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C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

緩める
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
運転手は村に近づくにつれて速度を緩めた。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

Uprightness

誠実; 正直
Meaning
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
Example
His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.
彼のビジネスでの正直さは、彼に大きな尊敬をもたらした。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

非社交的な
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
彼は一人で働くために非社交的な時間を好む。
C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

協定; 契約
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
二国は戦争を終わらせるために平和協定に署名した。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

電気を発生させる機械; 大きなエネルギーと熱意を持つ人物
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
彼女は会社の成功の背後にある本物のダイナモです。
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 /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

暗闇; 悲しみ; 憂鬱
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
厚い雲が谷間に暗闇を投げかけ、すべてが暗くて陰気に見えました。
C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

開口部 / 穴
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
Example
Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.
光は壁の小さな開口部を通って入った。
C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

不貞
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
彼の不貞は結婚の終わりをもたらした。
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

その後すぐに;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
彼はスピーチを終え、その後すぐにステージを離れました。
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 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 /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

移動性の
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
多くの鳥は移動性があり、毎シーズン数千マイルも飛ぶ。
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

口実
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
彼は会議を避けるために病気を口実に使った。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染した
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
医者は患者のセプティックな傷をすぐに治療しました。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

影響を与える
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
建設現場の音は私たちの日常的な活動に影響を与えます。
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完全
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
プロジェクトの詳細はまだ不完全でした。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

哀れな; 哀れを誘う
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
傷ついた動物の哀れな叫び声は、皆を涙で動かしました。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

発癌性の
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉には発癌性の化合物が含まれています。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

非人道的
Meaning
lacking human qualities of compassion and mercy; cruel or barbaric
Example
The prisoners were kept in inhuman conditions.
囚人たちは非人道的な状況で収容されていました。
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

記憶の定着
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
睡眠は記憶の定着において重要な役割を果たします。
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

区分けする
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
効率を上げるために、彼は自分の作業を区分けしました。
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

グリルする
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
彼女は鶏肉を金色に焼くまで焼いた。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

燃費
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
この車は高速道路で優れた燃費を提供します。
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

先住民の伝統
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.
チッタゴン丘陵地帯の先住民の伝統はユニークです。
C1 verb /fret/

fret

心配する
Meaning
to worry or be anxious; to be troubled
Example
Don't fret about the exam results.
試験結果について心配しないでください。
C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

砂利
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
ドライブウェイは砂利で覆われていました。
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

生理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
彼女は大学で人間の生理学を専攻しています。
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
アーティストは学校の壁に美しいミューラルを描きました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

得意
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
料理は間違いなく彼女の得意分野です。
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 /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

結果として起こる
Meaning
to happen as a result or consequence
Example
After the argument, silence ensued.
議論の後、沈黙が続いた。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

交響楽団に関連する
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
フィルハーモニックオーケストラはベートーヴェンの第九交響曲の素晴らしい演奏を行いました。
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

最適に
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
タスクは最大の成果を上げるために最適に割り当てるべきです。
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

緊縮
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
政府は支出を削減するために緊縮策を実施した。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

冒涜的
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
その絵画は冒涜的だと批判されました。
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

エリティスト
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
彼のエリティストな態度は、彼を仲間の中で不人気にした。
C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

資産配分
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
正しい資産配分は、金融成長の鍵です。
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

勅令
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
王は公共の場での喫煙を禁止するエディクトを発行しました。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

一方的
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
その国は条約から撤退するという一方的な決定を下しました。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

敬意; 尊敬; 追悼
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
追悼式は、命を捧げた勇敢な兵士たちへの感動的な敬意でした。
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

即席の
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
彼らは箱を即席のテーブルとして使った。
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

吸う
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
赤ちゃんが乳首を吸っています。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

狂った / 非理性的
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.
彼は衝撃的なニュースを聞いた後、正気を失ったように見えました。
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

外見上; 表面的に;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
外見上は落ち着いて見えましたが、内心では緊張していました。
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

美しく装飾的な手書きの芸術
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
彼女はカリグラフィーの技術を向上させるためにコースを受講しました。
C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

出エジプト
Meaning
A mass departure of people from a place.
Example
There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.
ストライキが始まった後、労働者たちは突然出エジプトした。
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

ポモドーロ
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
ポモドーロ技法は生産性を向上させます。
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

冗長
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
彼の冗長な説明は、問題を明確にするどころか、聴衆を混乱させました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

無個性
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
その手紙は非常に無個性的なスタイルで書かれていました。
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

貪欲に食べる / 山間の狭い谷
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
ハイキング後に彼らはピザをむさぼり食べました。
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

音量の段階的増加
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
オーケストラはフィナーレの前に強力なクレッシェンドを築いた。
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

傾向
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
彼女は他の人を助ける傾向があります。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

無数; 数えきれない; 無限
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
夜空には数えきれない星があり、私たちは裸眼では見ることができません。
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

骨の折れる
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
山を越える旅は骨の折れる旅だった。
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

風刺する
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
その劇は現代の企業の貪欲さを風刺しています。
C1 noun /zest/

Zest

熱意；エネルギーと興奮；柑橘類の外皮
Meaning
great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit
Example
She approached the new job with tremendous zest.
彼女は新しい仕事に非常に熱意を持って取り組んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

非の打ち所がない
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
彼女は調査中ずっと冷静で非の打ち所がなかった。
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

急に曲がる
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
車は凍った道路を滑っていった。
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

名声、身長
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
彼女の知的名声は、彼女を学界で尊敬される人物にしました。
C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

腐りやすい
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
腐りやすい食品は冷蔵庫に保管してください。
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

ファイアウォール
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
ファイアウォールはネットワークをサイバー攻撃から守ります。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

偽造する
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
彼は税金を避けるために書類を偽造しようとした。
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

勇敢な; 英雄的な
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
その勇敢な兵士は国を守るために勇敢に戦いました。
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

差別的
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
差別的な政策は抗議を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

ひどい; 極端に悪いまたは不快な
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
刑務所の状態はひどかった。
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
彼女は静かにうなずいた。
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

沼地、困難な状況
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
ハイカーたちは政治的な沼地に閉じ込められた。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年ごと
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
会社は6ヶ月ごとに全社員との会議を開きます。
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

ゴーヤ
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
ゴーヤは血糖値をコントロールするのに優れています。
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 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 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

鎌
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
農夫は伝統的な鎌を使って小麦を収穫しました。
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

蔓延する
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
腐敗は市の行政で蔓延していた。
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

傷
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
医者は皮膚の傷を注意深く調べました。
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

化学的なプロセスを経て、糖分がアルコールや酸に変換されること; 変化を促進または引き起こすこと
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
ぶどうは数週間発酵させられます。
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

興奮または喜び
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
ジェットコースターの後のエクスヒラレーションの感覚は素晴らしいです。
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

計算高い
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
彼はビジネスに冷徹で計算高いアプローチを持っていた。
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
彼女は旅行をして平凡な日常から逃げようとした。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥癬
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
医師は発疹を調べた後、彼に疥癬と診断した。
C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

ドラゴンフルーツ
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
ピタヤは、まろやかで甘い味とユニークな外見を持っています。
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

決定的な; 最終的な; 問題を完全に解決する
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
その証拠は決定的であり、疑う余地を残さなかった。
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

壊滅的
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
戦争は国の経済に壊滅的な影響を与えた。
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

コスモスの花
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
コスモスの花は夏の風にそよいで、草地を横切っていました。
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

迂回
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
道路の閉鎖により、すべての旅行者は田舎道を通って迂回することを余儀なくされました。
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 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

完全な失敗
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
計画の悪さからそのイベントは完全な失敗に終わった。
C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

ちなみに
Meaning
by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject
Example
Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?
ちなみに、彼女がパリで勉強していたことを知っていましたか？
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

塩水の; 塩分のある
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
塩水溶液は医療処置に使用されます。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

一時的な
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
名声の一時的な性質は、それを維持するのを難しくします。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

略奪する
Meaning
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
Example
The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.
侵入した軍隊は村を略奪し、すべての貴重品を持ち去った。
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

魚雷
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
潜水艦は敵艦に向けてトーピードを発射した。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

懺悔
Meaning
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.
自分の間違いに気づいた後、彼の目は懺悔に満ちていた。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

言葉では表現できない
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
夕日の美しさは言葉では表現できないほどでした。
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

駐屯地
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
駐屯地は侵略者に対して要塞を守った。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

異なる
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
彼らは双子だが、性格は異なる。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

環境
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
彼女は芸術的な環境で育ちました。
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

愛好家
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
彼は珍しい鳥の愛好家です。
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遺言検認
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
家族は彼の死後、遺言検認の手続きを経なければならなかった。
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

気候に強い
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
気候に強い作物は極端な天候にも耐えられます。
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

羽ばたく / 震える
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
蝶が日光の中で羽ばたき始めた。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自己中心的
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
彼は友達の苦しみに気づかないほど自己中心的だった。
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

リクライニングする
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
彼女はソファで本を持ってリクライニングしていた。
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

モンタージュ
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
映画は都市生活のモンタージュで始まりました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

不器用
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
彼の不器用な状況の対処が状況を悪化させた。
C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

地域フォーラム
Meaning
A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.
Example
The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.
地域フォーラムでは、森林伐採の影響について議論されました。
C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

シンプルで洗練されていない; 農村地域に関連
Meaning
simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas
Example
The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
そのラスティックな小屋は木製の梁と藁葺きの屋根を持っていた。
C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

騒動; 混乱; 騒音
Meaning
a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion
Example
The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.
子供たちは遊び場でかなりの騒動を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

巧妙な策略
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
彼女は討論に勝つために巧妙な策略を使いました。
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

サディスティック
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
悪党は敵に痛みを与えている間、サディスティックな笑顔を浮かべていた。
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

映画ファン / 磨く
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
彼は毎週末映画を観る映画ファンです。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

陰気
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
葬式には暗い雰囲気がありました。
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

ビジネス
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
彼は20年間、レストランのビジネスをしてきました。
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 /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

ペリウィンクル
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
紫色のペリウィンクルが美しく庭の地面を覆っていました。
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

息を吐くこと
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
ゆっくりした息を吐くことは神経系を落ち着かせます。
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

そわそわする、落ち着かない
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
子供は長い講義中に落ち着かなくなり始めました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

動揺
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
その国は政治的変革の動揺した時期を経ました。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

過小評価する
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
彼女は自分の上司が彼女の貢献を一貫して過小評価していると感じていた。