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C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

遠回しの言い回し
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家のスピーチは遠回しの言い回しで満ちていた。
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚偽
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
ジャーナリストは役人たちの虚偽を暴露しました。
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 brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

実際ではない勇気や自信の誇示
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
彼のブラヴァードはパフォーマンス前の緊張を隠していた。
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

バスタードティーク
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
バスタードティークの木は春に鮮やかなオレンジ色の花を咲かせます。
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

耳をつんざくような
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
火災警報の耳をつんざくような音がみんなを驚かせた。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

貝殻
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
漁師は一日の終わりを知らせるために貝殻を吹いた。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

貧困
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
その国は19世紀に増大する貧困と戦っていました。
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 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

略奪
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
戦争は略奪と破壊で特徴づけられていた。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棒
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
警備員は棒を使って泥棒を追い払った。
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 /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

臆病な, 裏切り者
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
その臆病な兵士は恐怖で自分のポストを放棄した。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

極北の
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
探検家たちは北極の極北の気候に備えていた。
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

だらだらする
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
ダラダラせずに宿題を終わらせてください。
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 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

前もって決める
Meaning
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
Example
They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.
彼らは自分たちの出会いが運命によって前もって決められていると信じていた。
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 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 /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

圧縮不可能
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
液体は通常、圧縮不可能と見なされます。
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

臆病者
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
彼は危機の際、臆病者のように振る舞った。
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

内分泌
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
内分泌系は代謝と成長を調節します。
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

個人空間の使用の研究
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
プロクセミクスを理解することで、人間関係のコミュニケーションを改善することができます。
C2 adjective /ˈfɛtɪd/

fetid

悪臭のある、臭い
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant smell
Example
The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable.
ゴミからの臭いは耐えられなかった。
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 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

農業生態系
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
健康な農業生態系は土壌の肥沃度を改善します。
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

時代遅れの
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
時代遅れの技術は現代のデバイスには競争できなかった。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

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

garish

過度に明るく派手
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
部屋は過度に明るいネオンライトで飾られていました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

婚姻の
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
彼らは長い結婚生活を楽しみました。
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

銀のトレイ
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
執事は銀のトレイでお茶を運んできました。
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

戯言
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
政治家の演説は意味のない戯言でいっぱいだった。
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

珍しい物
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
彼女は骨董店で珍しい物を買いました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

不可約
Meaning
impossible to reduce or simplify further
Example
The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.
分数 3/7 は不可約です。
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

嫌悪
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
彼女はその行為の残酷さに深い嫌悪を感じた。
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

バイオレメディエーション
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
バイオレメディエーションは汚染された土壌から毒素を取り除くのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

別れの言葉
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
教授は退職式で感動的な別れの言葉を述べました。
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

乾燥フェヌグリークの葉
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
カレーに乾燥フェヌグリークの葉を加えて、さらに風味を加えます。
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
月の位相の周期性は何世紀にもわたって人々を魅了してきた。
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

説明可能な
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
彼の突然の怒りは、ストレスの多い状況を考慮すれば説明可能だった。
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

イモリ
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
イモリは池で優雅に泳いでいました。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

偵察する
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
兵士たちは進軍する前にその地域を偵察しました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

欺瞞的
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
彼の約束は欺瞞的で信頼できないことが証明されました。
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

ブラッククミン
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
パンの上にブラッククミンの種を振りかけてから焼きます。
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

けちん坊
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
家主はそんなけちん坊で、何も修理しなかった。
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

含む
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
マイナーな詳細は主要なトピックに含まれました。
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

教え込む
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
親は子供たちに良い価値観を教え込むべきだ。
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

避けられない
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
彼は避けられない形で決定を受け入れなければならなかった。
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, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

正直でオープン
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
ビジネス取引は完全に正直でオープンでした。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

重婚者
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
その男はビガミストであるため逮捕された。
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

腐敗しやすい
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
彼は腐敗しやすいことで知られ、しばしば賄賂を受け取った。
C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬な; 冒涜的
Meaning
irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous
Example
The impious act shocked the religious community.
不敬な行為は宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

輝き
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日の出の輝きが谷全体を照らした。
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

機知に富んだ返答
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
ディナーでは、ゲスト間で素晴らしい機知に富んだ返答が交わされていました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

合法
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
特定の商品の取引は国際法の下で合法です。
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

おかゆ
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
私の祖母は特別な機会においしいミルクライスを作ります。
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

連結する
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
プログラムは二つの文字列を一つに連結します。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

偽装; 詐欺; 虚偽
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
その精巧な詐欺は数ヶ月続き、調査員が真実を明らかにするまで続いた。
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

理解可能な
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
その複雑な理論は教授の説明後に理解可能になった。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

冗長な言葉
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
契約は不要な法的冗長な言葉で満たされていた。
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

催眠術
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
マジシャンは観客を催眠状態に保っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

結婚式の
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
そのカップルは喜びと共に結婚式の準備をしました。
C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

怒り, 激怒
Meaning
intense anger or rage
Example
The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.
新しい政策は従業員の怒りを引き起こした。
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

スカッド魚
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
漁師は網でスカッドを捕まえました。
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

釣りに関する
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
彼は釣りの技術と魚種について深い知識を持っています。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

無邪気
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
彼女の無邪気な笑顔は彼女の本当の優しさを明らかにしました。
C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

無作法な
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
彼の無作法な振る舞いは、ディナー・パーティーで皆を驚かせた。
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

聖別する
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
古代の寺院は何世紀にもわたる崇拝によって聖別されました。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːlɪʃ/

mulish

Meaning
extremely stubborn or unwilling to change
Example
She remained mulish despite all the convincing arguments.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

魅力的でない
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
彼は魅力的でない外見にもかかわらず、非常に親切で賢かった。
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

括弧
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
医者は出血を止めるためにリガチュアを使用しました。
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

食事
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
彼らは川辺で美味しい食事を楽しんだ。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

ぶどう園
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
古いぶどう園はぶどうのつるでいっぱいでした。
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

説教; 道徳的な退屈な講義
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
牧師は日曜日の礼拝中に思いやりと許しについての感動的な説教を行いました。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

ぼやけさせる
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
彼の心は疲れによってぼやけていた。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

修理可能
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
車の損傷は深刻だったが、それでも修理可能だった。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

扇動的な / 挑発的な
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
政治家の挑発的な発言が群衆を怒らせた。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

アンティフォニー
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

船首の部屋
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
船員たちは余分なロープを船首の部屋に収納しました。
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

賛辞
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
彼は退職する教師に対して賛辞の演説をしました。
C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

ハシシ
Meaning
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
Example
The police arrested him for possessing hashish.
警察は彼をハシシを所持していたため逮捕した。
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 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

楽しそうに跳ねる
Meaning
to jump or dance around excitedly
Example
The children cavorted happily in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しそうに跳ねていました。
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 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 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

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

exculpate

免罪する
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
弁護士はクライアントを無罪にするために懸命に働いた。
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
古い教会は祭壇の上に彫られた十字架を展示していました。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

暗号文
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
探偵は手紙に隠された暗号文を解読しました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

植物性の
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
スープには独特の植物性の味がありました。
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 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

絶頂期; 黄金時代; ピーク時
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
歌手としての絶頂期に、彼女は世界中で完売したコンサートに出演していました。
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

損傷する
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
古代の写本は不注意な取り扱いで損傷しました。
C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

遺言者
Meaning
a person who has made a will
Example
The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.
弁護士は故人の遺言を読みました。
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

人々の態度、願望、その他の心理的基準に基づいて人々を研究し分類すること
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
サイコグラフィックスは消費者の購買動機を明らかにします。
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

短い歌
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
彼女は料理をしながら陽気な小さな歌を歌っていた。
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
鳥は年に一度羽を抜けます。
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

お世辞
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
彼のお世辞な振る舞いは同僚をうんざりさせた。
C2 noun ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

fumigation

燻蒸
Meaning
The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.
Example
Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations.
消毒は害虫の侵入を制御するための効果的な方法です。
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。
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

慎重な読書
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
契約書は弁護士に慎重な読書のために渡されました。
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

混血の人（古くて攻撃的な言葉）
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
'ムラット'という言葉は、現在では時代遅れで攻撃的だと見なされています。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

顕著性
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
その問題の顕著性は討論で強調されました。
C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

放棄
Meaning
the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life
Example
His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.
彼の世俗的な楽しみへの放棄は僧侶たちに感銘を与えました。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

服を脱がせる; 衣服を取り除く
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
看護師は検査のために患者の服を脱がせる手伝いをした。
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

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

pentavalent

五価
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
リンは五価の状態で存在することができます。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

契約解除
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
契約の解除により、双方は失望しました。
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

論理的に関連しない発言
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
予算の議論中、彼の天気に関するコメントは完全に論理的に関連しない発言だった。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

任命式
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
王は新しい騎士のために任命式を開催しました。
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

広域捜査
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
警察は逃亡者を捕まえるために広域捜査を開始した。
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

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

besmear

汚す
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
彼の服は泥で汚れていた。
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

短縮された
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
会議は時間の制約により短縮されました。
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

読みにくい、機嫌が悪い
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
彼の手書きは読みにくく、ほとんど判読不能だった。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

魅力的
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
彼女は魅力的な笑顔を持っていて、みんなを魅了した。
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

ルーメン
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
電球は800ルーメンの光を発生させます。