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C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

キスする
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
彼らはパーティーの時にヤドリギの下でキスをしました。
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

総括的
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
報告書は過去の世紀の気候の傾向について総括的な視点を提供しています。
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

去勢する
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
農夫は若い雄牛を去勢して、管理しやすくした。
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 /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

ハーモニウム
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
彼女は寺院でハーモニウムを使って祈りの歌を演奏した。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

長子継承権
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
長子継承権の下、長男は家族全体の財産を相続しました。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

臆病な, 裏切り者
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
その臆病な兵士は恐怖で自分のポストを放棄した。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

命令を取り消す
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
将軍は前の命令を直ちに取り消しました。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

専門家
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
彼は最新のトレンドをいつも知っているテック専門家です。
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

台所の使用人
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
中世の時代、スカリオンは鍋やフライパンを掃除する責任がありました。
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

封建制度の下で保有される土地; 支配領域または制御区域
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
騎士はそのサービスに対して領主から封土を与えられました。
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

至高の幸福または祝福、しばしば山上の説教でのイエスの言葉に関連して使用される
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
良い知らせを受け取った後、彼女は幸福の状態を感じていた。
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

発光現象
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
ホタルの発光現象が森を照らしました。
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

遅れて進む人; 他の人より遅れを取る人
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
遅れた学生は締め切り後にようやく課題を提出しました。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

緩和表現
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
'悪くない'と言うことは、緩和表現の一例です。
C2 adjective /vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

vertiginous

めまいを引き起こす
Meaning
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
Example
The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.
観光客はめまいを引き起こす崖から下を見ていました。
C2 adjective /əbˈtruːsɪv/

obtrusive

目障りな
Meaning
noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive
Example
The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.
その広告はあまりにも目立ちすぎて、ユーザーの体験を台無しにしました。
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

セラフィム
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
ステンドグラスの窓には、翼を広げたセラフィムが描かれていました。
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

誤った考え方
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
その政策は誤った考え方で有害だと見なされた。
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

柱で囲まれた回廊
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
ローマの別荘には美しいペリスタイル庭園がありました。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

預金者
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
銀行は預金者の資金を保護するために保険を提供しています。
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

樹木のような
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
サンゴは、小さな森に似た樹木のような形をしていた。
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

ケンタウロス
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
ケンタウロスはギリシャ神話においてよく知られた存在です。
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

ゴールデンバタフライ
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
ゴールデンバタフライは美しさと自然の象徴です。
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

出生に関連する
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
彼女は何年も経った後、故郷の村に帰りました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

軍需品
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
軍隊は都市外の安全な施設に軍需品を保管していた。
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

言葉で表現できない
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
その景色の美しさは言葉で表現できなかった。
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

前兆的な、重大な
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
彼の前兆的な口調は、ニュースについて皆を不安にさせた。
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

追加メロディー
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
合唱団は賛美歌に美しい追加メロディーを加えました。
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

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

patronymic

父系姓
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
多くの文化では、姓は父系姓に由来します。
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 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

変形する
Meaning
To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.
Example
The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.
アーティストは単純な粘土を美しい彫刻に変えることができました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

見分けがつかない
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
二つの色調の違いはほとんど見分けがつかなかった。
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 verb /tæmp/

tamp

押し固める
Meaning
to press down tightly by packing
Example
He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.
彼は植物の周りの土を押し固めて、それを固定しました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

シノド
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
シノドは教会での改革について議論するために集まった。
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

気まぐれな
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
株式市場は気まぐれで、予告なしに劇的に変動することがあります。
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

アグロフォレストリー
Meaning
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
Example
Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.
アグロフォレストリーは土壌の質と作物の収量を改善します。
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

嘆かわしい
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
チームの嘆かわしいパフォーマンスは、ファンを失望させました。
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

過保護にする
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
親は子供を甘やかさずにサポートすべきです。
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 adjective /sɛnˈsɔːriəs/

censorious

過度に批判的な
Meaning
severely critical of others
Example
She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes.
彼女は同僚のミスに対して常に批判的でした。
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布地
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
仕立屋は卸売市場から布地を購入してカスタムドレスを作りました。
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

不足
Meaning
the quality of being scanty or meager in amount
Example
The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.
資源の不足がプロジェクトを完了するのを難しくしました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

輝かしい
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
彼女の輝かしい笑顔は皆の気分を明るくした。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

蒸し暑くて湿気のある
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
7月の午後は蒸し暑かった。
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

嘆く
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
彼女は不幸を嘆かず、より一生懸命に働いて生活を向上させました。
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 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

早く
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
彼女は仕事を終わらせるために早く起きました。
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

錐
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
靴屋は革に穴を開けるために錐を使った。
C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

粗野な
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
彼の粗野な態度にもかかわらず、彼はとても優しい心を持っていた。
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

自重トレーニング
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
彼女は毎朝公園でカリステニクスを練習しています。
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

全装備
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
博物館は古代の武器の全装備を展示しました。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

しなやかで細く、しなやかな柳のような
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
彼女はステージをウィロウィなエレガンスで移動した。
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

系譜学者
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
系譜学者は18世紀に遡る記録を発見した。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

薬
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
彼女は手のやけどに薬を塗りました。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚かな; 知恵がない; 頭の悪い
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
会議中の彼の愚かな発言は、出席者全員を困らせました。
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

食事
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
彼らは川辺で美味しい食事を楽しんだ。
C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

返す
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
彼女は彼の親切に思慮深い贈り物で報いました。
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言的スタイル
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
彼女の執筆スタイルは簡潔で格言的です。
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

波のように膨らむ
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
煙は燃えている建物から波のように膨らんでいた。
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

カバリズム
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
歴史家は王室の宮廷でカバリズムについて広範囲に書きました。
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

横断, 反対
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
倒れた木が道路を横断して、交通を妨げていた。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

促進
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
新しい政策は社会的正義の促進のために導入されました。
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 /ræpˈtɔːriəl/

raptorial

肉食鳥
Meaning
Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.
Example
The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons.
ワシは鋭い爪を持つ肉食鳥です。
C2 verb /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

deliquesce

空気中の水分を吸収して液体になる
Meaning
to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.
塩は湿度の高い部屋に置かれた後、液体に変わり始めました。
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

小さな弱点
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
彼女は彼の小さな弱点を気にせずに彼を愛していた。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

誓約させる
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
証人は法廷で真実を話すように命じられた。
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

残り物; 余り物
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
夕食の残り物は犬に与えられました。
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

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

skinflint

けちん坊
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
家主はそんなけちん坊で、何も修理しなかった。
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小さな争い
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
彼らは座席配置について小さな争いを起こしました。
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 /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

神秘的な
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
彼女のスフィンクスのような微笑みは、彼女が何を考えているのかを予測するのを難しくさせた。
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

模倣者
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
彼は人気のある歌手の模倣者として有名になった。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

ペテン師
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
その自称治療師はペテン師として暴露された。
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

哀歌、追悼歌
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
詩人は戦死した兵士たちのために感動的な追悼歌を作った。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

葬儀的
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
発表後、部屋は葬儀的な静けさで満たされた。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

シダ植物の栽培所、シダを育てる場所
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
庭のファーネリーは珍しい植物でいっぱいだった。
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 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

二院制
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
アメリカ合衆国には上院と下院から成る二院制の立法機関があります。
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

変換する
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
錬金術は鉛を金に変えることを目指していた。
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

中傷的な
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
その政治家は対立候補についての中傷的な発言で批判を浴びた。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

教師
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
その古い教育者は教室で規律を強調しました。
C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

関連する
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
彼女のコメントは議論に関連していませんでした。
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

侮辱的な
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
彼は対戦相手に対して侮辱的な発言をしました。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

過剰
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
祭りでは食べ物が過剰にあった。
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

塗油の儀式
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
新しいリーダーの塗油の儀式は神聖な儀式でした。
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 /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

活動家
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
その活動家は本物の火のような情熱を持ち、周りの全員を抗議に参加させた。
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 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

オープンハート; 寛大で誠実; 心温かく受け入れる;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
彼女は見知らぬ人々を心温かい笑顔で迎え、夕食に招待した。
C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

ニヒリスト
Meaning
A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.
Example
He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.
彼はすべての社会的規範を拒否したため、ニヒリストと呼ばれました。
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

無愛想
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
彼はパーティーで無愛想に見え、大半の会話を避けていました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

埋葬
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
埋葬は家族の墓地で行われました。
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

怠け者
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
怠け者は正午でもベッドから起きることを拒否しました。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

キリスト教界
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
そのニュースはキリスト教界全体に素早く広まりました。
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

効果のない薬
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
政治家の計画は、複雑な問題に対する単なる効果のない薬として退けられました。
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

頭韻を踏む
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
詩人はしばしばリズムを作り出すために言葉をアリテレートします。
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

発音, 明確な発音
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
彼の発音はプレゼンテーション中に明確でした。
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交術
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
彼女は見事な社交術で微妙な状況をうまく処理しました。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

ヒドラ
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
汚職はヒドラのようで、完全に打ち負かすのは難しい。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

痰を吐く
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
患者は濃い粘液を吐き始めました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

十脚目
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
ロブスターは有名な十脚目です。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

不安定な
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
彼の不安定な気分は彼と仕事をするのを難しくした。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

オレンジフィンラベオ
Meaning
a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India
Example
The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.
オレンジフィンラベオはバングラデシュで重要な食用魚です。
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

光沢のある
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
彼女の髪は滑らかで光沢のあるように見えた。
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 /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

カルヴァン主義
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
カルヴァン主義はプロテスタント神学の形成に重要な役割を果たした。
C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

ジェスチュレーション
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
彼のスピーチは情熱的なジェスチャーで満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

ボクシング
Meaning
The practice or sport of boxing.
Example
He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.
彼は若い頃、ボクシングの技術を学びました。
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 /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

地理学
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
彼は地域の風景を理解するためにフィジオグラフィーを専門にしていました。
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 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

スポーティブ
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
子供たちはピクニック中にスポーティブな気分でした。
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

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