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C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

頂点
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
賞を獲得することが彼のキャリアの頂点でした。
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

気圧静的な
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
エアロスタティックデザインは高高度での安定性を確保します。
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

引き裂く
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
外科医は手術中に損傷した組織を引き裂かなければならなかった。
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

聴診
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
医者は患者の肺を調べるために聴診を行いました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

ソロの歌唱曲
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
ソプラノは第2幕で感動的なアリアを披露しました。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

エアロスタット
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
軍隊は国境監視のためにエアロスタットを使用しました。
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

鋭敏さ
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
彼の知的な鋭敏さは彼を優れた科学者にしました。
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

熱意
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
彼は熱意を持ってその提案を受け入れました。
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

公開喧嘩
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
警察はスタジアム外での喧嘩を止めるために呼ばれました。
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

アングロフォビア
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
その政治家は演説でアングロフォビアを促進したとして非難されました。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

アンティフォニー
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

アニス
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
アニスの種は伝統的なデザートやお茶にしばしば使われます。
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

卑劣
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
彼らは卑劣な貧困の中で生きていました。
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

先祖返り
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
科学者は子供の身体的特徴に先祖返りを観察しました。
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

薬剤師
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
村のアポセカリーは多くの一般的な病気に対する治療法を提供しました。
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

無彩色
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
デザイナーは黒、白、灰色の無彩色なパレットを選びました。
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

上り坂
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
登山者たちは急な上り坂を登るときに苦労しました。
C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

同意する
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
政府はついに抗議者の要求に応じた。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

策略
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
その政治家の魅力は単なる策略にすぎなかった。
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即興
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
コメディアンはマイクの故障でジョークをアドリブしました。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

議論する
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
隣人たちは境界の壁について議論し始めました。
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

黙認
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
彼は黙認の笑顔を見せて、計画に同意しました。
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

不正
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
食品の不正は健康に対する深刻なリスクです。
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

巧みさ
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
彼の交渉での巧みさが契約を成立させた。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

金鉱を含む
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
鉱山労働者は山で金鉱を含む鉱脈を発見しました。
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

辛くて不快な
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
火事の辛くて不快な煙がみんなを咳き込ませた。
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

和らげる
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
その薬は痛みを和らげるのに役立ちます。
C2 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

脂肪の
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.
Example
The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.
医者は、組織が主に脂肪性であることを説明しました。
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

呪われた
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
村人たちは丘の上の呪われた家を避けていた。
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

養蜂業
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
養蜂業は農業において重要な役割を果たしており、受粉をサポートしています。
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

兆し, 保護
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
そのプロジェクトは政府の保護のもとで開始されました。
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

付属物 / 付加部分
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
ガレージはメインハウスの付属物です。
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

蓄積
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
財産の蓄積により、彼はさまざまなプロジェクトへの投資を可能にした。
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

口論, 言い争い
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
二人のドライバーの間で短い口論がありました。
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

勤勉な、熱心な
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
彼の勤勉な努力は成功したキャリアにつながった。
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

集積
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
その都市はさまざまな文化とコミュニティの集積です。
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

正直でオープン
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
ビジネス取引は完全に正直でオープンでした。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

アジアドジョウウナギ
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
アジアドジョウウナギは空気を吸い、浅い泥の水で生き残ることができます。
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

反感
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
彼は新しい経営陣のアプローチに反感を示しているようだった。
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

アーサー王に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
その小説は、騎士と城が存在するアーサリアンの世界に設定されています。
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

背教
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
彼の公然の背教は彼の支持者を驚かせました。
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全な, 全くの
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
彼の言い訳は完全なナンセンスだった。
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

短くて、機知に富んだ教育的な言葉や格言
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
彼女は会議で共有するために、いつも機知に富んだアポフテムを持っていた。
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

和らげる
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
教師は試験前に生徒たちの恐怖を和らげようとしました。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

アンチパシー
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
二つの競争する企業の間に相互のアンチパシーがありました。
C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

無害な、痛みを和らげる
Meaning
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
Example
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
スピーカーの無害なコメントは論争を避けました。
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

理解可能な
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
その複雑な理論は教授の説明後に理解可能になった。
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

熱処理で硬化する
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
鍛冶屋は鋼を熱処理してその耐久性を向上させました。
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友情
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
条約は隣国間の友情を維持するのに役立ちました。
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

アクチュアリー
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
アクチュアリーは保険契約を最終決定する前にリスクを計算しました。
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

前に来る
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
短い紹介は通常、本文の前に来ます。
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

アポプレクティック
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
彼は不公平な決定について聞いたとき、アポプレクティックでした。
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

鷲の巣
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
ワシは高い崖に巣を作った
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

不当な要求
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
独裁者は不当な要求で全ての権力を自分のものにした。
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

アームレット
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
伝統的なダンサーは、スポットライトの中で輝く金色のアームレットを着けていました。
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

放棄する
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
彼は古い政権への忠誠を放棄した。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

格言, 名言
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
彼のスピーチは人生と成功に関する格言でいっぱいでした。
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

不正混入
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
その会社は安価な化学物質で製品をアダルテレートしたため、罰金を科せられました。
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

忌まわしい
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
囚人たちは忌まわしい状況で拘束されていた。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

アンチストロフィー (修辞法の一つ)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
詩人は繰り返されるフレーズを強調するためにアンチストロフィーを使用しました。
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

逸脱, 異常, 偏差
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
科学者はデータを逸脱と見なした。
C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

適応
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
登山者は高い標高に適応するために時間が必要でした。
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

頂点
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
帝国は18世紀にその頂点に達しました。
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

発表、良い知らせ
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。
C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

アキレス的
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
彼のアキレス的な誇りは彼を危険に対して盲目にした。
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

アセテート
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
その会社は衣服用のアセテート繊維を生産しています。
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

要約版
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
出版社は学生のために長編小説の要約版を公開しました。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

養蜂場
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
農家は有機蜂蜜を生産するために新しい養蜂場を建てました。
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

非難の
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
彼は彼女に非難の目を向けた。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

鳥小屋
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
動物園はエキゾチックなオウムのために新しい鳥小屋を作った。
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

警告の
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
彼女は彼に警告のまなざしを向けました。
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

上級将校の秘密の補佐役として働く軍人
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
儀式の間、将軍は自分のエイド・デ・キャンプと共に出席しました。
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

裁定機関
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
裁定機関はケースについて審議した。
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失敗した
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
彼らの山登りの試みは、撤退で終わった。
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

食欲をそそる
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
焼きたてのパンの香りが客の食欲をそそる。
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

強欲
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
彼の強欲は彼を労働者を搾取することに導いた。
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

深海の
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
アビサルクリーチャーは極端な圧力条件で生き残ります。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

樹木栽培
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
彼は都市の緑地を改善するために樹木栽培を学びました。
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

鋭敏さ；深刻さ
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
彼女の鋭敏さは他の人が見逃した細部に気づかせた。
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

人間的な
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
その像は人間のような形をしていた。
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

オーラ
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
その絵は、聖人が頭の周りにオーラを持っているのを示していました。
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

沖積土
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
川の岸辺にあるアリューヴィウムは農業に非常に肥沃です。
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

人為的
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
気候変動は主に人為的な活動によるものです。
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚かな
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
天気を確認せずに嵐の中を車で走るのは愚かな考えだった。
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

アスパラガス豆
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
アスパラガス豆は最大で三フィートの長さになり、アジア料理で一般的に使用されます。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

空色
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
澄んだ空は深い空色で塗られていました。
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

アサフェティダ
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
アサフェティダを少し加えると、レンズ豆カレーに独特の風味が加わります。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

耳に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
医者は患者の体温を確認するためにオーリキュラー温度計を使用しました。
C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

驚いた
Meaning
by surprise; unexpectedly
Example
I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.
私は彼の突然の発表に驚きました。
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

時代遅れにする
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
デジタルカメラの台頭は、従来のフィルム写真を時代遅れにした。
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

償却
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
彼らは20年間で住宅ローンをアモーティゼする予定です。
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

適切
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
彼のコメントは議論には適切ではなかった。
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

即位 / 条約の受諾
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
王の即位は大きな儀式で祝われました。
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

韻を踏む
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
その行は美しく韻を踏んでおり、歌に独特の流れを与えています。
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

アソナンス
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
その詩は音楽的なリズムを生み出すアソナンスの言葉で満ちています。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

アンティフォン
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
合唱団は主の賛歌を始める前にアンティフォンを歌いました。
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
新しい政策は、いくつかの以前の法律の混合物です。
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

控えの間
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
客たちは中に呼ばれる前に控えの間で待っていた。
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

作動させる
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
エンジニアは簡単なスイッチで機械を作動させました。
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

驚愕
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
彼女は息を呑むような景色に驚いて口を開けたまま立っていた。
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

償却
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
アモチゼーションスケジュールは10年間の返済計画を示しました。
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

バラバラに
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
古代の帝国は戦争でバラバラにされてしまった。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

前日付け
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
その原稿は現代の印刷機よりも前の時代にあります。
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

忌まわしい物
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
奴隷制度は忌まわしい物と見なされていました。
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

嫌悪する
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
彼女は動物への残酷さを嫌悪しています。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

脳卒中や極端な怒りによる突然の意識喪失や制御の喪失
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
その老人は衝撃的なニュースを聞いてほとんどアポプレキシーを起こしました。
C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

神々しい
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
焼きたてのパンの香りはまさに神々しいものでした。
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

断言する
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
彼女は無罪だと主張した。
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

厳粛なお願い
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
神父は平和と団結のために厳粛なお願いをしました。
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

批判
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
その政策は公衆から厳しい批判を受けた。
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他的な人
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
彼は常に他人のニーズを自分のニーズよりも優先する利他的な人です。
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

アッベッサ (修道院の女性院長)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
アッベッサは修道院に訪問者を迎えました。