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C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

分泌
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
インスリン分泌は血糖値の調整に不可欠です。
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精練
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
彼のマナーは精練されたもので、どんな群衆の中でも目立っていた。
C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化する
Meaning
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
Children often idealize their parents.
子供たちはしばしば親を理想化します。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概要
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
出版社は著者に小説の1ページ分の概要を提出するよう依頼しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

執拗な
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
その子供は新しいおもちゃを手に入れることに執拗だった。
C1 verb /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

vanquish

打ち負かす
Meaning
to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition
Example
The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy.
軍隊は優れた戦略で敵を打ち負かしました。
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

疲れる、弱くなる、または熱意を失う
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
長時間働いた後、彼のエネルギーは衰えていた。
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

フィナーレ
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
コンサートは壮観なフィナーレで終わりました。
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神経可塑性
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
ニューロプラスティシティは、脳が怪我の後で再配線できるようにします。
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

リスク調整済み
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
リスク調整後のリターンは、潜在的な利益と損失の両方を考慮します。
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

優雅で可愛らしい
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
彼女は真珠でできた繊細なネックレスをしていました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

理解不能
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
教授の講義は速すぎて理解不能になった。
C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

蒸散
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
蒸散は水循環と植物の成長において重要な役割を果たします。
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

事前に考える
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
容疑者は犯罪を事前に計画したとして非難されました。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

顔色が悪い、特に健康が悪いことによる；物質や活力が欠けている
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
彼の顔色は病気の兆候を示していました。
C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

実験的に
Meaning
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
Example
Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.
ボーズは実験的に結果を示しました。
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自発性
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
彼の自発性は彼を素晴らしい会話者にします。
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸せ
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

雌馬
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
美しい雌馬が草原を駆け抜けた。
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

プランテンの花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
私たちは夕食にプランテンの花のカレーを作りました。
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

嵐の強化
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
嵐の強化は気候変動に関連しています。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

効率を高めるために協力する。
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
部門は効率を向上させるためにシナージズしなければならない。
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速さ
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
技術的な変化の速さは驚くべきものです。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

小さすぎる
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
小さすぎる子犬は、兄弟姉妹と一緒に歩くのに苦労しました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

差し迫った
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
村人たちは差し迫った洪水を心配していた。
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

ゆっくり燃える
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
火は何時間もゆっくり燃えた後に消えました。
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

吸収性のある
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
このタオルはとても吸収性が高く、すぐ乾きます。
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

遅れた
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
彼女は遅れた誕生日カードを送ってくれた。
C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

ローズウォーター
Meaning
a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics
Example
She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.
彼女はデザートにローズウォーターを数滴加えました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

非論理的
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
こんなに寒い天気で泳ぐのは非論理的です。
C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

解釈する
Meaning
to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way
Example
His words could be construed as a threat.
彼の言葉は脅威として解釈されるかもしれません。
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

切り離し
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
仏教哲学は物質的欲望からの分離を奨励します。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

真実の
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
その家は私たちの家と比べて、まさに本物の宮殿でした。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

軽蔑すべき, 嫌悪すべき
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
彼の欺瞞的な行動は本当に軽蔑すべきものでした。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

不足
Meaning
The state of not being enough or not being adequate.
Example
The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.
プロジェクトは資金不足のため失敗しました。
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

不法占拠者
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
警察は廃墟から不法占拠者を追い出しました。
C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

レジストラー
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
レジストラーはすべての行政業務を監督しています。
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

中断
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
ショーは長い中断の後、再び始まりました。
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

溝 / リズム
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
DJは群衆をグルーヴに合わせて踊らせた。
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

潜在的または隠された
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
彼の芸術的な才能は何年もの間潜在的なままでした。
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

見捨て
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
その子供は見捨てられたことで深い感情的な痛みを受けた。
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

刈る
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
農夫は春に羊の毛を刈ります。
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

人間化する
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
教師は個人的な物語を使ってレッスンを人間化しようとしました。
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

異端者
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
教会は彼の過激なアイデアのために彼を異端者と宣言した。
C1 noun /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

Vagabond

浮浪者; 放浪者
Meaning
a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place
Example
The old vagabond wandered through the streets looking for food.
年老いた浮浪者は食べ物を探して街を歩いていた。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

傾斜
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
サイクリストは急な傾斜の坂を上るのに苦労していた。
C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

灌漑する
Meaning
to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water
Example
Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
農家は乾季に畑に灌漑を行います。
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 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

頂点
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
ノーベル賞を受賞することは彼女のキャリアのピークでした。
C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

きらめき
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
彼女の目に希望の光が現れた。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

混乱
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
彼の机は完全に混乱していました。
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

謙虚
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
彼女は低い地位から会社のCEOに昇進しました。
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

電磁的
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
電磁力は陽子を反発させる。
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

避難所
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
試験中、図書館は学生たちの避難所となった。
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

反論する
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
弁護士は証人の証言を確かな証拠で反論しました。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

尊敬すべき; 立派な
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
その尊敬すべき教授は大学で50年間教えてきました。
C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

非同期の
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
非同期コースは学生が自分のペースで学べるようにします。
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

美味しい
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
彼女は美味しいチョコレートケーキを出しました。
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

非効率
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
政府の非効率性がプロジェクトの完了を遅らせる。
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 /doʊt/

dote

溺愛する
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
彼女は孫たちに溺愛する傾向があります。
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

揺れる
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
彼女は海外に引っ越す決断に揺れ始めた。
C1 noun /ˈpʌntʃ laɪn/

punch line

パンチライン
Meaning
The final part of a joke or story that makes it funny.
Example
Everyone laughed loudly at the punch line of his joke.
みんな彼のジョークのパンチラインで大笑いした。
C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

不平等
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.
Example
Social inequity continues to be a global issue.
社会的不平等は依然としてグローバルな問題です。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

明白な
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
その企業の安全規制に対する公然たる軽視が、一般市民の怒りを買った。
C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

気象の
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
気象条件は農業サイクルに影響を及ぼす。
C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

突然変異する
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
ウイルスはより危険な株にミュートすることができます。
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

策略; 騙し
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
泥棒は警備員を惑わすために巧妙な策略を使った。
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

働かず遊んでいる人、怠け者
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
ローファーにならないで、仕事を手伝って。
C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

ナルシシスト
Meaning
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
Example
Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.
みんな彼を避けていた、なぜなら彼はナルシシストだったから。
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

非合理的
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
彼の暗闇への恐れは完全に非合理的でした。
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

叱る
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を叱った。
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

地すべり
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
大雨が大規模な地すべりを引き起こし、山道をふさいだ。
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

情熱的な、熱心な
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
彼女は気候変動について情熱的なスピーチを行った。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

オラクル
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
古代ギリシャ人はデルポイのオラクルに相談しました。
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

スポイルスポート
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
スポイルスポートにならないで、パーティーを楽しませてください。
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

興奮しやすい
Meaning
easily excited or emotionally aroused
Example
The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.
その子供は興奮しやすく、何でも小さなことで笑っていた。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

パノラマビュー
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
ホテルは海のパノラミックビューを提供します。
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

複合企業
Meaning
A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Example
The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.
その会社は多国籍の複合企業になった。
C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

理想主義的
Meaning
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Example
She has an idealistic view of changing the world.
彼女は世界を変えるという理想主義的な見方を持っています。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdɪr/

endear

好かれるようにする
Meaning
To cause someone to be loved or liked.
Example
Her kindness and generosity endeared her to the community.
彼女の優しさと寛大さは、彼女を地域社会に好かれるようにした。
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

運命的または致命的
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
彼らの運命的な決定は歴史の流れを変えました。
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 /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
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 /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

不誠実な
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
彼女は会議に出席しないために不誠実な言い訳をしました。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

データ
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
調査の各データは慎重に分析されました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

信頼できる友人
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
彼女は子供時代の友人の中に本当の信頼できる友人を見つけました。
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

フェニックスの鳥
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
伝説によると、フェニックスは500年ごとに灰から蘇ると言われています。
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

木屑
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
床は大工仕事からの木屑で覆われていました。
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

発生する
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
彼が年齢について嘘をついていたことが明らかになった。
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

倒錯
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
彼は同僚を困らせることに倒錯した喜びを感じていた。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

Meaning
to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something
Example
The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

聞こえない
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
その音の中で彼女の声はほとんど聞こえなかった。
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

回想
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
彼は村での子供時代の思い出を語った。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

高貴さ; 王室のタイトル
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
殿下、王室の車は今晩の国宴にあなたをお連れする準備ができています。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

大物; ビジネスや産業で裕福で影響力のある人物
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
その石油マグネートは、国内に数十の精製所を所有していました。
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

怒らせる
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
絶え間ない音が彼を怒らせた。
C1 noun

Kin

家族; 親戚;
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

条例
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
市議会は公共公園での喫煙を禁じる条例を可決しました。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

横領
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
会計士は会社の資金を横領したため逮捕されました。
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

クルミネーション. 何かの最高潮、特に長い時間を経て達成されたもの。
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
プロジェクトは長年の努力の末、最高潮に達しました。
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

極性
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
二つの政治党派の間の極性は強くなりつつあります。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

compulsive

強迫的
Meaning
Resulting from or acting on an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes.
Example
He is a compulsive gambler who cannot stop placing bets.
彼は賭けをやめられない強迫的なギャンブラーです。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

回想録
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
著者の回想録は、彼女の苦難と成功の旅路を詳述しています。
C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

引用
Meaning
a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author
Example
The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.
研究論文にはシェイクスピアからの引用が含まれていました。
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

短剣
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
古代の戦士は銀の短剣を携えていた。
C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

予防的
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
政府はインフレを抑制するために予防的措置を講じました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

Meaning
easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive
Example
She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

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

dictatorial

独裁的
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
彼の独裁的なスタイルは、同僚たちの間で不人気だった。
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自己抑制
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
自己抑制を実践することで、衝動的な決定を避けるのに役立ちます。
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

原始的, 基本的
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
恐怖は人間が経験する最も原始的な感情の一つです。
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

先延ばしする, 延期する
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
彼は困難な仕事に直面したとき、先延ばしにしがちです。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国通貨 / 優れた
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
プロジェクトでの優れた仕事が称賛されました。
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
その病院は新しい母親のための優れたマタニティ病棟を提供しています。
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

冒涜
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
寺院から盗むことは冒涜と見なされていました。