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C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

戦略的洞察
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
戦略的洞察は政策立案を導く。
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

価値が下がる
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
車は最初の数年間で急速に価値が下がる傾向があります。
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

軽蔑して拒絶する
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
彼女は軽蔑の気持ちで彼の助けの申し出を拒絶した。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

exhaustive

包括的で完全な
Meaning
Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.
Example
The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.
その報告書は問題に関する包括的な分析を提供します。
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

致命的に
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
事故は二人の乗客を致命的に負傷させた。
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

軌道
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
衛星は予定された軌道に沿って飛行した。
C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

決意の; 断固たる; 揺るがない
Meaning
determined; having a firm decision; unwavering
Example
She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.
彼女は夢を追い求める決意を固く持ち続けました。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

便宜的
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
リスクにもかかわらず、近道を取ることは便宜的だった。
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

眠い; 疲れた; 無気力な
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
重い食事の後、眠気を感じました。
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

ゴロゴロする, ふける
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
バッファローは暑い日には泥の中でゴロゴロするのが好きです。
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

ウエストチェーン
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
伝統的なウエストチェーンは彼女の民族衣装を完璧に補完しました。
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

小さいサイズまたは量; 不十分; ほとんど十分
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
難民キャンプにはわずかな食料供給がありました。
C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

渇きを癒す
Meaning
to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire
Example
He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.
長いランニングの後、彼は喉の渇きを癒すために水を飲みました。
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

終末的
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
映画は核戦争後の終末的な未来を描いています。
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

慈悲深い, 寛大な, 親切な
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
彼の寛大な性格は彼をとても愛される人にしました。
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

退去する
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
入居者は月末までにアパートを退去しなければならない。
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

贅沢; 豪華; 気前の良い
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
結婚式は贅沢な祝いで、数百人のゲストが招待された。
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集まる、会議や集会を召集する
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
ボードは明日新しい方針を議論するために召集されます。
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

押し付けがましい
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
その販売員はあまりにも押し付けがましく、顧客を遠ざけました。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

周辺的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
町は都市の周辺エリアに位置しています。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

織り手
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
熟練した織り手は、シルク生地に複雑な模様を作り出しました。
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

神聖
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
彼らは古い大学の神聖な廊下を歩いた。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

修正する
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
写真家は画像を修正して、シミを取り除きました。
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

開始; 始まり
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
冬の開始は大雪をもたらしました。
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

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

acutely

鋭く
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
彼女はその危険性を鋭く認識していた。
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

タイツ
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
彼女はジム用に新しい黒いレギンスを買った。
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 /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

強力な; 効果的な; 影響力のある
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
その薬は非常に強力であり、慎重に服用すべきです。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

織り鳥
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
織り鳥は巧みに複雑な巣を作る
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

陳腐な
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
スピーチは陳腐なフレーズでいっぱいだった。
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

栄養失調; 不適切な栄養
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
子供たちの間で栄養失調は深刻な公衆衛生の問題です。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙な; 技巧的; ずるい
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
彼女は本当の質問を避ける巧妙な答えを出しました。
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

連邦
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
南部の州は南北戦争中に連邦を結成しました。
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

両義性
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
彼女は仕事のオファーを受け入れる際に両義性を感じていた。
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分離
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
南部諸州の分離は南北戦争を引き起こした。
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

読みやすい
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
彼女の手書きはほとんど読めなかった。
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒否する
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
彼女は契約書を完全に読まずに署名することをためらった。
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

不安定な; 信頼できない; 正常に動作しない
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
古い椅子は不安定で、誰かが座るたびに揺れていました。
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 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

特定の品質やタイプの完璧な例; 何かの最良の表現
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
彼女は優雅さと親切さの典型です。
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 /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

提携
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
彼の会社との提携は10年間続いた。
C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

何かを継続的に運転させる、または長期間維持する
Meaning
To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.
Example
The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
メディアは時に有害なステレオタイプを永続させることがある。
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

吐き気
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
ボートの動きがひどいナウジアを引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

窃盗
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
会社は窃盗を防ぐために監視カメラを設置した。
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

健康的な
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
健康的な食事には新鮮な果物と野菜が含まれています。
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

分岐
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
そのスタートアップは大手テクノロジー企業からの分岐でした。
C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

巨大な重要性、規模、またはサイズ
Meaning
Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.
Example
The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.
電気の発見はモニュメンタルな成果でした。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

創造的
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
発明家は日常の問題に対する創造的な解決策で知られていた。
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

偶像視する
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
ファンはしばしばその才能とライフスタイルのために有名人を偶像視します。
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

激しい非難
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
マネージャーは低いパフォーマンスについて長い激しい演説を行った。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

差し押さえる
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
銀行は何ヶ月も支払いを欠かした後、物件の差し押さえを決定しました。
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

相互利益のために他の人と物を交換する行為
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
ビジネス関係は相互利益に依存しています。
C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液の液体部分; 電離したガス; 凝固因子のない血清
Meaning
the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins
Example
Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.
血漿はさまざまなタンパク質や栄養素を含んでいます。
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

所有者
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
土地の所有者は新しい家を建てました。
C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

星雲
Meaning
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
Example
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.
オリオン星雲は空で最も明るいものの一つです。
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

劇作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
シェイクスピアは歴史上最も偉大な劇作家の一人です。
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

危険な
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
その会社への投資は今、かなり危険なように見える。
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

レプリカ
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
博物館は古代の彫像の完璧なレプリカを展示しました。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

強調する
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
その照明が絵画の美しさを強調しました。
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

議論する
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
二人の隣人は、敷地の境界について何時間も議論しました。
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

倒れる
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
地震で古い建物が倒れた。
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

結婚
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
彼らは二十年間幸せに結婚しています。
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

損傷、障害
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
聴力障害は長期間の大きな音への曝露によって引き起こされる可能性があります。
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

致命的; 死亡を引き起こす;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
そのヘビの毒は人間にとって致命的で、すぐに治療しなければならない。
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

分散
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
学生のパフォーマンスレベルには大きな分散があります。
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

不一致, 差異, 矛盾
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
監査は報告された収入と実際の収入との間に不一致があることを明らかにしました。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

無菌
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で働いた。
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

輝く; 明るい; 光る
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
輝く星々が暗い夜空を満たした。
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 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

有罪にする
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
新しい証拠がロビー事件の容疑者を有罪にする可能性があります。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

模倣する
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
若いアスリートはよく自分のアイドルを模倣します。
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

平行主義
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
作家は自分の文章にリズムを与えるために平行主義を使用しました。
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

大規模な人々のグループ、特に兵士; 大量
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
ローマ軍は軍団に分かれていました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

抵抗性
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
その材料は、電流の流れを遅くする抵抗性の特性を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

ポリグロット
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
彼女はポリグロットで、英語、スペイン語、ベンガル語に堪能です。
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 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

平等にする
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
チームは最後の瞬間にスコアを同点にしました。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

暫定的
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
暫定政府は移行段階を管理します。
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 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

水道橋
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
ローマ人は都市に水を供給するために水道橋を建設しました。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
C1 noun flɛər

flair

才能
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
彼女はデザインに才能があり、常に視覚的に印象的な作品を作り出します。
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

家系
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
彼女の高貴な家系は、彼女に王室へのアクセスを与えた。
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

測定可能な; 定量的な
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
プロジェクトの成功は売上の増加で測定可能でした。
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 məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

物質主義的なライフスタイル
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
物質主義的なライフスタイルは、しばしば道徳的な堕落を招く。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度な複雑さまたは洗練
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
現代のAI技術の洗練さは驚くべきものです。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

Water-lily

スイレン
Meaning
a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.
白いスイレンが池に優雅に浮かんでいました。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

信頼できる友人
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
女王の侍女は最も信頼された友人になった。
C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

恐ろしいと苦しみを伴う
Meaning
extremely distressing or upsetting
Example
It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.
事故を目撃することは恐ろしい経験だった。
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

アンペア
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
ワイヤーを流れる電流はアンペアで測定されます。
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

収監 / 拘束
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
裁判官は被告を拘置所に送るよう命じました。
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 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 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

グレイハウンド
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
グレイハウンドは犬の競技場でレースに勝ちました。
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

うなり声
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
犬は見知らぬ人にうなった。
C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

固定的に
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
彼は絵を固定的に見つめていた。
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

不適切
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
彼の無礼な態度はリーダーとして不適切だった。
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

規制緩和
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
規制緩和は通信業界で競争を促進しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

未表明
Meaning
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
Example
The contract included several unstated expectations.
契約にはいくつかの未表明の期待が含まれていました。
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

投獄
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
彼は裁判所の命令に違反して投獄に直面した。
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

船体 / 種の殻
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
船員たちは船体に損傷がないかを調べました。
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

絶滅した飛行爬虫類
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
博物館には巨大なプテロダクティルの化石が展示されていた。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

他より長く続く
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
その古い城は多くの世代を超えて生き残りました。
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

熱心な
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
彼女はミステリー小説の熱心な読者です。
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 /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

疑念、不安
Meaning
feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.
彼女は契約書にサインすることに対して深刻な疑念を抱いていた。
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 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

接線の
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
彼のコメントは議論の主要なトピックには関連していなかった。
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

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

claimant

請求者
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
事故後、請求者は補償を申し立てました。
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

妨害する
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
証人は調査中にストーンウォールしようとしました。
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

激しく
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
彼女はその告発を激しく否定した。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

偽造
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
銀行は小切手の署名に偽造を発見しました。