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C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小川 / 容認する
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
その村は清らかな小川の近くに建てられました。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

顔つき、表情; 支援
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
彼女の明るい顔つきが部屋を明るくした。
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

実行可能な
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
弁護士は証拠が法廷で実行可能であることを確認しました。
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 /dɜːrθ/

dearth

不足
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
飢饉の間に食料が不足していた。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

コーヒーパーコレーター
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
彼女はパーコレーターを使って新しいコーヒーを作りました。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

不機嫌で無口; 気分屋
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
その子供はお気に入りのおもちゃが手に入らなかったとき、不機嫌になった。
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

列挙する
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
彼女は決定の理由を列挙した。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

ライチ
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
ライチは、外側がざらざらしたピンク色の皮で、中に甘くて白い果実が入っています。
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

快楽主義者
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
彼女は常に義務よりも楽しみを優先していたため、快楽主義者と呼ばれました。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

輝き
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
良いニュースを聞いた後、彼女の顔は輝きで満ちていました。
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

予感
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
彼女は彼がサプライズを計画しているという予感を持っていた。
C1 verb /ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

reconvene

再開する
Meaning
to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting
Example
The committee will reconvene after lunch.
委員会は昼食後に再開します。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

ハイドロポニック
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
水耕栽培は、土なしで作物を育てることを可能にします。
C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

直喩
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
彼女は自分の目を星のように明るいと表現するために直喩を使いました。
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死 / 終わり
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

透過しない
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
ジャケットは雨に透過しません。
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

フローラとファウナ
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
ガラパゴス諸島には独特のフローラとファウナがあります。
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

騒音
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
外の交通の騒音が集中するのを困難にしていた。
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多様性
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
プロジェクトは多様な課題に直面しました。
C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

目を細める
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
彼女は明るい日差しで目を細めた。
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 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

緊張関係の緩和
Meaning
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.
その条約は、二国間の緊張関係を緩和するのに役立ちました。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

併合する
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
帝国は戦争後、隣国を併合した。
C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

未熟者, 経験不足, 新しく設立された
Meaning
New, inexperienced, newly established.
Example
The fledgling startup needs investment.
その新興企業は投資が必要です。
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

未払い
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
彼女は電気代の未払いが数ヶ月遅れていた。
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

沼地、困難な状況
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
ハイカーたちは政治的な沼地に閉じ込められた。
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

洗練する
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
海外旅行は彼の世界観を洗練させる手助けとなった。
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

構想; アイデア; 受精
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
この革新的なプロジェクトの構想には数ヶ月のブレインストーミングが必要でした。
C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

正体を暴く
Meaning
to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
Example
The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.
その捜査は犯罪の背後にいる本当の犯人を暴いた。
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 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

扇動
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
彼は暴動を扇動した罪で逮捕された。
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

堆積物
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
川は洪水の間に堆積物を下流へ運んだ。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

三つ子
Meaning
One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.
Example
The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.
その家族は双子ではなく三つ子を持つことに驚いていました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

慈悲深い; 同情的な
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
慈悲深い裁判官は彼に軽い判決を与えました。
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

厳粛
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で行われました。
C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

後退する
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
彼女はヘビを見て後退した。
C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

卒業生
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
彼はハーバード大学の卒業生です。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

動物の死体
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
ハゲワシは野原に残された死体を食べていた。
C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

スパイシー
Meaning
Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.
Example
The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.
その料理は、みんなが好きなスパイシーな味がしました。
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

大隊
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
その大隊は前線に展開されました。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

パロディ
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
そのコメディ番組は有名な政治家のパロディを特集した。
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平凡
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
その映画は面白かったが、全体的に平凡だった。
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

微量栄養素
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
鉄分と亜鉛は成長に必要な微量栄養素です。
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

不透明, 理解しにくい
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
そのガラスは不透明すぎて、透けて見えませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

岩塩
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
岩塩はテーブルソルトよりも健康的だと考えられています。
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

測定器
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
圧力計はタンクが満杯であることを示しました。
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

エリザベス朝時代
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
シェイクスピアはエリザベス朝時代に多くの戯曲を書きました。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合併
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
2社の合併により、地域で最大の銀行が設立されました。
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
標本の解剖はその構造に関する重要な詳細を明らかにした。
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

好戦的または攻撃的
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
彼の好戦的な態度はしばしば衝突を引き起こします。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

弁護士
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
弁護士は裁判官の前で情熱的にケースを弁論しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

偽証
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
彼女は偽証罪で有罪判決を受けた。
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 /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

交換可能な
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
これらの機械部品は交換可能なため、簡単に交換できます。
C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

平凡さ
Meaning
Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.
Example
He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.
彼は平凡さに満足せず、偉大さを目指して努力した。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

改装する
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
彼らは昨年の夏にキッチンをリモデルすることに決めました。
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

薬を与える
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
医師は患者に炎症を減らすために薬を処方します。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

偏見
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
彼女の偏見は、異なる信念を持つ人々を受け入れることを妨げていた。
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

過剰生産
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
経済危機は商品の過剰生産によって引き起こされた。
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

純潔; 処女性; 節制;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
多くの宗教的伝統では、純潔は道徳的純粋さの美徳とされています。
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛穴 / 注意深く研究する
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
彼女は決定を下す前に何時間も書類をじっくりと読みました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

夢中
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
彼はコンサートに参加した後、クラシック音楽に魅了されました。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

地震の
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
その地域は地震活動で知られています。
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

北へ
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
鳥たちは春に北へ移動します。
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

自発的に
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
子供たちは仲間とのやり取りを通じて自然に学びます。
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法する
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
政府は新しい安全基準を制定する計画です。
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

緩める
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
運転手は村に近づくにつれて速度を緩めた。
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

減価償却
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
車の減価償却率は5年後に高くなります。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnərmoʊst/

Innermost

最も深い; 最も個人的な
Meaning
most private and secret; deepest; most personal
Example
She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend.
彼女は最も深い感情を最も親しい友人と共有しました。
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

食器
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
ホテルはゲストに清潔な食器を提供しました。
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

固有
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
ベンガルタイガーはインド亜大陸に固有です。
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

タブロー
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
俳優たちは、舞台の最後の瞬間を捉えたタブローで凍りつきました。
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

広げる
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
彼女は道を探すためにテーブルの上で地図を広げた。
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 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

集計; 記録; スコア
Meaning
a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total
Example
Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.
今月読んだ本の数を集計してください。
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

被告
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
被告は、彼に対するすべての告発に対して無罪を主張しました。
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

タグボート
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
タグボートは巨大な船を安全に港に案内しました。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

継続的な; 絶え間ない
Meaning
happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted
Example
The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.
建設現場からの継続的な音は非常に迷惑でした。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

苦労した
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
彼は観客を混乱させた苦しげな説明をした。
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

傾向
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
彼女は珍しい本を集める傾向がある。
C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

争う
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
いくつかの企業が契約を争っています。
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

装置
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
その装置は環境に優しいように設計されました。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最適
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
最適な結果を得るためには、効率を改善する必要があります。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

モジュラー
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
モジュラー設計は簡単なカスタマイズとスケーラビリティを提供します。
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

不浄な; 邪悪な; 不敬な
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
その二つの会社の間の不浄な提携は、公共の怒りを引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

軽蔑すべき, 嫌悪すべき
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
彼の欺瞞的な行動は本当に軽蔑すべきものでした。
C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

相殺
Meaning
To counterbalance or compensate for something.
Example
The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.
会社の損失は他の部門での利益で相殺されました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

透過性、液体や気体が通過できる特性または状態
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
土壌の透過性は水分保持に影響を与えます。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

配布する
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
その機械は清潔な飲料水を供給します。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

震える
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
彼はスピーチの前に緊張して震え始めました。
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 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

容赦ない
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
自由戦士たちの容赦ない戦いは勝利へと導いた。
C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

有利な位置
Meaning
a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view
Example
From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.
この位置から、私たちは谷全体を見ることができました。
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

軽視する
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
会社は新しい製品のリスクを軽視しようとしました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

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

clique

クリーク
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
学生たちは他の人を排除したクリークを作った。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

規則にうるさい人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
彼は時間にうるさく、遅れを許しません。
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

譲歩する、柔らかくなる
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
何時間もの懇願の後、彼女はついに譲歩した。
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

参考文献リスト
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
レポートには最後に詳細な参考文献リストが含まれています。
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

試験監督者
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
試験監督者は学生に携帯電話を切るように注意しました。
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

嫌う
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
彼は会議に遅れるのが大嫌いです。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

営業停止、廃止
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
その会社は金融危機の後で廃業しました。
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

巨大な重要性、規模、またはサイズ
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
電気の発見はモニュメンタルな成果でした。
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

壮大な
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
彼は砂漠に未来的な都市を建設する壮大な計画を持っていました。
C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

ゆっくりと働く
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
疲れていたけど、彼は宿題をゆっくりやっていた。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

無性愛
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
多くの植物は芽生えや分裂のような無性愛的方法で繁殖します。
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

金細工師
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
金細工師は美しい結婚指輪を作りました。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

コーマ
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
患者は数週間コーマ状態にありました。
C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

考案する
Meaning
to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully
Example
She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.
彼女は友達を驚かせるために賢い計画を思いついた。
C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

価値がある
Meaning
Deserved or earned something.
Example
Her dedication merited recognition from the community.
彼女の献身はコミュニティからの認識を得るに値しました。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

震え
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
地震の前に小さな震えが感じられました。
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 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

栄養
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
適切な栄養は子供の発達に不可欠です。
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

ティアラ
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
王女は王宮の舞踏会で輝くダイヤモンドのティアラを身に着けていた。