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C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

促す / 奨励する
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
教師の賞賛は彼にもっと一生懸命勉強するように促した。
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 /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

反響する
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
爆発音は谷を通り過ぎて反響しました。
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

ついばむ
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
その雌鳥は地面に散らばった穀物をついばみ始めました。
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

プロセスの安定性
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
冷たい空気は植物のプロセスの安定性を確保します。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋の
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
赤と金の秋の色が森を満たした。
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 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑発的
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに挑発的なドレスを着ていた。
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 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

速度
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
高速鉄道は移動時間を大幅に短縮します。
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
ハンターはウサギを捕まえるために罠を仕掛けました。
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

報復
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
その国はあらゆる攻撃行為に対して報復を予告しました。
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

実現可能性
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
プロジェクトの実現可能性は資金に依存しています。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

コモンウェルス
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
オーストラリアはコモンウェルス加盟国です。
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

憤慨
Meaning
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
Example
Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.
不公平な判決の後で、公衆の憤慨が高まった。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸状の、外向きに丸みを帯びた
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
レンズは光を焦点を合わせるために凸の形状をしています。
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

注意深く
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
彼女は暗い森であらゆる音を注意深く聞いていた。
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

鎖骨
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
事故で鎖骨を骨折しました。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

地図学
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
彼女は大学で地図学を学び、地図のデザインを学びました。
C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

原子核
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
原子核は陽子で構成されています。
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

パッションフラワー
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
パッションフラワーのつるが美しい花で庭の壁を覆いました。
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

寛容
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
政府は宗教的寛容を促進した。
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

再生する
Meaning
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
Example
A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.
休暇は心と体を再生させることができます。
C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

困惑した, 質問のような
Meaning
Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.
Example
She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.
彼が奇妙なコメントをしたとき、彼女は困惑した表情を彼に向けました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

卑劣な
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
彼の卑劣な行動はコミュニティ全体を驚かせました。
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

遺物
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
壁の遺物はまだ見える。
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

菌類
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
古い木に奇妙な菌類が生えていました。
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

微量栄養素
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
鉄分と亜鉛は成長に必要な微量栄養素です。
C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

基盤
Meaning
the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something
Example
Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.
信頼は健康な関係の基盤です。
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

カモメ
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
カモメは水から魚をつかむために急降下した。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
地下の水源は農業の維持に役立ちます。
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 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

血なまぐさい
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
その映画は子供には血なまぐさいすぎました。
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

無差別に
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
会社は従業員を彼らのパフォーマンスを考慮せずに無差別に解雇しました。
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

頑固な; 断固とした; 不屈の
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
彼女は会社を辞める決断に対して頑固だった。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

雇用不適格
Meaning
Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment
Example
Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.
彼の犯罪歴のため、ほとんどの会社で雇用不適格と見なされた。
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

フローラとファウナ
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
ガラパゴス諸島には独特のフローラとファウナがあります。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

知能
Meaning
The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.
Example
Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.
彼女の知能はすべての同僚に賞賛されています。
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

頂上
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
ハイカーたちは日の出時に山頂に到達しました。
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 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

評判の良い
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
彼女はその都市の評判の良い法律事務所で働いています。
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 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

サフラン
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
サフランの生地は日光の下で美しく見えました。
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

ネクタリン (滑らかな皮の桃の一種)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
彼女は市場から新鮮なネクタリンのバスケットを買いました。
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

美味しい食べ物の小さな一切れ; 面白い情報の小さな部分
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
彼女はパーティーで美味しいおつまみを出しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

比類のない
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
山からの景色は比類のないものでした。
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

不一致
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
規則の不一致が進行を遅らせている。
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
C1 noun /dʒest/

Jest

冗談; いたずら
Meaning
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Example
His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.
彼のコメントは冗談で言われたもので、誰かを傷つけるためではなかった。
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

募集要項
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
大学は新しい学生を引き付けるために募集要項を送った。
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

動揺した
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
ペットを失った後、彼女は動揺していた。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽霊のような
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
古い館には夜、幽霊のような雰囲気が漂っていた。
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

調整する
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
良いスピーカーは、自分の声を調整する方法を知っています。
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

グレーズ
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
シェフはケーキにチョコレートをグレーズしました。
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

ありそうもない、またはあり得ない
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
彼の遅刻の説明は信じがたいものだった。
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
兵士たちは戦闘中に防護のために壕を掘った。
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型、典型
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
この絵は現代アートの原型です。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

無効
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
裁判所は契約を無効と宣言した。
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共謀
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
役人と契約者の間で共謀の証拠がありました。
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 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

指数
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
彼女は現代舞踏の先駆者です。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

無関心; 無関心さ; アパシー
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
彼の学業に対する無関心さが、学期中ずっと悪い成績をもたらした。
C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

指定する
Meaning
To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.
Example
The government has earmarked funds for education.
政府は教育のための資金を指定しました。
C1 adjective /ˈven.ə.məs/

Venomous

毒性のある; 悪意のある;
Meaning
secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile
Example
The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey.
毒ヘビはすばやく獲物を攻撃した。
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 /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

教育的
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
その講義は非常に教育的で魅力的でした。
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

虚偽を暴露する、神話を打破する
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
科学者たちは、ワクチンが自閉症を引き起こすという神話を打破した。
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 /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速の
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
ジェット機は音速の壁を越えたとき、大きな爆発音を作り出しました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

勇敢な
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
その勇敢な旅行者は一人でジャングルを探検した。
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

悔い改め
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
彼の真摯な悔い改めは、法廷のすべての人々を感動させました。
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 verb /weɪn/

wane

減少する
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
月は満月の夜の後に減少する。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

協力的でない
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
証人は見たことについて協力的でなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

控えめ / 節約
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
彼女は言葉を使うのを控えめにしています。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

守ることができる / 正当化できる
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
彼女の決定は法的に守ることができた。
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣伝文
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
本の裏表紙にはその小説を称賛する宣伝文があった。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

売る
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
ストリートの販売員は観光客に手作りのジュエリーを売っている。
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

パントマイム; パントマイムの俳優
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
ストリートマイムは、見えない箱のルーチンで群衆を楽しませました。
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

ツルハシ
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
鉱夫は岩の表面を壊すためにツルハシを使用しました。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

抗議
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
その決定は市民の間で抗議を引き起こしました。
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

気候適応処理
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
家はエネルギー効率を向上させるために気候適応処理を受けました。
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

固有
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
ベンガルタイガーはインド亜大陸に固有です。
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

無頓着
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
彼女は驚くべき無頓着で難しい質問に答えました。
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死 / 終わり
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
会社の突然の倒産は投資家を驚かせました。
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

挨拶; 善意の表現
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
その手紙は正式な挨拶で始まりました。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

動揺した; 不安な; 落ち着かない; 否定的に興奮した
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
彼は悪いニュースを聞いて動揺した。
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

見せかけの
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
彼の出発の見せかけの理由は病気だったが、多くの人がそれを疑っていた。
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

側面
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
サッカー選手は素早い側面パスをしました。
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 /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

不屈の; 勇敢な; 断固たる;
Meaning
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Example
Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.
挫折にもかかわらず、彼女は目標を追い続ける中で不屈であり続けた。
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

デモンストレーター, 抗議者
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
デモ参加者は平和的に街の通りを行進しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

unsociable

非社交的な
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
Example
He became unsociable after moving to a new city.
新しい街に引っ越してから、彼は非社交的になった。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

予備的にする
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
彼の遺伝子は、彼が糖尿病になる可能性を高めるかもしれません。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

持参金
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
いくつかの文化では、持参金の伝統が今でも守られています。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

幸せ
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
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なかった。
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

プロバイオティクス
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
プロバイオティクスは消化を改善し、腸の健康を促進します。
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

エリザベス朝時代
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
シェイクスピアはエリザベス朝時代に多くの戯曲を書きました。
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

ドラマ化する
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
その小説は人気のテレビシリーズにドラマタイズされました。
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

変形する
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
イモムシは蝶に変わるでしょう。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

注釈を加える
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
先生は学生に詩を解釈して注釈をつけるように頼みました。
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

情熱または熱意
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
彼は会社のビジョンについて熱心に話しました。
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

レパートリー
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
劇場にはクラシックな演劇のレパートリーがあります。
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

残留物
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
石鹸の残りが機器の効率に影響を与えます。
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

再び
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
失敗後、彼らは新たにプロジェクトを始めた。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

称賛する
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
先生は生徒の献身と努力を称賛しました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

生じる
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
スピーチは人々の間に希望を生んだ。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

おたま
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
熱いスープをボウルに注ぐためにおたまを使ってください。
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 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

チェッカード
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
彼は多くの浮き沈みを経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

乱闘
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
夜遅くにバーの外で乱闘が起こった。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

多角形
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
アーティストはキャンバスにカラフルなポリゴンを描きました。
C1 noun ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

物語のスタイル
Meaning
The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.
Example
Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.
ディケンズの物語のスタイルは魅力的で感情的です。
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

園芸に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
彼女は大学で園芸学を学びました。
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 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

不吉な予感
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
彼女は廃屋に入るとき、深い不吉な予感を感じた。
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 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小川 / 容認する
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
その村は清らかな小川の近くに建てられました。
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

後悔した
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
試合に負けた後、彼は後悔の笑顔を見せた。