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C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

冒涜
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
いくつかの国では、冒涜は罰せられる犯罪です。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

哀れな
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
その迷子の犬は雨の中で哀れに見えた。
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

略奪する
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
泥棒たちは家族が留守の間に家を荒らした。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

創造的
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
発明家は日常の問題に対する創造的な解決策で知られていた。
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

侮辱する
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
彼は公の失敗で侮辱された。
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
天文台は週末に一般公開されています。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

不適格; 無資格; 選ばれない
Meaning
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Example
Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.
成績が悪い学生は奨学金プログラムに応募できません。
C1 noun (plural) /kwɑːmz/

qualms

疑念
Meaning
feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness
Example
He had serious qualms about accepting the offer.
彼はそのオファーを受け入れることに深刻な疑念を抱いていた。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

パンアメリカン
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
パンアメリカンゲームは大陸全体のアスリートを集めます。
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

共鳴する
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
彼女の言葉は聴衆に響いた。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

黄疸
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
医師は赤ちゃんに黄疸と診断しました。
C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

小屋の梁
Meaning
One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.
Example
The old barn’s rafters were exposed.
古い納屋の小屋の梁がむき出しになっていました。
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

お菓子
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
子供たちは祭りの間に伝統的なスイートミートを楽しみました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

埋め込む
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
ジャーナリストは部隊に埋め込まれて、最前線から報告を行った。
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

宣教師
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
宣教師は遠隔地の村で何年も人々に教え、助けてきました。
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

霊的なセッション
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
彼らは亡くなった祖母と連絡を取るために霊的なセッションを開いた。
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

困惑させる
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
複雑な指示は学生を困惑させました。
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

小さな束がついた; 束を使った
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
小さな束がついたソファはリビングルームで優雅に見えました。
C1 verb /ɜːr/

err

誤る
Meaning
to make a mistake or be incorrect
Example
To err is human, to forgive divine.
誤ることは人間にとって自然なことであり、許すことは神聖である。
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

干潮; 満ち引き
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
漁師たちは岸に戻る前に干潮を待っていた。
C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

黄色のオレアンダー
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut
Example
The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.
黄色のオレアンダーは暖かい気候で一年中花を咲かせます。
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完全
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
プロジェクトの詳細はまだ不完全でした。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

予感
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
彼女は彼がサプライズを計画しているという予感を持っていた。
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

人道的災害
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
戦争は人道的災害を引き起こした。
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

集める / 勇気を出す
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
彼は挑戦に立ち向かうために十分な勇気を集めました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

呼び起こす
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
その音楽は彼女の子供時代の記憶を呼び起こしました。
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

触媒
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
彼のスピーチはコミュニティの変化の触媒となった。
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

規範
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
その本は現在、文学の規範の一部と見なされています。
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

楽しむ / 調味料
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
彼女は海外旅行の機会を大いに楽しんでいました。
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

喜ばせる
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
プロジェクトの成功がチーム全体を喜ばせました。
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

差し押さえ
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
その家族は複数回のモーゲージ支払いを逃したため、差し押さえで家を失いました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

特定の地域の動物の生命
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
アフリカのサバンナの動物はライオンと象を含みます。
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

傷
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
医者は皮膚の傷を注意深く調べました。
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

法定
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
会社はすべての法定規制に従わなければならない。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

injunction

差止命令
Meaning
A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.
Example
The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river.
裁判所は、会社が河川を汚染するのを防ぐために差止命令を出した。
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干物
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
干物は多くの沿岸地域で人気のある保存食です。
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

反発
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
彼女は昆虫を食べるという考えに強い反発を感じた。
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

何かを神聖または重要として保存または敬う
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
憲法は言論の自由の権利を保護しています。
C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

敵 / ライバル
Meaning
A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.
Example
For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.
何年もの間、彼は同僚を自分の敵だと思っていた。
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

優越性
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
オンラインショッピングの優越性が小売業を永遠に変えました。
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
一日でそのプロジェクトを終えるのは不可能だった。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

誇張された
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
メディアによって論争は誇張されました。
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

混雑
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
渋滞はラッシュアワーに都市の通りを混雑させることができます。
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

無政府状態
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
政権の崩壊は街中に無政府状態を引き起こした。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

不完全さ
Meaning
the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness
Example
The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.
レポートの不完全さがプロジェクトの遅れを引き起こした。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

それとともに;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
家とそれに付随する庭が売却されました。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

動物の死体
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
ハゲワシは野原に残された死体を食べていた。
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

奇抜さ
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
彼女の話は奇抜さと想像力にあふれていました。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

強化する
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
彼らは侵略に備えて街の壁を強化しました。
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

冒険
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
彼らの夏の冒険にはキャンプと山登りが含まれていました。
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

タブロー
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
俳優たちは、舞台の最後の瞬間を捉えたタブローで凍りつきました。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

作家の名前の行
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
彼女の名前は新聞の一面に載っていました。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

誰かが何かを持っていることに対して妬む / 何かを嫌々与える
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
彼女は彼の成功に嫉妬しなかった。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

巻き込まれた
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
彼女は激しい家族間の争いに巻き込まれているのを見つけた。
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

表面的な
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
彼は表面的にうなずいて、歩き去った。
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

巧妙に出し抜く
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
キツネは猟師たちを出し抜くことができました。
C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.
はしごは安全のために地面に対して垂直に配置されました。
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

茶こし
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
私はお茶をカップに注ぐとき、いつも茶こしを使います。
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

片側が低い、または不均衡な
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
急いで飾った後、ケーキは不均衡に見えた。
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

エコフレンドリーな都市化
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
エコフレンドリーな都市化は環境劣化を減少させます。
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

入り江
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
船は海岸沿いの狭い入り江に入った。
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空間の
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
科学者は星の空間配置を研究しました。
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

手招きする
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
彼女は手を振って彼に近くへ来るよう合図した。
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

マニフェスト
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
党は選挙前にマニフェストを発表した。
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

率直な; 正直な; 直言
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
プロジェクトに関するあなたの率直な意見に感謝します。
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

青ざめる
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
彼女は血を見て顔色が青ざめた。
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

強調する
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
その照明が絵画の美しさを強調しました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

ひどい
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
その会社はひどい安全違反で罰金を科されました。
C1 verb /həˈluːsɪneɪt/

hallucinate

幻覚を見る
Meaning
to see, hear, or sense things that are not actually present, often due to illness or drugs
Example
After taking the medicine, he began to hallucinate strange shapes.
薬を飲んだ後、彼は奇妙な形をハルシネイトし始めた。
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

浄化する
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
新しいリーダーは政府から腐敗を一掃することを約束しました。
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

座りっぱなしの
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
座りっぱなしの生活は、多くの健康問題を引き起こす可能性がある。
C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

ヴィオラ
Meaning
A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.
Example
She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.
彼女は学校のオーケストラでヴィオラを演奏することを選びました。
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

愛撫
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
母親の優しい愛撫が泣いている赤ちゃんを落ち着かせた。
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

正面衝突
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
二台の車は交差点で正面衝突しました。
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

減少する
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
予期しない支出のため、彼の貯金は減少しました。
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主な影響
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
小さな町は嵐の主な影響を受けました。
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

厳粛
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で行われました。
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

完全に破壊する
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
嵐は村全体を完全に破壊しました。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

レンガをつなげるための混合物 / 小さな大砲
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
作業員たちはレンガの間にモルタルを塗りました。
C1 noun vaɪˈtæləti

vitality

活力, エネルギー
Meaning
The state of being strong and active; energy.
Example
The vitality of the team helped them succeed in the competition.
チームの活力は、競技で成功を収める手助けとなった。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

自己満足
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
チームは数回の勝利の後、自己満足し、練習をやめた。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

殺人的; 殺意を持っている; 極端に暴力的; 血に飢えた
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
彼の目にあった殺人的な視線はみんなを恐怖させた。
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 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

立法者
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
立法者たちは新しい教育法案に投票しました。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

再調整する, 調整し直す
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
会社は市場に適応するために戦略を再調整する必要があった。
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

必要とする
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
激しい雨はイベントのキャンセルを避けられないものにしました。
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

魅了する、引きつける
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
彼女の美しい声は観客を魅了した。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

ダニ
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
マットレスはホコリのダニに感染していました。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不従順
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
子供の不従順は両親を心配させました。
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

ジレンマ; 困惑
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
彼女はどの仕事のオファーを受け入れるかを決めかねていた。
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

クーデター
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
軍隊は現政権を倒すためにクーデターを起こしました。
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

非難する
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
多くの人々はテレビで示された暴力を非難しています。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏見者
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
他人の意見を聞こうとしなかったため、彼は偏見者と呼ばれました。
C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

過剰搾取
Meaning
The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.
Example
Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.
自然資源の過剰搾取は環境の悪化を引き起こします。
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

砂漠化
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
森林伐採は砂漠化を加速させます。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

予備的にする
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
彼の遺伝子は、彼が糖尿病になる可能性を高めるかもしれません。
C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

寄付金, 寄贈
Meaning
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
Example
The university received a large endowment for research.
大学は研究のために大きな寄付金を受け取った。
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

industrious

勤勉な
Meaning
Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.
Example
She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time.
彼女は常に期限通りに課題を終わらせる勤勉な学生です。
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

偽善的な
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
嘘をつきながら正直を説くのは偽善的です。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

絹の; 柔らかい; 滑らか;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しい絹のドレスを着ていきました。
C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

わら人形; 抗議のための像
Meaning
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest
Example
The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.
抗議者たちは広場で腐敗した政治家のわら人形を燃やしました。
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

神学的
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
彼は神の正義の概念についての神学的な論文を書いた。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

挿入
Meaning
the action of inserting something into something else
Example
The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.
新しいデータの挿入は成功裏に完了しました。
C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

認知
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
認知は学習において重要な役割を果たします。
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

支持する
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
彼女はキャリアを通じて非暴力の哲学を支持していました。
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

ファサード
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
建物のガラスのファサードは日没を反映していた。
C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

反論
Meaning
a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another
Example
Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.
彼女の反論は明確で説得力がありました。
C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

分類学
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
現代の分類学は、科学者たちが生物多様性を整理し、研究するのを助けます。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

因果的
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
喫煙と癌との間には因果関係があります。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

批准する
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
政府は貿易協定を批准しました。
C1 noun ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən

environmental transformation

環境変革
Meaning
A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.
Example
The city demonstrates environmental transformation.
この都市は環境変革を示しています。
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

immorality

不道徳
Meaning
the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards
Example
The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials.
地域社会は腐敗した役人の不道徳を非難した。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

乱雑または不潔な外見; 汚れたしぼんだ
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
そのみすぼらしい老犬は、食べ物を探して通りをさまよっていました。
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

痙攣
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
薬は子供たちの痙攣を防ぐのに役立ちました。