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C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

兆し, 保護
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
そのプロジェクトは政府の保護のもとで開始されました。
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 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 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

深海の
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
アビサルクリーチャーは極端な圧力条件で生き残ります。
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 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 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
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 /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

幻影
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
子供たちは古い家で突然現れた幻影に驚きました。
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 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 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 /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

待合室
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
ゲストはホールに入る前に待合室で待っていました。
C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

凝集する
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
埃の粒子がより大きな塊に集まり始めました。
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 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 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

アングロフォビア
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
その政治家は演説でアングロフォビアを促進したとして非難されました。
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 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

予兆する
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
暗い雲が来る嵐を予示しています。
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

分析
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
科学者たちは金の含有量を調べるために鉱物サンプルをアセイしました。
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

熱処理で硬化する
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
鍛冶屋は鋼を熱処理してその耐久性を向上させました。
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

アザレアの花
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
春にはアザレアの花が咲いていました。
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他的な人
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
彼は常に他人のニーズを自分のニーズよりも優先する利他的な人です。
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 /əˈbɛd/

abed

ベッドで
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
病気のため、彼女は一日中ベッドで寝ていました。
C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

厳しい
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
彼女の厳しい口調は、騒々しいクラスを静めた。
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合併する
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
二つの会社は運営を合併することを決定しました。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

世界創造前
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
いくつかの神話では、秩序が確立される前のアンテムンダンの混乱について語られています。
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

忌まわしい; 嫌悪すべき
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
動物虐待の考えはほとんどの人々にとって嫌悪感を抱かせます。
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 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 /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 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 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即興
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
コメディアンはマイクの故障でジョークをアドリブしました。
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

アクアポニックス
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
アクアポニックスは魚と植物の農業を統合することによって水を効率的に利用します。
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

木材を支える金属製のスタンド
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
古い暖炉のアンダイロンの上に木材が置かれていた。
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 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

節制
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
彼女は節制した生活を送り、すべての贅沢を避けた。
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 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

素朴さ, 自然さ
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
彼女のartlessnessは、彼女をみんなに愛される存在にした。
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
通行権は土地所有者の財産に付随しています。
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 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 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 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 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 /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 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

自己否定
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
僧侶の生活は世俗的な快楽の完全な自己否定でした。
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 /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

前日付け
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
その原稿は現代の印刷機よりも前の時代にあります。
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

鋭敏さ;深刻さ
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
彼女の鋭敏さは他の人が見逃した細部に気づかせた。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

進行中
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
会社にはいくつかの新しいプロジェクトが進行中です。
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 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 /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 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渇望している, 熱望している
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
探検家は冒険に渇望していた。
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

無定形
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
その計画は無定形のままで、具体的な詳細が欠けていました。
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

アブリューション
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
彼は祈りの前に朝のアブリューションを行った。
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 /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 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

迅速で楽しい準備
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
彼はアラクリティで挑戦を受け入れた。
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶発的
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
彼の成功は偶発的な状況による部分があった。
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 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

アキレス的
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
彼のアキレス的な誇りは彼を危険に対して盲目にした。
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 /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 /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

樹木に関する
Meaning
Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.
Example
Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.
サルは樹上性の動物で、ほとんどの時間を木の上で過ごします。
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

嫌悪
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
彼は人種差別に対する嫌悪を表明した。
C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

驚いた
Meaning
by surprise; unexpectedly
Example
I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.
私は彼の突然の発表に驚きました。
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

頂点
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
帝国は18世紀にその頂点に達しました。
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

上り坂
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
登山者たちは急な上り坂を登るときに苦労しました。
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

不整脈
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
患者は不整脈を持っていた。
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 /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 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

アンチストロフィー (修辞法の一つ)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
詩人は繰り返されるフレーズを強調するためにアンチストロフィーを使用しました。
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 /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

アンティフォニー
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

脳卒中や極端な怒りによる突然の意識喪失や制御の喪失
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
その老人は衝撃的なニュースを聞いてほとんどアポプレキシーを起こしました。
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 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

辛辣
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
彼の辛辣なコメントは会議で多くの人々を侮辱しました。
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

鷲の巣
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
ワシは高い崖に巣を作った
C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

苦くて怒りに満ちた
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
論争は物議を醸す発言の後、アクリモニアスになった。
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

卑下する
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
彼は王の前で自分を卑下するのを拒否した。
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 /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 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

償却
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
彼らは20年間で住宅ローンをアモーティゼする予定です。
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 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚かな
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
天気を確認せずに嵐の中を車で走るのは愚かな考えだった。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

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

anode

正極
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
バッテリーの正極は長期間の使用後に腐食していました。
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 /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

人間中心主義
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
人間中心主義はしばしば環境政策を形作る。
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

沖積土
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
川の岸辺にあるアリューヴィウムは農業に非常に肥沃です。
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

アニス
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
アニスの種は伝統的なデザートやお茶にしばしば使われます。
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

引き裂く
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
外科医は手術中に損傷した組織を引き裂かなければならなかった。
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 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

傾いている
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
壁の絵は少し傾いていた。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

非常に古臭い
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
彼の女性に対する見解は完全に時代遅れです。
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反気旋
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
アンチサイクロンは地域全体に晴れた天気をもたらしました。
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。
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 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 /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

アラビアジャスミン
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
アラビアジャスミンはその甘い香りで庭を満たしました。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

動物微生物
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
科学者は顕微鏡の下で動物微生物が動いているのを観察しました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

アームレット
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
伝統的なダンサーは、スポットライトの中で輝く金色のアームレットを着けていました。
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

和らげる
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
優しい言葉が彼女の不安を和らげるのに役立ちました。
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

ユーモア
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
子供たちはクラウンのユーモアに笑いました。
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

油を塗る, 祝福する
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
神父は聖油で王を塗りました。
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 /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

堆積物によって土地が作られるプロセス
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
アグレデーションは河川の自然な拡張を助けます。
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

農業生態系
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
健康な農業生態系は土壌の肥沃度を改善します。
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

沖積の
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
農民たちは肥沃な沖積平原で作物を栽培します。
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 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

アソナンス
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
その詩は音楽的なリズムを生み出すアソナンスの言葉で満ちています。
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副業
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
絵画はオフィスの後の彼の副業です。
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

時代錯誤の
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
彼の性別役割に関する見解は時代遅れと見なされている。