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C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

称賛に値する取り組み
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
その賞賛に値するイニシアチブは、認識を高めることを目指しています。
B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

仲間
Meaning
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
Example
He was my companion during the long journey.
彼は長い旅の間、私の仲間でした。
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

首長
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
村の首長は重要な決定を下しました。
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

思いやり
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
彼女はホームレスの子供たちに食べ物と避難所を提供することで大きな思いやりを示しました。
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

気候
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
気候変動は世界中のすべての地域に影響を与えます。
B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

栽培
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
有機作物の栽培は世界中で増加しています。
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

コスモロジー
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
彼女は宇宙の起源を理解するためにコスモロジーを学んだ。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

魅力的な
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
彼女は気候変動について魅力的なスピーチをしました。
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

コット
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
赤ちゃんは彼女のコットで安らかに眠っています。
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

収縮
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
経済の収縮は失業率の上昇を招いた。
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

リラックスして無頓着; 偶然の; 非公式
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
彼はパーティーにカジュアルな服を着て行った。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

チェッカード
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
彼は大きな成功と失敗を経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

強制的に奪う
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
戦争中に兵士たちは村人たちの家を強制的に奪った。
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

礼儀正しい
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
ホテルのスタッフはすべてのゲストに非常に礼儀正しく接しました。
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

率直
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
会議中の彼女の率直さは皆に感銘を与えました。
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

素早さ
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
兵士はメッセージを届けるために素早く動いた。
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

クリームアップル
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
クリームアップルは甘くてクリーミーな食感です。
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
伐採者は木を切るために斧を振った。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

ネコヤナギ
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
柳の木のネコヤナギが春の風に揺れていた。
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

心から
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
あなたは私たちの結婚式に心から招待されています。
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

彗星
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
ハレー彗星は76年ごとに空に現れます。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警告的な
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
その報告書は無計画な支出について警告的なメッセージを示している。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

不変/忠実
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
彼女の友情での忠実さは賞賛に値します。
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

哀悼の意を表す
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
隣人たちは悲劇の後、家族に哀悼の意を表しに来た。
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

綿布
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
綿布は夏の衣服に最適です。
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

引用
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
研究論文にはシェイクスピアからの引用が含まれていました。
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

変化
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
成長のために変化は避けられない。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

遠心分離機
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
実験室の技術者は、血液細胞を血漿から分離するために遠心分離機を使用しました。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

地図製作者
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
カートグラファーは新しい地域の地図を慎重に描きました。
A2 noun kɒsts

Costs

コスト
Meaning
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
Example
Reducing costs improves profit margins.
コストを削減すると、利益率が向上します。
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混沌とした; 秩序のない
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
発表後、状況はカオティックになった。
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

紛らわしい
Meaning
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
Example
The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
その指示は紛らわしく、従うのが難しかった。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

欲張り
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
彼は新しい時計を見せたとき、彼女は欲しがる目を向けた。
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

コンバージョン, 変化, 変換
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
ウェブサイトのコンバージョン率の高さは、効果的なマーケティングを示しています。
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

打撲、内出血
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
ボクサーは試合後にいくつかの打撲を受けていました。
C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

話し言葉のリズムとトーンの上下動
Meaning
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.
Example
His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.
彼のスピーチには自然なケイデンスがあり、観客を魅了しました。
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

料理の
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
料理の進歩は食事体験を向上させます。
B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

海岸の
Meaning
relating to or near a coast or shoreline
Example
They built a resort in a coastal area.
彼らは海岸の地域にリゾートを建てました。
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

偶然
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
それは奇妙な偶然だった、彼ら二人は同じドレスを着てパーティーに行った。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

シナモン
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
シナモンはしばしばベーキングやデザートに使われます。
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

厳しく非難する
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
教師は生徒たちの悪い行動を叱責しました。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

発癌性の
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉には発癌性の化合物が含まれています。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

小さな粒子または細胞、特に赤血球
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
赤血球は体内で酸素を運ぶ。
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

不協和音
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
街の不協和音で彼女は一晩中目が覚めていた。
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

計算
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
AIモデルには複雑な計算が必要です。
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

絶えず; 繰り返し
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
彼女はメッセージのために絶えず電話を確認しました。
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

制限する
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
新しい規制は企業が環境を汚染するのを制限しています。
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

従う
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
学生は学校の規則に従わなければならない。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教義問答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
司祭は毎週日曜日に子供たちにカテキズムを教えました。
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召喚する
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
魔法使いは帽子からウサギを召喚しました。
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
原油は燃料や化学薬品に加工されます。
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

チャペル
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
そのカップルは田舎の小さなチャペルで結婚しました。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

cunning

ずるい
Meaning
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; cleverness in a tricky way.
Example
The cunning fox tricked the farmer.
ずる賢い狐は農夫を騙した。
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

渋滞
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
ラッシュアワー中、道路は渋滞していました。
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

チリパウダー
Meaning
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
Example
Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.
料理を辛くするためにチリパウダーを小さじ2杯加えてください。
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

椅子
Meaning
a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Example
Please sit on the chair.
椅子に座ってください。
A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

切る
Meaning
to divide or separate with a sharp tool
Example
I cut the paper with scissors.
私はハサミで紙を切った。
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

峡谷
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
コロラド川は何百万年もかけてグランドキャニオンを作り上げました。
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

おだてる
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
彼女は友達を旅行に参加させることに成功した。
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

騎士道
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
騎士は騎士道の規範に従って生きていました。
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

評議会
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
市議会は公共交通の改善のために投票しました。
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

納得させる
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
彼女は彼に会議に参加するように納得させた。
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

争う、主張する
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
世界中のアスリートがチャンピオンシップを争っています。
C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

共謀する
Meaning
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
Example
They conspired to overthrow the government.
彼らは政府を倒すために共謀した。
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

気難しい
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
その気難しい老人は何にでも不満を言った。
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解する
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
災害の規模を理解することは難しい。
A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

教会
Meaning
a building used for public Christian worship
Example
The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.
村の古い教会は18世紀に建てられました。
B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

生物
Meaning
A living being, especially an animal.
Example
The forest is full of strange creatures.
森は奇妙な生物でいっぱいです。
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

違反する
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
彼は安全規則に反したため、罰金を科せられました。
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

ろうそく
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
停電中に彼女はろうそくを灯しました。
B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

Meaning
to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings
Example
They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
彼女は手術の前に同意を与えました。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

思いやりのある; 哀れみ深い
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
思いやりのある看護師は、心配している患者を慰めるために追加の時間を取った。
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。
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

遺体
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
警察は廃墟の家で遺体を発見しました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

調味料/ソース
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
ケチャップは多くの国で人気の調味料です。
C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

商品化
Meaning
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.
Example
The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.
教育の商品化は授業料の増加を引き起こしました。
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

静かな
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
静かな環境が癒しを助けます。
C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

軍隊の部門、グループ
Meaning
a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose
Example
He joined the army corps after graduation.
彼は卒業後、軍隊の部門に参加しました。
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

便利
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
オンラインショッピングの便利さは、製品を購入する方法を変えました。
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

収監 / 拘束
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
裁判官は被告を拘置所に送るよう命じました。
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 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

制約された、無理に作られた
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
彼は気まずい会議で強制的な笑顔を見せた。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
マネージャーとしての彼女の能力は、取締役会に感銘を与えました。
B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

従来型農業
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
従来型農業は肥料を使って作物の生産を増加させる。
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

無情な; 冷酷な; 非情な
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
彼は他人の感情を無視して冷酷に振る舞った。
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

コンセンサス
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
長い議論の後、コンセンサスが得られました。
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

壊滅的
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
戦争は国の経済に壊滅的な影響を与えた。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

選り好み
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
彼女は自分が着る服にとてもこだわりがあります。
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

急な崖や岩の面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
ハイカーたちは頂上に到達するために険しい崖を登った。
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

推測
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
科学者の推測は後に正しいことが証明された。
A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

キャリア / 職業
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
彼女は医学の分野で成功したキャリアを築いた。
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

カバー
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
食べ物をカバーして、新鮮さを保ってください。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

結果
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
すべての行動には結果があります。
B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

キャンパス
Meaning
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
Example
The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.
大学のキャンパスは秋学期中に学生でいっぱいです。
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

投げる
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
漁師は水にラインを投げます。
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

虐殺
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
戦場は残虐な戦争の後、血みどろの殺戮で満ちていた。
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

批判
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
新しい政策は、一般の人々から多くの批判を受けました。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

向心力
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
向心力は惑星を太陽の周りの軌道に保ちます。
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 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

関連付ける
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
研究者たちは、食事とメンタルヘルスが強く関連していることを発見しました。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

皮肉な
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
彼女は政治家の約束に皮肉な態度を取っていた。
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

袋小路
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
彼らは静かな袋小路の先に家を買いました。
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

カメレオン
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
カメレオンは緑色から茶色に色を変えました。
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。
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批判する
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
教師は学生のひどい手書きに批判を加えました。
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

好奇心; 異常または興味深い物事
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
彼女の異文化への好奇心は、彼女を世界中に旅行させました。
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。
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

条件付き; 条件に依存する
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
その仕事のオファーは、バックグラウンドチェックに合格することが条件です。
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

カルト
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
カルトは彼らの指導者に大きな献身をもって従った。
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

逆に
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
彼は金持ちだが、逆に彼の兄は経済的に苦しんでいる。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

導管 / 手段
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
ケーブルは保護された導管内に配置されました。
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

物乞い
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
彼はレストランから無料の食事を求めようとした。
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

むっつりした老人
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
その年老いたむっつりした老人は近所のすべてに文句を言っていた。
B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

キリスト教
Meaning
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
Christianity has millions of followers around the world.
キリスト教は世界中に数百万の信者を持っています。
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

守衛; 管理人; 監督者
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
学校の管理人はすべての建物が清潔で安全であることを確認します。
C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

打撲する
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
彼は自転車から落ちて腕を打撲しました。
A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

Meaning
a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water
Example
We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.