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C1 verb /struː/

strew

まき散らす
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
服が床に散らばっていた。
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

複製する
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
科学者は実験を正確に再現しようとしました。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

演説家
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
有名な演説家が感動的なスピーチを行った。
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 /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁する
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
委員会は契約紛争を仲裁することに同意しました。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

人里離れた場所
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
彼らは人里離れた村に滞在しました。
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

硬貨
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
取引は硬貨で行われました。
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

騒々しい
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
騒々しい子供たちが家を騒音で満たしました。
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 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 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 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

メスのトラ
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
強力なメスのトラがジャングルを静かに狩っていた。
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

比例的な
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
罰は犯罪に比例するべきです。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

粗末な
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
契約者は修理作業で粗末な仕事をしました。
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

圧政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人々は支配者の圧政に反抗しました。
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

袋で子供を育てる哺乳類
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
カンガルーはよく知られたマースピアルです。
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

反論する
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
弁護士は強力な証拠で虚偽の告発を反論しました。
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

貪欲な
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
彼は知識に対して貪欲な食欲を持っている。
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

繋ぐ
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
農夫はヤギを柱に繋ぎました。
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

触媒
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
彼のスピーチはコミュニティの変化の触媒となった。
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

寛大
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
裁判官は判決で寛大さを示した。
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

薄紫色
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーで美しい薄紫色のドレスを着ていた。
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

それに対して
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
彼は支払いを受け取り、それに対する領収書を渡しました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

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

scotch

終わらせる / スコッチウイスキー
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
報告書は合併の噂を終わらせました。
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 /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

呼び出す
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
弁護士は憲法を引き合いに出して自分のクライアントを守った。
C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

規範; 標準; ルール; 伝統
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
遅くまで働くことがこの会社の規範になった。
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交的解決
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
平和には外交的解決が必要です。
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息させる / 覆う
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
彼女は毛布で火を覆った。
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

先駆者
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
その会社は技術革新の先駆者です。
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 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

注入
Meaning
the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid
Example
She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.
彼女はカモミールティーの落ち着く注入を準備しました。
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

日没
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
私たちは日没前に村に到着する予定でした。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

自給自足
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
その農場は食品生産において完全な自給自足を達成しました。
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

有害な, 致命的な
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
喫煙の有害な影響は十分に記録されています。
C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

土鍋
Meaning
a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
Example
The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.
土鍋は夏に水を自然に冷たく保ちます。
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

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

parchment

羊皮紙
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
古代の写本は羊皮紙に書かれていました。
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

喜び
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
フェスティバルは喜びと笑いでいっぱいでした。
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

先見の明がある; 創造的;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
スティーブ・ジョブズはテクノロジーを革新した先見の明があるリーダーでした。
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

コミュニティサービスの理想
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
コミュニティサービスの理想は学校で教えられるべきです。
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

肥料施用
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
有機肥料施用は土壌の健康を改善します。
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸せ
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

貶める
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
彼は同僚の業績をすぐに貶めました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

侮辱的
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
その記事には政治家について侮辱的なコメントが含まれていました。
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

いたずら; だまし; ハッタリ
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
エイリアンの着陸に関するニュースは、いたずら好きな人たちによって作られた精巧なジョークだったことが判明した。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

死すべき運命; 限られた寿命の; 人間
Meaning
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
Example
All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.
すべての人間は死すべき運命にあり、最終的に死ぬ。
C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

比類のない
Meaning
Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.
Example
The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.
タージ・マハルの比類のない美しさが訪問者を驚かせます。
C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

リクライニングチェア
Meaning
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
Example
He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.
彼は仕事の後、お気に入りのイージーチェアでくつろいだ。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

震え
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
地震の前に小さな震えが感じられました。
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

超越的
Meaning
relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience
Example
Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.
瞑想はトランセンデンタルな経験に導くことがあります。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

奴隷制度反対
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
奴隷制度反対運動は19世紀に勢いを増した。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

非互換性
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
2つのソフトウェアシステムの非互換性のため、そのプロジェクトは失敗した。
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

静けさ
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
瞑想は内面的な静けさを達成するのに役立ちます。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

物憂い; ノスタルジック
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
彼女は子供時代を思い出して、物憂げな笑みを浮かべました。
C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

急ぐ
Meaning
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
Example
He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
彼は締め切り前に仕事を終わらせるために急いだ。
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

語彙
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
翻訳者は両方の言語の広大な語彙を持っていなければならない。
C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

ツーサム
Meaning
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
Example
They entered the dance competition as a twosome.
彼らはツーサムとしてダンスコンペティションに参加した。
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小さな村
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
谷間にある小さな村には、家が12軒と小さな教会が1つだけあった。
C1 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

interdependency

相互依存
Meaning
The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.
Example
The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.
国々の相互依存は、より大きな協力を生み出しました。
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 /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 /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

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

boisterous

騒々しい
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
誕生日パーティーで子供たちは騒々しかった。
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

最適化する
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
会社はサプライチェーンの最適化に取り組んでいます。
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗長性、過剰
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
会社の労働力の冗長性は多くの解雇を引き起こしました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

無効にする
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
新しい証拠が前の判決を無効にするかもしれません。
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

二国間
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
二国は二国間貿易協定に署名しました。
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

草食性
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
牛は草食性の動物で、草を食べる。
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 /skwɒt/

squat

しゃがむ
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
彼は靴を結ぶためにしゃがんだ。
C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

恐れ
Meaning
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Example
She opened the letter with some trepidation.
彼女は少し恐れを抱えて手紙を開けた。
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

尽きることのない
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
彼の尽きることのないエネルギーは、彼がプロジェクトに休むことなく取り組むことを可能にしました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

抑制できない
Meaning
Impossible to control or restrain.
Example
She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.
彼女はスピーチ中に抑制できない笑いの衝動を隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

最適化, 改善, より効率的
Meaning
Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
Example
The system has been optimized for faster performance.
システムはより速いパフォーマンスのために最適化されました。
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

予測不可能性
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
天気の予測不可能性は旅行を不確実にした。
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

太陽系外の星の周りを回る惑星
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
天文学者たちは、過去10年間で何千ものエクソプラネットを発見しました。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

ダーウィニズム
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
ダーウィニズムは科学者たちが種の起源を理解する方法を革命的に変えました。
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

中途; 真ん中で
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
プロジェクトは完了に向かってミッドウェイにあります。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

汚れていて暗い; 色が鈍い
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
古い建物は、塗装が必要な汚れた壁を持っていた。
C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

硬い殻を持つ水生動物
Meaning
an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps
Example
Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.
カニやロブスターはよく知られている甲殻類です。
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 /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

無礼な、傲慢な
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
その無礼な学生は教師の指示に従うことを拒否した。
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

高齢者社会
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
高齢者社会には、専門的な医療システムが必要です。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

切り離し
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
仏教哲学は物質的欲望からの分離を奨励します。
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

催眠術をかける
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
マジシャンは観客をヒプノタイズしようとした。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

借金がある; 感謝している
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
私は先生のすべての指導に深く感謝しています。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

条例
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
市議会は公共公園での喫煙を禁じる条例を可決しました。
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
インターネットの到来は人々のコミュニケーション方法を変えました。
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

罠
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 /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

革命的な発見
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.
Example
Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.
ロボット手術は医療分野での革命的な発見です。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

維持できない
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
政治家は彼の立場が維持できなくなったときに辞職しました。
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

派手な, 目立つ
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
彼は市街地を派手なスポーツカーで走った。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合併
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
2社の合併により、地域で最大の銀行が設立されました。
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 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

避ける
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
彼は仕事で責任を避けようといつも試みます。
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

弟子
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
その若い芸術家は有名な画家の弟子でした。
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 noun /beɪl/

bale

束
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
作業員は綿の束をトラックに積み込んだ。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

封建制度
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
封建制度は中世ヨーロッパの政治構造を形作った。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

隠れ家
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
森の中の小屋は彼らの秘密の隠れ家だった。
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

二つの点または状態の間で前後に動くまたは揺れる
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
株式市場は不確実な時期に振動しがちです。
C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

積極的貯蓄
Meaning
Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs
Example
Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.
プロアクティブセービングは老後の財政的安定を確保します。
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法する
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
政府は新しい安全基準を制定する計画です。
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

寝たきり
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
高齢の男性は数ヶ月間寝たきりになっています。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

腕いっぱい
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
彼女は図書館に腕いっぱいの本を持っていった。
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

粘り強い
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
彼女の粘り強い精神が困難を乗り越える助けとなった。
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 ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

壮大さ
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
コロッセオの壮大さは何百万もの観光客を引きつけます。
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

劣化した
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
村人たちは劣化した状態で暮らさざるを得なかった。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

独裁的
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
彼の独裁的なスタイルは、同僚たちの間で不人気だった。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

気取った; うぬぼれた; 過度に豪華な
Meaning
showing off; pretentious; overly grand
Example
His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
彼の気取った態度は会議でみんなを苛立たせました。
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 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

雑食性
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
クマは雑食性の動物で、植物と肉を食べます。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

動けない
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
事故の後、彼は数週間動けなかった。
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 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

平和的な; 紛争を避ける傾向のある
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
平和的な抗議は暴力なしで終わった。
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑る
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
ヘビは草の中を滑って進んだ。