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C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

最高の; 完璧な状態
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
車は最高の状態です。
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

だらしなく座る
Meaning
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
Example
He slouched in the chair, looking tired.
彼は椅子にだらりと座り、疲れた様子だった。
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

教条的
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
彼の教条的なアプローチは、議論を難しくしました。
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

計算する
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
そのソフトウェアは数秒で総コストを計算できます。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

水力発電
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
水力発電はグリーンエネルギーを促進します。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

詐欺師
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
その老人はすべての人を騙した巧妙な詐欺師だった。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名目上の; 非常に小さい
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
彼は学生だったので、会員費はわずかな名目料金でした。
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 /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

急速に増加する
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
スタートアップは、活況を呈している経済で急速に増加する傾向があります。
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

悪臭
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
ゴミの臭いが路地を満たした。
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

礼儀
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
彼は彼の対戦相手に対して礼儀を持って接した、彼らの違いにもかかわらず。
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

透過性、液体や気体が通過できる特性または状態
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
土壌の透過性は水分保持に影響を与えます。
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 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

無能
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
プロジェクトはマネージャーの無能のため失敗しました。
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

尊敬
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
多くの文化が祖先に対して尊敬を示します。
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

ジオラマ
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
博物館に古代の村のジオラマが展示されていました。
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

膨大, 広大, 巨大
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
図書館には非常に大きな本のコレクションがありました。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

オラクル
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
古代ギリシャ人はデルポイのオラクルに相談しました。
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速さ
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
技術的な変化の速さは驚くべきものです。
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

擁護者
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
彼は権威主義的な政権の擁護者として知られています。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

回顧
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
回顧すると、その決定は賢明ではなかったように思えた。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

幸福
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せなかった。
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

複雑な
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
彼の議論は非常に複雑で、誰も理解できませんでした。
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除する
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
外科医は腫瘍を成功裏に切除しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

涙を流す; 泣きやすい
Meaning
expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep
Example
She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.
彼女は空港で友達に涙ながらの別れを告げた。
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

失敗
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
政治家の失敗はすぐにソーシャルメディアで広まりました。
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

解放する
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
軍隊は敵の支配から都市を解放した。
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

英雄主義
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
自由の戦士たちの英雄主義は国を鼓舞します。
C1 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

反射的; 内省的
Meaning
directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself
Example
She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.
フィードバックの後、彼女は自分の行動についてもっと反省的になりました。
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

嫌がる
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
彼女は皆の前で自分の間違いを認めることを嫌がった。
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 /tɜːrs/

terse

簡潔
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
彼の返答は簡潔で、すぐに会話を終わらせた。
C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

尊敬
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
彼女は同僚から高く評価されています。
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

悪性
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
医師はその腫瘍が悪性であることを確認しました。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

武器庫
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
兵士たちは武器を武器庫に保管していた。
C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

選り好みする
Meaning
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
Example
She is known for her discriminating taste in art.
彼女は芸術における選り好みの味で知られています。
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

婦人科
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
彼女は医科大学を卒業した後、婦人科を専門にすることに決めました。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

覆い隠す
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
スキャンダルは彼の業績を影にしました。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

ジャグラー
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
ジャグラーは彼の見事なボールさばきで観客を楽しませた。
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

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

spawn

生み出す
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
そのビデオゲームは多くの続編を生み出しました。
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

生まれつきのまたは自然の
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
彼女は音楽において生まれつきの才能を持っている。
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽霊
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
戦争の幽霊は今でもその地域をおびやかしています。
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

カリバー
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
その大学は高いカリバーの学生を引き付けます。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

パトス
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
ドキュメンタリーは、パトスと希望をうまくバランスさせ、観客を泣かせ、考えさせました。
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

病む
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
彼女は去年の冬から病んでいます。
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐食性、有害
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
この化学物質は非常に腐食性が高く、注意して取り扱う必要があります。
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

従順
Meaning
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
Example
She was compliant with all the safety requirements.
彼女はすべての安全要件に従いました。
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

塗る / 中傷する
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
子供が壁にペンキを塗った。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

爆撃
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
その都市は戦争中に激しい爆撃に耐えた。
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

行き詰まり; 停滞
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
交渉は行き詰まりに達し、どちらの側も妥協しようとしませんでした。
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

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

blacken

黒くする
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
火事の煙が壁を黒くし始めた。
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

未開拓
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
そのミッションは惑星の未開拓の地域を探査することを目的としていました。
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

六角形
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
蜂の巣のセルは六角形をしている。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

incompatible

互換性がない
Meaning
Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
Example
Their personalities were completely incompatible.
彼らの性格は完全に互換性がなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

控えめ
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
彼女は自分の個人的な生活について控えめでした。
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

誤った、間違った
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
彼の仮定は完全に誤っていた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

本能的, 自然な, 自動的
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
彼の本能的な反応は彼の命を救った。
C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

没入
Meaning
Complete engagement in an environment or experience.
Example
Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.
VRゲームへの没入は、ユーザーが仮想世界にいるように感じさせます。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

トパーズ
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
女王の王冠は素晴らしい青いトパーズで飾られていました。
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

無気力
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
重い食事を取った後、彼は無気力で眠気を感じた。
C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

Meaning
To return to a former or less developed state.
Example
Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.
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 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落する
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
かつて繁栄していた帝国は混沌に堕ち始めました。
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

激流; 洪水
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
激しい雨が山を下る水の流れを作り出しました。
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

台無しにする
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
その傷は絵画の美しさを台無しにする。
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

ゴーヤ
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
ゴーヤは血糖値をコントロールするのに優れています。
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

上昇する、支配的な
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
彼女は政治党の中で上昇するリーダーです。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

正統
Meaning
traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices
Example
The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.
宗教指導者は信仰の正統性を守った。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

固有の
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
エクストリームスポーツには固有のリスクが存在する。
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

暗記
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
彼はその詩を意味を理解せずに暗記しました。
C1 verb /fret/

fret

心配する
Meaning
to worry or be anxious; to be troubled
Example
Don't fret about the exam results.
試験結果について心配しないでください。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

魅力的な
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
その映画はとても魅力的で、誰も目を離すことができませんでした。
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消費主義
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
現代の消費主義は高級品の需要の増加を引き起こします。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

異教徒
Meaning
a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen
Example
Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.
古代ローマ人は初期のキリスト教徒を異教徒だとみなしていた。
C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

蒸散
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
蒸散は水循環と植物の成長において重要な役割を果たします。
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

騎士道
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
騎士は騎士道の規範に従って生きていました。
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

ギャンビット
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
彼の討論でのギャンビットは、みんなを驚かせました。
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

規定する
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
契約書には、支払いは30日以内に行われるべきであると明記されています。
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
フクロウは夜行性の動物で、夜に狩りをします。
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

本物の; 正当な; 合法の
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
彼女はその分野の本物の専門家です。
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

混乱した
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
突然の発表でオフィスは完全に混乱した状態になった。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

楕円形の
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
その惑星は太陽の周りをエリプティカルな軌道で回っています。
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 ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

段階的廃止
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
化石燃料の段階的廃止が合意されました。
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

色合い
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
アーティストは背景のために柔らかい青い色合いを選びました。
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 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

競売人
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
競売人は入札が進む中で素早く価格を上げた。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

犠牲的な
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
その羊は儀式で犠牲的な捧げ物として使われました。
C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

民間伝承
Meaning
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
Example
Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.
日本の民間伝承は神話や伝説で豊かです。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

珍奇な現象
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
彼の立って寝る習慣は珍奇な現象と見なされていました。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

無法; 無政府主義; 無秩序; 犯罪者
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
その国境の町は無法行為と混乱で知られていた。
C1 adjective /ɪˈkwɛstriən/

equestrian

馬術の
Meaning
Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.
Example
She won several equestrian competitions.
彼女は複数の馬術競技で優勝しました。
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

気まぐれ
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
彼女の気まぐれは、彼女がどのように反応するかを予測するのを難しくしました。
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

説教台
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
牧師は説教台の前に立って、会衆に向かって話した。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

ほろ酔い
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
ワインを一杯飲んだ後、彼女は少し酔った気がした。
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

紹介者
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
紹介者は新しい顧客を推薦したことでボーナスを得ました。
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

高い; 崇高な性格; 高貴なスタイル
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
彼は世界をより良い場所にするという高い理想を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

調味料/ソース
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
ケチャップは多くの国で人気の調味料です。
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

地方的な
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
ベンガル語は単なる地方の言語ではなかった。
C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

切望する
Meaning
to have a deep longing or desire for something
Example
She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.
彼女は何年も海外に住んだ後、故郷を恋しがっていた。
C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

受領者
Meaning
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
Example
The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.
契約のアサイニーはすべての将来の義務に責任を負います。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

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

bogus

偽物
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
警察は偽のIDカードを使用したため、彼を逮捕しました。
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

詰まる / 木靴
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
シンクは食べ物のゴミで詰まっていました。
C1 verb /per/

pare

皮をむく
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
彼女はリンゴを食べる前に皮をむいた。
C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

行き詰まり
Meaning
A situation where no progress is possible.
Example
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
交渉は行き詰まり、合意が遅れた。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

Meaning
to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail
Example
In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

みじん切りにする
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
彼女はレシピのためにニンニクをみじん切りにした。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

不機嫌な
Meaning
bad-tempered and unfriendly
Example
The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.
水をもっと頼んだとき、ウェイターは不機嫌な顔をしました。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

強化する
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
彼らは侵略に備えて街の壁を強化しました。
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

目立って明らかに間違っている
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
それは規則の明らかな違反でした。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力発電
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
その国は水力発電所に多額の投資をしました。