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C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超える
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
彼女のパフォーマンスはすべての期待を上回った。
C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

密輸品
Meaning
goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess
Example
The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.
警察は密輸されたタバコの積荷を押収しました。
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

マニフェスト
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
党は選挙前にマニフェストを発表した。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

学際的
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
教育における学際的アプローチは、問題解決スキルを向上させる。
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

楽観的
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
困難にもかかわらず、彼女は未来に対して楽観的な姿勢を保ち続けた。
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

ウォーキングフィッシュ
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
ウォーキングフィッシュは乾燥した土地を越えて新しい水源を見つけることができます。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

先例
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
弁護士は容疑者の犯罪歴を調べました。
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

無神論
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
彼は社会的圧力にもかかわらず、自分の無神論を公に宣言した。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

持続可能な実践
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
持続可能な実践は環境保護にとって重要です。
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑発
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
彼の無礼なコメントは明らかな挑発でした。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

破壊工作員
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
破壊工作員は爆弾を設置する前に逮捕されました。
C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

思索する, 反芻する
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
Example
She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.
彼女は自分の決断について一人で思索していた。
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

台無しにする
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
彼はプレゼンテーションを台無しにし、聴衆を混乱させました。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/

orthodox

Meaning
conforming to traditional beliefs or practices
Example
He comes from a very orthodox family.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

スターフルーツ
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
スターフルーツを切ると、プレートの上に美しい黄色い星のように見えます。
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

カテゴリー的
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
彼女はその告発に対してカテゴリー的な否定をした。
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

衝撃的で生々しいセンセーショナル
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
新聞は犯罪について衝撃的な詳細を掲載した。
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

発射体
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
兵士は飛んでくる発射体を避けました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

導管 / 手段
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
ケーブルは保護された導管内に配置されました。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

興奮した / 過度に緊張した
Meaning
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
Example
She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.
事故後、彼女は興奮しすぎて、はっきりと話すことができなかった。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入門書, 下塗り
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
彼はコースを始める前にプログラミングの入門書を読みました。
C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

木立 / 小さな果樹園
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
彼らはオレンジの林を歩いていました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

腐食性の、鋭い皮肉な
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
彼女の鋭い皮肉な発言は彼の感情を傷つけた。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

アンダースタディ
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
主役の俳優が病気になったとき、アンダースタディが演じました。
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

ゴム槌
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
大工は木材を傷つけないようゴム槌を使った。
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

疎外
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
新しい政策は従業員の間に疎外感を生み出しました。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

金属の物体がぶつかり合って発生する軽い音; 短くてキャッチーな歌
Meaning
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
Example
The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.
廊下を歩いているとき、鍵の音が聞こえました。
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

色や味の軽い加え方
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
彼女の声は悲しみでティンジドだった。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

消す
Meaning
to put out a fire, light, or to end something
Example
The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.
消防士たちは1時間以内に火を消し止めました。
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 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

和解
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
平和条約は和解への重要な一歩でした。
C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

隠者
Meaning
A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.
Example
The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
その老人は山の中で隠者として暮らしていた。
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

代わりに
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
彼は花の代わりにお金を渡した。
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

電話技術
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
現代のテレフォニーはインターネットベースの通話を含むように進化しました。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成する, 組み合わせる, 論理的に提示する
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
彼は異なるソースからアイデアを合成するのが得意です。
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

最高潮に達する
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
長年の努力が彼の成功に集約された。
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎縮
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
定期的な運動がないと、筋肉は時間とともに萎縮する可能性があります。
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

専制政治
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
人々は専制政治の時代に反乱を起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

型抜き
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
アーティストは壁に同じ星を描くために型抜きを使用しました。
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 verb /lætʃ/

latch

ラッチで閉める
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
彼女は家を出る前にドアをラッチで閉めた。
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

評価者
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
外部の評価者がプロジェクトの報告書を確認しました。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

見下す
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
彼女の見下すような口調は、同僚を怒らせた。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警告的な
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
その報告書は無計画な支出について警告的なメッセージを示している。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

原則を守る
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
彼は原則を守るリーダーで、いつも正直を最優先にします。
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

軽減する
Meaning
serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious
Example
She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.
彼女は軽減する状況のために寛容を求めました。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

カーラー
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
彼女はパーティーのために髪をスタイリングするためにカールラーを使った。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

無礼
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
教師は生徒の無礼さに驚いた。
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位体
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
炭素-14は化石の年代を測定するために使用される放射性同位体です。
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

裁量の
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
彼は旅行のためにいくらかの裁量所得を取っておいた。
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

歩行者専用化
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
市中心部の歩行者専用化は、汚染を減らす。
C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

クライマティック
Meaning
Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.
Example
The film ended with a climactic battle scene.
映画はクライマティックな戦闘シーンで終わった。
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

接続; 結びつき;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
教育と経済発展の間には明確なネクサスがあります。
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 /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

無関心
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
学生たちは新しいルールに無関心を示しました。
C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

現代性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
その都市の建築は、伝統と現代性の両方を反映しています。
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

完全に否定された
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
その主張は公式に完全に否定されました。
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

腐った
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
バターは外に長時間置かれて腐ってしまった。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

完全な
Meaning
complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme
Example
The speech was an out-and-out lie.
そのスピーチは完全な嘘だった。
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

偽善者; 嘘つき; 偽りの人
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
他人に誠実を求めて自分は嘘をつくのは偽善者だ。
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

受験者
Meaning
a person who is being tested in an examination
Example
Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.
各受験者には試験を完了するために2時間が与えられました。
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

暴力的な人物; 不良;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
不良は店主を金のために脅した。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɒt.ər/

Jotter

メモ帳
Meaning
a small notebook for writing quick notes or reminders
Example
The student carried a jotter to write down important points during lectures.
学生は講義中に重要なポイントを書き留めるためにメモ帳を持っていました。
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

タンデム自転車
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
カップルは公園で自分たちのタンデム自転車に乗って楽しんでいました。
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

貧困
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
彼らは基本的な施設なしで貧困に住んでいました。
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

同音異義語
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
「pair」と「pear」の単語は同音異義語です。
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

軽減するまたは和らげる
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
瞑想はストレスを軽減し、集中力を高めることができます。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.mə.si/

Intimacy

親密さ; 親しみ
Meaning
close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere
Example
The couple valued the emotional intimacy they shared more than material possessions.
そのカップルは物質的な所有物よりも、共有した感情的な親密さを大切にしていました。
C1 noun /ˈkwɪk.sænd/

Quick-sand

クイックサンド
Meaning
loose wet sand that yields easily to pressure and sucks in anything on its surface
Example
The explorer got trapped in quicksand while crossing the desert.
探検家は砂漠を横断中にクイックサンドに捕まりました。
C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

反証
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
彼女のエッセイは反対の理論に対する強い反証でした。
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

致命的な事故
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
その事故で1人が死亡した。
C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

失敗しない
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
新しいソフトウェアには失敗しないインストールプロセスがあります。
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

発芽する
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
種は数日間の雨の後に発芽し始めました。
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 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

塩分増加
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
過剰な灌漑は農地の塩分増加を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高く
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
凧は晴れた空に高く飛んでいた。
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

多様化された
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
その会社はリスクを減らすために多様化されたビジネス戦略を採用した。
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小さな修正や改善
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
アーティストは絵画に素早くタッチアップをしました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

落胆した
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
試合に負けた後、チームは落胆して見えた。
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

リサイタル
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
彼女はコンサートホールでピアノのリサイタルを行いました。
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

無情な; 冷酷な; 非情な
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
彼は他人の感情を無視して冷酷に振る舞った。
C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

封建的
Meaning
relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations
Example
The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.
城は封建時代の遺物です。
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

寝台; 船、列車、または他の乗り物で寝る場所
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
私は夜行列車で上段の寝台を予約しました。
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 /nɑːtʃ/

notch

切り込み
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
彼は日数を記録するために棒に切り込みを入れました。
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

委託する
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
彼は荷物を配送会社に委託しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

輝かしい / 明白な
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
レポートには明らかな間違いがありました。
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

長い物語
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
会社の興隆と衰退は企業のサガとなった。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

重要な時点
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
この重要な時点で、私たちは未来について重要な決定を下さなければなりません。
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

アバター
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
彼女はソーシャルメディアのアバターを新しいカートゥーン画像に変更しました。
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

対立
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
二つの政党の間には明らかな対立があった。
C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

忘却, 破壊, 消失
Meaning
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
Example
His name faded into oblivion over time.
彼の名前は時と共に忘却の中に消えた。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助産師
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
助産師は出産中ずっと母親と一緒にいました。
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 /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
弁護士は契約の合法性について疑問を呈しました。
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

虐殺
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
軍隊は無実の市民を虐殺した。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

夢中
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
彼はコンサートに参加した後、クラシック音楽に魅了されました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

違憲の
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
裁判所は新しい法律が違憲であると宣言しました。
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

消毒
Meaning
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
Example
Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.
キッチン用具は頻繁に消毒する必要があります。
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

噂
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
その告発は、具体的な証拠や目撃者の証言ではなく、噂に基づいていました。
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

優越性
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
オンラインショッピングの優越性が小売業を永遠に変えました。
C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

くびき
Meaning
a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation
Example
The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.
牛は木製のくびきでつながれていました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

感覚的
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
人間は推論する能力を持った感覚的存在です。
C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

非協力
Meaning
The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
Example
The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.
非協力運動は勢いを得た。
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐食
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
パイプ内の腐食は漏れの原因となります。
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

代理人
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
彼女は会議で代理投票を行った。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

Rigidity

剛性
Meaning
inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise
Example
The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.
古いシステムの剛性は、どんな革新も妨げました。
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

交配
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
農家は牛の乳生産を向上させるために交配します。
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

共犯者 (犯罪で)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
彼は犯罪で共犯者として見つかりました。
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

洪水に見舞われやすい
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
バングラデシュは洪水が発生しやすいデルタ国家です。
C1 noun /trækt/

tract

区画
Meaning
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
Example
The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.
その森林区画は野生動物保護区として保存されました。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

軟骨
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
医者はその怪我が彼の膝の軟骨にダメージを与えたと説明しました。
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

無頓着
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
彼は安全規制に対して無頓着な態度を持っていた。
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

膿瘍
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
歯医者は彼の歯の膿瘍を治療しました。
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

Meaning
to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
Example
The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.