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C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

道化師
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
彼はパーティーで道化師のように振る舞い、みんなを笑わせた。
C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

腐植化
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
腐植化は土壌の構造と肥沃度を向上させます。
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

恋する
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
彼女は美しい景色に恋していた。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

墓碑銘
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
墓石にはその兵士の勇気を讃える墓碑銘が刻まれていた。
C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

書簡
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
彼は自分の旅行について友人に長い手紙を書いた。
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

効果のない薬
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
政治家の計画は、複雑な問題に対する単なる効果のない薬として退けられました。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

反乱者
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
兵士たちは数ヶ月間給料がなくて反乱者になった。
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

反対する
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
彼女は友人に対してリスクのある決定について反対しました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

抑制可能
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
その運動はほとんど抑制可能であることが証明されました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
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 /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

後退
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
国は危機後、経済的な後退を経験しました。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝶豆
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
蝶豆の花はお茶を美しい青色に変えます。
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

気圧静的な
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
エアロスタティックデザインは高高度での安定性を確保します。
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

逸脱
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
彼女の話は面白い逸脱で満ちていました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

無敵
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
その要塞は攻撃に対して無敵だと考えられていた。
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

反乱罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
活動家はその扇動的な演説のために反乱罪で起訴された。
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

誇張した言葉
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
その政治家の誇張したスピーチは群衆に印象を与えた。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

抒情詩の一形式
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
詩人は印象的なエポードでオードを締めくくった。
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

未成年
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
彼が未成年であった間、すべての法的決定は保護者によって下された。
C2 noun /ˌɒktədʒəˈnɛəriən/

octogenarian

80歳代の人
Meaning
A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
Example
The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.
そのオクトジェネリアンは毎朝健康を維持するためにジョギングをしています。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

不節制な
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
政治家の不節制な発言は論争を引き起こした。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

お香
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
彼女は寺院で祈りの間にお香を灯しました。
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 /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

不快な臭い
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
工場からの不快な臭いが近隣一帯に広がった。
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

想像力のない、普通の
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
彼の絵はシンプルで想像力がなかった。
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

ゾウのリンゴ
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
ゾウのリンゴはユニークな味があり、多くの人々が楽しんでいます。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

軽減する
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
弁護士は、クライアントの難しい幼少期を強調して彼の行動を軽減しようとしました。
C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

カンタータ
Meaning
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.
合唱団は祭りの間に美しいカンタータを演奏しました。
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

天意の
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
彼らのタイムリーな救助は天意のものと見なされました。
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

散歩する
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
彼らは古い町を散歩し、景色を楽しんでいました。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

嘆く
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
彼女は不幸を嘆かず、より一生懸命に働いて生活を向上させました。
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

極度に貧しい
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
その極度に貧しい家族は食べ物を買うのに苦しんでいました。
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 /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

言語学者
Meaning
a person who studies languages and their history
Example
The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.
言語学者は古代の文献を分析して、言語の進化を理解しようとした。
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

濁り
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
水の濁りが魚を見るのを難しくしました。
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

優先権
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
会社は競争相手より先に土地を取得するために優先権を行使しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教
Meaning
the belief in or worship of multiple gods
Example
Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.
古代ギリシャ人はポリシズムを実践し、ゼウスやアテナのような神々を崇拝していました。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

系譜学者
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
系譜学者は18世紀に遡る記録を発見した。
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

無駄にする
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
彼は仕事を始める代わりに庭で時間を無駄にしていました。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

金持ち; 裕福な; 富裕な
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
彼女は広範な不動産を持つ裕福な家庭から来ています。
C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

球形の
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
サボテンには大きな球形の果物があります。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

不公平な
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
リソースの分配は労働者の間で不平等でした。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

神経科学的
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
ニューロサイエンティフィックな研究は、記憶の保持を理解するのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

周辺地域
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
彼らは古代都市のパーリューを探索して午後を過ごした。
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

調理中に肉に溶かした脂肪、ジュース、または液体をかけて、ジューシーさを保つ
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
彼女は30分ごとに七面鳥をベイステッドしてジューシーに保ちました。
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

病気や治療後に健康と体力を回復すること
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
手術後、彼女は家で数週間回復しました。
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 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

震えながら歩く
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
老人は杖をついて震えながら通りを歩いていました。
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

一直線
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
彼はパーティーに入ったとたん、食べ物のテーブルに直行しました。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不運な出来事
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
彼はスキー中に不運な出来事で足を骨折した。
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

霊廟
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
王は壮大な霊廟に埋葬されました。
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

無能な, 責任感のない
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
彼の無能な態度が仕事でいくつかの期限を逃す原因となった。
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 /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

禁欲主義, 自制
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
禁欲主義は歴史を通じて多くの宗教的伝統の一部でした。
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

陰極
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
カソードはチューブ内で電子を放出します。
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

再発
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
数ヶ月の静けさの後、暴力が再発しました地域で。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

些細な; 取るに足らない; 少額
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
彼は受け取った些細な金額に腹を立てていた。
C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

喜び
Meaning
great pleasure or delight
Example
She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.
彼女は友達の喜びのために物語を大声で読みました。
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

おしゃべりな; うるさい; 話好き
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
カフェでおしゃべりな年寄りの男は、旅行について何時間も話していた。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

守護的
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
森の守護霊は旅行者を守ると信じられていました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

短気な
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
彼の短気な性格はよく議論に巻き込まれました。
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

冒涜する
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
彼は激しい議論中に冒涜したとして告発されました。
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 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

ぺらぺら話す；秘密を漏らす
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
彼はうっかりサプライズをみんなに話してしまった。
C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

虚偽の
Meaning
Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
Example
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
彼の主張は虚偽の理由に基づいていた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

不安定な
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
彼の不安定な気分は彼と仕事をするのを難しくした。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

未熟
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
彼の未熟な行動は友人たちを恥ずかしい思いにさせた。
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

浮き彫りにする
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
招待状は金色の文字でエンボスされていました。
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

スポーティブ
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
子供たちはピクニック中にスポーティブな気分でした。
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

時代錯誤の
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
彼の性別役割に関する見解は時代遅れと見なされている。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人類型
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
ゴリラは人類型の猿と見なされている。
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

柔らかくてだらしない; しっかり感や筋肉の張りがない; 弱い
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
彼のだらしない腕は、もっと運動する必要があることを示していました。
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

金または銀のバルク
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
銀行は金の塊を金庫に保管しています。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

遅れる
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
渋滞が私たちのパーティーへの到着を遅らせました。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

かび臭い、古臭い
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
部屋は数ヶ月間閉め切られていた後、かび臭くなった。
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 /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

妊娠
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
母クジラは1年以上にわたって子クジラを妊娠し、発展させます。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

策略
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
彼らは税金を回避するために策略を使った。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

強制徴収
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
農民たちは王の重い強制徴収の下で苦しんだ。
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

大笑い
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
観客はコメディアンのジョークに大笑いしました。
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

煮込み料理
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
彼女はご飯、レンズ豆、野菜で美味しいホッチポッチを作った。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

詩
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
そのアンソロジーはロマンチックな詩で満たされていました。
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

全権大使
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
大使は条約交渉のために派遣されたプレニポテンシャリーでした。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

発芽の
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
そのアイデアはまだその発芽段階にありました。
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

犠牲にする/焼死させる
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
抗議者たちは建物の前で自ら火にくべると脅した。
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜間学習
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
彼の小説は長い夜間学習の結果でした。
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

陽気
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
彼女は陽気な笑顔で部屋に入り、皆の気分を盛り上げました。
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 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

女性的
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
批評家は彼の優しい態度を理由に彼を女性的だと表現した。
C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

動物プランクトン
Meaning
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
Example
Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.
動物プランクトンは水生食物連鎖で重要な役割を果たします。
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

二足歩行動物
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
人間は二足歩行動物の例です。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Open-handed

寛大な; 自由な
Meaning
Generous; liberal; giving freely;
Example
He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need.
彼は自分の金に非常に寛大で、いつも困っている人々を助けています。
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

混乱の中で転がる
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
突然の停電後、都市は混乱の中に沈んだ。
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反論する
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
その科学者は以前の研究結果に異議を唱えました。
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

概念化
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
再生可能な都市の概念化は画期的です。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

誰かが何かをすることが必要または適切である
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
試験の前に勉強することが必要です。
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

ぶっきらぼう
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
彼のぶっきらぼうな返事で会話が終わった。
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 /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

逸脱した
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
彼の逸脱した講義は、学生たちを主題について混乱させました。
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

カルヴァン主義の原則を取り入れる
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
伝道師は厳格な教義でコミュニティをカルヴァン主義化しようとした。
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

修道院
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
彼女は精神的な実践に人生を捧げるために修道院に参加することを決めました。
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

説明する
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
教授は学生たちに相対性理論を説明しようとしました。
C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

事業売却
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
子会社の事業売却は昨年完了しました。
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

陰鬱な
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
洞窟は湿っぽくて、陰気で不気味な音が響いていました。
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

政党に属さない人
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
彼は政治的な立場に参加しないことを拒否したため、マグワンプと呼ばれました。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

レクイエム
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
合唱団は故リーダーを記念してレクイエムを演奏しました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

悪戯
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
ハロウィンの夜、子供たちは悪戯でいっぱいだった。
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 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

バルサムの花
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
庭のバルサムの花はピンクと紫のさまざまな色合いで美しく咲いていました。
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

シラミ
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
その子供の髪にシラミがいました。
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

愚かさ
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
安全プロトコルを無視する決定は、すべての人を危険にさらす純粋な愚かさでした。
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

監禁
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
囚人は解放される前に数年間監禁されていた。
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

不自然に笑う
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
彼女は彼の褒め言葉に不自然に笑い、明らかに恥ずかしそうだった。
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 /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

愛に関する
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
詩人の詩は愛に関するテーマで満たされていました。