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C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

予期しない対立
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
会議中、二人の同僚の間で小さな予期しない対立がありました。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

騒乱の戦い
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
サッカーの試合中に騒乱の戦いが起きました。
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
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 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

示す
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
彼女は積極的な参加を通じてそのプロジェクトに対する関心を示した。
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

固い決意と粘り強さ
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
彼の目標達成への固い決意は感動的でした。
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

支点
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
教師は学校の変革の支点となった。
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 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

予定
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
予定説の教義は、出来事は神の意志によって定められていると示唆しています。
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
神父は新婚夫婦に祝福を与えました。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

超越的
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
哲学者たちはしばしば人間の知覚を超えたウルトラムンデインな現実について議論します。
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 /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

花束
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
彼女は式典に新鮮なバラの花束を持って行った。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

進行中
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
会社にはいくつかの新しいプロジェクトが進行中です。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

無形
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
ゴーストはしばしば無形の存在として描かれます。
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

浪費者, 怠け者
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
その若者は家族から浪費者として追放されました。
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲労
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
長いハイキングの後、疲労感がグループに広がった。
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

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

hydrolysis

加水分解
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
加水分解は複雑な分子をより単純な形に分解します。
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 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

不注意
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
彼の不注意が彼を財政的な困難に追い込んだ。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

温かい薬草の湿布
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
看護師は彼の怪我した足に温かい湿布を貼った。
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

無感情な
Meaning
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
Example
The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.
独裁者の無感情な残虐さは世界を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

反抗者
Meaning
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules
Example
The recusant opposed the new law.
反抗者は新しい法律に反対しました。
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

フィトニュートリエント
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
ブロッコリーは免疫力を高めるフィトニュートリエントを豊富に含んでいます。
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

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

obstinacy

頑固
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
彼の頑固さは交渉を難しくしました。
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

コスモポリタニズム
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
コスモポリタニズムは文化間の尊重と理解を促進します。
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

軽蔑する
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
彼はどんなに謙虚でも正直な仕事を軽蔑しない。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

詭弁家
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
彼は討論に勝つために事実を歪める詭弁家として解雇されました。
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

小さなフルート
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
彼女はコンサートでピッコロを使って活気のあるメロディを演奏しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
彼は文学の世界で偉大な人物と見なされています。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

ホーンビル鳥
Meaning
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
Example
The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.
色とりどりのホーンビルが最も高い枝に止まった。
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

騒動
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
バーの外での騒動が警察の注意を引きました。
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

合図 / 小川
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
召使いは主人の合図に即座に来ました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

拒否
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
その政治家は物議を醸す発言に対して強い拒否を表明した。
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 /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 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

吠える
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
犬の鳴き声が森を通り抜けて響いた。
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

反乱
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
軍隊は反乱を鎮圧するために呼ばれました。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

弱める
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
長い病気が彼の力を弱めた。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

欲張り
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
彼は新しい時計を見せたとき、彼女は欲しがる目を向けた。
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

結びの演説
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
政治家のペロレーションは、観客を熱狂的に拍手させました。
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

アセテート
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
その会社は衣服用のアセテート繊維を生産しています。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

同根語
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
スペイン語の「madre」と英語の「mother」は同根語です。
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

信じやすさ
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
詐欺は被害者の信じやすさのおかげで成功した。
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 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

小さな過ち
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
電話をかけ忘れるのはただの小さな過ちで、重大なミスではありません。
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不協和音
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
壊れたピアノからの不協和音がみんなを耳をふさがせました。
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 /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

ブルーブラッド
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
彼女は数世代にわたる王室の遺産を持つブルーブラッドの家族から来ました。
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

博識または賢い
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
教授の博識な講義は学生たちを魅了した。
C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

輸血可能
Meaning
capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids
Example
Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.
病院では輸血可能な血液型のみが使用されます。
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬質石炭
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
工場はアンブラサイトを主な燃料源として使用していました。
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

やや酸っぱいまたは鋭い
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
批評家は映画に対して鋭いレビューを書いた。
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

持ち上げる
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
作業員たちは道を清掃するために重い石を持ち上げなければならなかった。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

賛辞
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
その科学者は国際社会から賛辞を受けました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

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

novellette

小説
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
作者は彼女の次のシリーズのプレビューとして小説を発表しました。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

痰を吐く
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
患者は濃い粘液を吐き始めました。
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 /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
その寺院は畏敬の念を抱かせる神秘的な雰囲気を持っていました。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

時代遅れの
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
工場には生産を遅くする時代遅れの機械が満載でした。
C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

裸にする
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
違法な伐採によって森は木々を裸にされた。
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

ナルシスの花
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
春に、庭でナルシスの花が咲きました。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

命令を取り消す
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
将軍は前の命令を直ちに取り消しました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

絡ませる
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
つるが古いフェンスを巻きつけている。
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 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

力強い演説スタイル
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
その政治家の力強い演説スタイルは一部の人々に感銘を与えたが、他の人々には不快感を与えた。
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

朗読
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
彼女の朗読は競技会で観客を魅了しました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

アービトラージ
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
投資家はアービトラージを利用してグローバル市場で利益を得ます。
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

絡まる / 解く
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
彼女はセーターのゆるい糸をほどき始めました。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

固まる
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
スープはテーブルに放置されると固まり始めた。
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

わがまま
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
わがままな男の子は、おもちゃがもらえなかったときに駄々をこねました。
C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

甘ったるい
Meaning
too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant
Example
The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.
デザートは甘ったるすぎて、私はそれを食べ終えることができませんでした。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

日記に記録する
Meaning
to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting
Example
The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.
会計士は一日の終わりにすべての財務取引をジャーナライズします。
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言する
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
彼はその男を以前見たことがないと断言した。
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

家族の紋章が描かれた盾
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
家族の紋章は暖炉の上の盾に展示されていた。
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

おしゃべりな
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
おしゃべりな子供は、終わりのない物語で皆を楽しませた。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

公然と宣言する
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
彼はためらうことなく、彼の忠誠心をその活動に公然と誓った。
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

喜んで笑う
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
観客はコメディアンのウィットに富んだコメントにクスクスと笑った。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

引数
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
方程式 10 - 4 では、4 は引数です。
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

obsequies

葬儀儀式
Meaning
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
Example
The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.
故リーダーの葬儀儀式には、数千人の弔問客が集まりました。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

動揺させる
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
予期しない質問が彼女を動揺させたようだ。
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

反論する
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
裁判所で提出された証拠を誰も反論できなかった。
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

頂点, 完璧な例
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
多くの人々はルネサンスをヨーロッパの芸術と文化の頂点と見なしています。
C2 noun /ˈteɪbər/

Tabour

タムボール
Meaning
a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music
Example
The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.
フォークミュージシャンは自分のタムボールで生き生きとしたメロディーを演奏しました。
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

抗毒素
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
医師は蛇の毒を無効にするために抗毒素を投与しました。
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

実らせる
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
新しい政策は地域の経済的な潜在能力を実らせるのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

傲慢
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
彼の傲慢さは彼を同僚の中で不人気にしました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不均衡
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
多くの社会において、富裕層と貧困層の間に明確な不均衡があります。
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 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

に従って
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
その決定は規則に従って行われました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

不正義
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
奴隷制は歴史上最も不正義な行為の一つでした。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

運命論
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
彼は運命論を受け入れ、自分の行動が運命を変えることはできないと信じていました。
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

幸せ
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

名前の由来となった人
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
サンドイッチはサンドイッチ伯爵にちなんだエポニムです。
C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

騎士のような; 高貴で勇敢
Meaning
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
Example
He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.
彼は無実を守るために騎士のような勇気を示した。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

制限された
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
彼女の選択の自由は社会的なルールによって制限されていた。
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

陳腐
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
そのスピーチは陳腐と独創性の欠如で批判されました。
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 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

前兆を示す
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
経済改革は大きな社会変革を予兆しています。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

光度計
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
科学者は実験室で光を測定するためにフォトメーターを使用しました。
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

捻じれの複数形; いくつかのねじれたまたは曲がった形
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
魔術師のコンタ―ションは観客を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

改良主義
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
彼女の改良主義的な哲学は、困難な時期に彼女を希望に満ちた状態に保ちました。
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

抗議する
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
市民たちは新しい税制政策に抗議した。
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

突出または膨らんだ
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
食事の後、彼の膨らんだ腹が見えた。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

宿泊施設
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
彼らは山の近くの小さな宿泊施設に泊まりました。
C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

激痛
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
その国は政治的危機の激痛の中にあった。
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 /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

群衆
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
政治家は抗議者を単なる群衆として退けた。
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

支配する
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
帝国は隣接する王国を従わせようとした。
C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

未熟 / 表面的 / 退屈
Meaning
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
Example
The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.
教授はそのエッセイを未熟で深みがないとして却下した。
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

野蛮人; 無礼な人
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
その裕福なビジネスマンは実際には他の人々に対して敬意を示さなかった野蛮人でした。
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 /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

月または衛星の軌道で地球に最も近い点
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
月はそのペリジーの際にかなり大きく見えました。
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

全体の
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
委員会はすべての重要な問題について議論するために全体会議を開いた。
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

盲目的に従う
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
シクウェイシャスな学生は、教師の意見に疑問を呈することはありませんでした。