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C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

不安定な; 信頼できない; 正常に動作しない
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
古い椅子は不安定で、誰かが座るたびに揺れていました。
C1 noun /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

jubilation

歓喜
Meaning
a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph
Example
There was jubilation in the streets after the victory.
勝利後、街中は歓喜に包まれていました。
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

経済的不平等
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
経済的不平等に対処することは、社会的安定にとって重要です。
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

カースト; カースト制度
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
古代のカースト制度は社会を異なる社会的グループに分けました。
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

決意
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
彼の決意と努力は彼を成功へと導いた。
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

転送可能な
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
ここで学んだスキルは他の仕事に転送可能です。
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

揺れる
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
グラスがテーブルの端で揺れ始めた。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

温和な
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
彼はストレスの多い状況でも温和な行動で知られています。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

通行不可能
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
大雪の後、道は通行不可能になりました。
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高, 壮大, 卓越
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
山の風景の崇高な美しさは私の息を奪いました。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

発癌性の
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉には発癌性の化合物が含まれています。
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

距離を置いた
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
彼は議論の間ずっと距離を置いていました。
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 ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

暫定的
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
暫定政府は移行段階を管理します。
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 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

有害な
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
汚染は生殖能力に有害な影響を与えます。
C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影響力
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
そのビジネスマンは政治的な影響力を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

過度または不合理な執着
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
彼は珍しい切手を集めることに執着しています。
C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

無人島に取り残す
Meaning
to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island
Example
The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.
水夫たちは無人島に取り残されました。
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

明らかにする
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
彼女は情報の源を明らかにすることを拒否しました。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

無性愛
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
多くの植物は芽生えや分裂のような無性愛的方法で繁殖します。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

材木職人
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
熟練した材木職人は丸太を板に切りました。
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

パラダイム
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
教育のパラダイムはデジタル技術によって変化しています。
C1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

宣教師
Meaning
A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country
Example
The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.
宣教師は遠隔地の村で何年も人々に教え、助けてきました。
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

集中攻撃または速攻
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
政治家は記者からの厳しい質問の集中攻撃に直面していました。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

冗談を言う
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
彼らはカフェで冗談交じりの会話をしていた。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

称賛する
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
先生は生徒の献身と努力を称賛しました。
C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

利益を不正に得る者
Meaning
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
Example
The government punished war profiteers.
政府は戦争の利益を不正に得る者を罰した。
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

エリザベス朝時代
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
シェイクスピアはエリザベス朝時代に多くの戯曲を書きました。
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成する
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
科学者たちは医学研究のために新しい化合物を合成しています。
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

寝台; 船、列車、または他の乗り物で寝る場所
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
私は夜行列車で上段の寝台を予約しました。
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

光合成効率
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
光合成効率を改善すると、作物の収量を増やすことができます。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

態度
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
会議中、彼女の落ち着いた態度は皆に印象を与えました。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

コホート
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
研究者たちは異なるコホートの健康結果を比較しました。
C1 adjective /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/

ephemeral

儚い
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.
Example
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.
桜の花の美しさは儚い。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

素早く柔軟
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
スタートアップチームは市場の変化に迅速に対応しました。
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

結婚に関する
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
彼らは結婚問題を解決するためにカウンセリングを受けました。
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

松葉杖, 支え
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
彼は足を骨折した後、松葉杖を使わなければならなかった。
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

同義語
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
多くの人にとって、彼女の名前は寛大さの同義語です。
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

頑丈, 強健
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
頑丈な植物は厳しい冬を生き抜くことができます。
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

共鳴
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
彼のスピーチは観客に深い共鳴を与えた。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

超自然的
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
森は超自然的な輝きで満たされていました。
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

平和主義者
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
彼女は武力紛争に反対する活動を行っている熱心な平和主義者です。
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

派手で色鮮やかな、または自信に満ちた
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
彼の派手なスタイルはパーティーで皆の注目を集めました。
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

発する
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
甘い香りが庭から発せられました。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

有罪にする
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
新しい証拠がロビー事件の容疑者を有罪にする可能性があります。
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 /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 /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

アリバイ
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
彼女は盗難の際に映画館にいたことを証明する強力なアリバイを持っていました。
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

心臓の
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
患者は心臓の病状で入院しました。
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 /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

不快な
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
彼のパーティーでの非常に不快な振る舞いは、皆を困らせた。
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

信頼性
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
彼の説明の信頼性は陪審員を納得させました。
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

塩分, 塩濃度
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
海洋の塩分は深さと場所によって異なります。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

家系
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
その犬は何世代にもわたる家系を持っています。
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

インデックス
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
発表後、株式市場のインデックスは急落しました。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

慈悲深い; 同情的な
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
慈悲深い裁判官は彼に軽い判決を与えました。
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 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

火成
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
花崗岩は建設に一般的に使用される火成岩です。
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

しおれる
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
花は太陽の熱でしおれた。
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

触覚の
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
生地の触覚的な体験は柔らかくて滑らかでした。
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

再構築
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
会社は効率を高めるために再構築を行った。
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 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

フォーカス追跡
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
適切なフォーカス追跡は生産性を向上させます。
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 /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

アンソロジー
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
彼女は新しい詩のアンソロジーに詩を寄稿した。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

意図しない, 不注意な
Meaning
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.
Example
Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.
彼女の不注意なミスがプロジェクトの遅延を引き起こしました。
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

エコフレンドリーな都市化
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
エコフレンドリーな都市化は環境劣化を減少させます。
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

ショービニズム
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
彼のショウビニスティックな態度は多くの女性の同僚を疎外した。
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

デマゴーグ
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
群衆はデマゴーグの情熱的な演説に影響された。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

結果; 結論
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
会議の結果はプロジェクトの延期を決定することでした。
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

感情性
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
彼の感情性はしばしば彼の決定に影響を与えた。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

不名誉な
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
ジャーナリストは町の不名誉な地区に泊まるのを避けました。
C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

着物
Meaning
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
Example
She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.
彼女は儀式で美しい絹の着物を着ていた。
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 /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 /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

内省
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
内省を通じて、彼女は自分の感情に対する深い洞察を得ました。
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

社会的に排除された人
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
彼は新しい学校でアウトキャストのように感じていた。
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

袋小路
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
彼らは静かな袋小路の先に家を買いました。
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取り消す
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
裁判所は詐欺のために結婚を取り消すことを決定しました。
C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

偽造
Meaning
made to look like something genuine in order to deceive
Example
The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.
警察は偽札の一群を押収しました。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石の重さの単位
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
彼女は婚約のために2カラットのダイヤモンドリングをもらいました。
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

権威的な
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
彼女は権威的な口調で話し、部屋を静かにさせた。
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

muted (ミューテッド)
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
部屋は青と灰色の muted な色合いで塗られていました。
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

テクノロジー駆動
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
農業セクターは、効率を高めるためにますますテクノロジー駆動になっています。
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

短期の仕事
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
彼女は海外に移住する前に短期間の教師として働きました。
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

エピローグ
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
著者は登場人物たちのその後について説明するためにエピローグを追加しました。
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑する
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
彼は海外に引っ越すというアイデアを嘲笑しました。
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

解放する
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
牧師は彼を罪から解放した。
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

急な崖や岩の面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
ハイカーたちは頂上に到達するために険しい崖を登った。
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

堆積物
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
川は洪水の間に堆積物を下流へ運んだ。
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

むくれる
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
議論の後、彼女は自分の部屋でむくれていた。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

過ぎ去った
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
彼はよく過去の日々の伝統について話します。
C1 verb ɪmˈbjuː

Imbue

誰かの心にアイデアや感情を深く浸透させる
Meaning
Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind
Example
The teacher tried to imbue students with a love for learning.
教師は学生に学びへの愛を伝えようとした。
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 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年ごと
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
会社は6ヶ月ごとに全社員との会議を開きます。
C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

ヒバリ
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
ヒバリは草地の上を飛びながら美しく歌った。
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

楽観的
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
困難にもかかわらず、彼女は未来に対して楽観的な姿勢を保ち続けた。
C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

反対者
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
反対者は市議会の会議中に自分の懸念を表明しました。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

犯す
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
ハッカーたちは会社に大規模なサイバー攻撃を行った。
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

オーニング
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
私たちは大雨を避けるためにオーニングの下に座っていました。
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

ドグマ
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
宗教的指導者は伝統的なドグマに厳格に従った。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

非難すべき
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
彼の不誠実な行動は本当に非難すべきものでした。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

幻滅
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
多くの人々が非現実的な期待の後に幻滅を経験します。
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

無視する
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
彼は招待状が無視されたとき、傷ついたと感じた。
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

鼻リング
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
彼女は誕生日に小さな金の鼻リングをもらった。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

差し押さえる
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
銀行は何ヶ月も支払いを欠かした後、物件の差し押さえを決定しました。
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

放浪者; ホームレス
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
その放浪者は駅の近くで食べ物を求めていました。
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

騒動
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
抗議活動は市の広場で騒動を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/

impenetrable

Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

雑多な
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
その店は果物、衣類、そして雑多な商品を販売しています。
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

急成長
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
急成長しているテクノロジー業界は、多くの投資家を引き付けました。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北極星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
船乗りはポールスターを使って海を渡った。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

無礼な; 不作法な;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
会議中の彼の無礼な発言は、出席者全員を不快にさせた。
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

自己満足の笑顔
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
彼は議論に勝ったとき、ニヤリと笑った。
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

ピンセット
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
熱い炭を安全に取り除くためにピンチャーズを使ってください。