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C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波打つ
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
彼女は波打つカーテンを通り抜けた。
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 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

ガバーナント
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
若い女性は祭りの間、デュエナに付き添われていました。
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 /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

屈折
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
水中の光の屈折により、物体が曲がって見えます。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

魅了する
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。
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 verb /dɔːb/

daub

塗る
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
子供たちは壁にペンキを塗り広げました。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏睡状態の
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
その昏睡状態の患者は、継続的に観察されていました。
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

押し付ける
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
彼は友達に自分の古い本を押し付けようとしました。
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

秘密裏に不正行為に関与する
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
マネージャーは供給者と共謀して会社を騙した。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

不機嫌
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
不機嫌な老人は、自分の家の近くで遊んでいる子供たちに叫んだ。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

楽しさ
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
結婚式は楽しさと笑いに満ちていました。
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

法的基準
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
その決定は法的基準を設定しました。
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

口論, 言い争い
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
二人のドライバーの間で短い口論がありました。
C2 adjective /daɪˈæfənəs/

diaphanous

透けている
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
彼女は太陽の光の中で輝く透けているドレスを着ていた。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

過剰
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
彼の寄付は過剰で、誰もが求めていた以上のものでした。
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

熟練と巧妙さ
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
交渉における彼の熟練さは、契約を成功裡に締結するのに役立った。
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教義
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
正直はすべての宗教における基本的な教義です。
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 /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

貪欲な
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
貪欲な家主は不公平に家賃を上げました。
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

抑制可能な
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
病気の症状は薬で抑制可能です。
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

批判
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
その政策は公衆から厳しい批判を受けた。
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

切る
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
労働者たちは小屋を建てるために丸太を切った。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

怠慢
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
マネージャーは財務報告書を慎重に確認しなかったことで怠慢だった。
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

誘拐犯
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
警察は長い捜索の後で誘拐犯を逮捕した。
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

デイスト
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
その哲学者は自分をデイストとして認識した。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

贅沢品の個人的な支出を制限する法律または規制に関連する
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
中世ヨーロッパでは、贅沢品法が高価な布地の着用を貴族に限定していました。
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

攻撃的な
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
彼女は自分の考えが挑戦されると攻撃的になった。
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

司法的
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
その事件は重要な司法的問題を提起しました。
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 /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

バラ色の、楽観的な
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
彼女はローズ色の楽観主義で未来を見ました。
C2 noun /liː/

lea

草地
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
小屋は静かな草地に囲まれていました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敵対的 / 不利な
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
その政策は国の経済成長に不利だった。
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

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

intervale

川沿いの低地、通常は肥沃で平坦
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
農民たちは川沿いの肥沃な土地で作物を育てた。
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

詐欺
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
政治家の詐欺はメディアによって暴露された。
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

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

Spotted snake head

カムルチー
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
カムルチーは南アジアで人気のある養殖魚です。
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

無菌
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で作業しなければならない。
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

自分の外見や服に過剰にこだわる; 服装にうぬぼれがある
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
彼のフォピッシュな態度と高価な服は彼を目立たせました。
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

絞め殺す
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
暗殺者は路地でターゲットを絞め殺そうとした。
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 /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

保証人
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
銀行は貸付の担保として保証人から宝石を受け入れました。
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 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

型破りで少し評判が悪いが魅力的
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
彼は街で人気がある理由は、レイフィッシュな魅力があったからだ。
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

対比配置
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
二つの理論の対比配置は、彼らの違いを強調した。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

やる気がない
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
彼のやる気がない勉強の試みは良い結果を生まなかった。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音節語
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘象’という言葉は、3つの音節があるので多音節語です。
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

説得しないこと
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
彼女の説得しないことは、彼が悪い投資をしないようにしました。
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

緊急
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
患者の緊急状態は即時の手術を必要としました。
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

熱の生成過程
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
スパイシーな食品はサーモジェネシスとカロリー燃焼を促進できます。
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

奉納
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
司祭は儀式の間に祭壇に奉納を置きました。
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

おこぼれ
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
その有名人はいつもおこぼれの人々に囲まれていた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致な
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
彼のカジュアルな服装は正式なディナーで不一致に見えた。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

遊び好きな; 陽気な; 元気な
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
遊び好きな子供たちは公園で笑い、遊んでいました。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

非難の余地がない
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
彼女はその非難の余地がない誠実さで知られています。
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

訂正する
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
編集者は公開前に原稿を訂正しました。
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

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

bifurcate

二つに分かれる
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
その道路は丘の上で2つの分かれ道に分かれます。
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 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
美食家として、彼女は常に市内で最高のレストランを探していました。
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 noun /skriːd/

screed

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

chalice

聖杯
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
祭司は儀式中に金の聖杯を掲げました。
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

異質性
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
その都市の文化的異質性は、それを活気に満ちたユニークなものにしています。
C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

船の厨房
Meaning
A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.
Example
The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.
船の厨房は新鮮に調理された食べ物の匂いで満ちていた。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

誤解する
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
彼はプロジェクトの目的を誤解しました。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

Meaning
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
Example
She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

満たす
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
長い旅の後、巨大な食事が彼らの空腹を満たした。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

ブロミン
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
ブロミンは水処理化学薬品に一般的に使用されます。
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

強引で支配的な女性
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
その劇は、伝統に挑戦する勇敢なヴィラゴとしてヒロインを描きました。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

勇気づける
Meaning
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
Example
The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.
先生の励ましは学生たちに勇気を与えた。
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

ソロの歌唱曲
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
ソプラノは第2幕で感動的なアリアを披露しました。
C2 noun 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 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

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

polemical

論争的
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
彼女は伝統的な信念に挑戦する論争的な記事を書いた。
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

具現化
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
彼女は親切さの具現化です。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

超自然的
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
彼女はどんな危機にも冷静に保つ超自然的な能力を持っていた。
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

重要でない人物; 存在しないもの
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
彼は大企業でノンエンティティのように感じていました。
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

優雅さと魅力
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
彼の優雅さと魅力は社交の場で彼を人気者にした。
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

列聖
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
教皇はその信仰と犠牲により、殉教者をビーティファイすることを決定しました。
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

幼稚な
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
彼の幼稚な行動は会議でみんなを困らせた。
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

拡散可能な
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
酸素は細胞膜を通じて拡散することができます。
C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

要約
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
教授はクラスを終える前に講義の簡単な要約を行いました。
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

塗る
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
子供たちは壁にペンキを塗った。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

自信の欠如
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
彼女の自信の欠如は、公衆の前で話すのを難しくした。
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

目的論
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
アリストテレスは哲学における目的論の概念としばしば関連付けられます。
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

煙道
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
煙突の煙道は定期的に掃除する必要があります。
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

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

philosophize

哲学する
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
彼は人生とその意味について哲学するのが好きです。
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

ホッグプラム
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
ホッグプラムはよくピクルスやチャツネを作るために使われます。
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不正
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
独裁者の政権は腐敗と不正で特徴づけられていました。
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 /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

酢酸の
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
酢の酢酸の臭いが台所に広がった。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
株価の急落は、経済的な問題の前兆として見なされました。
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

説得
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
リーダーは計画への支援を得るために穏やかな説得を使用しました。
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇職
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
教皇職は中世ヨーロッパの政治で重要な役割を果たした。
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

悪臭の空気
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
腐敗の気配が廃墟の上に漂っていた。
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 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密裏に
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
取引はサブ ローザで行われ、公衆の監視を避けるためでした。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

回避
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
彼の責任逃れは同僚を苛立たせた。
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

コレクション
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
図書館員は古い手稿のコレクションに数時間を費やしました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

無効性
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
裁判所はその契約に無効性があると判断した。
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

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

dross

無駄なもの
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
彼の初期のほとんどの作品は無駄なものと見なされていた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

不名誉な
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
軍隊は不名誉な敗北を喫した。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

中途半端
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
マネージャーは彼の中途半端な提案をすぐに却下しました。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

名誉毀損
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
その記事は名誉毀損であると見なされ、撤回する必要があった。
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 /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

過度に称賛された
Meaning
praised or boasted about, especially excessively
Example
The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.
過度に称賛された技術は期待された結果を提供できませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

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

fulgent

輝かしい
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
輝かしい星々が夜空を照らした。
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

無礼な
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
彼の無礼な発言は会議で皆を怒らせた。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

小さな装飾品
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
棚は彼女の旅行から持ち帰った古い小さな装飾品でいっぱいだった。
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

驚愕
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
彼女は息を呑むような景色に驚いて口を開けたまま立っていた。
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

反論する
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
裁判所で提出された証拠を誰も反論できなかった。