C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

しわになる

Meaning

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

Example

The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.

花は暑い太陽の下でしわになった。

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 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

推測する

Meaning

to suppose something is true without having evidence

Example

She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.

彼女は彼が会議に来ないだろうと推測した。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

冗談を言う

Meaning

characterized by good-humored teasing or joking

Example

They had a bantering conversation at the café.

彼らはカフェで冗談交じりの会話をしていた。

C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

遊牧

Meaning

Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.

Example

The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.

部族はノマディックなライフスタイルを送っていた。

C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

熱狂

Meaning

a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity

Example

The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.

セールの発表はショッピングの熱狂を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

課税; 負担; 不公平な要求

Meaning

the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand

Example

The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.

相談なしに新しい税金が課され、市民は非常に怒りました。

C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

保存料

Meaning

A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.

Example

Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.

多くの加工食品には有害な保存料が含まれています。

C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

復讐

Meaning

a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge

Example

The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.

二つの家族は何世代にもわたり、苦い復讐に巻き込まれていた。

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

それによって

Meaning

of that; from that

Example

The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.

契約とそのすべての修正はそれによって署名される必要があります。

C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

単調さ

Meaning

Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

Example

Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.

日常生活の単調さを打破することは、メンタルヘルスの改善に役立つことがあります。

C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

霞

Meaning

a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion

Example

The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.

朝の霞は徐々に晴れ、太陽が空高く昇るにつれて明らかになった。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

偽造者

Meaning

a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures

Example

The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.

警察は偽造者を逮捕しました。彼は偽の絵画を販売していました。

C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

甘やかす / 大切にする

Meaning

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

Example

Parents often pamper their first child.

親はしばしば最初の子供を甘やかします。

C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

重要人物

Meaning

a person considered to be important because of high rank or office

Example

Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.

数人の外国の重要人物が国の晩餐会に出席しました。

C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

おしゃべりする

Meaning

to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way

Example

The baby babbles all day long.

赤ちゃんは一日中おしゃべりしています。

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

活力

Meaning

the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness

Example

Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.

彼女の活力はチーム全体をやる気にさせた。

C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

ジレンマ; 困惑

Meaning

a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma

Example

She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.

彼女はどの仕事のオファーを受け入れるかを決めかねていた。

C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

狂乱の

Meaning

Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.

Example

The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.

発表後、株式市場は狂乱の取引を経験しました。

C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

栄養

Meaning

Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.

Example

Proper nourishment is essential for child development.

適切な栄養は子供の発達に不可欠です。

C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

抑圧する

Meaning

to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress

Example

The dictator oppressed the people for decades.

独裁者は何十年も人々を抑圧した。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

取るに足りない, 些細な

Meaning

small or meager; lacking in value or importance

Example

They offered him a paltry sum for his work.

彼らは彼の仕事に対して取るに足りない金額を提案した。

C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

破壊的

Meaning

seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority

Example

The group was banned for its subversive activities.

そのグループは破壊的な活動のために禁止された。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

Meaning

Not able to be divided or separated.

Example

The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.

C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

栄誉

Meaning

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Example

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

彼女は卓越したパフォーマンスで栄誉を受けました。

C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

寄付金, 寄贈

Meaning

An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.

Example

The university received a large endowment for research.

大学は研究のために大きな寄付金を受け取った。

C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

委託する

Meaning

to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping

Example

He consigned the package to the shipping company.

彼は荷物を配送会社に委託しました。

C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

態度

Meaning

a person's outward behavior or appearance

Example

Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.

会議中、彼女の落ち着いた態度は皆に印象を与えました。

C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

鎮痛剤

Meaning

A drug or substance that relieves pain.

Example

She took an analgesic to ease her headache.

彼女は頭痛を和らげるために鎮痛剤を飲みました。

C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

反対者

Meaning

a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something

Example

The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.

反対者は市議会の会議中に自分の懸念を表明しました。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

非常にいらいらした

Meaning

greatly annoyed or irritated

Example

She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.

彼女は繰り返しのミスの後、彼に非常にいらいらした視線を送った。

C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

幅

Meaning

The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.

Example

The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.

彼の知識の幅は皆に感銘を与えました。

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 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

余分な

Meaning

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Example

His speech contained too many superfluous details.

彼のスピーチには、余分な詳細が多すぎた。

C1 noun ɪnˌɛv.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

inevitability

避けられない運命

Meaning

The quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.

Example

The inevitability of change is a part of life.

変化の避けられないことは人生の一部です。

C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

人間工学デザイン

Meaning

Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.

Example

The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.

この椅子は、より良い姿勢のためにエルゴノミックデザインを採用しています。

C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

条件

Meaning

a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement

Example

He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.

彼は、週に2回リモートで働けるという条件で仕事のオファーを受け入れました。

C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

雑多な; 混合された; 多様な

Meaning

various; diverse; mixed; assorted

Example

The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.

箱には異なる時期のさまざまなアイテムが含まれていました。

C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

争い, すり減る

Meaning

As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.

Example

He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.

彼は冷静を保とうとしたが、議論の中で彼の神経はすり減り始めた。

C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

正義

Meaning

the quality of being morally right or justifiable

Example

His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.

彼の人生は正義と真実に捧げられた。

C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

行き詰まり

Meaning

A situation where no progress is possible.

Example

The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.

交渉は行き詰まり、合意が遅れた。

C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

外見

Meaning

the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status

Example

The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.

王はすべての王族の外見とともに現れました。

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 /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

成長や生命の基本的なプロセスに関連する、しばしば意識的な思考や活動なしで

Meaning

relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity

Example

The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.

事故の後、患者は植物状態にとどまっていました。

C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

気圧計

Meaning

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

Example

The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.

バロメーターは嵐が近づいていることを示しました。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者

Meaning

a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea

Example

He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.

彼は伝統的な信仰を拒否したため、不信者と呼ばれました。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

理解できる

Meaning

able to be understood; intelligible

Example

The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.

先生はそのトピックを理解しやすい方法で説明しました。

C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

引っ張る

Meaning

to pull or drag something heavy with effort

Example

The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.

作業員たちは箱をトラックに引きずり込んだ。

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

チェッカード

Meaning

Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.

Example

He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.

彼は大きな成功と失敗を経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。

C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

聞こえる

Meaning

able to be heard; loud enough to hear

Example

The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.

スピーカーの声は大きなホールの後ろからほとんど聞こえませんでした。

C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

黒くする

Meaning

to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish

Example

Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.

火事の煙が壁を黒くし始めた。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

明白な

Meaning

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

Example

The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.

疲労の明白な兆候が彼の顔に現れていた。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

封鎖線

Meaning

a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access

Example

The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.

警察は犯罪現場の周りにコルドンを設置しました。

C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座

Meaning

a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs

Example

What is your zodiac sign?

あなたの星座は何ですか？

C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

確率に基づく

Meaning

Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.

Example

The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.

モデルは予測のために確率的アプローチを採用しています。

C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

理解する

Meaning

To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.

Example

It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.

海の深さを理解するのは難しい。

C1 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

鉄壁の

Meaning

impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm

Example

The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.

その会社はサプライヤーと鉄壁の契約を結んでいた。

C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

折りたたみ式

Meaning

able to be folded down or reduced in size

Example

She bought a collapsible chair for camping.

彼女はキャンプ用に折りたたみ式の椅子を買いました。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

命令不服従

Meaning

Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.

Example

The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.

命令不服従の従業員は、マネージャーの指示に従うことを拒否した。

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 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

Meaning

to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death

Example

The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.

C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

評価的

Meaning

Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.

Example

The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.

プロジェクトの評価段階は、その成功を評価することを含みます。

C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた

Meaning

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

Example

After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.

砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。

C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

警告

Meaning

a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice

Example

He received an admonition for his careless work.

彼は不注意な仕事のために警告を受けました。

C1 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

反らす / 避ける

Meaning

to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly

Example

The shield deflected the incoming arrow.

盾は飛んできた矢を反らした。

C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

細くて強く、丈夫な

Meaning

Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.

Example

The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.

その細いアスリートは驚くべき速度と敏捷性で動いた。

C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

Meaning

To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.

Example

The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.

C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

控える

Meaning

to decide not to do or have something

Example

She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.

彼女はダイエットを維持するためにデザートを控えることを決めました。

C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

恩人; 支援者; 寄付者

Meaning

a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron

Example

The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.

匿名の寄付者は病院に何百万も寄付しました。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈneɪt/

ornate

華やかな

Meaning

elaborately or highly decorated

Example

The palace hall was filled with ornate furniture and paintings.

宮殿のホールは華やかな家具と絵画でいっぱいだった。

C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

危険にさらす

Meaning

to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed

Example

His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.

彼の無謀な行動は彼のキャリアを危険にさらす可能性がある。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

政治的でない

Meaning

not interested in or not connected with politics

Example

She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.

彼女は政治的でない態度を保ち、仕事に集中することを好みます。

C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

無関係性

Meaning

the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand

Example

The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.

裁判官はその主張が事件と無関係であるとして退けた。

C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

勇敢な, 英雄的な

Meaning

Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.

Example

The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.

その勇敢な消防士は燃えている建物から子供を助けました。

C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

一般性

Meaning

A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.

Example

The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.

スピーチは一般的な内容で、具体的な詳細が欠けていました。

C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

悪意のある; 有害な

Meaning

having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful

Example

The malicious software damaged many computers.

悪意のあるソフトウェアが多くのコンピュータを破壊しました。

C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

殴りつける

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.

Example

The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.

ボクサーは最終ラウンドで相手を激しく殴りつけた。

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 /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

経済的不平等

Meaning

The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.

Example

Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.

経済的不平等に対処することは、社会的安定にとって重要です。

C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡な

Meaning

ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination

Example

The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.

先生の説明は正確でしたが、かなり平凡でした。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

賢明な、慎重な

Meaning

shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters

Example

It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.

論争中に沈黙を守るのは賢明な判断だった。

C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑させる

Meaning

to confuse; to be too difficult to understand

Example

The math problem baffles me completely.

数学の問題は私を完全に困惑させます。

C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

従順; 服従的; 謙虚な

Meaning

ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant

Example

She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.

厳しい扱いの後、彼女は従順になった。

C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

軍事的な

Meaning

Related to war, soldiers, or military life.

Example

The country imposed martial law during the crisis.

その国は危機の間に戒厳令を施行した。

C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

だます

Meaning

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

Example

He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.

彼は訓練なしでレースに勝てると思い込み、自分をだました。

C1 adjective ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

unperturbed

何かに悩まされたり、動揺したりしない; 冷静で落ち着いている

Meaning

Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.

Example

She remained unperturbed despite the challenges.

彼女は挑戦にもかかわらず冷静さを保っていた。

C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全に理解し吸収する; 知識や文化に統合する

Meaning

To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.

Example

Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.

移民はしばしば新しい文化に適応するのに苦労しています。

C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

関税または輸出入税

Meaning

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

Example

The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.

政府は高級品に高い関税を課しました。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

先祖

Meaning

Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.

Example

We must honor the traditions of our forebears.

私たちは先祖の伝統を尊重しなければなりません。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

偽る

Meaning

to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive

Example

He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.

彼は警察官を装おうとしたため逮捕されました。

C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

長さに沿って; 最長の寸法に沿って

Meaning

in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension

Example

Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.

紙を長さに沿って折りたたんで、持ち運びやすくします。

C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

楽しむ

Meaning

to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in

Example

They revel in their success.

彼らは成功を楽しんでいます。

C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

フェレット, 何かを粘り強く探すまたは発見する

Meaning

a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently

Example

He ferreted out the hidden documents.

彼は隠された書類を見つけました。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

不完全さ

Meaning

the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness

Example

The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.

レポートの不完全さがプロジェクトの遅れを引き起こした。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

死や病気など、不快または不安を引き起こすテーマへの異常な関心

Meaning

Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.

Example

She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.

彼女は犯罪の話に対してモービッドな魅力を持っていた。

C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

象徴

Meaning

A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.

Example

The dove is an emblem of peace.

鳩は平和の象徴です。

C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

迅速化する

Meaning

Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

Example

The government took steps to expedite the approval process.

政府は承認プロセスを迅速化するための措置を講じた。

C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救済

Meaning

Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.

Example

The story revolves around the theme of salvation.

物語は救いのテーマを中心に展開します。

C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning

To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.

Example

The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.

C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

奉献する

Meaning

to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony

Example

The church was consecrated by the bishop.

教会は司教によって奉献されました。

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 /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

詳しく説明する

Meaning

to present and explain in detail

Example

The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.

教授は簡単な言葉で理論を詳しく説明しました。

C1 noun /fæd/

fad

一時的な流行、トレンド

Meaning

a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze

Example

The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.

新しいダイエットはティーンエイジャーの間で人気の一時的なトレンドとなった。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

絹の; 柔らかい; 滑らか;

Meaning

made of silk; smooth and soft like silk

Example

She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.

彼女はパーティーに美しい絹のドレスを着ていきました。

C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威圧

Meaning

The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.

Example

The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.

労働者たちは経営陣による威圧の事例を報告しました。

C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

追い出す

Meaning

to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position

Example

The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.

レフェリーはアンスポーツマンライクな行為で選手を追い出さなければならなかった。

C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者

Meaning

A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.

Example

The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.

登山者は長い登山の後、頂上に到達しました。

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 /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

テーマ的

Meaning

Relating to or based on a theme.

Example

The book is organized into thematic chapters.

その本はテーマごとに章が整理されています。

C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

制約された、無理に作られた

Meaning

appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted

Example

He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.

彼は気まずい会議で強制的な笑顔を見せた。

C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不協和音

Meaning

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

Example

The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.

文化的な不協和音が誤解を生んだ。

C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

ステレオタイプ

Meaning

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Example

Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.

人種に基づいたステレオタイプは有害です。

C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

飲み込む

Meaning

to completely surround or cover something or someone

Example

The village was engulfed by floodwaters.

その村は洪水に飲み込まれた。

C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

気分が悪い

Meaning

Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.

Example

She felt queasy after the long boat ride.

彼女は長いボートの旅の後、気分が悪くなった。

C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

精神病

Meaning

A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.

患者は幻覚を経験した後、精神病と診断されました。

C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

建物

Meaning

A large, impressive building or structure.

Example

The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.

その博物館は市内中心部の印象的な建物です。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

柔軟な

Meaning

Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.

Example

The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.

その体操選手の体は驚くほど柔軟だった。

C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

十分性

Meaning

The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.

Example

The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.

食料供給の十分性は生存にとって重要です。

C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

トパーズ

Meaning

a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry

Example

The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.

女王の王冠は素晴らしい青いトパーズで飾られていました。

C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

聖書に関連する

Meaning

Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.

Example

The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.

牧師は説教中に聖書の参照をしました。

C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直

Meaning

At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.

Example

The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.

はしごは安全のために地面に対して垂直に配置されました。