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C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

不朽の
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
その伝統は不朽の時代から受け継がれてきた。
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

無謬性
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
いくつかの宗教団体は、自分たちの聖典の誤りのなさを強く主張しています。
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

困窮
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
病院は困窮した患者に無料でケアを提供しています。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

無分別; 不注意; 軽率
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
彼の財務の無分別は、わずか2年で破産を招いた。
C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

無邪気な若い女性
Meaning
an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater
Example
She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.
彼女は劇で無邪気な若い女性の役を演じ、大きな魅力を発揮しました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

遺言なしで死亡
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.
彼の財産は遺言なしでの法則に従って分けられた。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

〜という点で
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
あなたが彼らの教師である限り、彼らを慎重に指導するべきです。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

比類のない
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
彼の比類のない筆致が彼を文学の伝説にした。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

根絶不可能な
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
母親の子供への愛は根絶不可能です。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

見分けがつかない
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
二つの色調の違いはほとんど見分けがつかなかった。
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

不敬
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
宗教についての彼の冗談は、神聖な伝統に対する不敬を示していました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbl/

inexpressible

言葉では表現できない
Meaning
Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.
Example
She felt inexpressible joy at the news of her success.
彼女は成功の知らせを聞いて言葉では表現できない喜びを感じた。
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

魚類学
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
彼は大学で魚類学の学位を取得した。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

疲れ知らず
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
彼女の疲れ知らずの精神が、長いプロジェクトを通してチームを励ましました。
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

言葉で表現できない
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
その景色の美しさは言葉で表現できなかった。
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

偶像崇拝
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
彼らはその像を神として崇拝し始めました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

根付ける
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
先生は生徒たちに良いマナーを根付かせようとした。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

干渉者
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
彼はプライベートな家族の集まりで干渉者のように感じた。
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

内在的
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
彼は道徳的価値が人間の本性に内在していると信じていました。
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

愚かさ
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
安全プロトコルを無視する決定は、すべての人を危険にさらす純粋な愚かさでした。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

不燃
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
この材料は燃えません、安全に建設に使用できます。
C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

違反
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
学生は学校の規則の軽微な違反で罰せられました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

教義を押し付ける
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
その政権は宣伝を通じて若者を洗脳しようとした。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

仲介
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
囚人は影響力のあるリーダーたちの仲介で釈放されました。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

しつこく頼む
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
彼女は昇給を求めて上司にしつこく頼んだ、彼がとうとう折れたまで。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

幼稚な
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
彼の幼稚な行動は会議でみんなを困らせた。
C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深紅
Meaning
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
Example
The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.
太陽が沈むと空は深紅色に変わった。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

不謹慎
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
その記事は不謹慎な語調で批判された。
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不確実性
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
ロトで二回連続で当選する可能性の低さは、彼女がチケットを買うのを止めませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

回復不可能
Meaning
impossible to recover or regain
Example
The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.
火事の後、文書は回復不可能な方法で失われました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

性格が悪い
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
彼は同僚について悪意のある発言をしました。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

帰する
Meaning
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
Example
They imputed the company's success to good leadership.
彼らは会社の成功を良いリーダーシップに帰属させた。
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

偶像崇拝者
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
王は富に対する偶像崇拝的な献身で批判されました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬する
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
彼らは戦士を完全な名誉を持って埋葬しました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

説得できない
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
彼女はすべての議論にもかかわらず説得できなかった。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

無関心
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
彼女は無関心な態度で歩いていた、前にある挑戦を気にせずに。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

無邪気
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
彼女の無邪気な笑顔は彼女の本当の優しさを明らかにしました。
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

イクソラ
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
明るい赤いイクソラの低木が熱帯庭園への小道を囲んでいました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

無能力
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
チームを管理する彼の無能力は深刻な問題を引き起こした。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

優柔不断
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
彼は交差点で優柔不断に立ち、どの道を取るべきか決められなかった。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

統合的外交
Meaning
A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.
Example
Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.
統合的外交は同盟を強化する。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

侵害できない
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
人権は現代の民主主義において侵害できないと見なされています。
C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

愚かさ
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
その計画はその愚かさから放棄されました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

無頓着
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
彼は無頓着に肩をすくめて、歩き去った。
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

切歯
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
歯科医は彼の上の左側の切歯が欠けていることに気づきました。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

生まれつき
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
彼には生まれつきの忠誠心があります。
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

不注意
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
彼の不注意が彼を財政的な困難に追い込んだ。
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

苛立ち
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
絶え間ない騒音は隣人にとって苛立ちの原因となりました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

任命式
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
王は新しい騎士のために任命式を開催しました。
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁じる
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
裁判所は違法な商品の販売を禁じることを決定しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

無力化する
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
その重傷はプレーヤーをシーズンの残りの期間無力化させた。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

しつこく頼む
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
その子供は新しいおもちゃを欲しがって母親にしつこく頼んだ。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

強制できない
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
彼女の強制できない精神は他の人々に正義のために戦うようにインスパイアした。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

不注意な
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
こんな嵐の天気で運転するのは不注意だった。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

楽器奏者
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
楽器奏者はバイオリンで美しいソロを演奏しました。
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不動
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
事故の後、彼女は足の不動に苦しみました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

慣れた
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
長年の苦しみの後、彼女は苦しみに慣れていた。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

迫る
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
暗い雲が嵐が迫っていることを示唆していた。
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

幸福
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができなかった。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

尋問者
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
尋問者は証人から詳細な回答を要求しました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

初期の
Meaning
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
Example
The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.
詩人は創造の夜明けを描くために初期の表現を使いました。
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

アイデア創出
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
チームは新製品のアイデアを生み出すためにアイデーションセッションに取り組んだ。
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

模倣者
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
彼は人気のある歌手の模倣者として有名になった。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

伸縮不可
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
このロープは伸縮不可の材料でできています。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指標
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
高熱はしばしば感染の指標となります。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑劣; 恥ずべき; 不名誉
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
彼の卑劣な行動は友人たちの信頼を裏切った。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

克服できない
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
チームは遠征中に克服できない課題に直面しました。
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

教え込む
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
親は子供たちに良い価値観を教え込むべきだ。
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

吸収する, 同化する, 飲む
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
彼は師匠から知恵を吸収しようとした。
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

恥辱
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
スキャンダル後、彼は生涯を恥辱の中で過ごした。
C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

疑いなく
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
彼女は疑いなくその仕事の最良の候補者です。
C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

微小な量
Meaning
An extremely small amount.
Example
He did not show an iota of fear.
彼は恐怖の一片も見せませんでした。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

招待者
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
招待者は入口で客を温かく迎えた。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

中断する
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
雨は中断し、再び始まる。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

お世辞を言う
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
彼のお世辞を言う笑顔は、すべての人々に彼を素早く信頼させた。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

無限
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
宇宙はしばしば無限であると説明されます。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

impresario

プロデューサー
Meaning
A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.
Example
The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star.
インプレサリオは、急成長するスターのためにコンサートのシリーズを手配しました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

しつこい
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
しつこい販売員は、繰り返し拒否されても電話をかけ続けました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敵対的 / 不利な
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
その政策は国の経済成長に不利だった。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

酩酊
Meaning
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
Example
His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.
彼の頻繁な酩酊は仕事を失う原因となった。
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

遺言なしで死亡
Meaning
Having died without leaving a valid will.
Example
She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.
彼女は遺言なしで死亡したため、財産は法に従って分配されました。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

呪う
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
その年老いた女性は暗い言葉で敵を呪いました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

埋葬
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
埋葬は家族の墓地で行われました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

尋問的な
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
弁護士の尋問的な口調は証人を不快にさせました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

先見の明がない
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
彼の先見の明がない習慣は、貯金がないまま彼を残した。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

Meaning
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
Example
His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

怠け者
Meaning
A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.
Example
He was known as an idler who wasted his days.
彼は自分の時間を無駄にするアイドラーとして知られていました。
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

洪水で満たす、処理すべき事柄や人々で誰かまたは何かを圧倒する
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
広告の後、会社はリクエストで圧倒されました。
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

無礼
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
教師は学生の無礼に驚きました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

焼却する
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
その都市は安全のために医療廃棄物を焼却することを決定しました。
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

進展
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
その会社はモバイル市場で重要な進展を遂げました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

耐えられない
Meaning
Too extreme or difficult to be endured.
Example
The heat was insupportable during the long journey.
長い旅の間、暑さは耐えられなかった。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命する
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
取締役会は彼女を新しいディレクターにインステイトすることを決定しました。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

確立された信念、伝統、または価値観に対して攻撃的または拒絶的な特徴
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
彼女のアイコノクラスティックな見解は業界の従来の知恵に挑戦した。
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

虹色の輝き
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
蝶の羽は虹色の輝きで輝いていました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

悪天候
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
試合は悪天候のためキャンセルされました。
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

汚す
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
戦いの後、彼の手は血で汚れていた。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

無痛性
Meaning
Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).
Example
Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.
一部の哲学者は、神は無痛性であり、人間の感情を感じることはできないと主張しています。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

無力, 無能
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
危機の前で政府の無力さが人々を失望させた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

不名誉な
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
軍隊は不名誉な敗北を喫した。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

不正義
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
奴隷制は歴史上最も不正義な行為の一つでした。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

仮の
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
裁判官は聴聞会まで現状を維持するために仮の命令を出しました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

反乱
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
軍隊は反乱を鎮圧するために呼ばれました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

無感情な
Meaning
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
Example
The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.
独裁者の無感情な残虐さは世界を驚かせた。
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

偶像崇拝
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
司祭は村で行われている偶像崇拝を非難した。
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不屈の
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
彼女の不屈の精神が彼女を逆境を克服させた。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

侵害できない
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
憲法はすべての市民にいくつかの侵害できない権利を保証します。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

避けられない
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
Example
The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.
テクノロジーの避けられない上昇は、生活のすべての側面を変えています。
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

止められない軍隊
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
反乱軍は自分たちの砦に近づいてくる止められない軍隊を恐れていた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

妬ましい
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
マネージャーの妬ましいコメントは、従業員の間に緊張を生み出しました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

酔わせる物質
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
アルコールは多くの文化で最も一般的に使用される酔わせる物質です。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

幸福
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

論争の余地がない
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
その証拠は論争の余地がなく、彼の無罪を証明しました。
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

間作農業
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
間作農業は土壌の肥沃度と害虫管理の向上に役立ちます。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

偶像崇拝的な
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
その古代の部族は偶像崇拝的な習慣で知られていました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

計り知れない
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
選挙の結果は、多くの計り知れない要因に依存しています。