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C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

大混乱
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
嵐の後、町全体が大混乱に陥った。
C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

ヒプノシス
Meaning
A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.
Example
She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.
彼女は飛行機恐怖症を克服するためにヒプノシスを受けました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

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

earplug

イヤープラグ
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
彼は騒がしい夜に寝るためにイヤープラグを着けました。
C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

取り返しのつかない損害
Meaning
Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.
Example
Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.
気候変動は生態系に取り返しのつかない損害を与えます。
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

再調整
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
彼は椅子をもっと快適にするために再調整しました。
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

人々があなたに害を与えようとしているか、常にあなたを監視しているという非合理的で持続的な感覚
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
彼の絶え間ないパラノイアは、誰も信じることを難しくさせていた。
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

reaffirm

再確認する
Meaning
To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.
大統領は教育改革への取り組みを再確認した。
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

調査
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
調査は事故の原因を明らかにしました。
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

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

myriad

無数
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
夜空には無数の星がある。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

憂鬱な; 陰気な; 悲しい; 喜びのない
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
古い家は冬の雨の中で寂しげで放置されているように見えました。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

虚弱
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
その虚弱な老人は歩くために助けが必要でした。
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔離する
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
修道士は山で自分を孤立させることを選びました。
C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

再建する
Meaning
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
Example
The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.
政府は地域の平和を再建するために懸命に働きました。
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

動揺した
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼は動揺しているように見えました。
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

魅力的な
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
女優は魅力的な演技をしました。
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

奇妙な; 異常な; 特異な
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
古い家は奇妙な雰囲気があり、訪問者を不快にさせました。
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

対空砲
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
対空砲は軍事基地を守るために配置されました。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

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

infrastructural development

インフラ整備
Meaning
The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling.
インフラストラクチャー開発は効率的なリサイクルに必要です。
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

樹脂
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
職人は彫刻を輝かせるために天然の樹脂を使用しました。
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

バッタ
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
バッタが小麦畑をすべて破壊しました。
C1 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

Meaning
To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
Example
She tends to obsess over small details.
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

外国人恐怖症
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
リーダーの外国人恐怖症に関するコメントは、全国で憤りを引き起こした。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

象徴的な特徴
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
誠実さは良いリーダーの象徴的な特徴です。
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

非アクティブ; 眠っている; 一時的に保留された; 現在アクティブではない
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
火山は1世紀以上の間休眠状態です。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

変形; 身体的欠陥
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
事故は彼の左手に永続的な変形を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

敵
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
騎士は勇敢に自分の敵と戦った。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

幸せ
Meaning
to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space
Example
The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

無気力
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
長時間休憩なしで働いた後、彼女は無気力に感じていた。
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

ひそかな
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
彼は出発前にひそかにドアを見た。
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

えくぼ
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
彼女の魅力的なえくぼは、子供たちに微笑むたびに現れました。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

重要でないこと
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
彼は広大な宇宙で重要でないことを感じました。
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

草原
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
バイソンは草原を自由に歩き回った。
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宮殿のような
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中に宮殿のようなホテルに宿泊しました。
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

悪魔, 邪悪な人
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
パズルを解くとき、彼は本当に悪魔のようです。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

不眠症
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
彼女の慢性的な不眠症は、仕事中に集中するのを難しくさせた。
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/

executor

遺言執行者
Meaning
A person appointed to carry out the terms of someone's will after their death.
Example
The executor managed the estate according to the deceased’s wishes.
遺言執行者は故人の意志に従って財産を管理しました。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

軟骨
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
医者はその怪我が彼の膝の軟骨にダメージを与えたと説明しました。
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 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

オーキッド
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
窓辺の白いオーキッドは何ヶ月も咲き続けました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

impromptu

即興
Meaning
Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.
Example
He gave an impromptu speech at the event.
彼はイベントで即興のスピーチを行いました。
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

困惑させる
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
予期しない質問が彼を困惑させた。
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

反復する
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
ソフトウェアチームは、ユーザーのニーズを満たすまでデザインを繰り返します。
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

癖
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
彼の絶え間ない喉の清掃は迷惑な癖になっていた。
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

精巧に組織された
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
攻撃は正確に組織されていた。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

盗む
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
従業員はオフィスの備品を盗んでいるところを捕まりました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

投獄する
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
当局は裁判後に犯罪者を投獄しました。
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

前払金 / リテイナー
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
弁護士は事件を受ける前に前払い金を要求した。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽霊
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
戦争の幽霊は今でもその地域をおびやかしています。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

難解な
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
教授の講義は専門家だけが理解できるようなアーケインな詳細で満ちていました。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

恐喝
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
そのビジネスマンは、パートナーを脅迫した後、恐喝で逮捕されました。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

尋問
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
ジャーナリストは、自分の情報源に関するパネルからの厳しい尋問に直面した。
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

みなす, 判断する
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
そのプロジェクトは理事会によって成功だと見なされました。
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

ひび割れ
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
地震によって道路に深いひび割れができました。
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放蕩
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
その小説は、放蕩的なライフスタイルを持つキャラクターを描いています。
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服する
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
彼はすべての挑戦を乗り越えて夢を実現しました。
C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

流動性
Meaning
The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.
Example
Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.
流動性の維持は財務の安定性にとって重要です。
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 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

非アクティブ
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
この火山は1世紀以上も活動していない。
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

魅了する
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
ダンサーの優雅な動きは観客を魅了しました。
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

リベート/払い戻し
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
その店は大量購入に対してリベートを提供しました。
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

惨めな; みじめな; 品質の悪い
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
難民たちは惨めな状況で生活していた。
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

動揺させる
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
突然の音が試験中に学生を動揺させました。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

減速する
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
車は信号に近づくと減速し始めました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

返品可能
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
ボトルはデポジット返金のために返品可能です。
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

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

vortex

渦巻き
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
飛行機は危険な空気の渦巻きに巻き込まれました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

言葉では表現できない
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
生存者は戦争中に言葉では表現できない恐怖に耐えました。
C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

響く
Meaning
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.
Example
The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.
スピーカーの響く声がホールに響き渡った。
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

ザル
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
彼女はパスタをザルで水切りした。
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

谷
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
村は静かな緑の谷に隠れていました。
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

仲介業者
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
不動産仲介業者は彼らが新しい家を見つけるのを手伝った。
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

転覆
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
政府は反乱者が転覆を計画していると非難した。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

伍長
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
彼はミスのために体罰を受けました。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

悲惨
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
その小説は戦争の犠牲者の悲惨さを描いています。
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

適切
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
彼は公共の場で常に最大限の適切さを持って振る舞いました。
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的な
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
科学者たちは生命が出現した原始的なスープを研究しています。
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

デュプレックスハウス
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
彼らは市の中心近くのデュプレックスに住んでいます。
C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

刺繍, 手芸
Meaning
The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
Example
Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.
彼女の祖母は彼女にニードルワークの技術を教えました。
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

動揺
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
群衆の中には明らかな動揺がありました。
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

皮肉な
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
彼は彼女のドレスについて皮肉なコメントをするのをやめられなかった。
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

ドラコニアン
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
新しい規制はドラコニアンだと批判されました。
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

帰還させる
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
政府は難民を安全に帰国させるために尽力しました。
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

解散する
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
クラブは20年の活動後に解散することを決定した。
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

清算する
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
会社は債権者に支払うために資産を清算することを決定しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

無頓着な; 注意しない;
Meaning
not paying attention; careless; heedless
Example
She was unmindful of the danger around her.
彼女は周りの危険に気づいていませんでした。
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

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

sensitization

感作化
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
医者は化学物質への繰り返しの暴露によって引き起こされる感作化について警告しました。
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

足かせ
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
古い規制は小規模なビジネスを足かせし、革新を遅らせます。
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

評価
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
その不動産の評価は予想よりはるかに高かった。
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

細いヒールの靴 / ダガー
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
彼女はパーティーにエレガントなスティレットヒールを履いて行きました。
C1 noun ɔːrˈdiːl

ordeal

厳しい試練
Meaning
A physical or mental painful experience that must be endured
Example
Surviving the wilderness was a tough ordeal for them.
荒野で生き残ることは彼らにとって大変な試練でした。
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

手続き的な
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
委員会は手続き的なルールを厳格に守った。
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

喧嘩好きな; 論争的な; 争い好きな
Meaning
given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational
Example
His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.
彼の喧嘩好きな性格は、彼と一緒に働くのを難しくします。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

溶剤, 債務を支払う能力
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
アセトンは実験室でよく使われる溶剤です。
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

誘惑者
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
誘惑者は彼の耳に嘘の約束をささやいた。
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

交差する
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
二つの道路は市内中心で交差する。
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

胚芽の
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
そのプロジェクトはまだ胚芽段階にあります。
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 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

時代遅れの; 流行遅れ
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
昨今のトレンドのいくつかは今や完全に時代遅れに見える。
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

出所
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
博物館は古代の写本の出所を確認しました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

カタパルト
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
その発明は彼を国際的な名声へとカタパルトした。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

三位一体
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
博物館の展示は、三つのテーマの三位一体に焦点を当てていました：記憶、アイデンティティ、そして力。
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父性的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
彼はその男の子の教育に父性的な関心を示しました。
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 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

接続; 結びつき;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
教育と経済発展の間には明確なネクサスがあります。
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 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

回答者
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
調査には1000人以上の回答者がいました。
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

結束
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
チームはプロジェクト全体を通して素晴らしい結束を見せました。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

尊敬される
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
その尊敬される教授は賞を授与されました。
C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

安楽死
Meaning
The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
Example
The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.
安楽死についての議論は、難しい倫理的な問題を提起します。
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

再構築
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
会社は効率を高めるために再構築を行った。
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

天才児
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
モーツァルトは音楽の天才児でした。