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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 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

無愛想に
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
彼女は無愛想に提案を拒否しました。
C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

旗艦司令官
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
旗艦司令官は儀式の前に艦隊を視察しました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

秘密会議
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
リーダーたちは戦略を話し合うために秘密のコンクレーブに集まりました。
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

湿っていて寒い
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
地下室は暗くて湿っていて、悪臭が充満していました。
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隷解放
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
奴隷の解放は歴史の転換点を示しました。
C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

若い雌馬
Meaning
a young female horse
Example
The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.
その若い牝馬は草原を速く走った。
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

予防的
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
医師は感染を防ぐために予防的な治療を処方しました。
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

けちな
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
彼はとてもけちで、レストランではチップを渡すことを拒否します。
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

偶然の幸運
Meaning
A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
Example
Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
宝くじに当たるのは完全に偶然の幸運だ。
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

悪夢のような重荷
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
借金は家族に重くのしかかる悪夢のような存在となった。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

ワシの巣
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
鷲は崖の上にあるその巣の近くに誇らしげに止まった。
C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

誠実
Meaning
The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
Example
The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.
その裁判官は、誠実さと正直さで賞賛されました。
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

三年ごとの
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
アートフェスティバルはこの都市の三年ごとのイベントです。
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

耳の届く範囲
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
子供たちは親の耳の届く範囲外で秘密をささやいた。
C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

レインコート
Meaning
a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric
Example
He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.
彼は雨の中で乾いたままでいるためにマッキントッシュを着ていました。
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

略奪
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
戦争は略奪と破壊で特徴づけられていた。
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
感染した組織の切除により、さらなる合併症が防止されました。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

知的に優れた
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
その博物館は知的な展示で知られています。
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

換喩
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
フレーズ「王冠が決定する」では、「王冠」が君主制の換喩です。
C2 noun /ˌkɔːrnjuˈkoʊpiə/

cornucopia

物事の豊富な供給または溢れんばかりの供給
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
祭りでは果物とお菓子のコルヌコピアが提供されました。
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

じっと見る
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
彼はランウェイのモデルたちを見続けた。
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

擦れて痛む
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
荒れた靴が彼のかかとを擦っていた。
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

無菌
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で作業しなければならない。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

神父
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
兵士たちは神父が主催したミサに参加しました。
C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

一時性
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.
Example
The transience of youth makes it more precious.
若さの一時性がそれをより貴重にします。
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

天上的
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
詩人は星の天上的な美しさを描写しました。
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

報い
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
腐敗した役人は最終的に裁判所で自分の報いを受けた。
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

道化師; ピエロ
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
宮廷の道化師は、鋭いコメントや面白いトリックで王様を楽しませた。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

悪党
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
その悪党は強盗で逮捕された。
C2 noun /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

umbrage

怒り, 不満
Meaning
A feeling of resentment or offense.
Example
She took umbrage at his rude remark.
彼女は彼の無礼な発言に怒りを感じた。
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
漁師たちは世代を超えて湖の近くに住んでいました。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

苛立たしい
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
苛立たしい規則は労働者たちを苛立たせました。
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

侵害できない
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
憲法はすべての市民にいくつかの侵害できない権利を保証します。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春の
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
長い冬の後、庭は春の美しさで満たされていました。
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

忌まわしい
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
ゴミの耐え難い悪臭で、みんなが部屋を出ていった。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

火をつけたいという抑制できない欲望
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
容疑者は繰り返される放火事件後にパイロマニアと診断されました。
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

示唆する
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
暗い雲は迫り来る嵐を示唆している。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

遺言なしで死亡
Meaning
Having died without leaving a valid will.
Example
She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.
彼女は遺言なしで死亡したため、財産は法に従って分配されました。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / タイトル
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
その都市は「ビッグアップル」という名称を得ました。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

オリーブの枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
彼は長年の敵対後、ライバルにオリーブの枝を差し出した。
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

河川に関連する
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
河川堆積物は古代の川のシステムの存在を示していた。
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 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

野蛮
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
彼らは古代部族の儀式を未開だと考えた。
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

完全に合致する
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
彼女の計画は私たちの目標に完全に合致しています。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

弱める
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
長い病気が彼の力を弱めた。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

日記に記録する
Meaning
to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting
Example
The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.
会計士は一日の終わりにすべての財務取引をジャーナライズします。
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遺言補遺
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
彼は自分の遺言に孫娘を含めるためにコディシルを加えました。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

困惑
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
彼は奇妙なコメントに困惑して立ち尽くしていた。
C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

ハシシ
Meaning
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
Example
The police arrested him for possessing hashish.
警察は彼をハシシを所持していたため逮捕した。
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 /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

指導
Meaning
The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.
Example
He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.
彼はメンターの指導のもとで成功した。
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式な提示
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
弁護士は証拠を法廷に提示しました。
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

特徴のない
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
彼は町の外れにある特徴のないアパートに住んでいます。
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分類学者
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
その分類学者は新しい昆虫の種を発見しました。
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

日焼けした
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
その水夫は、何年も太陽の下で働いたため、日焼けした顔をしていた。
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

隠遁所
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
その僧侶は森の奥深くの隠遁所で数年間を過ごしました。
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

共謀
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
その窃盗は警備員の共謀で起こった。
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

適切
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
彼女のコメントはその状況に非常に適切でした。
C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

卓越
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
その大学は医学研究において卓越性を獲得しました。
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

えぐる、不当に高く売る
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
彼はうっかり木製のテーブルに穴を開けました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

不適切な
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
彼の不適切な発言は会議の雰囲気を台無しにしました。
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

人生の変化
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
人生の変化はしばしばレジリエンスを教えます。
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

モラセス
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
レシピは、パンにリッチな味を加えるためにモラセスを要求します。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不協和音
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
オーケストラはリハーサル中に不協和音を発生させました。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

しわくちゃな
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
そのしわくちゃな木は何世代にもわたって野原に立っていた。
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

従者
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
王は従者を引き連れてホールに入った。
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

啓発的な
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
そのドキュメンタリーは、エンターテイメントと啓発の両方を兼ね備えていました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

無限
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
宇宙はしばしば無限であると説明されます。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

ダイアクリティカル
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
‘レジュメ’という言葉には、意味を変えるダイアクリティカルマークがあります。
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

群衆政治
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
抗議は、群衆が財産を破壊し始めたときに群衆政治に変わった。
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ギザギザの縁を作る
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
職人はより良い切断のためにナイフの刃をセレイトしました。
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

後悔する
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
彼女は彼を信じたその日を後悔するだろう。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
彼は人生と存在に関する形而上学的な問題を何年も研究しました。
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

習慣づける
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
僧侶たちは瞑想に慣れました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

完全な
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
会議は完全な災害でした。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

ペンタグラム
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
魔法使いは儀式の一環として床にペンタグラムを描いた。
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

火をつける、感動させる
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
スピーチは観客に希望を灯しました。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

乱す
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
風が彼女の髪を乱した。
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

透視能力
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
彼女は透視能力を持っていると主張し、未来を予知しました。
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

巨石
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
古代文明の巨石構造物は魅力的です。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波形または折りたたまれた
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
屋根は波形の金属板で作られていました。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

興奮させる
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
山の景色は旅行者を興奮させました。
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

封建領主
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
封建領主は農民から税金を要求した。
C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

再治療する
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
医者は傷が再び開いた後、傷を再治療する必要がありました。
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

削除する
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
出版社は再版前に小説を削除することにした。
C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

功利主義
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
功利主義は、私たちが全体的な幸福を最大化するために行動すべきだと示唆しています。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
町は大雨後にひどい洪水に見舞われました。
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

止められない軍隊
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
反乱軍は自分たちの砦に近づいてくる止められない軍隊を恐れていた。
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

スポンジカボチャ
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
スポンジカボチャは若い時に食べることができるか、乾燥させて自然のスポンジを作ることができます。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

前もって存在する
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
これらの習慣は、現代技術の到来前に存在していました。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

鳥類学
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
彼女は鳥の移動パターンを理解するためにオルニソロジーを追求しました。
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

優位性
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
被告に対する証拠の優位性があった。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

頑固
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
彼は自分の間違いを認めるには頑固すぎた。
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

人種間結婚
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
その法律は多くの国で人種間結婚を禁じていました。
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

愚かさ
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
安全プロトコルを無視する決定は、すべての人を危険にさらす純粋な愚かさでした。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑した
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
彼は複雑な指示を聞いた後、困惑したように見えました。
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

加水分解
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
加水分解は複雑な分子をより単純な形に分解します。
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

ブーツのひも
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
散歩に出かける前に、ブーツのひもを結ばなければなりません。
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

酢酸の
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
酢の酢酸の臭いが台所に広がった。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

仲裁者
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
校長は生徒間の対立で仲裁者として行動した。
C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

後遺症
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
肺の瘢痕は重度の肺炎の後遺症である可能性があります。
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

教会の
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
その会議には数人の高位の教会役員が出席しました。
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

厳しく非難する
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
教師は宿題をやらなかった学生を厳しく叱責しました。
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不確実性
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
ロトで二回連続で当選する可能性の低さは、彼女がチケットを買うのを止めませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血なまぐさい
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
その戦闘は戦争の中で最も血なまぐさい戦いの一つだった。
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

臆病な
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
臆病なリーダーは難しい決断を避けていた。
C2 noun /ˌɛmjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

emulation

エミュレーション
Meaning
Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.
Example
The software allows the emulation of old video games on modern devices.
そのソフトウェアは、古いビデオゲームを最新のデバイスでエミュレートすることを可能にします。
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

譲渡者
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
譲渡者は、財産権を非営利団体に譲渡しました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

内在性
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
リスクの内在性はすべてのビジネス冒険の一部です。
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

浮気; 関係の一時的なもの
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
彼の写真への浮気は数ヶ月しか続かず、興味を失いました。
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

伴奏者
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
コンサート中にピアニストは歌手の伴奏者として活躍しました。
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

無礼
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
教師は学生の無礼に驚きました。
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

求心
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
求心神経は体から脳に信号を運びます。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

隙間
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
光は壁の狭い隙間を通して漏れた。