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C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝丈パンツ
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
彼は馬術イベントのために膝丈パンツを履いていました。
C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

称賛の
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
教師はエッセイを読んだ後、称賛の意を込めてうなずいた。
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

田園詩的なシーン
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
彼らのハネムーンは熱帯の島での田園詩的なシーンでした。
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 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

なだめる
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
マネージャーは割引で怒った顧客をなだめようとした。
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 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

葉を落とす
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
農家は収穫前に畑の葉を取り除きました。
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

十分の一
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
彼は収入の十分の一を教会に寄付しました。
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

改宗者
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
彼女は新しい信仰に改宗した後、改宗者になった。
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鳥の巣
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
森の近くで、騒がしい鳥たちでいっぱいの鳥の巣を見ました。
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 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

斑点
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
葉は黄色と茶色の斑点で斑入りでした。
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

鋭い
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
彼女の鋭い政策批判は誤解の余地を残しませんでした。
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

待つ
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
彼は動きを起こす前に時間を待つことに決めました。
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

泡立つ
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
ソーダは開けるとすぐに泡が立ち始めました。
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 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

無礼な
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
Example
His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.
彼の無礼なユーモアはしばしば伝統的な観客を驚かせました。
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

不正行為
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
選挙は政治的不正行為に満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

ヘクサポッド
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
科学者は葉の上を這うヘクサポッドを観察しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

貧乏
Meaning
Having little or no money; poor.
Example
He grew up in an impecunious family.
彼は貧乏な家族で育ちました。
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 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

鞭打つ、または罰として自分を鞭打つ
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
歴史の中で、一部の修道士は悔い改めとして自分をフラジェレイトしていた。
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

パンチ・フォロン
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
彼女がオイルでパンチ・フォロンを加熱したとき、香りがキッチンを満たしました。
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

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

attenuate

和らげる
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
その薬は痛みを和らげるのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

神父
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
兵士たちは神父が主催したミサに参加しました。
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

プロセニアム
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
俳優たちは舞台を離れる前にプロセニアムでお辞儀をした。
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

隣接する
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
公園は北側で川と隣接しています。
C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

再生
Meaning
the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
Example
The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.
雨の後、森は再生の兆しを見せました。
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

冷静で賢明
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
彼女は危機の間冷静を保った。
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 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

法則に関連する
Meaning
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Example
The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.
哲学者は自然法則のノミックな必要性について議論しました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

横たわる
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
彼は長い一日の後、ソファで横になっているのが見つかりました。
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 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

同情
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
彼は裏切った人々に対して一切の同情を感じなかった。
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 /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

比類のない
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
彼女の美しさはその地域で比類のないものと考えられていた。
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

選別する；もみ殻から穀物を分ける
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
委員会は応募者のリストを10人のファイナリストに絞り込む予定です。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

猛禽の巣
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
隼はその巣を激しく守った。
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

演説する
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
彼は式で演説を始めました。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

不正行為
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
その政治家は財政的不正行為で告発されました。
C2 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

vestigial

遺物の
Meaning
Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.
Example
Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.
人間にはもはや元の機能を果たさない遺物の尾骨があります。
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

悪意
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
彼の悪意は、彼がライバルを扱う残忍な方法において明らかだった。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

汚す
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
彼は虚偽の噂で彼女の良い名前を汚そうとした。
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

皮を捨てる / 湿地
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
ヘビは古い皮を捨てた。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿岸の
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
沿岸地域は多くのユニークな海洋種の生息地です。
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

痙攣性
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
患者は夜間に痙攣性の咳を経験しました。
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 /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

発表、良い知らせ
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

下級の立場にある人；軍隊では、若い将校
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
サブオルターナは小さな小隊を指揮する責任がありました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

反論可能な
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
彼の議論は弱く、簡単に反論可能だった。
C2 verb /ˈɒsɪfaɪ/

ossify

骨化する
Meaning
to turn into bone or become rigid and inflexible
Example
With age, some tissues tend to ossify.
年を重ねると、一部の組織が骨化する傾向があります。
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

人生の変化
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
人生の変化はしばしばレジリエンスを教えます。
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

夢中な、恋に狂った
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
彼は彼女の魅力に完全に夢中だった。
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

科学の砂漠
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. ボースは科学の砂漠で成功を収めました。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

博識者
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
レオナルド・ダ・ヴィンチは、芸術、科学、工学において優れた博識者でした。
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

好色な男
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
会社は彼が好色な男だったため、解雇した。
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

心の平静、冷静さ、バランス、特に困難な状況下で
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
彼女はそのニュースを驚くべき冷静さで対処した。
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

特に嫌われるもの
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
文法は常に彼のベットノワールでした。
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

旋盤
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
大工は木の器を形作るために旋盤を使いました。
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

祈り
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
寝る前に静かな祈りをささやいた。
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神格化する
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
一部のファンはお気に入りの有名人を神のように崇拝します。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

主題から外れる傾向
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
話者のダイグレッシブなスタイルは講義を追いかけるのを難しくした。
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

謝礼
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
ゲスト講師は彼女の講演に対して謝礼を受け取った。
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 /ˈvɪtrioʊl/

vitriol

辛辣な批判
Meaning
harsh and bitter criticism
Example
The politician faced vitriol from the public.
政治家は一般市民から辛辣な批判に直面した。
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

浮遊
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
その浮遊する構造は工学の驚異です。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

悪魔的な行為
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
悪党の悪魔的な行為は町の人々を恐れさせました。
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

活用する
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
学生は「to be」動詞を活用するよう求められます。
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
C2 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

カルシフィケーション
Meaning
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
Example
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
カルシフィケーションは土壌の透過性を減らし、作物の成長に影響を与えます。
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 /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

幸福
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができなかった。
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

イクチオサウルス（絶滅した海の爬虫類）
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
イクチオサウルスは古代の海で素早い捕食者でした。
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

無関心, 無感動
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
何年もの贅沢な旅行の後、彼女はパリへの別の旅行に対して無関心を感じた。
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

譲渡者
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
譲渡者は、財産権を非営利団体に譲渡しました。
C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

間違いなく
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
弓矢は間違いなくターゲットに向かって狙いを定めた。
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 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

粘着性の
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
粘着性のあるご飯は鍋の中でくっついていました。
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

過度に賛美的な
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
そのドキュメンタリーはリーダーの過度に賛美的な描写で批判されました。
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

健康的な赤みを帯びた顔
Meaning
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
Example
The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.
その老人の赤みを帯びた顔は、彼が健康であることを示していた。
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨らんだご飯
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
私は健康的なおやつとして膨らんだご飯を食べるのが好きです。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

未婚女性
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
村はその未婚女性たちが踊る祭りを祝っていました。
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 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

浸す
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
シェフは果物をワインにマセレートしてから提供しました。
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 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

抑制できない
Meaning
That cannot be suppressed or restrained.
Example
She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.
式の間、彼女は抑制できない笑いをこらえていた。
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

筋肉質な
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その筋肉質の男性は重い箱を軽々と持ち上げた。
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

ユニタリアン
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
ユニタリアン教会は、その包括的で開かれた考え方で知られています。
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

荷役作業員
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
荷役作業員たちは夜明け前に貨物を下ろすために疲れ知らずに働いた。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

音韻論
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
彼女は英語で音がどのように機能するかを理解するために音韻論を勉強しています。
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

なぞなぞ
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
子供たちは雑誌のなぞなぞを解くのを楽しみました。
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

墓; 埋葬;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
古代の王のセパルチャーは考古学者によって発見されました。
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

大規模な店
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
彼らは新しいエンポリウムを訪れて、家具とホームデコールを買いました。
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

黙って従う
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
彼女は両親の願いを黙って従うことに決めました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

映画愛好家
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
真のシネアストとして、彼女はほとんどの週末をクラシック映画を観ることに費やします。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

否定する
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
彼はスキャンダルへの関与を否定した。
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

運動性
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
精子の運動性は受精成功のために重要です。
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

不敬
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
宗教についての彼の冗談は、神聖な伝統に対する不敬を示していました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

認識
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
裁判官は新しい証拠に気づいた。
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

メイス / 王杖
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
ガードは権威の象徴としてメイスを持っていた。
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

陰謀団体
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
ジャーナリストたちは、共謀している腐敗した政治家たちの陰謀団体を暴露した。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

メサ
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
ハイカーたちは砂漠の床から突き出たメサを賞賛するために立ち寄りました。
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

turgid

膨らんだ, 大げさな
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
教授の講義はあまりにも大げさすぎて、多くの学生が興味を失いました。
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 /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美しさ
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
その女優は美しさと才能で賞賛されました。
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

優位を占める
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
議論の中で、論理的な議論は感情的な訴えに勝りました。
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

音節の
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
先生はその言葉の音節構造を説明しました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

策略
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
その政治家の魅力は単なる策略にすぎなかった。
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

悪党; 犯罪者
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
その悪党は店で物を盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

路上の子供
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
ぼろぼろの服を着た路上の子供たちが川辺で遊んでいた。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

裁判所の事務所
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
彼は10年以上にわたって地元の裁判所の事務所で働いていることを誇りに思っていました。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

ごちゃ混ぜ; 物の無秩序な集まり
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
部屋は古い家具、本、ランダムな飾り付けのごちゃ混ぜだった。
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 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

打撲する
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
彼は自転車から落ちて腕を打撲しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

遅延の
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
委員会は危機に対するその遅延反応で批判されました。
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

偶然の
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
彼らの出会いは完全に偶然でした。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

小さく笑う
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
プロジェクターがフリーズすると、学生たちは小さく笑い始めた。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

相殺する
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
新しい政策の利点はその欠点を相殺します。