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C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

呪い
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
怒った群衆は腐敗した役人に呪いを投げかけた。
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

照射する
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
科学者はランプを使ってサンプルを照射しました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

呪文
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
魔法使いは霊を呼び出すために呪文を唱えました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

無敵
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
その要塞は攻撃に対して無敵だと考えられていた。
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 /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

突然の暴力的な侵入; 侵略または襲撃; 突然の噴出または噴火
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
軍隊の敵領土へのイラプションは、相手の力を完全に不意を突いた。
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 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 /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

不敬
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
彼の不敬は、彼が彼らの神聖な儀式を嘲笑したとき、宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。
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 /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

不健康
Meaning
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
Example
They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.
彼らは健康のために不健康な地域から引っ越しました
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

非の打ち所がない
Meaning
Beyond criticism; faultless.
Example
The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.
その裁判官は非の打ち所がない誠実さで知られていた。
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 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 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 /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

怠惰
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
彼の怠惰は彼が時間通りにプロジェクトを完成させるのを妨げました。
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

具現化
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
彼女は親切さの具現化です。
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

なぜなら
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
彼は出席できません、なぜなら彼は病気だからです。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

徽章
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
兵士は誇らしげに自分の連隊の徽章を身に着けていました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

不屈
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
両者の不屈の姿勢のために交渉は失敗した。
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

馬鹿げたこと, 空虚
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
スピーチは聴衆を退屈させる馬鹿げたことだらけだった。
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 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

悪夢のような重荷
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
借金は家族に重くのしかかる悪夢のような存在となった。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

圧縮不可能
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
液体は通常、圧縮不可能と見なされます。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

疑う余地がない
Meaning
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
Example
It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.
努力すれば成功に繋がることは疑う余地がない。
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 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 /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

小島
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
漁師たちは旅を続ける前に小さな島で休憩しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

解消できない
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
結婚はかつて解消できない絆と見なされていました。
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 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 /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地獄の
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
労働者たちは建設現場からの地獄のような騒音について文句を言った。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

初期の
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
初期の嵐が空を暗く重くさせた。
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 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

不注意
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
エラーは単なる不注意で発生しました。
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 /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

不適切な
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
彼の不適切な発言は会議の雰囲気を台無しにしました。
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 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

抑制できない
Meaning
That cannot be suppressed or restrained.
Example
She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.
式の間、彼女は抑制できない笑いをこらえていた。
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 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 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

無礼な
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
彼らを公然と批判するのは無礼だろう。
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 /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

イリアス
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
学生たちはイリアスを学び、ギリシャ神話と英雄主義を理解しました。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

インテリゲンチャ
Meaning
The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.
Example
The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.
インテリゲンチャは、世論形成において重要な役割を果たした。
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 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

偽装; 詐欺; 虚偽
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
その精巧な詐欺は数ヶ月続き、調査員が真実を明らかにするまで続いた。
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 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 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
町は大雨後にひどい洪水に見舞われました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

intemperance

節度を欠くこと
Meaning
Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.
Example
His intemperance in drinking ruined his health.
彼の飲酒の節度を欠くことが健康を害した。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

inestimable

計り知れない
Meaning
Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.
Example
Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value.
プロジェクトへの彼女の貢献は計り知れない価値があった。
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 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

灌漑液
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
医師は手術中に無菌の灌漑液を使用しました。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈmɪsəbl/

impermissible

許可されていない
Meaning
Not permitted or allowed.
Example
Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace.
そのような行動は職場では許可されていません。
C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

放射輝度
Meaning
the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface
Example
The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.
正午の太陽の放射輝度は圧倒的でした。
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

少しずつ
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
その古い城は少しずつ廃墟になった。
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 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 /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

異教徒
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
歴史的な文脈では、十字軍はしばしば自分たちの敵を異教徒と呼んでいました。
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 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 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

怒り, 激怒
Meaning
intense anger or rage
Example
The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.
新しい政策は従業員の怒りを引き起こした。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

非リベラル
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
政府はその非リベラルな政策について批判された。
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

等時間間隔で発生する
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
振り子の動きは等時性があり、等しい間隔で繰り返されます。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

外皮
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
ヘビは成長するにつれて外皮を脱ぎます。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

無礼な
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
Example
His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.
彼の無礼なユーモアはしばしば伝統的な観客を驚かせました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

無思慮な
Meaning
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
Example
It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.
彼がそんな失礼なコメントをするのは無思慮なことでした。
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

暗示
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
マネージャーの暗示は競争相手に向けられていました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

過度な
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
彼はお菓子に対して過度の愛情を持っています。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

インヴォリューション
Meaning
a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished
Example
The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.
その話はインヴォリューションで満ちており、追うのが難しかった。
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

島国性
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
グループの島国性は新しいアイデアを受け入れることを妨げた。
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 /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 /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

困惑
Meaning
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Example
The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.
政治的な困惑は数ヶ月間解決なしで続きました。
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 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

介入
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
マネージャーの介入は、激しい議論がエスカレートするのを防ぎました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

不一致
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
葬式の最中に彼の陽気な気分の不一致は、皆を驚かせました。
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 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

学内
Meaning
Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.
Example
The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.
大学は毎学期、学内スポーツ競技を開催しています。
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 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

虹色の
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
彼女は光の中で輝く虹色のドレスを着ていました。
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

魚類学者
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
魚類学者は川で新しい魚の種を発見しました。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

遺伝子流入
Meaning
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
Example
Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.
イントログレッションは植物育種において重要な役割を果たします。
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

不動心
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
危機の際に彼女の不動心は皆に印象を与えました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

修復不可能
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
古代の写本への損傷は修復不可能でした。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

内部紛争
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
内部紛争は組織を内部から弱体化させた
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

失禁
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
手術後、患者は失禁していた。
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 /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 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

暗示可能な
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
その声明の意味は直接的には明確ではないが、文脈から推測可能である。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

扇動的な / 挑発的な
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
政治家の挑発的な発言が群衆を怒らせた。
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 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 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 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

傲慢 / 不適切
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
彼の傲慢な発言は観客を不快にさせた。
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不正
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
独裁者の政権は腐敗と不正で特徴づけられていました。
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 /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 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

隙間
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
光は壁の狭い隙間を通して漏れた。
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 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 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

不安定な
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
彼の不安定な気分は彼と仕事をするのを難しくした。
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

地峡
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
パナマ運河はパナマの地峡を通ります。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

アイアンウッド
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
アイアンウッドの木は小さな白い花を咲かせます。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

宗教的な画像やシンボル
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
教会は美しく描かれた聖母マリアのアイコンを展示しました。
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 /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 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

不適切; 不適当
Meaning
not suitable; inappropriate; unfit
Example
His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.
彼のコメントは正式な会議には不適切でした。
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
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 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 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 /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

承認
Meaning
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
Example
The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.
その本は教会の正式な承認を得て出版されました。
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 /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 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

祈願
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
儀式は神々への祈願から始まりました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

摂取する
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
患者は水と一緒に薬を摂取する必要があります。