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C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

水栗
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
水栗は炒め物に素晴らしいカリカリ感を加えます。
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
古い格言は、正直は最良の政策だと言っています。
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治的
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
社会政治的要因はしばしば公共政策決定に影響を与えます。
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

厳粛
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で行われました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

傾く
Meaning
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
Example
She is inclined to agree with the proposal.
彼女は提案に賛成する傾向があります。
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同棲する
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
彼らは結婚前に同居することを決めました。
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

賛辞
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
彼女は素晴らしいパフォーマンスで賛辞を受けた。
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

修正する
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
会社は財務上のミスを修正するために手順を踏みました。
C1 noun /træns/

trance

トランス
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
彼女は窓の外を見つめていた、まるでトランス状態にあるかのように。
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

化学的なプロセスを経て、糖分がアルコールや酸に変換されること; 変化を促進または引き起こすこと
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
ぶどうは数週間発酵させられます。
C1 adjective /əbˈdʒek.ʃən.ə.bəl/

Objectionable

不快な
Meaning
arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Example
His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
彼の不快な行動は、皆を不快にさせた。
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 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

地域の調和
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
地域の調和を維持するには、相互の尊重と理解が必要です。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

作家の名前の行
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
彼女の名前は新聞の一面に載っていました。
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

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

atonement

贖罪
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
その祭りは贖罪の日として祝われました。
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

遅れるまたは遅延する
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
古いコンピューターは新しいソフトウェアを実行するときにラグが発生しやすい。
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

敬意を表して; きちんと;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
彼女は面接のためにきちんとした服装をしていた。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

凶悪
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
その凶悪な犯罪はコミュニティ全体を衝撃を与えた。
C1 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

譲渡者
Meaning
A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.
Example
The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.
譲渡者は、財産が法的に移転されることを確認する責任があります。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

むっつりした
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
彼女はむっつりした表情を見せて、立ち去った。
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

うだるような暑さ
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
うだるような暑さで仕事が難しくなった。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

親切
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
彼女は親切な笑顔で私たちを迎えました。
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
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 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 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

隣接する
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
彼らの家は公園に隣接しています。
C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

凝縮する
Meaning
To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.
Example
Water vapor condenses into raindrops.
水蒸気は雨滴に凝縮します。
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

ひどい / 恐ろしい
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
チームのパフォーマンスはひどかった。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

乗数
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
経済学では、政府支出が成長の乗数となることがある。
C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

些細な; 重要でない; 無駄な
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
そんな些細なことで心配しないでください。
C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

賢明
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
Example
A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
賢明な決定は未来の問題を防ぐことができます。
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

社会的に追放された人
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
スキャンダルの後、彼は社会的なパリアになった。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

情熱、熱意
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
彼女は新しいプロジェクトについて情熱をもって話していました。
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

自慢する
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
彼はライバルの失敗を自慢することをやめられなかった。
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 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

魂 / 心
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
その小説は人間の精神の深層を探求します。
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 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 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

叱る
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

騒音
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
外の交通の騒音が集中するのを困難にしていた。
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

修理可能
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
壊れた電話は正しい部品で修理可能です。
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

サタン
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
宗教的な文献によると、サタンは人々を罪に導く。
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 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

偶像視する
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
ファンはしばしばその才能とライフスタイルのために有名人を偶像視します。
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 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 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

住みにくい
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
砂漠はほとんどの植物にとって住みにくい環境です。
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

無責任
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
その事故は彼の職場での無責任さが原因でした。
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

過酷な
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
アスリートたちは過酷なトレーニングセッションに直面しました。
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

リアルに似ている
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
その蝋人形は非常にリアルに似ていて、人々はそれが本物の人物だと思った。
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

完全な失敗
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
計画の悪さからそのイベントは完全な失敗に終わった。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

疲れた, 無関心
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
何年もの旅行の後、彼女は絶え間ない移動に疲れを感じた。
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 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高性; 最高の権威または力
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
その国は地域で海軍の至高性を確立しました。
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

情熱または熱意
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
彼は会社のビジョンについて熱心に話しました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

眠り
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
子供は一晩中静かに寝ていた。
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

外見上; 表面的に;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
外見上は落ち着いて見えましたが、内心では緊張していました。
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

スパイ活動
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
そのエージェントは国家に対するスパイ活動の容疑で逮捕されました。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

修道院; アシュラム
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
古代の修道院は丘の頂上に建てられました。
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

炭素の固定化と長期貯蔵
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
森林は炭素の固定化において重要な役割を果たします。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

織り手
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
熟練した織り手は、シルク生地に複雑な模様を作り出しました。
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

疎外する, 置き去りにする
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
政策は少数派コミュニティを疎外しました。
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

絶縁
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
食品保管エリアの絶縁は、害虫が侵入するのを防ぐことができます。
C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

顕微鏡的
Meaning
Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.
Example
The sample contained microscopic particles.
サンプルには顕微鏡的な粒子が含まれていました。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

表現的
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
アーティストは表現的な絵画スタイルを好んでいました。
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

監禁
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
囚人は何年もの間監禁されていた。
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
その店は結婚式の衣服を専門に扱っています。
C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

マムシ
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
ヴァイパーは危険を感じると巻きつきます。
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

国民投票
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
政府は新しい憲法について国民投票を実施しました。
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

軽やかで無頓着な
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
彼女はパーティーで軽快なスピーチをしました。
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

unthinking

軽率な
Meaning
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
Example
His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.
彼の軽率な発言は彼女の気持ちを傷つけた。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

器用さ
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
ピアノを弾く彼の器用さに観客は驚いた。
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

専門家
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
政治の専門家たちはテレビで選挙結果について議論しました。
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

暗闇; 悲しみ; 憂鬱
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
厚い雲が谷間に暗闇を投げかけ、すべてが暗くて陰気に見えました。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

侵入
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
軍隊は国境で敵の侵入を撃退した。
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 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

可逆的な
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
このジャケットはリバーシブルで、両面で着られます。
C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

国有化
Meaning
The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.
Example
The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.
銀行の国有化は経済の安定を目指して行われました。
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

不足
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
飢饉の間に食料が不足していた。
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 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

中止する；中絶する
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
悪天候のため、パイロットは任務を中止した。
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

差別的
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
差別的な政策は抗議を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喩的
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
彼女は感情を表現するために比喩的な言葉を使いました。
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

ジューシーな
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
ステーキはとてもジューシーで、皆が楽しんで食べました。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的な, 手つかずの, 清潔で新鮮な
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
その森は原始的な状態を保っています。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

回復中の、病気や治療から回復している
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
病院には回復中の患者のための特別な病棟があります。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

無害な
Meaning
Not harmful or offensive.
Example
His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.
彼の発言は完全に無害で、誰かを傷つける意図はなかった。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

法外な
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
ホテルは基本的な部屋に法外な価格を請求しました。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

耳障りな、衝撃的な
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
突然の大きな音は部屋の中の皆に衝撃を与えました。
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 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
遺跡はその都市の古代を思い出させるものです。
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

解体する
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
作業員たちは来月古い橋を解体します。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

逆さにする
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
彼は水が流れ出るようにグラスを逆さまにしました。
C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

敵
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
騎士は勇敢に自分の敵と戦った。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

スズメバチ
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
スズメバチは屋根の下に巣を作った。
C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

弔辞
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
Example
Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.
彼女の兄は葬式で感動的な弔辞を述べました。
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

作動中の; 効力を持つ; 仕事をしている; 操作可能な;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
新しい安全プロトコルは事故後すぐに作動しました。
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

前文
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
憲法の前文はその基本的な原則を説明しています。
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

流れる
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
涙が彼女の目からガシュと流れ出した。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯れる
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
花は十分な水がないと枯れてしまう。
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 noun /truːs/

truce

休戦
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
二国は数週間にわたる激しい戦闘の後、休戦に合意しました。
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 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

カモメ
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
カモメは水から魚をつかむために急降下した。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽霊のような
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
古い館には夜、幽霊のような雰囲気が漂っていた。
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
あなたの星座は何ですか？
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

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

corroborate

確認する
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
証人は被告の証言を裏付けました。
C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

宣伝する
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
その会社は新しい製品をゲームチェンジャーとして宣伝した。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

気質; 性格; 本性
Meaning
a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns
Example
She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.
彼女は穏やかな気質を持っており、ストレスをうまく処理するのに役立っています。
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

活性化する
Meaning
To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
Example
The motivational speech helped energize the team.
モチベーションスピーチはチームを活性化するのに役立ちました。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森の上層部、木々の冠によって形成される; 上部の覆い
Meaning
The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.
Example
The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.
熱帯雨林のキャノピーは多くの鳥や昆虫に避難場所を提供します。