Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
Poppy Seeds
ケシの実
Meaning
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
Example
Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.
C1 noun
populace
住民
Meaning
the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area
Example
The new law was welcomed by the local populace.
C1 noun
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.
C1 adjective
Populous
人口密度が高い
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
C1 noun
porcelain
磁器
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
C1 noun
Porcupine
ヤマアラシ
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
C1 noun/verb
pore
毛穴 / 注意深く研究する
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
C1 adjective
porous
多孔性の
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
C1 noun
Porpoise
ハクジラ
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
C1 verb
posit
Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
C1 noun
possessor
所有者
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
C1 verb
postdate
後日の日付を記入する
Meaning
To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.
Example
She postdated the check to next month.
C1 adjective
posterior
後部
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
C1 noun
posterity
後世
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
C1 adjective
Posthumous
死後
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
C1 noun, adjective
postmortem
死後解剖
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
C1 noun
postscript
追伸
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
C1 verb
postulate
仮定する
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
C1 adjective
potable
飲料水
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
C1 noun
potency
効力
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
C1 adjective
Potent
強力な; 効果的な; 影響力のある
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
C1 noun
potion
薬の飲み物
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
C1 verb
pout
口を尖らせる
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
C1 adjective
practicable
実行可能
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.