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C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

秘密
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
スパイは敵の線の後ろで秘密の作戦を行った。
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

自己愛
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
彼の過度な自己愛は、他人に共感するのを難しくした。
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

倉庫
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
その倉庫はすべての輸入品のストアハウスとして機能していた。
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

細くて強く、丈夫な
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
その細いアスリートは驚くべき速度と敏捷性で動いた。
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

活性化する
Meaning
To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
Example
The motivational speech helped energize the team.
モチベーションスピーチはチームを活性化するのに役立ちました。
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

極化する
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
論争を呼んだ決定は世論を二つの対立する意見に分けた。
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

敗北
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
軍隊は戦いで敵軍を完全に打ち負かしました。
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

信じがたい
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
彼の遅刻の理由は少し信じがたいものでした。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

押しつけがましい
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
彼の押しつけがましい態度は、みんなを不快にさせた。
C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

視野が狭い
Meaning
unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Example
His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.
彼の視野が狭いため、新しいアイデアを受け入れることができませんでした。
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

気象学
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
彼は天気のパターンを研究するために気象学を専門に選びました。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

下着
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin
Example
He bought new undergarments for the wedding.
彼は結婚式のために新しい下着を買いました。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

反抗
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
その兵士はミッション中の反抗で罰せられました。
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 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

サバ
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
サバはオメガ3脂肪酸が豊富です。
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

回復
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
病気からの回復には休息が不可欠です。
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

壮麗
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
宮殿の壮麗さに誰もが言葉を失った。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

偽る
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
彼は警察官を装おうとしたため逮捕されました。
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

追い出す
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
レフェリーはアンスポーツマンライクな行為で選手を追い出さなければならなかった。
C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

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

prohibitive

禁止するような高い
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
その薬の費用は多くの家族にとって高すぎる。
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

賠償
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
政府は紛争の被害者に賠償を提供しました。
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

テクノロジー駆動
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
農業セクターは、効率を高めるためにますますテクノロジー駆動になっています。
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

管理できない; 手に負えない
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
適切な監視がなければ、大きなクラスは管理できなくなった。
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

威厳と壮大
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
その威厳ある邸宅は長いドライブウェイの終わりに立っていました。
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

揺るぎないまたは堅い
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
彼女の揺るぎない決意が彼女をすべての挑戦を乗り越えさせました。
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称賛する
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
観客はその俳優の素晴らしい演技に喝采を送った。
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

からかう
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
いじめっ子は残酷な言葉で彼をからかおうとした。
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

樹脂
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
職人は彫刻を輝かせるために天然の樹脂を使用しました。
C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

間接的または皮肉な
Meaning
Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.
Example
She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.
彼女は彼の仕事に対して間接的な褒め言葉を言った。
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

犬小屋; 犬の繁殖や預かりを行う施設
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
犬は裏庭の木製のケネルで快適に寝ていました。
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

昇進
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
会社での彼の急速な昇進は、皆を驚かせた。
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

模倣
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
コメディアンの有名人の模倣で観客を笑わせました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

対称
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
建物の対称性は訪問者に感銘を与えました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

複雑
Meaning
very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand
Example
The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.
アーティストは壁に複雑な模様を作り出しました。
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

比喩的な
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
彼は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使った。
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

超越的
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
瞑想はトランセンデンタルな経験に導くことがあります。
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

嘲笑する
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
彼は奇妙な考えのために嘲笑されました。
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

曖昧さの解消
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
AIシステムはテキスト理解を精緻化するためにディスアンビギュエーションを適用します。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同時
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
フェスティバルは国民の祝日と同時でした。
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

鼻リング
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
彼女は誕生日に小さな金の鼻リングをもらった。
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

ボトルグリーン
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
彼女は夜のパーティーに美しいボトルグリーンのドレスを着ていた。
C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

微積分
Meaning
A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.
Example
Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.
微積分は物理学と工学の高度な研究に不可欠です。
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 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

比例的な
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
罰は犯罪に比例するべきです。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

控えめ / 節約
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
彼女は言葉を使うのを控えめにしています。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避する
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
政治家はその難しい質問を避けようとした。
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

茶番
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
会議は完全に茶番に変わり、みんなが議論していた。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

虚偽; 嘘
Meaning
the state of being untrue; a lie
Example
The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.
その政治家は対立候補について虚偽を広めているところを見つかった。
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

緩和戦略
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
政府は気候変動に対処するための緩和戦略を採用する必要があります。
C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

ゾーン式
Meaning
relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone
Example
The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.
都市は交通渋滞を管理するためにゾーン式駐車システムを導入しました。
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

ほのめかす
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
教授は講義中にシェイクスピアに言及した。
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 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

地質構造
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
科学者たちは月の地質構造を研究します。
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

再分配
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
政府は不平等を減らすために再分配政策を導入しました。
C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

悪臭がする; 不快または望ましくない印象を与える
Meaning
to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable
Example
The garbage can reeks of rotten food.
ゴミ箱は腐った食べ物の臭いがする。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

上流社会
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
町の上流社会の人々は年次の舞踏会に集まりました。
C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

詳細への注意
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
彼のメティキュラスネスはプロジェクトを成功させました。
C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

排水または汚染された液体
Meaning
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Example
Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
工場の排水は近くの川や湖を汚染します。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

学際的
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
教育における学際的アプローチは、問題解決スキルを向上させる。
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

絶賛する
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
批評家たちは新しい映画を絶賛しています。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

ダーウィニズム
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
ダーウィニズムは科学者たちが種の起源を理解する方法を革命的に変えました。
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

そわそわする、落ち着かない
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
子供は長い講義中に落ち着かなくなり始めました。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

他より長く続く
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
その古い城は多くの世代を超えて生き残りました。
C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

を除いて、を除く
Meaning
except for; if not for
Example
Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.
奇跡を除いて、チームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取らない。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

不調和
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
彼の冗談は真面目な会議では不調和だった。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

頂点, apex
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
彼は自分のキャリアの頂点に達した。
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同国人
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
彼は国際会議で同国人に会えて誇りに思った。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

色あせる
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
生地は太陽の下に置かれてから色が変わり始めました。
C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

パノラマビュー
Meaning
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
Example
From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.
丘の頂上から、私たちは街の息をのむようなパノラマビューを楽しみました。
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

ハゲワシ
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
ハゲワシは空を旋回しながら、その獲物を待っていました。
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

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

gore

角で突く
Meaning
to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood
Example
The bull gored the matador during the fight.
闘牛中に雄牛がマタドールを突き刺した。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

敗北主義者
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
彼の敗北主義的な態度は、チームの他のメンバーを落胆させました。
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

手続き的な
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
委員会は手続き的なルールを厳格に守った。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

疑わしい
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
彼女は彼の言い訳を聞いた後、疑わしい目で彼を見ました。
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

サディスティック
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
悪党は敵に痛みを与えている間、サディスティックな笑顔を浮かべていた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

帰納的
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
科学者は帰納的推論を使って仮説を立てました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

議論の余地がない; 確実な
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
彼女の誠実さと誠意は議論の余地がない特性です。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

非常に小さい
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
その非常に小さい体格にもかかわらず、彼は強力なリーダーだった。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

サイコパス的
Meaning
Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.
Example
The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.
その映画は共感を持たないサイコパス的な殺人者を描いていました。
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

巧妙さ
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
彼は状況を巧妙さとプロフェッショナリズムで対処しました。
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

谷
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
村は静かな緑の谷に隠れていました。
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

弱い, 無力
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
病気の後、彼女は立ち上がるにはあまりにも弱かった。
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

独裁政治
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
その国は何十年もの間、専制政治に苦しんでいました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

可燃; 発火性
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
その可燃性材料はすぐに火をつけました。
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小さな村
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
谷間にある小さな村には、家が12軒と小さな教会が1つだけあった。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

自給自足
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
その農場は食品生産において完全な自給自足を達成しました。
C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

かろうじて; 辛うじて
Meaning
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
Example
She narrowly escaped the accident.
彼女は事故をかろうじて避けた。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

無神論的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
彼女は宗教的な儀式のない無神論的な家庭で育ちました。
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

過酷な試練、溶鉱炉
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
チームは競争の過酷な試練を乗り越えて、より強くなった。
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

挑発する
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
彼の失礼な言葉は彼の同僚をアンタゴナイズすることにしかならなかった。
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

外国人恐怖症者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
その政治家は反移民政策のため、外国人恐怖症者として批判されました。
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒否する
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
彼女は契約書を完全に読まずに署名することをためらった。
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

騒動
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
抗議活動は市の広場で騒動を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

譲渡者
Meaning
A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.
Example
The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.
譲渡者は、財産が法的に移転されることを確認する責任があります。
C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

伝道師
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
Example
The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.
伝道師は全国を旅して自分のメッセージを広めていました。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

粗末な
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
契約者は修理作業で粗末な仕事をしました。
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 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
年間降水量は減少しています。
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 /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

反抗的な
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
教師は反抗的な生徒を管理するのに苦労していた。
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

ニス
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
大工はテーブルに光沢を与えるためにニスを塗った。
C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

Meaning
A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Example
The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

膨大, 広大, 巨大
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
図書館には非常に大きな本のコレクションがありました。
C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

生意気だけど魅力的
Meaning
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
Example
She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.
彼女はみんなを笑わせた生意気な返事をした。
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

子孫, 後継者, 後裔
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
哲学者の教えは多くの世代の子孫に影響を与えました。
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弾力性
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
贅沢品の需要の弾力性は高い。
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

くしゃくしゃにする
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
彼は紙をくしゃくしゃにしてゴミ箱に投げ入れました。
C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

ヒバリ
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
ヒバリは草地の上を飛びながら美しく歌った。
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性的
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
彼女はすべての子供たちに母親のようなケアと愛情を示しました。
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

回答者
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
調査には1000人以上の回答者がいました。
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

裏切り者
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
彼は党を離れ、その政策を批判した後、裏切り者と見なされた。
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

発生する
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
彼が年齢について嘘をついていたことが明らかになった。
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 noun /bɪz/

Biz

ビジネス
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
彼は20年間、レストランのビジネスをしてきました。
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

鎮める
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
母親は泣いている子を落ち着かせようとした。
C1 verb /dɪˈpoʊz/

depose

Meaning
to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully
Example
The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.