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C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

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

limp

引きずる / 弱い
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
彼は足首を怪我した後、足を引きずって歩いていた。
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 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

内気
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
彼の内気さは会議で話すことを妨げた。
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

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

Pious

敬虔な
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
敬虔な修道士は毎日何時間も祈りに捧げた。
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 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行への欲望
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
彼女の旅行への欲望は、世界の隅々まで彼女を連れて行った。
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鶏や他の鳥のための小さな囲いまたは小屋
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
農夫は毎朝小屋の中の鶏をチェックしていました。
C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

放棄する
Meaning
To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.
Example
He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.
彼はCEOのポジションを放棄することに決めました。
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

カメオ
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
その俳優は映画でサプライズのカメオを果たした。
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

故障
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
エンジンは過熱のため故障しました。
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
経験豊富な船長は舵を取って、嵐の中で巧みに船を操縦しました。
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

偏見
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
裁判官は事件で偏見を示したとして批判されました。
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

反作用
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
その薬は治療の副作用をカウンターアクトするのに役立ちます。
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 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

減少する
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
予期しない支出のため、彼の貯金は減少しました。
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
その抗議は不正に対する反抗の行為でした。
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 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

誇張したドラマ
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
その映画は過剰なメロドラマで批判されました。
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

ポピュリストのリーダー
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
ポピュリストのリーダーは、一般市民のニーズを最優先すると約束しました。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

上流社会
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
町の上流社会の人々は年次の舞踏会に集まりました。
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

反発する
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
陽子はお互いに反発し合う。
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

パビリオン
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
結婚式のレセプションは装飾されたパビリオンで開催されました。
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

反乱
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
反乱は革命の始まりを示しました。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

三部作
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
監督はついに三部作を完成させるために、三番目の映画を公開しました。
C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

共謀する
Meaning
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
Example
They conspired to overthrow the government.
彼らは政府を倒すために共謀した。
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

銀河に関連する
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
望遠鏡で観測された銀河系の現象は魅力的でした。
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

未払い
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
彼女は電気代の未払いが数ヶ月遅れていた。
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

無鉄砲に
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
彼女は無鉄砲に新しいプロジェクトに飛び込んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

哀れな
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
その迷子の犬は雨の中で哀れに見えた。
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

農業的
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
その国の経済はまだ主に農業的です。
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑る
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
ヘビは草の中を滑って進んだ。
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

アムネスティ
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
政府はすべての政治犯に対してアムネスティを発表しました。
C1 noun ˌdɪdʒɪˈnɛəreɪʃən

degeneration

退化
Meaning
The process of decline or deterioration in structure or function.
Example
The degeneration of brain cells leads to cognitive decline.
脳細胞の退化は認知機能の低下を引き起こします。
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

青白い
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
長い病気の後、彼の顔は青白くて疲れて見えた。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵害
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
村人たちは自分たちの農地への侵害に反対して抗議しました。
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

つぶやく
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
彼女は寝る前に祈りをささやきました。
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

えくぼ
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
彼女の魅力的なえくぼは、子供たちに微笑むたびに現れました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

無礼な、厚かましい
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
その無礼な子供は先生に逆らった。
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

隣接性
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
二つの建物の隣接性は、それらを接続するのを簡単にしました。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

略奪する
Meaning
to rob or plunder a place, especially during war
Example
The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.
侵入した軍隊は村を略奪し、すべての貴重品を持ち去った。
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

誠実さ
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
彼女の誠実さが仕事を整理されたプロジェクトへと導いた。
C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

模範的
Meaning
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Example
She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.
彼女はその模範的な仕事倫理と献身に対して賞賛されました。
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

亀裂
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
議論の後、二人の友達の間に亀裂が生じた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

未表現
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
学生は会議中に自分の意見を未表現のままにしておいた。
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

乏しい
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
彼は乏しい給料でかろうじて生きていけた。
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

凶暴な, 激しい, 残忍な
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
激しい嵐は沿岸地域の多くの家を破壊しました。
C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

イーゼル
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
アーティストは絵を描き始める前にキャンバスをイーゼルに置きました。
C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

キャンドルの芯
Meaning
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
Example
The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.
キャンドルの芯は、より良く燃えるために切る必要があります。
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

ゴロゴロする, ふける
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
バッファローは暑い日には泥の中でゴロゴロするのが好きです。
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 /kræs/

crass

無神経な、感受性や洗練さが欠けている
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
彼の無神経な発言は会議で全員を怒らせました。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

カラット
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
その指輪は18カラットの金で作られていました。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

不品な
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
彼は不品な発言で注意された。
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校正する
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
彼女は提出前にレポートを校正した。
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
朝の霞は徐々に晴れ、太陽が空高く昇るにつれて明らかになった。
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

逆説的
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
立っていることが歩くことよりも疲れるのは逆説的です。
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

子馬
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
農夫は若いコルトを鞍を受け入れるように訓練しました。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

情熱的
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
彼は愛の宣言でいっぱいのアモロスな手紙を彼女に送った。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

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

polarity

極性
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
二つの政治党派の間の極性は強くなりつつあります。
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

危険にさらす
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
彼の無謀な行動は彼のキャリアを危険にさらす可能性がある。
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

並んで
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
兵士たちは通りを二人並んで行進した。
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生関係
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
二つの会社間の共生関係は相互成長につながった。
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

素人
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
裁判官は法を説明し、素人でも理解できるようにしました。
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯渇
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
地下水の過剰使用は水資源の枯渇を引き起こす。
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

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

foreword

序文
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
その本の序文は、有名な歴史家によって書かれました。
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

減価償却
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
車の減価償却率は5年後に高くなります。
C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

疲れ果てて病気のように見える、特に疲労、心配、または苦しみから
Meaning
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Example
After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.
三晩寝ずに働いた後、彼は疲れ果てて見えた。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

反訴
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
被告は原告に対して反訴を提起しました。
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

縁起が良い
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
結婚式は縁起の良い日に行われました。
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨らむ
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
ジャンクフードを食べすぎると、あなたの胃が膨らむことがあります。
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

妨害的な
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
妨害的な政策は経済成長を阻害した。
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

楽しむ / 調味料
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
彼女は海外旅行の機会を大いに楽しんでいました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/

Uncultured

無教養な; 教養のない
Meaning
lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized
Example
His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
彼の無教養な行動はディナーパーティーでみんなを困らせた。
C1 noun/adjective /ɪˈliːtɪst/

elitist

エリティスト
Meaning
A person who believes that a society should be led by an elite; showing preference for a privileged class.
Example
His elitist attitude made him unpopular among his peers.
彼のエリティストな態度は、彼を仲間の中で不人気にした。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

台座 / pedestal
Meaning
the base or support on which a statue or object stands
Example
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.
彫像は大理石の台座に置かれました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

官能的
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
庭は官能的な色と香りで満たされていた。
C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

Meaning
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Example
She implored him to stay with her.
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

ファイアウォール
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
ファイアウォールはネットワークをサイバー攻撃から守ります。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

抗議
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
その決定は市民の間で抗議を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

極度に喉が渇いた
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
砂漠を歩いた後、彼は極度に喉が渇いていた。
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

みなす, 判断する
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
そのプロジェクトは理事会によって成功だと見なされました。
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

強調する
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
その照明が絵画の美しさを強調しました。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

縁故主義
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
その企業は採用活動における親族主義で非難されました。
C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平等
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
キャンペーンは男性と女性の間で給与の平等を達成することを目指しています。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

鋭い匂いのする
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
にんにくの強い匂いが台所を満たした。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

驚異的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
チームはプロジェクトを時間通りに完了するために驚異的な努力をしました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

不適切な
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
彼の不適切な発言はディナーテーブルで皆を困らせました。
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 /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 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

賠償
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
政府は紛争の被害者に賠償を提供しました。
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

被害者にする
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
腐敗した役人たちは貧しい村人を犠牲にした。
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

民営化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企業の民営化は効率を高めました。
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

未熟さ
Meaning
the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity
Example
His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.
彼の未熟さは責任を果たすことを難しくした。
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

不注意な
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
不注意な運転手が重大な事故を引き起こした。
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

些細なことで言い争う
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
子供たちは最後のケーキの一切れをめぐって言い争いを始めた。
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

差し押さえ
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
その家族は複数回のモーゲージ支払いを逃したため、差し押さえで家を失いました。
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

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

celibate

Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

過酷な試練、溶鉱炉
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
チームは競争の過酷な試練を乗り越えて、より強くなった。
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

寛容
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
裁判官は寛容を示し、彼の判決を軽減しました。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

狭い心の、島に関連する
Meaning
Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.
Example
The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.
そのコミュニティは外部の人々に対する狭量な態度で批判されました。
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

タイツ
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
彼女はジム用に新しい黒いレギンスを買った。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大規模な破壊的な火災
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
その森は数日間続いた巨大な火災によって壊されました。
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 /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

見下す
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
彼の見下すような口調は観客を不快にさせた。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

ぐらつく
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
彼らは川を越える不安定な木製の橋を渡りました。
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型、典型
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
この絵は現代アートの原型です。
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

軟膏
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
そのバームは日焼けの痛みを和らげるのに役立ちました。
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

関連付ける
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
研究者たちは、食事とメンタルヘルスが強く関連していることを発見しました。
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

混雑
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
渋滞はラッシュアワーに都市の通りを混雑させることができます。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

提供する、提示する
Meaning
to offer something for acceptance; to present
Example
She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.
彼女は友情の印として手を差し出しました。
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

言語分析と研究に使用される大規模な言語データの集まり
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
言語学者は言語パターンを分析するためにコーパスを使用します。
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

人でいっぱい
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
市場は買い物客でいっぱいだった。
C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

大脳の
Meaning
Of the cerebrum of the brain.
Example
Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.
大脳機能は思考を調整します。