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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 /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

耕作能力
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
土地の耕作能力は土壌の質と水の利用可能性に依存しています。
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

中傷
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
彼は彼女の性格に中傷をしました。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

骨董品商
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
アンティクアリーは中世の貴重な手稿を集めるのに何年も費やしました。
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 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

黙って従う
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
彼女は両親の願いを黙って従うことに決めました。
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

黙示的同意
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
不公平なルールへの彼の黙示的な同意は驚くべきものでした。
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
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 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 /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 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

やや酸っぱいまたは鋭い
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
批評家は映画に対して鋭いレビューを書いた。
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 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

アンドロジナス
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
ファッションショーではアンドロジナスなルックのモデルが登場しました。
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 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

起訴する
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
容疑者は今朝、裁判官の前で起訴されました。
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

嫌悪する
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
彼女は動物への残虐行為を憎んでいます。
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 /ɑːmz/

alms

施し
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
僧侶は貧しい村人たちに施しを分け与えた。
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 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

困らせる
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
彼女の突然の質問は彼を困らせたようだ。
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 /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

専門用語
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
泥棒たちは外部の人々が理解できないアルゴでコミュニケーションを取った。
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。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

制御不能
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
怒った群衆は判決が発表された後、制御不能で走り回った。
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 /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

道徳的な物語
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
教師は、子供たちに誠実さを説明するために古い道徳的な物語を使いました。
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 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 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

自給自足, 経済的独立
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
いくつかの国は輸入への依存を減らすためにオータキーを目指しています。
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

廃止する
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
政府は古い条約を廃止することを決定しました。
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

取得; 習得
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
語学力はグローバルなキャリアにとって重要な取得です。
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 /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

異常
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
彼の異常な行動は会議で誰もが驚かせた。
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 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

アリュビオン
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
川のアリュビオンは村の畑に新しい肥沃な土地を加えました。
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 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

控訴に関連する
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
その事件は控訴裁判所に持ち込まれました。
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

年表作成者
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
アナリストは王の統治期間の出来事を慎重に記録しました。
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 /əˈvaʊ/

avow

公然と宣言する
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
彼はためらうことなく、彼の忠誠心をその活動に公然と誓った。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

農学者
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
農学者は、米の収穫量を改善するための新しい方法を提案しました。
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

傷つける
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
彼女は不公平な決定に心を痛めていた。
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

難解
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
哲学的議論の難解な性質は多くの人々を困惑させた。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敵意 / 目的
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
彼のスピーチは政策に対する敵意によって駆り立てられた。
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 /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

アルカリ法案
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
1863年のアルカリ法案は最初の環境法の一つでした。
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 /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

年鑑
Meaning
Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.
Example
Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.
彼女の名前は科学の年鑑に記録されるだろう。
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 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

学者
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
学者たちは教育の未来について話し合った。
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 /əˈrɪə/

arrear

未払い
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
彼は家賃の未払いで訴えられました。
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

誘拐犯
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
警察は長い捜索の後で誘拐犯を逮捕した。
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 /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市議会議員
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
オールダーマンはコミュニティパークの新しい計画を提案しました。
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

摩擦で擦り減らす
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
ザ・ラフクロスは皮膚を簡単に擦ります。
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 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

知らせる
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
マネージャーはスタッフに新しい方針について知らせます。
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 /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 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 /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

消化に関連する
Meaning
relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion
Example
The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.
医者は消化管の役割について説明しました。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

判決する
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
彼は裁判所によって有罪とされました。
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 /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

免罪
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
神父は彼の罪を許しを与えました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

古語
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
その詩は古語で満たされており、それが古風な味わいを与えています。
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 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 /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人類型
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
ゴリラは人類型の猿と見なされている。
C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

成金
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
Example
The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.
ビジネスの世界には野心的な成金が溢れています。
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

蓄積する
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
塵の粒子は時間とともに集まって、より大きな天体を形成します。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

短縮する
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
編集者は若い読者のために長編小説を短縮することに決めました。
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

熱心に
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
彼は締め切り前にプロジェクトを完了するために熱心に働きました。
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 /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

年鑑
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
彼は月の段階を確認するために年鑑を参照しました。
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

強引に話しかける
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
報道陣は裁判所の外で抗議者にアコストされた。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

養蜂家
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
養蜂家は巣箱から新鮮な蜂蜜を集めました。
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 /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

前述の
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
前述の条件は承認前に満たす必要があります。
C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

Meaning
An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.
Example
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

アンパーサンド
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
会社名に'and'の代わりにアンパーサンドを使用してください。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

アラバスター（白い鉱物）
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
その像は純粋なアラバスターで彫られました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

前兆
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
暗い雲は近づいている嵐の前兆として見られた。
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 /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

同格 (並列文法)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
'私の友人ジョン'というフレーズでは、'ジョン'という単語が'私の友人'とアポジションにあります。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

大執事
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
アーチディーコンは行政業務で主教を支援した。
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

辛辣さ
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
彼の発言の辛辣さは、みんなを静かにさせた。
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 (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

後援
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
会議は国連の後援の下で行われました。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

主張する
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
彼は裁判官の前で無実を主張しました。
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

アクチュアリール
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
その会社は保険料を設定するためにアクチュアリール報告書に依存していた。
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 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

貪欲な
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
貪欲な家主は不公平に家賃を上げました。
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

拡大する
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
政治家は誇張された主張を通じて自分を拡大しようとした。
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 /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 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 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

付属物
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
その家は、ガレージや庭を含むすべての付属物と一緒に売られました。
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

禁欲主義, 自制
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
禁欲主義は歴史を通じて多くの宗教的伝統の一部でした。
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

頂点, 完璧な例
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
多くの人々はルネサンスをヨーロッパの芸術と文化の頂点と見なしています。
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 /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 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

両利き
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
両利きであることはスポーツで有利です。
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

外来患者
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
その患者は外来患者で、安静が必要ありません。
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 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

ゆっくり歩く
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
彼らは日曜日の朝に公園をゆっくり歩いています。
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 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
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 /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 /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 /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

クローゼット
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
私はすべての衣服を木製のアルミラーに保管します。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物園
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
私たちはエキゾチックな木々について学ぶために、市の植物園を訪れました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
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 /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 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

予示する
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
レポートは未来の経済的な課題を暗示している。
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

血管を開くための医療手術で、心臓に血液を供給する血管が閉塞または狭窄している場合に行われます。
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
ロボット支援で、アンジオプラスティは現在より安全です。