Vocabulary Cards C1
356 cards available.
C1 noun
depository
預け場所, 保管所
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
C1 adjective
depraved
堕落した
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
C1 verb
deprecate
非難する
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
C1 verb
depreciate
価値が下がる
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
C1 noun
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.
C1 noun
depressant
抑制剤
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
C1 noun
deprivation
剥奪, 欠乏, 不足
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
C1 adjective
deranged
狂気
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
C1 noun
deregulation
規制緩和
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
C1 adjective, noun
derelict
放棄された
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
C1 verb
deride
嘲笑する
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
C1 noun
derision
嘲笑
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
C1 adjective
derisive
軽蔑的な
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
C1 noun
derivation
派生
Meaning
The origin or development of something from a source.
Example
The derivation of the word comes from Latin.
C1 noun, adjective
derivative
派生物
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
C1 noun
dermatologist
皮膚科医
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
C1 noun
dermatology
皮膚科学
Meaning
The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
Example
He studied dermatology at medical school.
C1 adjective
derogatory
侮辱的
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
C1 verb
desensitize
脱感作
Meaning
To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
Example
Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.
C1 noun
desertification
砂漠化
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
C1 noun
Designation
任命; 役職; 職位; ステータス
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
C1 verb
desist
Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
C1 adjective
Desolate
荒涼; 孤独; 不毛
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
C1 adjective
Despairing
絶望的な
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.