C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的な

Meaning

Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.

Example

Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.

官僚的な手続きはしばしばプロジェクトの承認を遅らせる。

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。

C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

靭帯組織

Meaning

A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.

Example

He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.

サッカーをしているときに膝の靭帯を切った。

C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

天才児

Meaning

a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities

Example

Mozart was a child prodigy in music.

モーツァルトは音楽の天才児でした。

C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

分岐

Meaning

A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.

Example

The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.

そのスタートアップは大手テクノロジー企業からの分岐でした。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置換

Meaning

An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.

Example

The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.

パズルはタイルのすべての可能な置換を試すことで解決できます。

C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

資本化

Meaning

The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.

Example

The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.

その会社の資本化は市場価値で10億ドルに達しました。

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 /skwɒt/

squat

しゃがむ

Meaning

to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground

Example

He squatted down to tie his shoes.

彼は靴を結ぶためにしゃがんだ。

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

休戦

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

二国は数週間にわたる激しい戦闘の後、休戦に合意しました。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

汚れていて暗い; 色が鈍い

Meaning

dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color

Example

The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.

古い建物は、塗装が必要な汚れた壁を持っていた。

C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

渇きを癒す

Meaning

to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire

Example

He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.

長いランニングの後、彼は喉の渇きを癒すために水を飲みました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

計り知れない価値がある

Meaning

Extremely useful or indispensable.

Example

Her advice proved invaluable to my success.

彼女の助言は私の成功にとって非常に貴重でした。

C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

豊富な

Meaning

In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.

Example

There were books galore in the old library.

古い図書館には豊富な本がありました。

C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

声のコントロール

Meaning

The process of varying or controlling something.

Example

Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.

音声の適切なモジュレーションは、コミュニケーションスキルを向上させます。

C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性

Meaning

active at night; happening during the night

Example

Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.

フクロウは夜行性の動物で、夜に狩りをします。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

死や病気など、不快または不安を引き起こすテーマへの異常な関心

Meaning

Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.

Example

She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.

彼女は犯罪の話に対してモービッドな魅力を持っていた。

C1 verb /ˈɡlædən/

gladden

喜ばせる

Meaning

to make someone happy or bring joy

Example

The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.

彼女の回復のニュースは皆を喜ばせました。

C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

規定する

Meaning

to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract

Example

The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.

契約書には、支払いは30日以内に行われるべきであると明記されています。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

恐喝

Meaning

the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats

Example

The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.

そのビジネスマンは、パートナーを脅迫した後、恐喝で逮捕されました。

C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

食文化

Meaning

The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.

Example

Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.

パリはその豊かなガストロノミーの伝統で有名です。

C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

覆う

Meaning

to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth

Example

The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.

山頂は霧に包まれていました。

C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

過度に単純化された

Meaning

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

Example

His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.

彼の説明は過度に単純化されており、重要な詳細を無視していました。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

楕円形の

Meaning

Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.

Example

The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.

その惑星は太陽の周りをエリプティカルな軌道で回っています。

C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

疑念

Meaning

a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something

Example

She had no qualm about speaking her mind.

彼女は自分の考えを言うことに疑念を持っていなかった。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

動かせない

Meaning

Not able to be moved; fixed in position.

Example

Immovable barriers prevent change.

動かせない障害物が変化を妨げる。

C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

悪化させる

Meaning

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Example

Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.

気候変動が洪水の問題を悪化させている。

C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

突然の啓示または洞察

Meaning

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.

Example

He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.

彼は自分の人生の本当の目的についてエピファニーを得た。

C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

振る

Meaning

to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way

Example

He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.

彼は侵入者を怖がらせるために剣を振った。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

満たされない

Meaning

impossible to satisfy; always wanting more

Example

Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.

彼女の満たされない好奇心は、図書館のすべての本を読むように彼女を駆り立てた。

C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

完全な改修

Meaning

to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective

Example

The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.

会社は古くなったコンピュータシステムのオーバーホールを決定した。

C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

論文

Meaning

a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail

Example

He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.

彼は現代経済理論に関する論文を書いた。

C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

助成金

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.

Example

Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.

農業の助成金は、農家が作物の生産を維持するのに役立ちます。

C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

波紋

Meaning

a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence

Example

The stone created ripples across the calm pond.

石が静かな池に波紋を作った。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

説明できない

Meaning

Impossible to explain or understand.

Example

The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.

ファイルの突然の消失は説明できなかった。

C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

抑制剤

Meaning

A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.

Example

Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.

アルコールは中枢神経系に抑制剤として作用します。

C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

残虐行為

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

世界は市民に対して行われた残虐行為を非難しました。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

賢明な、慎重な

Meaning

shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters

Example

It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.

論争中に沈黙を守るのは賢明な判断だった。

C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

苦しみ

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

貧困は世界の多くの地域で一般的な苦しみです。

C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

イデオロギー

Meaning

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

Example

Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.

民主主義は自由と平等のイデオロギーに基づいています。

C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

侮辱する

Meaning

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

Example

The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.

マネージャーは粗野なコメントで社員を侮辱しました。

C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

Meaning

to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury

Example

The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.

C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

土や粘土で作られた; 陶芸に関連する

Meaning

made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials

Example

The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.

キッチンには収納用の美しい土の鉢がありました。

C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

静けさ

Meaning

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Example

Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.

瞑想は内面的な静けさを達成するのに役立ちます。

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, 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 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国通貨 / 優れた

Meaning

British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.

Example

She was praised for her sterling work on the project.

プロジェクトでの優れた仕事が称賛されました。

C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

損傷、障害

Meaning

The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.

Example

Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.

聴力障害は長期間の大きな音への曝露によって引き起こされる可能性があります。

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 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺瞞的な

Meaning

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

Example

She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.

彼女は真実を隠すために欺瞞的な答えを出しました。

C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

ローリングボード

Meaning

a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough

Example

She placed the dough on the rolling board.

彼女は生地をローリングボードに置きました。

C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

監禁

Meaning

the state of being confined or restricted

Example

The prisoner endured years of confinement.

囚人は何年もの間監禁されていた。

C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

先駆者

Meaning

the forefront of an action, movement, or military force

Example

The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.

その会社は技術革新の先駆者です。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

共犯者

Meaning

a person who helps another commit a crime

Example

The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.

泥棒は共犯者と一緒に逮捕されました。

C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

噛む; 鋭い寒さ; 厳しい批評

Meaning

extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh

Example

The biting cold made everyone shiver.

鋭い寒さで皆が震えた。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

過剰な; 超越した

Meaning

going beyond; surpassing; extremely

Example

The project was completed with exceeding excellence.

プロジェクトは極めて優れた成果で完了しました。

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 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

騎兵

Meaning

soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback

Example

The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.

騎兵は速さでフィールドを横断しました。

C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

権威的な

Meaning

Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.

Example

She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.

彼女は権威的な口調で話し、部屋を静かにさせた。

C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

強化

Meaning

The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.

Example

The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.

気候変動の強化は緊急の行動を必要とします。

C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

巧妙に回避する、または障害や規則を回り道する方法を見つける

Meaning

To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.

Example

He tried to circumvent the security system.

彼はセキュリティシステムを回避しようとした。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Irrefutable

反論できない

Meaning

impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable

Example

The evidence against him was irrefutable.

彼に対する証拠は否定できないものでした。

C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

幸福

Meaning

A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.

Example

The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.

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 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

悲嘆に暮れる

Meaning

having lost a loved one through death

Example

The bereaved family received many condolences.

悲嘆に暮れる家族は多くの弔辞を受け取った。

C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

活用

Meaning

the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number

Example

French verbs have complex conjugations.

フランス語の動詞には複雑な活用形があります。

C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

用心深い; 警戒心の強い

Meaning

cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems

Example

She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.

彼女は夜に近づいてくる見知らぬ人に警戒していた。

C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

公共の場所にある壁やその他の表面に違法に書かれたり描かれたりした文字や絵

Meaning

writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place

Example

The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.

地下鉄の壁は地元のストリートアーティストによって作られたカラフルなグラフィティで覆われていた。

C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

お菓子

Meaning

a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy

Example

The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.

子供たちは祭りの間に伝統的なスイートミートを楽しみました。

C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推進する

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

適切な指導が欠如すると、青少年は犯罪へと向かうことになるかもしれません。

C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

勤勉

Meaning

Careful and persistent work or effort.

Example

Success requires patience and diligence.

成功には忍耐と勤勉が必要です。

C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

軽視する

Meaning

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Example

He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.

彼はしばしば自分を優位に感じるために同僚を軽視していた。

C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

召喚状

Meaning

a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document

Example

The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.

証人は来週法廷に出廷するための召喚状を受け取った。

C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

全力で

Meaning

showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic

Example

She gave her wholehearted support to the project.

彼女はそのプロジェクトに全力でサポートを与えた。

C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

キャリブレーション

Meaning

The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.

Example

The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.

スケールの精度は定期的なキャリブレーションに依存します。

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 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 /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

名声

Meaning

The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.

Example

Her work gained prominence after the award.

彼女の仕事は賞を受けた後、名声を得ました。

C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

条例

Meaning

An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.

Example

The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.

市議会は公共公園での喫煙を禁じる条例を可決しました。

C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

輸送

Meaning

The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.

Example

The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.

悪天候のため、商品の輸送が遅れました。

C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

懐疑論者

Meaning

A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.

Example

The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.

その科学者は確固たる証拠のない理論に懐疑的でした。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

政治的でない

Meaning

not interested in or not connected with politics

Example

She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.

彼女は政治的でない態度を保ち、仕事に集中することを好みます。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

不適切なタイミングで

Meaning

happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature

Example

His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.

彼の不適切なタイミングでの死は30歳でみんなを驚かせた。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

過度の; 不適切な; 必要以上または適切以上の

Meaning

excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper

Example

The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.

教師は親からの過度なプレッシャーについて不満を言いました。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

モノカルチャー

Meaning

The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.

Example

Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.

モノカルチャーは土壌の劣化や害虫への脆弱性の増加を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

弁論術

Meaning

The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.

Example

His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.

彼の卓越した弁論術は、ディベートコンペティションで彼に勝利をもたらしました。

C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

堀

Meaning

A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.

Example

The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.

城は水で満たされた広い堀によって守られていました。

C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

残余

Meaning

Remaining after the greater part has gone.

Example

The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.

患者は手術後に残余の痛みを感じました。

C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

鳥肌

Meaning

small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement

Example

The horror movie gave me goosebumps.

ホラー映画で鳥肌が立った。

C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

反論

Meaning

a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another

Example

Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.

彼女の反論は明確で説得力がありました。

C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

残留物

Meaning

a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used

Example

Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.

古代の壁の残り物だけが残っています。

C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

外交上のマイルストーン

Meaning

A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.

Example

Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.

サミットの開催は外交上のマイルストーンでした。

C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

バブーン

Meaning

a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks

Example

The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.

バブーンの群れはサバンナの水場の周りに集まりました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

意図しない, 不注意な

Meaning

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

Example

Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.

彼女の不注意なミスがプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

製油所

Meaning

an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified

Example

The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.

石油精製所は毎日何千バレルもの石油を処理します。

C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

何かを継続的に運転させる、または長期間維持する

Meaning

To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.

Example

The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

メディアは時に有害なステレオタイプを永続させることがある。

C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

解放

Meaning

The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.

Example

His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.

彼の退職はチームにとって歓迎すべき解放と見なされた。

C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

覗く / 口出しする

Meaning

to look closely into something; to try to find out private information

Example

She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.

彼女は隣人のプライベートな生活を覗こうとした。

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 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

蓄える

Meaning

to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly

Example

During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.

危機の間、多くの人々が食べ物と水を蓄え始めました。

C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活発な

Meaning

full of energy and life; lively

Example

The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.

活発な老紳士は結婚式で喜びながら踊った。

C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

省略; 除外

Meaning

the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include

Example

The omission of his name from the list was intentional.

リストから彼の名前を省略することは意図的でした。

C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

実現可能性

Meaning

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.

Example

The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.

会社はプロジェクトを開始する前に実現可能性調査を行った。

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。

C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

幸福

Meaning

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

Example

He had to stoop to pick up the coin.

彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

不確定な

Meaning

not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time

Example

The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.

会議は不確定な期間に延期されました。

C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

不平を言う

Meaning

to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters

Example

She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.

彼女は最小の不便さについても不平を言う傾向がある。

C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

厳格に; 柔軟性なしで

Meaning

in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise

Example

The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.

この機関ではルールは厳格に適用されます。

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 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

原始的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

Example

The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.

探検者たちは、人間によって手つかずの原始的な森に踏み込んだ。

C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

ルビー

Meaning

a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum

Example

The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.

そのルビーの指輪は彼女にとって最も大切な宝物でした。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

搾取的な

Meaning

making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage

Example

The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.

労働者たちは工場の搾取的な行動に抗議した。

C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

頂点

Meaning

The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.

Example

Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.

彼女のキャリアは1990年代後半に頂点に達した。

C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

実行可能な; 実用的な

Meaning

capable of being done or put into effect; practical

Example

We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.

この問題を迅速に解決するために、実行可能な解決策が必要です。

C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

縮む

Meaning

To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.

Example

She cringed when she remembered her mistake.

彼女は自分の間違いを思い出して、縮んだ。

C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

破産

Meaning

The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.

Example

The company declared insolvency after years of losses.

その会社は多くの損失の後、破産を宣言した。

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 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

潤滑する

Meaning

to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces

Example

The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.

整備士は車のエンジンパーツに潤滑油を塗布しました。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

重ね合わせる

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

編集者は画像にテキストを重ね合わせました。

C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

永遠の

Meaning

Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.

Example

The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.

詩人は自然に対する永遠の愛について書きました。

C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

復讐

Meaning

punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge

Example

He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.

彼は自分を傷つけた者に復讐すると誓った。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

率直

Meaning

Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.

Example

She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.

彼女は政策に対する批判で率直だった。