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C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

冗談、遊び心のある会話
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
友達はコーヒーを飲みながら軽い冗談を楽しみました。
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
彼の競争相手への寛大さは賞賛に値した。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

下層の
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
地質調査は下層の岩層を明らかにした。
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

頭蓋骨
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
考古学者たちは古代の頭蓋骨を慎重に調べました。
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

ひどく壊す
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
車は事故でひどく壊れた。
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

魚類学者
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
魚類学者は川で新しい魚の種を発見しました。
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

月光
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
月光が静かな森の開けた場所を照らした。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外周上の小円
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
エピサイクルの概念は惑星の運動を説明するために使用されました。
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

強欲
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
彼の強欲は彼を労働者を搾取することに導いた。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

協定
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
そのコンコルダットは国における教会の権利を確立した。
C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

単調
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
彼女はオフィスライフの単調な日常に疲れました。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

政権空白期
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
国王の死後、国は政権空白期に不安定さに直面した。
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

クチナシ
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
ガーデニアの茂みは美しい白い花を咲かせ、素敵な香りを放ちました。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

恥をかかせる
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
彼女はステージでつまずいたとき、とても恥ずかしかった。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

カナン人
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
カナアン人は先進的な貿易ネットワークで知られていました。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

自慢話をする人
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
パーティーでみんなはその自慢話をする人を避けた。なぜなら、彼は自慢を止めなかったから。
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

小さな容器
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
彼女はサラダのためにオリーブオイルでクルエットを満たしました。
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

軍事基地
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
兵士たちは街外の軍事基地で生活していました。
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

同義語
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
‘Effect’ と ‘Effective’ は同義語です。
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
彼女は工学のコースの一環として静力学を学んでいます。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

興奮させる
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
コメディアンのジョークは観客を興奮させた。
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲しげな; 哀れな;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
彼が去ったとき、彼女は悲しげな表情を彼に向けた。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

変動性
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
ファッションのトレンドの可変性は、それについていくのを難しくします。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

受取人
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
受取人は時間通りに配送を受け取りました。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

速い馬または狩猟馬
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
騎士は速いコーサーに乗って戦いに向かった。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

デカメートル
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Example
The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.
そのフィールドは正確さのためにデカメートルで測定されました。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

内在的
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
彼は道徳的価値が人間の本性に内在していると信じていました。
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 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

表現する
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
彼女は受け取った助けに感謝の気持ちを表しました。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

不満な
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
改革は不満な若者を落ち着かせるために導入されました。
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

過剰に演劇的
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
彼女のパフォーマンスは過剰に演劇的で不自然に感じられた。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

過度な
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
彼はお菓子に対して過度の愛情を持っています。
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

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

pulverize

粉砕する
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
その機械は石を粉々にすることができます。
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

体力
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
彼は重い箱を持ち上げるために体力を使いました。
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 /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

無謀
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
嵐の中で川を渡るのは無謀な決断だった。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

序文的
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
彼は講義が始まる前にいくつかの序文的な発言をした。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

昼前の時間
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
彼女はすべての重要な会議を昼前の時間にスケジュールしました。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

二重音字
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
'電話'という言葉では、'ph'の文字が二重音字を形成します。
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

脅す / 強制する
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
弁護士は証人を脅しつけようとした。
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

オノマトペ
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
'バズ'という言葉はオノマトペの一例です。
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

尊敬すべき
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
彼女の尊敬に値する業績はコミュニティ全体にインスピレーションを与えました。
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

ペンタメーター
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
シェイクスピアはよくアイアンビック・ペンタメーターで劇を書きました。
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸な人
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
貧しい不幸な人は避難所なしで寒さの中に放置された。
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 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

日焼けした
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
その水夫は、何年も太陽の下で働いたため、日焼けした顔をしていた。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

無礼
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
彼女の親切な招待を断るのは無礼だろう。
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

汚す
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
スキャンダルは政治家の評判を汚した。
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

顆粒化する
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
砂糖は冷えるとグラニュレートし始めました。
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

支配する
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
彼は若い同僚に対して支配的な態度を取ることが多い。
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

外れた音
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
歌手はパフォーマンス中に少し外れた音だった。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波が岩にぶつかり、空気中に泡を残した。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

生意気
Meaning
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
Example
Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.
会議中の彼女の生意気さは、みんなを驚かせた。
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

性病の
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
医師は性病の危険について警告しています。
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

有罪
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
陪審員はその犯罪における彼の有罪の程度を考慮しました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

お世辞を言う
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
彼のお世辞を言う笑顔は、すべての人々に彼を素早く信頼させた。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

パリンプセスト
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
その古代の写本はパリンプセストであり、新しい文字の下に以前のテキストの微弱な痕跡が見られた。
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

水銀
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
彼の気分は水銀のように変わりやすかった。
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 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

均質化
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
その会社は世界市場で製品を均質化しようとしました。
C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

エレファントアップル
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh
Example
Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.
エレファントアップルは、美味しいジャムやピクルスを作るために使用されます。
C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

幸福
Meaning
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
Example
The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

説得力のある
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
彼の説得力のある議論は陪審員を納得させた。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

湿気を吸収して液体に変わる
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
砂糖はデリクエセントではないが、塩はそうである可能性がある。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

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

Banian

ランニングシャツ
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
彼はシャツの下に綿のバニアンを着ました。
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

幸せ
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

ナマズ
Meaning
A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth
Example
The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.
漁師は川で長いひげのナマズを捕まえた。
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, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

気まぐれ
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
彼女は気まぐれで高価なドレスを買った。
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

慎重な
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
銀行は預金者を保護するために慎重な規則を設定しました。
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

教育学
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
彼はより良い教師になるために教育学を学びました。
C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

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

rectitude

誠実
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
彼の誠実さは社会で尊敬を得た。
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

黄花木
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
夏の暑さの中で、ゴールドモフルの木は美しく花を咲かせた。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

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

maraud

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

jute

黄麻
Meaning
a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth
Example
Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.
黄麻は環境にやさしい素材です。
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破壊
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
裁判所は証拠の破壊のために会社を罰しました。
C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

広範囲またはパノラマビューを提供する光学機器
Meaning
An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.
Example
The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.
科学者は全ての地平線を観察するためにパンタスコープを使用しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

司法外
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
活動家たちは司法外での殺人を非難しました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

柔軟で敏捷
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
ダンサーはうまく演技するために柔軟でいる必要があります。
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即興の；即席の；準備なしの
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
スピーカーは会議で印象的な即興のスピーチを行いました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

網状
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
葉は網目模様の静脈がありました。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

代替可能な
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
金融業界では、貨幣は代替可能な資産と見なされています。
C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

お願いする
Meaning
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
Example
The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.
村人たちは干ばつの間、雨を求めて神々にお願いした。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

不器用
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
そのティーンエイジャーは大きすぎるスーツを着て不器用に感じた。
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 /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

緑青
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
古い像は長年の雨にさらされた後、緑青で覆われていた。
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

非道徳的に
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
彼は非道徳的に行動し、自分の行動の結果を無視した。
C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

ドア枠
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
大工はドア枠の幅を慎重に測定した。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

信用しやすい
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
その信用しやすい子供は、聞いた話をすべて信じました。
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

幸せ
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、喜びを隠せなかった。
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

遠くで見る
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
丘の頂上から、彼らは遠くの小さな村を見た。
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

おかゆ
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
病気の患者はお粥しか食べられなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

肉体的
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
この本は精神的欲望と肉体的欲望の間の対立を探ります。
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

落ち着かせる
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
キャプテンは不安な乗組員を落ち着かせようとした。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

過熱する
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
エンジニアはタービンの効率を上げるために蒸気を加熱しすぎます。
C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

教皇または司教に関連する; 傲慢または高慢な
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
彼の高慢な態度は委員会の他のメンバーを困らせた。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

歓喜する
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
ファンたちはチームが優勝した後、歓喜しました。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

誤解する
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
彼は先生の指示を誤解し、課題を間違って行いました。
C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

慣れた
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
長年の苦しみの後、彼女は苦しみに慣れていた。
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

転置する
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
編集者は記事で二つの段落を転置しました。
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 /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

インフォーマルミーティング
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
チームはプレゼンテーションの前に迅速なインフォーマルミーティングを開催しました。
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

自明の理
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
努力は成功に繋がるという自明の理です。
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

臆病な
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
臆病なリーダーは難しい決断を避けていた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

妬ましい
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
マネージャーの妬ましいコメントは、従業員の間に緊張を生み出しました。
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

博識または賢い
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
教授の博識な講義は学生たちを魅了した。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装備する
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
兵士たちは完全な戦闘装備を整えていた。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

坦率さ
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
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 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 /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

湖やその他の水域における栄養素の過剰
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
過剰な肥料は湖におけるユートロフィケーションを引き起こします。