C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

同期

Meaning

Existing or occurring at the same time.

Example

Synchronous learning involves live online classes.

同期学習にはライブオンラインクラスが含まれています。

C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

説得力

Meaning

The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.

Example

Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.

彼女の説得力は、チームに彼女の提案に従わせました。

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 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

純血種の馬

Meaning

a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education

Example

The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.

ジョッキーはレースで速いサラブレッドに乗った。

C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

成層圏

Meaning

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

Example

The stratosphere provides a unique environment.

成層圏は特別な環境を提供します。

C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

スイートライム

Meaning

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

Example

The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.

スイートライムジュースは暑い日にさわやかでした。

C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑した, ぼんやりした

Meaning

confused, puzzled, or lost in thought

Example

She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.

彼が奇妙な質問をしたとき、彼女は困惑しているように見えた。

C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

ひそかな

Meaning

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.

Example

He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.

彼は出発前にひそかにドアを見た。

C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

リスト

Meaning

A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.

Example

The manager updated the staff roster for next week.

マネージャーは来週のスタッフリストを更新しました。

C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

等々

Meaning

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.

Example

We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.

ペン、紙、ノートなどを買わなければなりません。

C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他的な

Meaning

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.

彼女の利他的な性格は、チャリティー活動のボランティアをするよう促した。

C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

境界を定める

Meaning

to set the boundaries or limits of something

Example

The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.

土地はフェンスで境界が定められて、争いを避けました。

C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

急いで

Meaning

in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly

Example

She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.

彼女は空港に行く前に急いでバッグを詰めた。

C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告

Meaning

a warning or condition to be considered before taking action

Example

The proposal was accepted with one caveat.

提案は警告付きで受け入れられました。

C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

恐ろしい

Meaning

Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.

Example

The crime scene was a ghastly sight.

犯罪現場は恐ろしい光景だった。

C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

子守唄

Meaning

a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep

Example

She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.

彼女は毎晩赤ちゃんに子守唄を歌っていた。

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 /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

他の単語やフレーズの文字を並べ替えて作られた単語またはフレーズ。

Meaning

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

Example

The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.

'listen' は 'silent' のアナグラムです。

C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

壊滅

Meaning

The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.

Example

The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.

都市の壊滅により、何千人もの人々が家を失った。

C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

ペンダント

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck

Example

She wore a silver pendant around her neck.

彼女は首に銀のペンダントをつけていました。

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

同義語

Meaning

A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.

Example

The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.

'コウモリ'という言葉は、動物またはスポーツ用品を意味することができるため、同義語です。

C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

贖い

Meaning

The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

Example

The story highlights the theme of redemption.

その物語は償いのテーマを強調しています。

C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

急なまたは突然の

Meaning

Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.

Example

The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.

ハイカーたちは急な坂道を登るのに苦労していました。

C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

超越する

Meaning

To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed

Example

His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.

彼の伝統的な方法を超越しようとする努力は賞賛に値した。

C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

Meaning

To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.

Example

The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.

C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

馬鹿げた, 不合理な

Meaning

completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense

Example

The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.

豚が飛ぶことができるという考えは馬鹿げている。

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 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 /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

耐えられる

Meaning

able to be endured; bearable; tolerable

Example

The pain was endurable with proper medication.

適切な薬で痛みは耐えられました。

C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

曖昧さ, 不明確さ

Meaning

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Example

The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.

その声明の曖昧さはチームの間で混乱を引き起こしました。

C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

無政府状態

Meaning

a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority

Example

The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.

政権の崩壊は街中に無政府状態を引き起こした。

C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

追加する

Meaning

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

Example

She decided to append a note to the end of the report.

彼女は報告書の最後にメモを追加することに決めました。

C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

クジャクの花

Meaning

a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail

Example

The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.

クジャクの花の木は夏に素晴らしいオレンジ色の花を咲かせます。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

不器用

Meaning

lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent

Example

His inept handling of the situation made it worse.

彼の不器用な状況の対処が状況を悪化させた。

C1 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 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

スパルタン

Meaning

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere

Example

He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.

彼はスパルタンな部屋に住んでいて、ベッドと椅子だけがありました。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

Meaning

to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office

Example

She was inducted into the university's honor society.

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 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

を除いて、を除く

Meaning

except for; if not for

Example

Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.

奇跡を除いて、チームはチャンピオンシップを勝ち取らない。

C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

核心

Meaning

the most important or decisive point of an issue

Example

The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.

問題の核心はコミュニケーション不足にあります。

C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

片側が低い、または不均衡な

Meaning

with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced

Example

The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.

急いで飾った後、ケーキは不均衡に見えた。

C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

すりおろす, 苛立たせる

Meaning

to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy

Example

She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.

彼女はパスタ料理のためにチーズをおろしました。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

骨や筋肉の変形の修正に関連する

Meaning

Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

Example

She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.

彼女は背中の痛みのために整形外科医に行った。

C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

メカジキ

Meaning

A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword

Example

The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.

メカジキは時速60マイルで泳ぐことができます。

C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

傾向

Meaning

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

Example

She has a penchant for collecting rare books.

彼女は珍しい本を集める傾向がある。

C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

鎮静する

Meaning

to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs

Example

The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.

獣医は虎を動かす前に鎮静する必要があった。

C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

追い出す

Meaning

to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position

Example

The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.

レフェリーはアンスポーツマンライクな行為で選手を追い出さなければならなかった。

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

浮力のある、元気な

Meaning

Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.

Example

She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.

彼女は困難にもかかわらず前向きで元気でした。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

過度の; 不適切な; 必要以上または適切以上の

Meaning

excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper

Example

The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.

教師は親からの過度なプレッシャーについて不満を言いました。

C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

要約

Meaning

A concise summary of a text or speech.

Example

The student submitted a précis of the long article.

学生は長い記事の要約を提出しました。

C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning

a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information

Example

He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

露出不足、無視された

Meaning

insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention

Example

The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.

写真は露出不足で、暗すぎて見えました。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

緊急計画

Meaning

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.

Example

The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.

会社は経済的な後退に備えた緊急計画を持っています。

C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

思いとどまらせる

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

Example

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

彼女は彼に仕事を辞めさせないように説得しようとした。

C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学

Meaning

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.

Example

Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.

インテリアデザインは美学と機能性に焦点を当てています。

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 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

明確で理解しやすい

Meaning

Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.

Example

His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.

彼の説明は非常に明確だったので、皆が理解しました。

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 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

プリーツ

Meaning

a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself

Example

She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.

彼女はスカートにボリュームを加えるためにプリーツを入れました。

C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

審議

Meaning

Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.

Example

Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.

持続可能性についての審議は何時間も続きました。

C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

Meaning

to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do

Example

The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.

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 /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

ナイチンゲール

Meaning

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

Example

The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.

ナイチンゲールは月明かりの中で甘美に歌った。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

乱雑または不潔な外見; 汚れたしぼんだ

Meaning

untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn

Example

The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.

そのみすぼらしい老犬は、食べ物を探して通りをさまよっていました。

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 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

ずる賢い; ずるい; 狡猾な

Meaning

clever; cunning; sly

Example

The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.

ずる賢いキツネはその狡猾な知恵を使って罠から逃げた。

C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

偽善的な

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

そのレストランはスタイリッシュだったが、私の好みにはあまりにも偽善的だった。

C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

殉教

Meaning

The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle

Example

His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.

彼の殉教は、無数の他の人々を自由運動に参加させるインスピレーションとなった。

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 /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

戦艦艦隊

Meaning

A large fleet of warships.

Example

The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

スペインのアルマダは1588年にイギリスに対して出航した。

C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

制裁

Meaning

official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule

Example

The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.

政府はその国に対して経済制裁を科した。

C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

Meaning

to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury

Example

The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.

C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

単調な; 退屈な; 繰り返しの

Meaning

lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive

Example

The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.

雨の単調な音がみんなを眠くさせた。

C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

公然

Meaning

Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.

Example

There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.

ライバルの間に公然とした敵意の表れがあった。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

臆病

Meaning

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

Example

His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.

彼の臆病は彼が発言するのを妨げた。

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 /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, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning

a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something

Example

The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.

C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

ポモドーロ

Meaning

A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.

Example

The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.

ポモドーロ技法は生産性を向上させます。

C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

非難する, 厳しく批判する

Meaning

to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval

Example

The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.

委員会は彼の不正行為に対して政治家を非難しました。

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

遅延

Meaning

The delay in processing signals or data.

Example

High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.

オンラインゲームの高い遅延はラグの問題を引き起こす可能性があります。

C1 adjective deft

deft

器用

Meaning

Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.

Example

The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.

アーティストの器用な手は傑作を作り出しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

深く根付いている、変更が難しい

Meaning

Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.

Example

Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.

文化的な慣習は、しばしば社会の構造に深く根付いています。

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 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

取り消す

Meaning

To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.

Example

The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.

裁判所は証拠不十分のため、その決定を取り消しました。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

逆の; 反対の

Meaning

opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed

Example

There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

価格と需要の間に逆の関係があります。

C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

豊富な

Meaning

In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.

Example

There were books galore in the old library.

古い図書館には豊富な本がありました。

C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

渓谷

Meaning

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

Example

The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.

川は山々を通って深い渓谷を作り出した。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

死や病気など、不快または不安を引き起こすテーマへの異常な関心

Meaning

Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.

Example

She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.

彼女は犯罪の話に対してモービッドな魅力を持っていた。

C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

切る

Meaning

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

Example

She snipped the loose thread from her dress.

彼女はドレスの緩んだ糸を切りました。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

休息

Meaning

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position

Example

After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.

長い旅の後、彼女は静かな庭で休息を求めた。

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 /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

聞こえない

Meaning

Unable to be heard.

Example

Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.

その音の中で彼女の声はほとんど聞こえなかった。

C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

緩和

Meaning

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Example

Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.

気候変動の緩和には共同の努力が必要です。

C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

水浸し

Meaning

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

Example

The market was awash with cheap imported goods.

市場は安価な輸入品で水浸しだった。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

断続的

Meaning

Happening irregularly, not continuously.

Example

The rain was intermittent throughout the day.

雨は一日中断続的でした。

C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

悪魔的

Meaning

Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.

Example

The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.

独裁者の悪魔的な支配は国に苦しみをもたらした。

C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

逸脱

Meaning

Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.

Example

The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.

その本は都市の若者文化における逸脱を研究しています。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl

incremental

増分的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.

Example

Incremental changes ensure sustainability.

増分的な変化は持続可能性を確保します。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

非難 / 批判

Meaning

An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.

Example

She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.

彼女は会議に遅れたことを彼に非難した。

C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

Meaning

to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back

Example

The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.

C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

けち

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; miserly

Example

He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.

彼は友達へのプレゼントを買うにはあまりにけちだ。

C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

無自覚

Meaning

Being completely unaware of surrounding events.

Example

He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.

彼は読書中に周りの騒音に全く無自覚だった。

C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

抑止力

Meaning

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

Example

A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.

厳格な法律は犯罪の抑止力として機能します。

C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

万華鏡

Meaning

A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.

Example

The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.

祭りが始まると、街の明かりは色とりどりの万華鏡に変わった。

C1 noun /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/

Increment

増加

Meaning

an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary

Example

He received an annual increment of five percent in his salary this year.

彼は今年、自分の給料に5パーセントの年次増加を受け取った。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

前景

Meaning

the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer

Example

The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.

前景にある花が絵を明るくしました。

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

風刺的

Meaning

containing or using satire to criticize or mock

Example

The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.

その風刺的な漫画は政府の新しい政策を嘲笑しました。

C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

ライセンス保持者

Meaning

a person or organization that holds a license to do something

Example

The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.

ライセンス保持者はすべての規制を遵守する責任があります。

C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

軽蔑的な

Meaning

showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn

Example

She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.

彼が無礼なコメントをしたとき、彼女は軽蔑の目で彼を見た。

C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

盗む

Meaning

to steal things of small value or in small quantities

Example

The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.

従業員はオフィスの備品を盗んでいるところを捕まりました。

C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

腫れた

Meaning

Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation

Example

Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.

ハイキング中に足首をひねった後、足首が腫れていました。

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 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

分岐する

Meaning

to separate and go in different directions; to differ

Example

The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.

二つの道は交差点で分かれる。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

人口密度が高い

Meaning

having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people

Example

China is the most populous country in the world.

中国は世界で最も人口の多い国です。

C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

義務感のある; 尊敬すべき; 従順な

Meaning

conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful

Example

She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.

彼女はいつも両親を助ける義務感のある娘です。

C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

値切る

Meaning

to argue about the price; to bargain persistently

Example

They haggled over the price for an hour.

彼らは価格のことで1時間も値引き交渉をした。

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 /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

事実や調査ではなく、個人的な話に基づく、逸話的な

Meaning

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

Example

The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.

その本はデータではなく、逸話的証拠で満たされていました。

C1 noun /kənˈteɪdʒən/

contagion

感染

Meaning

The communication of disease from one person to another by close contact; also the spread of harmful ideas or behaviors.

Example

Fear spread like a contagion through the crowd.

恐怖は群衆の中で感染のように広がった。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

補償

Meaning

security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss

Example

The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.

保険会社は洪水による損害に対して完全な補償を提供しました。