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C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑した
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
彼は複雑な指示を聞いた後、困惑したように見えました。
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 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

強制的な
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
その警官は建物を避難させるために強制的な命令を出した。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

論文
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
教授は古代哲学についての長い論文を発表しました。
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
土地所有者は自分の財産の一部を地元の農民に貸しました。
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

無駄な議論 / 騒動
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
長時間無駄な議論の後、彼らは最終的に計画に同意しました。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
町は大雨後にひどい洪水に見舞われました。
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

職員
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
その下級職員はレポートの提出を担当していました。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

次の
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
次の出来事は歴史の流れを変えました。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敵意 / 目的
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
彼のスピーチは政策に対する敵意によって駆り立てられた。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

監督する
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
彼女は建設プロジェクトを監督するために雇われました。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

ムスクのような
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
その香水はムスクのような香りがしました。
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

輝く
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
ダイヤモンドの指輪は明るい光の下で輝いていました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

恩知らず
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
彼の恩知らずは、彼女が彼のために多くのことをした後、彼女の気持ちを傷つけた。
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 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

思い出す
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
彼は自分がした約束を思い出した。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

非常に熱心な
Meaning
intensely passionate or fervent
Example
She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.
彼女は人権擁護のために非常に熱心なスピーチをしました。
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

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

vegetate

無為に過ごす
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
彼はソファでテレビの前に座って、休暇を過ごしました。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

対照的な
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
彼の見解は組織の価値観と真逆でした。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

欲張り
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
彼は新しい時計を見せたとき、彼女は欲しがる目を向けた。
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 /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 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

ハイビスカス
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
鮮やかな赤いハイビスカスの花が家の入口を飾った。
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

7年ごとの
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
その祭りは村で7年ごとの伝統です。
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 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

insipid

味気ない
Meaning
lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull
Example
The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.
スープは味気なく、もっと調味料が必要でした。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

外皮
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
ヘビは成長するにつれて外皮を脱ぎます。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

タイミングが悪い瞬間
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
彼の電話は最もタイミングが悪い瞬間にかかってきた。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

楽な仕事
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
彼は大学で忠誠心の報酬として楽な仕事を与えられました。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

幸せ
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬の念を示す
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
彼はいつも教師に対して尊敬の念を示していた。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
彼は二度目の結婚が発覚した後、重婚で起訴されました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

悪天候
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
試合は悪天候のためキャンセルされました。
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 /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

お世辞を言う人
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
王様はお世辞を言う人たちに囲まれて、彼が聞きたいことだけを言ってもらった。
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

天上的
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
詩人は星の天上的な美しさを描写しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

推測可能な
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
解決策は提供されたデータから推測可能です。
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

麻痺させる
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
凍える風が数分で彼の指を麻痺させた。
C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

キロリットル
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
タンクは最大で3キロリットルの水を保持できます。
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

基数
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
数学では、十進法の基数は十です。
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

損なう
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
一つの不注意なコメントが議論全体を損なう可能性がある。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

初期の
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
プロジェクトの開始段階は熱心な計画で特徴づけられました。
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 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命する
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
取締役会は彼女を新しいディレクターにインステイトすることを決定しました。
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 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

家来
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
王は忠誠と奉仕の見返りに家来に土地を与えた。
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

雄弁家
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
雄弁家はその雄弁さで聴衆を魅了しました。
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

ベッドパッド
Meaning
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
Example
The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.
オーバーレットはベッドをより快適にして眠りやすくします。
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

創作作品
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
作曲家は交響曲を自分の最も偉大な創作作品と見なしていました。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

威厳
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
王は威厳のある存在感でホールに入ってきた。
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

犬に感染するウイルス性疾患
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
その犬はディステンパーと診断され、即座の治療が必要でした。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

酔っ払いの祭りに関連する
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
学生たちは試験後に酔っ払いの祭りを開いた。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

遠位
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
医者は患者の腕の遠位端を調べました。
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

請願者
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
寺院には祝福を求める請願者で溢れていました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

反抗的
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
反抗的な子供は教師の指示に従うのを拒否した。
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

変わり者
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
通りの古い男は少し変わり者だが、無害だ。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

修復不可能
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
古代の写本への損傷は修復不可能でした。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

神経認知的
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
睡眠不足により神経認知的機能が低下する。
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

丸い
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
丸い猫はフェンスを登るのに苦労していた。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

後悔の詩
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
詩人は以前の厳しい言葉を謝罪するために後悔の詩を書きました。
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

偽証する
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
彼は裁判中に偽証しようとしたとして告発されました。
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

消す / 自分を目立たなくする
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
会議中に他の人が輝けるように、自分自身を消し続けました。
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

承認 / 賞賛
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
その計画は理事会メンバーの承認を得ました。
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

教条主義者
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
彼の教条主義的な政治アプローチは、多くの支持者を遠ざけた。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

迫る
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
暗い雲が嵐が迫っていることを示唆していた。
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

火をつけたいという抑制できない欲望
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
容疑者は繰り返される放火事件後にパイロマニアと診断されました。
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

薄くする, 精製する
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
山に登るにつれて、空気は薄くなります。
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 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 /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

敬意
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
彼らは王に対して敬意を示すためにお辞儀をした。
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 /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

粗野または侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
激しい議論はすぐに粗野な言葉に変わった。
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

進展
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
その会社はモバイル市場で重要な進展を遂げました。
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

怒りっぽい、意地悪な
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
彼の怒りっぽいコメントは部屋の皆を怒らせた。
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

全能
Meaning
Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.
Example
In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
多くの宗教では、神は全能だと考えられています。
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

年表作成者
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
アナリストは王の統治期間の出来事を慎重に記録しました。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

滑稽な
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
飛ぶ豚のアイデアは完全に滑稽です。
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

気まぐれな
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
彼女は気まぐれな気質で知られています。
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

時代精神
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
その小説は1960年代の時代精神を完璧に捉えています。
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

怠惰
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
彼の怠惰は彼が時間通りにプロジェクトを完成させるのを妨げました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸筋
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
アスリートは自分の胸筋を強化することに集中していました。
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 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

幸せ
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

無形
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
ゴーストはしばしば無形の存在として描かれます。
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

専門用語
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
マニュアルは技術的な用語で書かれており、新しい従業員を混乱させました。
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

じっと見る
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
彼はランウェイのモデルたちを見続けた。
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

策略
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
彼は交渉で勝つために策略を使った。
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

皮肉な
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
彼は月に住みたいと言ったとき、皮肉を言っていた。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

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

benignant

慈悲深い, 親切な
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
先生の寛大な態度が学生たちを快適にさせた。
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 /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

幸福
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができなかった。
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷路のような
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
古い街の通りは迷路のようだった。
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 /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

不適切な部分を削除する
Meaning
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
Example
The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.
編集者はその小説を子供向けに適したものにするために修正した。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

可変の
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
人間の感情は可変的で、迅速に変わることがあります。
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

上級将校の秘密の補佐役として働く軍人
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
儀式の間、将軍は自分のエイド・デ・キャンプと共に出席しました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

呼格
Meaning
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
Example
In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.
ラテン語では、ボカティブケースは名前で誰かを直接呼びかけるときに使用されます。
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

耳の届く範囲
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
子供たちは親の耳の届く範囲外で秘密をささやいた。
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

勇敢な
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
勇敢な兵士は決して諦めなかった。
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

ランゴーン クリーパー
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
ランゴーン クリーパーはその甘い香りの花でフェンス全体を覆いました。
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

ステップ
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
遊牧民は自分の家畜を連れて広大なステップを渡っていた。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

浪費
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
彼の財産の浪費は彼を貧困に追いやった。
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

効果がない
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
その治療法は病気の治癒に効果がありませんでした。
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨張する
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
大きな食事の後、彼女のお腹は膨らみ始めました。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

安っぽくて派手だが、質が悪い
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
彼女は安っぽくて派手なネックレスをしていて、簡単に壊れた。
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

境界を設定する
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
その条約は二国の境界を定めるために署名されました。
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 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 /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

小型艦隊
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
漁船のフロティラが夜明けに港を出発しました。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

不法行為
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
その企業は契約への不法干渉で有罪判決を受けた。
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

尻; お尻; 背中の下部
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
その馬は転倒した際にお尻を痛めました。