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C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

繊細さ; 高級な料理;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
シェフは地域全体で有名な地元のデリカシーを準備しました。
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

プラットフォーム
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
箱は簡単に輸送できるように木製のパレットに積まれました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

補償
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
保険会社は洪水による損害に対して完全な補償を提供しました。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

強奪する
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
ギャングは地元の店主からお金を強奪しようとした。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

分解する
Meaning
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
Example
He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.
彼は修理のためにコンピュータを分解しなければならなかった。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

便宜的
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
リスクにもかかわらず、近道を取ることは便宜的だった。
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

切れ目
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
生地に小さな切れ目がありました。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

興奮した
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
子供たちはゲームに勝った後、興奮していました。
C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

脱臼する
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
彼はサッカーをしているときに肩を脱臼しました。
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

調整する
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
彼は巧妙に全体のイベントを調整しました。
C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

八角形
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
ストップサインは八角形をしています。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

苦労した
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
彼は観客を混乱させた苦しげな説明をした。
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

地形学
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
その地域の地形は建設を非常に困難にしました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/

inferno

火災
Meaning
a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control
Example
The building turned into an inferno within minutes.
その建物は数分で火災に変わった。
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 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

無罪; 無邪気; 純粋
Meaning
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
Example
The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.
無邪気な子供は純白のドレスで罪のないように見えた。
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 /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

音響学
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
ホールの優れた音響学により、オーケストラの音が豊かで明確に聞こえました。
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

投げる、掛ける
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
彼は出発前に肩にバッグをかけた。
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

攻撃する
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
政治家は難しい質問で攻撃された。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

幸せ
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

積み上げる
Meaning
to gather together or accumulate over a period of time
Example
He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.
彼は賢い投資を通じて財産を積み上げることができました。
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

おおらかで、気楽な、無頓着な
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
彼女はハピゴーラッキーな態度を持っており、明日のことを心配することはありません。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三位一体
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
そのプロジェクトは三人の専門家によって管理されていました。
C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

永遠の
Meaning
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Example
The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.
詩人は自然に対する永遠の愛について書きました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

魅了する
Meaning
to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely
Example
The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.
マジシャンのトリックは子供たちを魅了しました。
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

調停する
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
彼女は二つの会社の間で調停するよう求められました。
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

小屋
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
漁師は海岸近くの小さな小屋に住んでいました。
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

熱意
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
彼女は大きな熱意と決意でそのプロジェクトに取り組んだ。
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

詰まり
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
排水の詰まりがキッチンで水があふれた原因となりました。
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 /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

特別な
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
これは見逃せない特別な機会です。
C1 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

完全な範囲
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
彼女の感情は、数分で喜びから悲しみへと広がった。
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

しおれる
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
花は太陽の熱でしおれた。
C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

研ぐ、スキルを磨く
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
彼女は大きな会議の前にプレゼンテーションスキルを磨きました。
C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

後部
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
脳の後部は視覚を制御します。
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 /twɪt/

Twit

馬鹿; からかう
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone
Example
Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.
そんな馬鹿なことを言わないで、よく聞いて。
C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

靭帯組織
Meaning
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
Example
He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.
サッカーをしているときに膝の靭帯を切った。
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

一瞬の
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
部屋の中に一瞬の静けさがあった。
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

不器用にする
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
彼は鍵で手間取って、それらを床に落としました。
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

最高潮に達する
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
長年の努力が彼の成功に集約された。
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

追放する
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
反乱者は独裁者を権力から追い出しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

わずかな額
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
彼女はわずかな額のために長時間働いた。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

先祖
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
私たちは先祖の伝統を尊重しなければなりません。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

織り鳥
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
織り鳥は巧みに複雑な巣を作る
C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

衰退するまたは不振になる
Meaning
To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.
Example
The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.
そのプロジェクトは資金不足で衰退し始めました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

透過しない
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
ジャケットは雨に透過しません。
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

可動の; ポータブル; 移動可能
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
家具は可動なので、部屋を簡単に再配置できます。
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.drʊ.pəl/

Quadruple

四倍
Meaning
four times as much or as many; consisting of four parts
Example
The company's profits have shown quadruple growth this year.
会社の利益は今年四倍の成長を見せました。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

外出禁止令
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
都市は騒動の間に外出禁止令を課しました。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

節制
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
節制はバランスの取れた生活には欠かせません。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

吐き気を感じる
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
腐った食べ物の匂いが彼女に吐き気を感じさせた。
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
敵対行為は一時的に停止しました。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
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 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

神
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
その寺院はヒンドゥー教の神に捧げられています。
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
地震の振幅はリヒター・スケールで測定されました。
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 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生き延びる
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
多くの村人は今でも漁業と農業で生計を立てています。
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

確率に基づく
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
モデルは予測のために確率的アプローチを採用しています。
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

有限な; 限界がある
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
地球には有限の自然資源があります。
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

熱心に; 熱烈に;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
彼女は自分の夢が実現することを熱心に願っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

官能的
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
その絵は視覚的な魅力があり、観客を魅了しました。
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

熱狂
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
セールの発表はショッピングの熱狂を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

落ち着かない; 不安な; 動揺した
Meaning
restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled
Example
She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.
彼女は試験結果を心配して落ち着かない夜を過ごした。
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

グローバルファウンドリーズ
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundriesは半導体業界のリーダーです。
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

卓越した
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
彼女は遺伝学の分野で卓越した科学者です。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

嫌悪感を引き起こす; 嫌な; 不快な
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
両親に嘘をつくという考えは彼にとって嫌悪感を抱かせた。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

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

lesbian

レズビアン
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
彼女は誇り高いレズビアンで、平等な権利を支持しています。
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

専制政治
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
人々は専制政治の時代に反乱を起こしました。
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

病む
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
彼女は去年の冬から病んでいます。
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

謎めいた
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
彼は私に謎めいた笑顔を見せた。
C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

集める
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
ジャーナリストは複数の情報源から事実を収集した。
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法する
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
政府は新しい安全基準を制定する計画です。
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

顕微鏡的
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
サンプルには顕微鏡的な粒子が含まれていました。
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

パントマイム
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
子供たちは地元の劇場でクリスマスのパントマイムを楽しんだ。
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

典型的または最も完璧な例
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
アーティストの作品はモダニズムの典型的な例です。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

縫合
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
医者は傷を閉じるために縫合糸を使いました。
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎児
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
医師は妊娠中の胎児の発達について説明しました。
C1 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃən/

obstruction

障害
Meaning
Something that blocks or gets in the way; the action of obstructing.
Example
There was an obstruction on the railway track.
鉄道の線路に障害がありました。
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
彼女は静かにうなずいた。
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

沼地、困難な状況
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
ハイカーたちは政治的な沼地に閉じ込められた。
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

ベイポライザー
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
彼女は咳を和らげるためにベイポライザーを使いました。
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 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

軽視する / 重要性を低くする
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
レポートは会社の財務問題を軽視した。
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

国外追放
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
政府は不法移民をデポートすることを決定した。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

衰弱させる
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
その病気は彼の健康に衰弱をもたらした。
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

静める
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
やさしい音楽が赤ちゃんを寝かしつけた。
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 /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

ぐらつく
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
彼らは川を越える不安定な木製の橋を渡りました。
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

増加または拡張
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
その会社は労働力の増強に投資しました。
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

傾向
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
彼女は他の人を助ける傾向があります。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

失格する
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
審判は不正行為のために選手を失格にすることを決定しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

一時的な; 使い捨て
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
春の花の美しさは一時的です。
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

系図学
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
彼女は家族の系図学を研究するのに何年も費やしました。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

軽犯罪
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
公共の秩序に関わる軽犯罪で罰金を科された。
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

差し迫り、間近な状態
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
嵐の差し迫りが人々を避難させることを強制した。
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

細くて弱い
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
細い木が雪の重みで曲がった。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

置き換える
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
この新しい法律は古い規則を置き換えます。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

形成的
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
子供時代は人生の中で形成的な段階としてよく説明されます。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

incompatible

互換性がない
Meaning
Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
Example
Their personalities were completely incompatible.
彼らの性格は完全に互換性がなかった。
C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

受取人
Meaning
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
Example
The payee must sign the check before cashing it.
受取人は小切手を現金化する前に署名する必要があります。
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

誤った、間違った
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
彼の仮定は完全に誤っていた。
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

いたずら; だまし; ハッタリ
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
エイリアンの着陸に関するニュースは、いたずら好きな人たちによって作られた精巧なジョークだったことが判明した。
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

行き詰まり; 停滞
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
交渉は行き詰まりに達し、どちらの側も妥協しようとしませんでした。
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超える
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
彼女のパフォーマンスはすべての期待を上回った。
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

格闘する, 取り組む
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
その会社は財務問題に取り組んでいます。
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

階層、ランク、段階
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
彼は企業の世界の上級レベルに登りつめました。
C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

プロテスタント
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
マルティン・ルターはプロテスタント改革の鍵となる人物でした。
C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

乱れた
Meaning
Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.
Example
He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.
彼は乱れた髪とシワの寄った服で到着しました。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

意図的
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
彼女の意図的なルール無視は、彼女をトラブルに巻き込んだ。
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

タンバリン
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
彼女は音楽のリズムに合わせてタンバリンを振った。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年ごと
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
会社は6ヶ月ごとに全社員との会議を開きます。
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

ジェロントロジー
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
彼女は医学部を卒業した後、ジェロントロジーに特化することを決めました。
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

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