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C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

対立する物事
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
自由と奴隷制度はすべての点で対立しています。
C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

ターリーン
Meaning
A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.
Example
She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.
彼女は銀色のターリーンで熱いスープをテーブルに運びました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

恩義を感じている、または借りがある
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
彼はすべての指導に対してメンターに恩義を感じていました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

職務に関連した特典の権利
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
裁判官は自分の職位に関連した特典を享受していた。
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

完全な、徹底的な
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
彼女はあらゆる意味で徹底的なプロフェッショナルです。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

修正可能
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
学生の誤りは練習で修正可能でした。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
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 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

丈夫な靴; アクセント
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
彼は結婚式のためにおしゃれなブローグを買いました。
C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

功利主義
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
功利主義は、私たちが全体的な幸福を最大化するために行動すべきだと示唆しています。
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 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

リニメント / ローション
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
彼はトレーニング後、痛んだ筋肉にリニメントを擦り込んだ。
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

大声で抗議する
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
抗議者たちは不公平な法律に反対して声高に叫んだ。
C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

ホルスター
Meaning
A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.
Example
The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.
保安官は自分のリボルバーを革製のホルスターに入れておいた。
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

乾燥アムラ
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
乾燥アムラの粉末は、髪の成長に優れています。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

お世辞
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
お世辞を使って、彼は上司を説得して昇給を勝ち取った。
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 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

オベリスク
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
古代エジプト人は神々を讃えるためにオベリスクを建てました。
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 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

ミルクに関連するまたはミルクのような
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
小腸の乳腺血管が食事の脂肪を吸収します。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

イギリス英語の単語または特徴
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
'lorry' という言葉はよく知られているブリティシズムです。
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

からかう
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
彼らは昼食中にお互いに冗談を言っていた。
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 verb /ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

gyrate

速く回転する
Meaning
to move or spin quickly in circles
Example
The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums.
ダンサーはドラムのリズムに合わせて激しく回転しました。
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 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 /luːn/

lune

三日月
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
数学者は三日月の特性を研究しました。
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

溝が入った
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
その花瓶は縁に美しい溝が入ったデザインがありました。
C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

従う
Meaning
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
Example
He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.
彼は腐敗した役人の要求に従うことを拒否した。
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

占い
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
古代の人々は重要な決定を導くために占いに頼ることがよくありました。
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

豊富
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
春は谷に野生の花の豊富さをもたらした。
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

あだ名
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
その有名なリーダーは「アイアンレディ」というあだ名で知られていた。
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

変態する
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
キャタピラは蝶に変態した。
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

打撲、内出血
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
ボクサーは試合後にいくつかの打撲を受けていました。
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

フォークの先端
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
フォークには4つの先端があります。
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 /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
本物の美食家として、彼は新しい料理を試す機会を決して見逃しませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

葬儀
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
村人たちは、愛する教師の葬儀のために集まりました。
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

小さな女の子
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
老人は小さな女の子を温かく迎えました。
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

間作農業
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
間作農業は土壌の肥沃度と害虫管理の向上に役立ちます。
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 /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 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

希少
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
ギャラリーは、未知のアーティストによる多くの希少なアート作品を展示しました。
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

だらしない
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
彼はソファで寝た後、だらしない外見で部屋に入ってきました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
その政治家の演説は、対立候補に対する侮辱的な言葉で満ちていた。
C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

冒険的な; 大胆な
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.
冒険的な探検家は危険な山を登った。
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

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

lewd

下品な
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
彼は公共の場で下品な発言をしたため、逮捕された。
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 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

羽のような
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
シダ植物の葉の構造は羽のような形状です。
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贈賄
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
スキャンダルは、何人かの高官の贈賄を明らかにした。
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

オード
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
詩人は自然の美に対するオードを書いた。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

類人猿の
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
科学者はチンパンジーの類人猿の行動を研究した。
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

群れ, グループ
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
一群の白鳥が湖を泳いでいた。
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

オレアンダー
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
美しいオレアンダーの花が庭で咲いていましたが、その毒性に関わらず。
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

モカシン
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
彼は外に出る前に快適なモカシンを履きました。
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源 (構造)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
コウモリの翼と人間の腕は同源の構造です。
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 /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸な人
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
貧しい不幸な人は避難所なしで寒さの中に放置された。
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 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

フォトエレクトリック
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
光電効果は太陽光パネルにおいて基本的です。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

偽善者
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
その政治家は、自分の本当の計画を決して明かさなかった偽善者だと非難された。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

しつこく頼む
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
その子供は新しいおもちゃを欲しがって母親にしつこく頼んだ。
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

弁論術
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
彼女は継続的な練習を通じて弁論術を向上させた。
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

群衆政治
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
抗議は、群衆が財産を破壊し始めたときに群衆政治に変わった。
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

充実
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
春に庭は花の充実でした。
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗議者
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
彼は集会で抗議の声を上げていた。
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 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

詭弁
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
その政治家の演説は、有権者を誤導することを目的とした詭弁で満ちていた。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒθ ˌiːtən/

moth-eaten

虫に食べられた
Meaning
Damaged or worn out, especially by moths or age.
Example
He wore a moth-eaten sweater on the cold day.
彼は寒い日に虫に食べられたセーターを着ていた。
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飛べるようになる
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
若い鳥たちは数週間以内に飛べるようになる。
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

リトグラフ (石版印刷)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
博物館では19世紀の珍しいリトグラフが展示されていました。
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

叱責
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
教師の学生の行動に対する叱責は正当であった。
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

苦しめる / すき
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
悲劇的なニュースは家族全員を苦しめました。
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

お世辞を言う
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
彼は支持を得るために役人にお世辞を言った。
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

曖昧
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
彼の曖昧な答えは皆を混乱させた。
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
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 /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

神託的
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
その老婦人は未来について神託的な警告をした。
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 /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

特異性
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
彼女の一つの特異性は、仕事中に口ずさむことでした。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

よろけて歩く
Meaning
to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury
Example
He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.
彼は足首をひねった後、部屋をよろよろと歩いた。
C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

信託の
Meaning
Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Example
Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.
銀行は顧客に対して信託義務を負っています。
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

髑髏
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
海賊の旗には恐ろしい髑髏の印がありました。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

勇気
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
その若いアスリートは決勝戦で勇気を示しました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

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

interregnum

政権空白期
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
国王の死後、国は政権空白期に不安定さに直面した。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

混乱させる
Meaning
to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
Example
The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.
突然の質問が彼を混乱させたようだ。
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

誓い, 忠誠
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
彼は集会の前に彼女に誓いを立てた。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

しわくちゃな
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
そのしわくちゃな木は何世代にもわたって野原に立っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

劣った詩人
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
彼は文学評論家によってポエタスターとして嘲笑されました。
C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

おしゃべり
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
彼の多弁は会議中に集中するのを難しくした。
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

スポンジカボチャ
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
スポンジカボチャは若い時に食べることができるか、乾燥させて自然のスポンジを作ることができます。
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

使者
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
王は平和交渉のために使者を送った。
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

少しの量
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
長い会議の間、彼女は少しの忍耐を見せました。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

司教帽子
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
司教は儀式の間に司教帽子を頭に載せました。
C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

儀式的で礼儀正しい
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
彼はホールに入る前に儀式的なお辞儀をしました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

老朽
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
その老朽化した家は崩壊寸前でした。
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

融解可能な
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
エンジニアは実験で融解可能な合金を使用しました。
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

博学
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
彼の歴史に関する博学は全ての聴衆を感心させた。
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

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

laudation

賞賛
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
その詩人は感動的な詩で多くの賞賛を受けました。
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

深遠さや洞察力
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
彼の言葉の深遠さは、永続的な影響を残しました。
C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

必要な物
Meaning
something that is desired or considered necessary
Example
For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.
多くの学生にとって、経済援助は必要な物です。
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

お世辞で説得する
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
彼女は父親から追加の小遣いを得ることに成功した。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

失禁
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
手術後、患者は失禁していた。
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

浮遊
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
魔法使いはショーの間にテーブルを浮かせた。
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

安定構造
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
漁師はアウトリガー付きのカヌーをラグーンを越えて漕ぎました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

伸縮可能な
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
胃は食後に膨らむことができる伸縮可能な器官です。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木質の
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
木質の茎が重い花を支えました。
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

セラフィム
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
ステンドグラスの窓には、翼を広げたセラフィムが描かれていました。
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

墓に関連する、陰気な
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
放棄された家には墓のような静けさが漂っていた。
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

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

undeceive

誤解を解く
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
彼女は嘘の噂について彼を誤解を解こうとしました。
C2 adverb /ˈɡeɪmli/

gamely

勇敢に
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
彼女は困難にもかかわらず、勇敢に挑戦を受け入れた。
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

美術に対する愛
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
コレクターの家は美術品で満ちていました。
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

教会の
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
その会議には数人の高位の教会役員が出席しました。
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

アクチュアリール
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
その会社は保険料を設定するためにアクチュアリール報告書に依存していた。
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

お香
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
寺院は燃えるお香の甘い香りで満ちていました。
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

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