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C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

隠された動機
Meaning
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
Example
He invited her with an ulterior motive.
彼は隠された動機で彼女を招待した。
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 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

悩まされる
Meaning
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
Example
People are plagued by anxiety and depression.
人々は不安と抑うつに悩まされています。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

再キャスティング
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
監督は役を若い俳優でリキャストすることに決めました。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

大きな技術で何かを完成させるまたは完璧にする
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
彼は長年の経験を持つ完璧な芸術家です。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

逆効果
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生産的な活動は、不満から生じることが多いです。
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

失敗
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
天気が突然変わったとき、計画は失敗した。
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

熱心な
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
彼女はミステリー小説の熱心な読者です。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

肘で軽く押す
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
会議中、彼女は彼を静かにさせるために軽く肘で押した。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

ためらう、または力や勢いを失う
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
彼女の声はスピーチをする際に途切れました。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

黄疸
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
医師は赤ちゃんに黄疸と診断しました。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

懲罰的
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
その会社は法を違反したため、懲罰的措置に直面しました。
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

デルタ地形
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
バングラデシュにはユニークなデルタ地形があります。
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
地震の振幅はリヒター・スケールで測定されました。
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
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 /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 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

執着的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
彼は清潔さに執着的な興味を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

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

expatriate

外国人
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
多くの外国人が都市の国際コミュニティに集まっています。
C1 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

償う
Meaning
to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value
Example
He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
彼はスキャンダル後に自分の評判を回復しました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

靴屋
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
靴屋は私の壊れた靴を完璧に修理しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

チェッカード
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
彼は大きな成功と失敗を経験したチェッカードなキャリアを持っていた。
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

美人コンテスト
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
彼女は美人コンテストで一位を獲得しました
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

そわそわする、落ち着かない
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
子供は長い講義中に落ち着かなくなり始めました。
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

結婚
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
彼らは何年もの友情の後、結婚しました。
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

竜巻
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
竜巻は村のいくつかの家を破壊しました。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

偽造
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
銀行は小切手の署名に偽造を発見しました。
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

ふるいにかける / 注意深く調べる
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
ケーキのミックスに加える前に、小麦粉をふるいにかけました。
C1 adjective /səkˈsɪŋkt/

succinct

簡潔
Meaning
Briefly and clearly expressed; characterized by clear, precise expression in few words.
Example
His speech was succinct and impactful.
彼のスピーチは簡潔で印象的でした。
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

名人
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
そのピアニストは真の名人であり、世界中の観客を魅了しています。
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

肥料, 家畜の糞
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
有機肥料は土壌の肥沃度を高めます。
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
彼らは友好的な合意に達しました。
C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

スパイシー
Meaning
Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.
Example
The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.
その料理は、みんなが好きなスパイシーな味がしました。
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

コスモロジー
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
彼女は宇宙の起源を理解するためにコスモロジーを学んだ。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
Example
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
マジシャンのパフォーマンスはまさに素晴らしいものでした。
C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

特定の物事によって影響を受けやすい、または損傷を受けやすい
Meaning
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Example
Children are more susceptible to infections.
子供は感染症にかかりやすいです。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

強調された; 強い; 力強く表現された
Meaning
forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction
Example
She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
彼女は提案に対して強調された'ノー'を言いました。
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
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 /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

仮の; 不確かな
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
私たちは来週会うための仮の計画を立てました。
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

裁判官
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
裁判官は軽犯罪の事件を審理しました。
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

譲渡する
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
その国は戦争に負けた後、領土を譲渡した。
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

尋問する
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
警察は容疑者を何時間も尋問した。
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

怒っている
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
裏切りを知って彼女は怒っていた。
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

再び
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
失敗後、彼らは新たにプロジェクトを始めた。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

知能
Meaning
The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.
Example
Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.
彼女の知能はすべての同僚に賞賛されています。
C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

育ちが良い
Meaning
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
Example
She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.
彼女は素晴らしいマナーを持つ育ちの良い若い女性です。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

穏やかで心地よい温かさ；癒し。
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
私たちは穏やかな夏の夕方に散歩を楽しみました。
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

詩学、詩の理論
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
彼は詩の技法を説明するポエティクスに関する本を書きました。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

信じない
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
彼が有名人に会ったと主張したとき、彼女は彼に信じない目を向けた。
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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
ほこりはアレルギーを持つ人々にとって一般的な刺激物です。
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

規範
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
その本は現在、文学の規範の一部と見なされています。
C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

ついばむ
Meaning
To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.
Example
The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.
その雌鳥は地面に散らばった穀物をついばみ始めました。
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

少しずつ; 一度に一部分
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
予算制約のため、改修工事は数年にわたって少しずつ行われました。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

秘密の知識
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
彼女は機密の議論に通じていました。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

純潔; 処女性; 節制;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
多くの宗教的伝統では、純潔は道徳的純粋さの美徳とされています。
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

略奪する
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
泥棒たちは家族が留守の間に家を荒らした。
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

突然変異、遺伝的変化
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
科学者たちは、その障害を引き起こした遺伝的な突然変異を発見しました。
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 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 /truːp/

troupe

劇団
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
劇団はステージで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
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 /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
彼は伝統的な信仰を拒否したため、不信者と呼ばれました。
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

抑制
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
言論の自由の抑制は抗議を引き起こした。
C1 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/

opportunist

機会主義者
Meaning
A person who takes advantage of situations for personal gain, often disregarding principles.
Example
He is seen as an opportunist who always puts his interests first.
彼は常に自分の利益を第一に考える機会主義者として見られています。
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称賛する
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
観客はその俳優の素晴らしい演技に喝采を送った。
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

前部の
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
脳の前部は論理的思考を制御します。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

耐えられない痛み
Meaning
causing extreme physical or mental pain
Example
She was in excruciating pain after the accident.
彼女は事故の後、耐えられない痛みを感じていた。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

無形の
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
信頼は関係において無形の特質です。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

真実の
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
その家は私たちの家と比べて、まさに本物の宮殿でした。
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

蓄える
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
危機の間、多くの人々が食べ物と水を蓄え始めました。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲がりくねった, 複雑
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
曲がりくねった山道が運転を非常に難しくした。
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

棺の上に広げる布; 陰鬱な雰囲気を作り出す暗いカバー
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
煙のヴェールが燃える建物の上に掛かっていた。
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

分泌
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
インスリン分泌は血糖値の調整に不可欠です。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

雑学
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
クイズは映画や音楽に関する楽しい雑学で満たされていました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

報復的
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
その国は貿易制裁に対して報復的な関税を課しました。
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

探求的に
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
彼女は正直な答えを望んで、探し求めるように彼を見つめた。
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

高慢な; 傲慢な
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
彼女は彼に高慢な視線を送り、立ち去った。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

悔い改めた
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
彼女は友達に叫んだ後、悔い改めていた。
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

辛い
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
そのソースは、料理をさらに美味しくした辛い味を持っていました。
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

麻痺
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
事故は彼に足の麻痺を残した。
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

イデオロギー
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
民主主義は自由と平等のイデオロギーに基づいています。
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

裁判所命令
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
裁判官はハベアス・コーパス命令を発行しました。
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

迅速化する
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
政府は承認プロセスを迅速化するための措置を講じた。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

けちな
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
彼女はけちな生活を送り、新しいものを買うことを拒んでいた。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

燃費
Meaning
The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.
Example
This car gives excellent mileage on highways.
この車は高速道路で優れた燃費を提供します。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

興奮しやすい
Meaning
easily excited or emotionally aroused
Example
The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.
その子供は興奮しやすく、何でも小さなことで笑っていた。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

心理的身体的
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
彼女の腹痛は心理的身体的なものとして診断され、ストレスに関連していました。
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

壕
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
兵士たちは戦闘中に防護のために壕を掘った。
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

違反者
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
警察は交差点で交通違反者を捕まえました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

扇動する
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
彼のスピーチは群衆を暴力に駆り立てた。
C1 noun /tɪf/

tiff

口論
Meaning
a small or petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a little tiff over what movie to watch.
彼らはどの映画を見るかについて小さな口論をした。
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

ホロスコープ
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
彼女は毎朝、自分のホロスコープを読んで、星が何を予測したかを確認していました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

相続人
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
彼女は家族の財産の相続人となった。
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

間奏
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
演劇の二つの幕の間に短い音楽の間奏がありました。
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的な
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
普遍的な技術は、日常生活の重要な部分となってきました。
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

マリーゴールド
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
鮮やかなマリーゴールドの花は、祭りの装飾に色を添えた。
C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

最上部; 最高
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
旗は木の一番高い枝に置かれました。
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 /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

野生のイノシシ
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
ワイルドボアは森を速く駆け抜けた。
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 /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

克服不可能
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
探検者たちは砂漠で克服不可能な障害に直面した。
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 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

急いで乱雑に書く
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
彼はページの下部に署名をスクロールした。
C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主権
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
主権は国家のアイデンティティにとって不可欠です。
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧師
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
牧師は思いやりのある説教をしました。
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

文脈化する
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
先生は歴史的な出来事を学生にとってより関連性のあるものにするために文脈化しました。
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

高貴さ; 高い階級
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
彼は敵を許すことで大きな高貴さを示しました。
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 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

関税または輸出入税
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
政府は高級品に高い関税を課しました。
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

不作法
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
彼の不作法なコメントは、会議でみんなを恥ずかしがらせました。
C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

無関係
Meaning
Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.
Example
The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.
裁判官はその議論が事件に関係ないと判断しました。