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C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

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

Havoc

広範囲の破壊; 大きな混乱や無秩序; カオス
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
ハリケーンは沿岸の町で大規模な破壊を引き起こし、家屋やビジネスを破壊しました。
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

電磁的
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
電磁力は陽子を反発させる。
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

最適化
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO最適化はウェブサイトが検索エンジンでより高いランクを獲得するのを助けます。
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯渇
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
地下水の過剰使用は水資源の枯渇を引き起こす。
C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

グローバル化する
Meaning
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
Example
Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.
多くの企業は国際市場に進出するため事業をグローバル化する。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水耕栽培
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
ハイドロポニクスは土壌なしで作物が成長することを可能にします。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

適合性
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
製品は安全基準に対する適合性がテストされました。
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑する
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
彼は海外に引っ越すというアイデアを嘲笑しました。
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

風刺画
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
雑誌は政治家の風刺画を発表しました。
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

告白する
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
彼はクラシック音楽への愛を告白する。
C1 noun /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

exposition

説明 / 展覧会
Meaning
a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition
Example
The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory.
科学者は理論を明確に説明しました。
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

解体
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
古い工場の解体には数週間かかりました。
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

叱る
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。
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 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

博愛主義的な
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
彼女は街での博愛活動で知られています。
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

文明化する
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
教育は共有された価値観と尊重を促進することで、地域社会を文明化する助けになります。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

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

champ

チャンピオン / 勝者
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
彼はボクシングトーナメントの新しいチャンピオンです。
C1 verb /veks/

vex

苛立たせる
Meaning
to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble
Example
The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.
建設の絶え間ない音は住民を苛立たせる。
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
彼女は提案に対して肯定的な回答をしました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

活気づける
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
彼女の冗談は退屈な会議を活気づける手助けをした。
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

軽薄さ
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
先生は試験中の軽薄な行動を戒めました。
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊地
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
ボートは安全のために岸辺に停泊されました。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

誤解する
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
彼は彼女の沈黙を同意と誤解した。
C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

住めない
Meaning
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
Example
Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.
急速な都市化は都市を住めない場所にする可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

説明できない
Meaning
Not able to be explained or justified.
Example
She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.
彼女は暗い部屋に入ると説明できない恐怖を感じた。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季節に適した
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
季節の雨が農家の作物を助けました。
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

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

treachery

裏切り
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
彼の裏切りは、敵側についていることが明らかになった時に明らかになった。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

水力発電
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
水力発電はグリーンエネルギーを促進します。
C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

攻撃をかわす
Meaning
to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation
Example
He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.
彼は素早い反応で相手の剣をかわすことができた。
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

激変
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
その会社は、CEOの突然の辞任後、大きな激変を経験しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

非アクティブ
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
この火山は1世紀以上も活動していない。
C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液の液体部分; 電離したガス; 凝固因子のない血清
Meaning
the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins
Example
Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.
血漿はさまざまなタンパク質や栄養素を含んでいます。
C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

幸福感に満ちた
Meaning
Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
Example
The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.
チームが勝った後、ファンは幸福感に満ちていた。
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 /hjuː/

hue

色合い
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
アーティストは背景のために柔らかい青い色合いを選びました。
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 /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

起訴状
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
起訴状は、会社に対する複数の違反を告発しました。
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

壕
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
兵士たちは戦闘中に防護のために壕を掘った。
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

カレイ
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
カレイやヒラメのようなフラットフィッシュはグリルに最適です。
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

正義の; 公正な; 道徳的な
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
彼女は労働者の不当な扱いに対して正義の怒りを感じました。
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

催眠的な
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
その音楽は聴衆に催眠的な効果を与えました。
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

身体的または精神的な努力
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
過度のエクサーションは疲労と燃え尽き症候群を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

コイ
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
コイは養殖業で重要な魚です。
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

星雲
Meaning
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
Example
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.
オリオン星雲は空で最も明るいものの一つです。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

無機の
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
無機化合物は化学の基本です。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

セメントで作られた墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
殉教者のセメントで作られた墓が川の近くで見られました。
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/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

恥知らず
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
恥知らずな政治家は自分の過ちを謝罪することを拒んだ。
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

外国人恐怖症
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
リーダーの外国人恐怖症に関するコメントは、全国で憤りを引き起こした。
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

賢い; 鋭い; 分別のある
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
その賢いビジネスマンは、競争の激しい市場で利益を上げる取引をしました。
C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

強制
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
サイバー犯罪者は情報を引き出すために強制を使います。
C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

親しみやすくて快適; 良い性格の; 親切
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
私の隣人はとても親しみやすく、いつも暖かく挨拶をします。
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

eject
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
パイロットは緊急時に飛行機から eject されました。
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同期させる
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
ダンサーは彼らの動きを同期させる必要があります。
C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

制度化する
Meaning
to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice
Example
The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.
政府は環境保護を制度化しようとしています。
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 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 /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

快楽主義
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
金持ちのライフスタイルはしばしば純粋な快楽主義として批判されます。
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 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

感覚的
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
感覚的フィードバックはVR体験を強化します。
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

急速に増加する
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
スタートアップは、活況を呈している経済で急速に増加する傾向があります。
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

仮の; 不確かな
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
私たちは来週会うための仮の計画を立てました。
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

暗号的, 謎めいた, 不明確な
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
そのメッセージは暗号的で解読が難しかった。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

讃える
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
その映画は戦争の英雄を美化している。
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

住民
Meaning
the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area
Example
The new law was welcomed by the local populace.
新しい法律は地元の住民によって歓迎されました。
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

無断で学校を休む生徒; 責任を回避する人
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
校長は、子供が学校をさぼっているのを見つけたとき、親に電話をかけました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

控えめな
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
彼女は控えめな家に住んでいますが、とても幸せです。
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

記念の
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
彼らは独立記念日を祝うために記念コインを発行しました。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自律
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
自律システムはより高い精度を確保します。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

冬の
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
冬の風は、外を歩いているときにみんなを震えさせた。
C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

甘やかす / 大切にする
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
親はしばしば最初の子供を甘やかします。
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

馬鹿げた, 不合理な
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
豚が飛ぶことができるという考えは馬鹿げている。
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

弱々しい
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
その椅子は重さを支えられないほど弱々しかった。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

騒々しさ、忙しさ
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
市場は販売員と顧客で賑わっていた。
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

災難; 不運; 事故
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
料理の失敗で、焼け焦げたディナーになった。
C1 adjective ˈzɛləs

zealous

熱心な
Meaning
Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.
Example
The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.
熱心なボランティアはその目的のために疲れ知らずに働いた。
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

概念化する
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
アーティストは展示のために新しいデザインを構想しました。
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

怒り; 憤怒
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
彼の怒りは見るに耐えなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

けちな
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
彼女はけちな生活を送り、新しいものを買うことを拒んでいた。
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

痩せ細った
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
その痩せ細った少年は重いバッグをほとんど持ち上げることができなかった。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

簡潔
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
彼の返答は簡潔で、すぐに会話を終わらせた。
C1 noun /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/

congregation

集会
Meaning
a group of people assembled for religious worship or a common purpose
Example
The congregation gathered to hear the sermon.
集会は説教を聞くために集まりました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

immutable

不変の
Meaning
Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed
Example
The laws of physics are considered immutable.
物理法則は不変と見なされます。
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

教育的
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
学校は学習を改善するために新しい教育的技術を採用しました。
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

適切に, 時間通りに
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
書類は適切に署名され、提出されました。
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

ランブータン
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
ランブータンは毛皮のような皮で怖そうに見えますが、中はとても甘いです。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

華やかな
Meaning
elaborately or highly decorated
Example
The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.
宮殿のホールは華やかな家具と絵画でいっぱいだった。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

老化による弱さ
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
老人はセンイルになり、親しい顔を忘れてしまった。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯れ病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干ばつは農家の作物にとって枯れ病でした。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

無意識
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
彼は雪の中で横たわっているとき、寒さに無意識でした。
C1 verb /iːk/

eke

細々と使う
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
家族は困難な月々に貯金をなんとかやりくりしようとしました。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

航海
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
彼は出航前に海図を勉強しました。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

原則を守る
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
彼は原則を守るリーダーで、いつも正直を最優先にします。
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 /sʌlk/

sulk

むくれる
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
議論の後、彼女は自分の部屋でむくれていた。
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

みじん切りにする
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
彼女はレシピのためにニンニクをみじん切りにした。
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

強化する
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
新しい政策は経済成長を強化することを目的としています。
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

傾向または自然な傾向
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
彼はビジネスでリスクを取る傾向がある。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

それによって
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
契約とそのすべての修正はそれによって署名される必要があります。
C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

調和、統一
Meaning
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
Example
The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.
異なる方針の調和は一貫した結果を保証します。
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

金属汚染
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
金属汚染は健康に深刻なリスクをもたらす。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæsiəs/

gaseous

気体の
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
二酸化炭素は気体の物質です。
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

非常に幸せ
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
良い知らせを聞いたとき、彼女は非常に幸せでした。
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

誘惑する
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
広告は割引の約束で顧客を引き寄せました。
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

目立つ
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
彼女の赤いドレスはパーティーで目立っていました。
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命的に変える
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
人工知能は医療分野を革命化する準備ができています。
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

蔓延
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
老化問題の蔓延は即時の注意を必要とする。
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

決意
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
彼の決意と努力は彼を成功へと導いた。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

生まれつきの権利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由はすべての個人の生まれつきの権利と見なされます。