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C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

暗示的
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
その小説は古典文学を指し示す暗示的な部分で満ちている。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

魔女の集まり
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
魔女たちは森の中で魔女の集まりに密かに集まりました。
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飛べるようになる
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
若い鳥たちは数週間以内に飛べるようになる。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

友好的で生き生きとした、楽しい; 社交的
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
パーティーは音楽と笑いに満ちたコンヴィヴィアルな雰囲気でした。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非自明
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
方程式を解くことは非自明な作業であることが分かりました。
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

若鳥
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
若鳥は最初の飛行をしようとしていました。
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

改善する, 向上させる
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
新しい政策は生活条件を改善するために設計されています。
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

禁止する
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
新しい法律は農業で有害な化学物質の使用を禁止します。
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

眠気
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
重い食事の後、眠気が集中するのを難しくしました。
C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

統合, 結合
Meaning
The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.
Example
The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.
異なる文化のコアレッセンスは多様性を生み出します。
C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

女性の祖先
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
彼女は自分の女性の祖先がベンガルの小さな村出身だと知った。
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

不動心
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
危機の際に彼女の不動心は皆に印象を与えました。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血縁関係
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
相続法では、血縁関係の程度が重要でした。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

乾燥させる
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
暑い太陽は砂漠の植物をすぐに乾燥させることができます。
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

排除する
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
この新しいシステムは手動データ入力の必要性を排除します。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

作詞する
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
詩人は心のこもったソネットを作詞した。
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

おしゃべりする
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
子供たちはショーの後に楽しそうにおしゃべりしました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

戴冠する
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
王は大きな儀式で即位しました。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

遺産を剥奪する
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
父親は息子の無謀な行動のために遺産を剥奪すると脅した。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

過度に感傷的な
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
彼は数杯飲んだ後、感傷的になった。
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大な海の怪物
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
その船は地平線上で巨大な海の怪物のように見えました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

無形
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
ゴーストはしばしば無形の存在として描かれます。
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

撤回する
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
彼は裁判で以前の発言を撤回しました。
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

お世辞
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
ウェイターは各顧客にお世辞のようなお辞儀をしました。
C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

嘲笑う
Meaning
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Example
The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.
群衆は対戦チームを嘲笑し始めた。
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不安定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
彼女は一つの仕事に長く留まるには不安定すぎる。
C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

キロリットル
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
タンクは最大で3キロリットルの水を保持できます。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超俗的
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
僧侶は物質的な生活を超えた超俗的な平和について話しました。
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

じっと見る
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
観光客は通りを歩く有名人をじっと見ていた。
C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

ベビーカー
Meaning
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
Example
She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.
彼女は公園を通り抜けながら、赤ちゃんが静かに寝ている間にペランブレータを押していました。
C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

直交
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
数学では、2つのベクトルが直交している場合、そのドット積はゼロです。
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

脅して話す
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
マネージャーはスタッフに残業をさせるために脅しました。
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

おじさんのように親切
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
彼は、みんなが快適に感じるようなアヴァンクラールな態度を持っていました。
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

広域捜査
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
警察は逃亡者を捕まえるために広域捜査を開始した。
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

楽しく跳ねる
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
羊たちは太陽の下で野原を元気に跳ね回っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

戦闘的
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
彼の戦闘的な態度はしばしば不必要な対立を引き起こした。
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

高揚した歌/賛美
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
歌手のパフォーマンスは感情のラプソディでした。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

自信の欠如
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
彼女の自信の欠如は、公衆の前で話すのを難しくした。
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

非常に理想主義的で非現実的な、非実用的な
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
彼の非現実的な夢はしばしば失望につながった。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

アンチロジー
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
政治家の発言はそのアンチロジーにより批判されました。
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

河川や他の水路の岸辺に関連する
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
河川沿いの植生は、河川沿いの土壌浸食を防ぐのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

最初の殉教者
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
聖ステファノはキリスト教のプロトマーティアとして知られています。
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

ほんの少し
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
彼は結果について少しも気にしない。
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

略奪する
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
バンディットたちは夜に村を略奪しました。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

甘やかす
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
親は子供を過度に甘やかすのを避けるべきです。
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 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

削除
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
彼は恥ずかしい記憶を心から消し去ることに成功しました。
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

円形の建物
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
観光客は議会堂の壮大なロタンダの中に集まりました。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

絶え間ない
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
彼女の絶え間ない努力は最終的に報われた。
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

震えている / 弱い
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
ドダリング教授は階段を登るのに苦労していました。
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

チェロ
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
彼は毎日何時間もビオロンチェロを練習しました。
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 /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

制限された
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
彼女の選択の自由は社会的なルールによって制限されていた。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

裁判所の事務所
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
彼は10年以上にわたって地元の裁判所の事務所で働いていることを誇りに思っていました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

10リットル
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
その容器は最大で1デカリットルの水を収納できます。
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

不寛容
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
新しい法律の不寛容が市民を驚かせました。
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

不純物
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
実験室はミルクのサンプルに不純物を発見しました。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

祝福
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
その雨は干ばつに苦しむ農民たちにとって祝福でした。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

受け入れられない
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
彼の無礼な発言は、出席していた全員にとって不適切だと見なされた。
C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

不正直な人;トランプのジャック
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
その悪党は年老いた女性をだまして、貯金を奪おうとした。
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

お世辞で説得する
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
彼女は父親から追加の小遣いを得ることに成功した。
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

七王国連邦
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
歴史書はアングロサクソンのイングランドのヘプターキーを説明していました。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

農奴制
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
中世ヨーロッパの多くの農民は農奴制の下で生活していた。
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

強く抗議する
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
政治家は腐敗に強く抗議し始めた。
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

引き裂く
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
戦争は家族と友人を引き裂きました。
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

偶像崇拝
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
彼らはその像を神として崇拝し始めました。
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

病気や治療後に健康と体力を回復すること
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
手術後、彼女は家で数週間回復しました。
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

親しみやすさ
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
彼の親しみやすさは、同僚の間で彼を人気者にした。
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

警告
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
神父は不正行為に対する警告を与えた。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

魅了する
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

オーロラに関連する
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
科学者たちは夜空でオーロラルの活動を観察しました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

不作法
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
彼の不作法な振る舞いは観客を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

仲介
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
囚人は影響力のあるリーダーたちの仲介で釈放されました。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːltˌfaɪndər/

faultfinder

欠点探し人
Meaning
a person who habitually finds fault with others
Example
He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough.
彼は欠点探し人で、誰かが何かをしても決して十分ではありません。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

習慣、慣習
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
彼は静かな習慣の中で暮らしていた、都市の騒音を避けながら。
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警戒
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
警備員は夜間、警戒状態にありました。
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

蔓延
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
コミュニティ全体に希望の広がりがあった。
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

大声で抗議する
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
抗議者たちは不公平な法律に反対して声高に叫んだ。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

動揺させる
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
予期しない質問が彼女を動揺させたようだ。
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 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不協和音
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
壊れたピアノからの不協和音がみんなを耳をふさがせました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
重い箱を持ち上げると、彼の腕の腱が目立ちました。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.
Example
Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

輝かしい
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
花嫁はウェディングドレスで輝いて見えました。
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

融解可能な
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
エンジニアは実験で融解可能な合金を使用しました。
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新造語
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
インターネットは「セルフィー」や「ハッシュタグ」などの多くの新造語を生み出しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

伸縮不可
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
このロープは伸縮不可の材料でできています。
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

満腹感
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
高繊維食品はより長い満腹感を提供します。
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

規定
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
その組織の規定は厳格な時間厳守を要求していた。
C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

略奪
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.
村人たちは夜間の野生動物の略奪を恐れていた。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

守護神
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
アテナはアテネの守護神と見なされていました。
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

無駄な
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
機械を修理する彼の無駄な試みは時間を無駄にしただけだった。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

オールマン
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
経験豊富なオールマンは川を渡るためにボートを漕いだ。
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

高くて不器用
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
不器用なティーンエイジャーはダンスしようとしたときにつまずきました。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

最も後ろの
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
隊列で最も後ろの車が最初に壊れた。
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

軽薄
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
会議中の彼の軽薄さは、同僚を不快にさせた。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

比類のない
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
彼女の美しさはその地域で比類のないものと考えられていた。
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

上品さ; 洗練
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
彼女の自然な上品さと優雅さは、彼女を高社会層の中で人気者にしました。
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

熱狂
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
教師の熱狂が生徒たちをインスパイアしました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

罠にかける
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
ハンターはネットでウサギを捕まえました。
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命じる, 禁止する
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
裁判官は会社に活動を続けることを禁じました。
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

地峡
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
パナマ運河はパナマの地峡を通ります。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

計り知れない
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
選挙の結果は、多くの計り知れない要因に依存しています。
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

装飾的デザイン
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
天井は繊細なアラベスク模様で飾られていました。
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

極度に貧しい
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
その極度に貧しい家族は食べ物を買うのに苦しんでいました。
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

堅苦しい
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
彼女は友達と映画を見に行くにはあまりにも堅苦しかった。
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

大食い
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
彼の大食いの食欲は、ディナーテーブルで皆を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

虚栄心
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
彼のスピーチは虚栄心と自己賛美で満ちていた。
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

悪化する、激化する
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
不満を無視すると、それは恨みに変わることがあります。
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 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

冗長な言葉
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
契約は不要な法的冗長な言葉で満たされていた。
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 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

ぼろぼろの服を着た人
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
タッターデマリオンは食べ物を探して通りを歩いていました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

木々や蔓植物によって作られた日陰の庭の避難所
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
彼らはバラで覆われたアーボーの下で休憩していました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

澄んだ
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
湖の澄んだ水は完璧に空を反映していました。