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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 /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

傭兵
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
傭兵は、忠誠心のないただのハイヤーリングとして解雇された。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

消化不良な; 消化しにくい
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
古いパンは硬くなり、消化不良になった。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

船首の部屋
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
船員たちは余分なロープを船首の部屋に収納しました。
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反芻動物
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
牛は反芻動物で、食べ物を再度咀嚼します。
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

ライアー
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
ミュージシャンはライアーでメロディーを演奏しました。
C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

渦巻き
Meaning
A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.
Example
The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
カヌーは岩の近くで渦巻きに巻き込まれた。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

幸せ
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
賞を受け取った時、彼女は幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

デカグラム
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
そのパッケージはちょうど1デカグラムの重さでした。
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善する
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
新しい政策は貧しい人々の生活条件を改善することを目指しています。
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

陰鬱な
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
洞窟は湿っぽくて、陰気で不気味な音が響いていました。
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

説教; 道徳的な退屈な講義
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
牧師は日曜日の礼拝中に思いやりと許しについての感動的な説教を行いました。
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

指導
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
彼女は有名なアーティストの指導の下で絵を学びました。
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 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

植物を研究する
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
彼らは休暇中に森で植物を研究しました。
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

長く退屈な文書
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
彼は腐敗に反対する長いスピーチをしました。
C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

distention

膨張
Meaning
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
Example
The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.
患者は腹痛と膨張感を訴えました。
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

荷役作業員
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
荷役作業員たちは夜明け前に貨物を下ろすために疲れ知らずに働いた。
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

勇敢な
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
その勇敢な若い騎手は挑戦から決して後退しなかった。
C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

キャラウェイ
Meaning
aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking
Example
Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.
キャラウェイの種は、伝統的なインディアンのパンのレシピでよく使われます。
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

砥石
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
鍛冶屋はグラインドストーンで刃を研いだ。
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

訂正
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
記事は印刷の準備ができる前にいくつかの訂正が必要でした。
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

イモリ
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
イモリは池で優雅に泳いでいました。
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水門 / 洗う
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
作業員は大雨の後に通りから泥を洗い流しました。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

把握するための適応
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
サルはそのプリヘンシル尾を使って枝からぶら下がっていた。
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

浮遊
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
魔法使いはショーの間にテーブルを浮かせた。
C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

貪欲
Meaning
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Example
The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.
貪欲な家主は理由もなく家賃を上げた。
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

映画愛好家
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
真のシネアストとして、彼女はほとんどの週末をクラシック映画を観ることに費やします。
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

歪む
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
怪我をした後、彼女は痛みに顔を歪めた。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

ミルクポット
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
彼女はミルクポットから新鮮なミルクをグラスに注いだ。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

遺伝子流入
Meaning
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
Example
Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.
イントログレッションは植物育種において重要な役割を果たします。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大きな金属製の鍋
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
魔女は泡立つ鍋の中で魔法薬をかき混ぜていた。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

祈祷書
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
修道士は朝の祈りの間に祈祷書から読んでいました。
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

ミナレット
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
モスクのミナレットは数マイル先から見ることができました。
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

供給過剰
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
市場には安価なスマートフォンの供給過剰がありました。
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 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 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

ミサの書
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
祭司は儀式中にミサの書から読んでいました。
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

免罪する
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
弁護士はクライアントを無罪にするために懸命に働いた。
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

尖ったウリ
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
母は魚と一緒に尖ったウリのカレーを作りました。
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

老婆
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
子供たちは森の中の邪悪な老婆の話に怖がっていました。
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

繊維くず
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
洗濯後、彼の黒いシャツに繊維くずがついていました。
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

常識的な
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
雨の日に傘を持つのは常識的なことだった。
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

神学者
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
神学者は信仰と道徳について複雑な問題を議論することがよくあります。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

摂取する
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
患者は水と一緒に薬を摂取する必要があります。
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

品位のある
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
観客は公演後に品位のある拍手を送りました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

対立する物事
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
自由と奴隷制度はすべての点で対立しています。
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 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

体内の均衡、生理的過程によって維持される生理的安定性
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
人間の体は温度調節によってホメオスタシスを維持します。
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

粗いウールの布の一種
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
古いカードテーブルは、擦り切れたベイズで覆われていました。
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

助成金受領者
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
助成金受領者は、6ヶ月ごとに進捗報告書を提出しなければならない。
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

著名人
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
彼は科学の世界で著名人と見なされています。
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

予期しない
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
会議は予期しない事件なしで終了しました。
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

職務怠慢
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
その役人は職務怠慢で起訴された。
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

エオン
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
恐竜は何百万年も前に、異なるエオンで生きていました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道徳な; 不潔な;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
保守的な社会は彼女の行動を不道徳で不適切だと考えた。
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

水や鉱物を占いの棒で探す; または液体で浸すまたは消火する。
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
農夫は乾燥した畑で水を探すためにダウズしようとした。
C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

小山
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.
子供たちは夕日を見るために草で覆われた小山に登った。
C2 noun /dəˈkɔɪt/

Dacoit

盗賊
Meaning
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
Example
The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.
その村は、旅行者を強盗した強盗団によって恐怖に陥れられました。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

時代遅れの
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
工場には生産を遅くする時代遅れの機械が満載でした。
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

病原性
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
科学者たちは新しいウイルス株の病原性を研究しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

小さな歯車や鳥の翼の外側部分; 制限する、または動けなくする
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鳥の翼が怪我をして飛べなかった。
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

天上的
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
その絵は、まるで別の世界から来たような天上的な美しさを捉えました。
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

神父の職を剥奪する
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
教会はスキャンダルの後、神父を職務停止にしました。
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 /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供給部門
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
軍隊の供給部門は、兵士たちが十分な物資を持っていることを確認した。
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

一時的な滞在
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
彼女は夏の間、パリで短期間の滞在を楽しんだ。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

シフォン
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
彼女はパーティーで美しいシフォンのドレスを着ていました。
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

歪める
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
批評家たちはそのリメイクが原作を歪めたと言っている。
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

木製衛星
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat は宇宙で木材の使用を示しています。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbəlˌmaɪndɪd/

feebleminded

愚かまたは弱い精神の
Meaning
lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded
Example
The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions.
その弱い精神の男性は、基本的な指示を理解するのに苦労していました。
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

遍在性
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
スマートフォンの遍在性は、コミュニケーションを変革しました。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

住民
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
村の住民は親切で歓迎してくれました。
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 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式な対話
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
教授たちは教育の未来について深い対話を交わしました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

乾燥した
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
博物館は乾燥した植物標本を展示した。
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁じる
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
裁判所は違法な商品の販売を禁じることを決定しました。
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗議者
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
彼は集会で抗議の声を上げていた。
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

特定のグループを識別するための表現や信念
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
そのフレーズはキャンペーン中に政治的なシボレスとなった。
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 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

報復
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
彼女は彼の親切に報復として自分の時間を提供しました。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

厳格な規律の指導者
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
新しいマネージャーはマルティネットのようで、些細な違反も処罰されました。
C2 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

vestigial

遺物の
Meaning
Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.
Example
Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.
人間にはもはや元の機能を果たさない遺物の尾骨があります。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

お香
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
彼女は寺院で祈りの間にお香を灯しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ロープを固定する
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
クライマーはパートナーにロープをしっかりと確保するように頼んだ。
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

書かれた歴史的な資料における言語の研究; 言語学
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
彼女はフィロロジーに自分のキャリアを捧げ、古代の写本を研究していました。
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

勇気, 発起
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
自分のビジネスを始めるためには、真の勇気が必要です。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

猛禽の巣
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
隼はその巣を激しく守った。
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 /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

空気を壊す人
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
パーティーで空気を壊す人にならないで。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

傲慢 / 不適切
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
彼の傲慢な発言は観客を不快にさせた。
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

選挙活動
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
候補者は選挙活動中に人気を集めました。
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

大樽
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
地下室はビールの大樽でいっぱいだった。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

弁証法的
Meaning
Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
Example
She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.
彼女は複雑な問題を解決するために弁証法的なアプローチを取りました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

侮辱的
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
彼は彼女の仕事について侮辱的な発言をした。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

呪う
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
その年老いた女性は暗い言葉で敵を呪いました。
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不屈の
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
彼女の不屈の精神が彼女を逆境を克服させた。
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 /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

不安な
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
赤ちゃんは一晩中不安で眠れませんでした。
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

横領する
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
会計士は会社の資金を横領したと非難されました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鰭
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
サメは目立つ背鰭を持っています。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

実際ではない勇気や自信の誇示
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
彼のブラヴァードはパフォーマンス前の緊張を隠していた。
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 /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

領収書
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
彼はローンを支払った後で、領収書を要求した。
C2 noun /məˈrɔː.dər/

marauder

略奪者
Meaning
a person who roams around in search of things to steal or people to attack
Example
Villagers feared the marauders who raided their homes.
村人たちは自分たちの家を襲った略奪者を恐れていた。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

無価値なナンセンスまたは見せかけのあるが無価値なもの
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
その演説は政治的なトランプリーで満ちていた。
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

飛べる
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
その飛べる鳥は空を優雅に飛んでいました。
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

至福の
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
彼女は良い知らせを聞いた後、至福の笑顔を浮かべていた。
C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

赤いオリンダー
Meaning
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
Example
The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.
赤いオリンダーは夏の数ヶ月間咲きます。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

反証可能
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
彼の理論は実験的にテストできるので反証可能でした。
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

だます
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
詐欺師は嘘の約束で多くの人々をだました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

実行不可能
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
資源が限られていたため、計画は実行不可能に見えました。
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

プロセニアム
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
俳優たちは舞台を離れる前にプロセニアムでお辞儀をした。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

旋風
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
船は波と風の旋風に巻き込まれました。
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。