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C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

だらしない
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
彼は一晩外で寝た後、だらしなく見えた。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
ライト兄弟は現代の航空の先駆者でした。
C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

胸を打つ, 感動的
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
映画のラストシーンは非常に感動的で、多くの観客が涙を流しました。
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

決まり文句
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
そのスピーチは古い決まり文句でいっぱいで、聴衆を感動させることができませんでした。
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

急いで乱雑に書く
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
彼はページの下部に署名をスクロールした。
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 ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

緊縮
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
政府は支出を削減するために緊縮策を実施した。
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

火器
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
警察は調査中に隠された銃器を発見しました。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

殺人
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
探偵は昨晩市内で発生した殺人事件の調査を担当しました。
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

圧政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

振動
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
振り子の振動が時計を制御します。
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

発展途上の
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
発展途上の技術が産業を革新しています。
C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

普遍的
Meaning
Existing or being everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.
ソーシャルメディアは若者の間で普及しています。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

貯水槽
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
古い家にはまだ雨水を集めるための貯水槽がありました。
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

皮肉な
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
その小説は都市生活を皮肉な視点で描いています。
C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

加速する
Meaning
to make or become faster; to accelerate
Example
His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.
彼の脈拍はゴールラインに近づくにつれて速くなり始めた。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

公衆の注目の中心; ライムのシリンダーを加熱して発生する明るい光
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
有名人はスポットライトの中で楽しんでいました。
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

その後すぐに;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
彼はスピーチを終え、その後すぐにステージを離れました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

失格する
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
審判は不正行為のために選手を失格にすることを決定しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

不屈
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
彼女は困難に立ち向かう強い意志を持っていました。
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

無責任
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
その事故は彼の職場での無責任さが原因でした。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

発汗
Meaning
The process of sweating.
Example
Heavy exercise causes perspiration.
激しい運動は発汗を引き起こします。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

協調した
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
労働者たちは状況改善のために協調した努力をしました。
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

肥料, 家畜の糞
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
有機肥料は土壌の肥沃度を高めます。
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

お世辞
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
彼の絶え間ないお世辞は、皆が彼の本当の意図を疑わせることになった。
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

静かで平和な
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
湖は静かで平和な雰囲気を持っていました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

幸せ
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
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なかった。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
医者はそれが病気の非典型的なケースだと言いました。
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

編み込み
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
彼女はパーティーの前に髪を編むことに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

動脈
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
医者は彼の動脈で脈拍を確認した。
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 /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

無関心
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
そのプロジェクトへの無関心は明らかだった。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

気密の
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
クッキーは新鮮さを保つために気密容器に保管してください。
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

支持する
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
彼女はキャリアを通じて非暴力の哲学を支持していました。
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

パントマイム
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
子供たちは地元の劇場でクリスマスのパントマイムを楽しんだ。
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

不安定な; 信頼できない; 正常に動作しない
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
古い椅子は不安定で、誰かが座るたびに揺れていました。
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 /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

デリリアス
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
彼は熱でデリリアスで、無意味なことを呟いていた。
C1 noun /ˌɪmɔːrˈtæləti/

immortality

不死; 永遠の命
Meaning
the state of living forever; eternal life or lasting fame beyond death
Example
Many ancient cultures believed that heroes could achieve immortality through great deeds.
多くの古代文化では、英雄が偉業によって不死を得られると信じられていた。
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

農業に関連する重要な
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
冬は作物生産にとって農業に関連する重要な時期です。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

過度の
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
彼女は電話に過度の時間を費やしました。
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

語彙
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
翻訳者は両方の言語の広大な語彙を持っていなければならない。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

後知恵
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
後知恵で、私たちはその決断が間違いだったことに気づきました。
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 /krʊk/

crook

詐欺師
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
警察は最終的に車を盗んでいた詐欺師を捕まえました。
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

航行可能
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
その川は雨季に小さなボートが通行可能です。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

最高の; 完璧な状態
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
車は最高の状態です。
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

専門家
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
政治の専門家たちはテレビで選挙結果について議論しました。
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

変動しやすい
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
株式市場は最近非常に変動しやすいです。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

凶悪
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
その凶悪な犯罪はコミュニティ全体を衝撃を与えた。
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

段階的廃止
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
化石燃料の段階的廃止が合意されました。
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

気まぐれ
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
彼女の気まぐれは、彼女がどのように反応するかを予測するのを難しくしました。
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

魅力的で誘惑的; 魅力的な
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
バラの魅力的な香りが庭を満たしました。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

消す
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
消防士たちは1時間以内に火を消し止めました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

シミュレートされた
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
パイロットはシミュレートされた飛行環境で訓練しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

切り離せない
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
二人の友達は子供の頃から切り離せないです。
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

理髪師
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
理髪師がきれいに髪を切ってくれた。
C1 verb /rænt/

rant

怒鳴る
Meaning
to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way
Example
He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.
彼は仕事で不公平な扱いについて叫んでいました。
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

引きずる / 弱い
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
彼は足首を怪我した後、足を引きずって歩いていた。
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

降格する
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
マネージャーは選手をベンチにレリゲートすることを決定しました。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

バール
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
彼は古い釘を取り除くためにクローバーを使いました。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

鑑定家
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
彼女は本物の芸術の鑑定家です。
C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

メッシュ, 絡ませる
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
二つの歯車が完璧に噛み合って、機械がスムーズに動く。
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

劣化した
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
村人たちは劣化した状態で暮らさざるを得なかった。
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

モノリシック
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
その会社は変化に強いモノリシックな構造を維持しました。
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

文字通りまたは逐語的に
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
彼女は誤りを避けるために彼の指示を文字通り繰り返しました。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

不整合
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
彼のスピーチは不整合で、理解するのが難しかった。
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 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

包囲する
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
その都市は敵軍によって包囲されました。
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

幸せ
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

いらだたせる
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
彼の絶え間ない不満は同僚をいらだたせ始めた。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

暗号
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
軍事的なメッセージは暗号を使って保護されます。
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

論争のある
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
その論争的な問題は、世界のリーダーたちを分裂させました。
C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

文化、時代、またはコミュニティの特徴的な精神
Meaning
The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
Example
The company's ethos is built on innovation and integrity.
その会社のエトスは、革新と誠実に基づいています。
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

水を歩く
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
子供たちは浅い川を歩いていました。
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深淵
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
登山者たちは下の暗い深淵を見下ろしました。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

ファイル
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
弁護士は証拠のドシエを裁判所に提出しました。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

無慈悲
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
無慈悲な支配者は自分の民の苦しみを無視した。
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

大切な人を失う
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
彼女は昨年、夫を亡くしました。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

魅力的な
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
彼は魅力的な角度で帽子をかぶって、魅力的な外見を与えた。
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

にじみ出る
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
血が小さな切り傷からにじみ出た。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

無礼な; 不作法な;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
会議中の彼の無礼な発言は、出席者全員を不快にさせた。
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

地形学
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
その地域の地形は建設を非常に困難にしました。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

懲罰的
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
その会社は法を違反したため、懲罰的措置に直面しました。
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

金庫 / 飛び越える
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
銀行は金の延べ棒を安全な金庫に保管していました。
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

持続可能な農業
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
持続可能な農業の実践は、環境を保護しながら食料安全保障を確保します。
C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

不十分さ
Meaning
lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough
Example
She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.
十分な資格があるにもかかわらず、彼女は職場で不十分さを感じていた。
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

遺伝子改変
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
遺伝子改変は作物の害虫や病気に対する耐性を高めます。
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 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

人里離れた
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
彼らは人里離れたビーチハウスで休暇を過ごしました。
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

自己資金による起業
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
多くの起業家はビジネスを立ち上げるためにブートストラッピングに依存しています。
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

リード
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
散歩中に犬はリードにつながれていました。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

洗礼名を付ける
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
彼らは船に女王の名前を付けました。
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 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

立証する
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.
弁護士は確かな証拠でその主張を立証しようとしました。
C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

降水する
Meaning
To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.
Example
Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.
水蒸気は暖かい気候で雨として降ります。
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 /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

塩分増加
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
過剰な灌漑は農地の塩分増加を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

共同体 / 心を通わせる
Meaning
Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
Example
She went to the countryside to commune with nature.
彼女は自然と心を通わせるために田舎に行った。
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

渓谷
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
川は山々を通って深い渓谷を作り出した。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

強制的
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
政府は抗議者に対して強制的な措置を取ったことで批判を受けた。
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

汚れ, スマッジ
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
彼女はうっかりナプキンにリップスティックをつけてしまった。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

霊長類, 類人猿
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
人間は霊長類として分類されます。
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共謀
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
役人と契約者の間で共謀の証拠がありました。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ダニ
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
マットレスはホコリのダニに感染していました。
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

クーデター
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
軍隊は現政権を倒すためにクーデターを起こしました。
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

監禁
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
長年の監禁の後、囚人は最終的に解放されました。
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

生計
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
漁業は沿岸地域の主な生計手段です。
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 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

Meaning
to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning
Example
The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
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 /djuːˈɛt/

duet

デュエット
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
彼らはステージで一緒に美しいデュエットを歌った。
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

インフレ的
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
政府はインフレ圧力を制御するために措置を講じた。
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

潜在的または隠された
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
彼の芸術的な才能は何年もの間潜在的なままでした。
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

無神論
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
彼は社会的圧力にもかかわらず、自分の無神論を公に宣言した。
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 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

致命的な事故
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
その事故で1人が死亡した。