

競争者, 立候補者
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
彼女は市長職の強力な候補者です。
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

暴力的な人物; 不良;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
不良は店主を金のために脅した。
C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

幸福
Meaning
To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.
Example
The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

根拠のない; 事実無根の; 無根拠の
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
彼に対する告発は完全に根拠のないものでした。
C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

野生のイノシシ
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
ワイルドボアは森を速く駆け抜けた。
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

恩恵
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
インターネットは現代教育にとって恩恵です。
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

束
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
作業員は綿の束をトラックに積み込んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

怒っている
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
裏切りを知って彼女は怒っていた。
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 /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

incarnation

化身
Meaning
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
Example
The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.
その僧侶は慈悲の化身と見なされていた。
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

整理する
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
秘書は会議前に報告書を整理した。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

東洋、特に東アジアの国々
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
多くの香辛料がオリエントから来ています。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

侵入
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
軍隊は国境で敵の侵入を撃退した。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

好奇心旺盛な
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
好奇心旺盛な子供は星について無限に質問をしました。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

鉱物探鉱者
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
プロスペクターは金を探し続けるために山中で何年も過ごしました。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

パノラマビュー
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
ホテルは海のパノラミックビューを提供します。
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行への欲望
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
彼女の旅行への欲望は、世界の隅々まで彼女を連れて行った。
C1 noun /ˈkwɪk.sænd/

Quick-sand

クイックサンド
Meaning
loose wet sand that yields easily to pressure and sucks in anything on its surface
Example
The explorer got trapped in quicksand while crossing the desert.
探検家は砂漠を横断中にクイックサンドに捕まりました。
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 ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

起源, 創世
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
インターネットの起源は世界を永遠に変えました。
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。