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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 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

差し迫った
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
村人たちは差し迫った洪水を心配していた。
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

切り離し
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
仏教哲学は物質的欲望からの分離を奨励します。
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

エピローグ
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
著者は登場人物たちのその後について説明するためにエピローグを追加しました。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

独創性
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
彼の創意工夫は画期的な革新を生み出しました。
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

機能不全の
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
機能不全のシステムは多くの遅延とエラーを引き起こしました。
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 /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖塔
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
教会の尖塔は遠くから見ることができました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

示唆しない
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
彼の示唆しない口調は彼の本当の気持ちを示すものではありませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

計画的
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
その犯罪は明らかに計画的だった。
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象徴主義
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
小説でのシンボリズムの使い方は見事です。
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

等々
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
ペン、紙、ノートなどを買わなければなりません。
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 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

栄養豊富な作物
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
冬の野菜は栄養価の高い作物と見なされています。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

副鼻腔
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
彼は副鼻腔感染症に苦しんでおり、頭痛を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

ざっとした
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
彼は会議の前に報告書をざっと見た。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会経済的進歩
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
社会経済的進歩は、疎外されたコミュニティを引き上げます。
C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

妊娠
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
象の妊娠期間はほぼ2年です。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

過激派
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
政府は過激派の活動を防ぐための措置を講じています。
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

バグル
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
兵士は式典の開始を合図するためにバグルを吹いた
C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

有罪の
Meaning
deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing
Example
The judge found him culpable for the accident.
裁判官は彼を事故の責任者として有罪としました。
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

外見
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
王はすべての王族の外見とともに現れました。
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

熱心な
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
彼女はミステリー小説の熱心な読者です。
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

受け入れ可能
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
嵐の後、道はかろうじて通行可能です。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

飾る
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
彼は物語をより面白くするために飾る傾向があります。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
C1 noun /ɡrəˈtjuːɪti/

gratuity

チップ
Meaning
A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.
Example
The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service.
ウェイターは素晴らしいサービスのために寛大なチップを受け取った。
C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

ブイ, 浮かべる
Meaning
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
Example
The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.
ニュースは喪失後、彼らの気持ちを高めました。
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

高い音できしむ音を立てる
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
古いドアは彼女が開けるときにきしんだ。
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 /ˈkaʊər/

cower

恐怖で縮こまる
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
子供は雷の間、ソファの後ろで恐怖で縮こまっていた。
C1 adjective /əbˈdʒek.ʃən.ə.bəl/

Objectionable

不快な
Meaning
arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Example
His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
彼の不快な行動は、皆を不快にさせた。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

権利
Meaning
the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits
Example
The program provides entitlement to health care.
このプログラムは医療サービスの権利を提供します。
C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

業界特定
Meaning
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
Example
Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.
業界特定の政策はターゲット投資を引き付けます。
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

ハープ
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
天使はハープで美しいメロディーを奏でました。
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。
C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

困難な状況に巻き込まれる
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
その政治家はスキャンダルに巻き込まれていた。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

厳格な
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
彼女はデザインにおける厳格な基準で知られています。
C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

目覚める
Meaning
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
Example
The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.
大きなアラームが彼を深い眠りから起こした。
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

カースト; カースト制度
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
古代のカースト制度は社会を異なる社会的グループに分けました。
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

適切な瞬間
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
彼女は助けるために適切な瞬間に到着しました。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争い, 意見の相違
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
二つの党派間での主要な争いは税制改革に関するものでした。
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

はんだ付け
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
彼は壊れた配線を再びはんだ付けしました。
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

条件
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
彼は、週に2回リモートで働けるという条件で仕事のオファーを受け入れました。
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

有毒排出
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
車両の有毒排出物が大気を汚染します。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

称賛に値する
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
彼女は時間通りにプロジェクトを完了するために称賛に値する努力をしました。
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

物々交換システム
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
古代の文明は貿易のために物々交換システムを使用していました。
C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

モルタルと乳鉢
Meaning
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
Example
She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.
彼女はモルタルと乳鉢を使って香辛料を挽いた。
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

驚かす
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
犯罪の残酷さがコミュニティ全体を驚かせた。
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

ひどく
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
そのレストランのサービスはひどく遅かった。
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

心から; 熱心に
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
彼女は心からゲストをパーティーに迎えました。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

奴隷状態
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
多くの人々が、植民地制度によって課せられた隷属から逃れようと戦った。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

先祖
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
彼はしばしば自分の先祖について尊敬を込めて話します。
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

恐れさせる
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
暴力的な場面が観客を恐れさせた。
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 /ʃɑːrd/

shard

破片
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
彼はガラスの破片で指を切った。
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

微妙な
Meaning
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.
Example
His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.
彼の小説の分析は非常に微妙でした。
C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

離散的
Meaning
individually separate and distinct
Example
The course is divided into three discrete modules.
コースは3つの離散的なモジュールに分けられています。
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

草食性
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
牛は草食性の動物で、草を食べる。
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 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

分散
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
学生のパフォーマンスレベルには大きな分散があります。
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

ケチる
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
新しいノートパソコンを買うときは、品質をケチらないでください。
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 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

封建制度
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
封建制度は中世ヨーロッパの政治構造を形作った。
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 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

無目的; 目標なし
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
彼は無目的に街を歩いていた。
C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

簡単に気分が悪くなったり、吐き気を催したり、嫌悪感を抱いたりする
Meaning
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
Example
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
彼女は血を見て気分が悪くなった。
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

騒々しい, うるさい
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
チームがゴールを決めると、群衆は騒がしくなった。
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

熱応力
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
高い熱的ストレスは植物の成長に影響を与えます。
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/

impenetrable

Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
C1 noun /ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

ground crew

グラウンドクルー
Meaning
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
Example
The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.
グラウンドクルーは飛行機を離陸の準備をしました。
C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

故意に
Meaning
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
Example
She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.
彼女は故意に友達に秘密を隠しました。
C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

短編小説
Meaning
A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.
Example
The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.
著者は本の序文に感動的な短編小説を含めた。
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

修正的; 治療的; 回復的;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
学生は数学スキルを向上させるためにリメディアルクラスが必要です。
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法機関
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
立法機関は統治のための法律を起草します。
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

移動する; 渡り鳥; 旅行する
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
ハヤブサはその驚異的な速度で知られています。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

非常に大きい; 衝撃的な悪または間違い; 異常または不自然
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
そのモンスターのような犯罪はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。
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。
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受託者
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
彼女は家族の財産の受託者に任命された。
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

多孔性の
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
土壌は非常に多孔性で、すぐに水を排出します。
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

先導する
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
彼女は環境意識のキャンペーンを先導しました。
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

突然の鋭い痛みまたは感情的苦痛
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
議論後、彼女は罪悪感のパンを感じた。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

置き換える
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
新しい技術は多くの伝統的な製造業の仕事を置き換えるでしょう。
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

一時的な失敗; ラプス;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
セキュリティに一時的な欠陥があり、それが侵入者を建物に入れることを許可しました。
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透した
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
町は歴史と伝統に浸透している。
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

引き裂く
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
彼女は古い書類を捨てる前にシュレッドした。
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
その映画は面白かったが、オリジナルに比べて明らかに二流だった。
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修飾語
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
「very cold」という句では、「very」は「cold」を修飾する語です。
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

報酬; 報奨金; 料金
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
その仕事は優れた報酬と福利厚生を提供します。
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

警戒
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
サイバーセキュリティでは、継続的な警戒が必要です。
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

色や味の軽い加え方
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
彼女の声は悲しみでティンジドだった。
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手は失われた愛について感動的なバラッドを披露しました。
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯れた; 焼けた; 乾燥した
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
秋に枯れた葉が木から落ちました。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

無数
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
夜空には無数の星がある。
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

脈打つ
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
長い一日の後、彼の頭が脈打ち始めた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

深く根付いている、変更が難しい
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
Example
Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.
文化的な慣習は、しばしば社会の構造に深く根付いています。
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
あなたの星座は何ですか？
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

濃厚で甘いシロップ
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
彼女はパンケーキにシロップをかけた。
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

軽くつねる
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
冷たい風が私の顔を軽くつねった。
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

持つ、使う
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
戦士はその剣を大きな技術で使いました。
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

日向ぼっこ
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
猫は日差しの差す窓辺で日向ぼっこをしている。
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

述語 / 基づく
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
彼の理論は確かな研究に基づいています。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtʊr/

overture

序曲 / 提案
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
平和提案は両国によって歓迎されました。
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

ぼろぼろ
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
彼らは町の端にあるぼろぼろな古い家に住んでいました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

侵入する
Meaning
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
Example
The old house was infested with rats.
古い家はネズミで侵されていました。
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

山の稜線または頂上
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
私たちは山脈の稜線に沿って歩きました。
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

足場
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
作業員たちは建物の外壁を塗装するために足場を設置しました。
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

接線の
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
彼のコメントは議論の主要なトピックには関連していなかった。
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 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

関税または輸出入税
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
政府は高級品に高い関税を課しました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

無数; 数えきれない; 無限
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
夜空には数えきれない星があり、私たちは裸眼では見ることができません。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

達成不可能な
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
多くの人にとって、プロのアスリートになることは依然として達成不可能な夢です。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

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

oppress

抑圧する
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
独裁者は何十年も人々を抑圧した。
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

大通り
Meaning
a main road or public highway that goes through a place
Example
The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.
新しいショッピングモールは大通り沿いにあります。
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

引き出す
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
先生の質問は生徒たちから思慮深い回答を引き出しました。
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

ウエストチェーン
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
伝統的なウエストチェーンは彼女の民族衣装を完璧に補完しました。
C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

リベットで固定する / 注意を引く
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
職人は金属の板をリヴェットで留めました。