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C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
コックスウェインはローイングチームに指示を出した。
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

くどく説明する
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
学生が理解した後、教師はその点をくどく説明しなかった。
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

上品さ; 洗練
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
彼女の自然な上品さと優雅さは、彼女を高社会層の中で人気者にしました。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波が岩にぶつかり、空気中に泡を残した。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

制限、批判
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
新しい法律は言論の自由に厳しい制限を課した。
C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

疲れ切った
Meaning
Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.
Example
After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.
長い会議の後、彼女は完全に疲れ切ったと感じていた。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道徳な; 不潔な;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
保守的な社会は彼女の行動を不道徳で不適切だと考えた。
C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

疑いなく
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
彼女は疑いなくその仕事の最良の候補者です。
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

戦艦
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
戦艦は海を越えて、海岸を守るために進んだ。
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

詐欺, くだらないこと
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
彼はその考えをくだらないことだとして退けた。
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

霊柩車;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
黒い霊柩車がゆっくりと墓地に向かい、その後ろに哀悼の列が続いていた。
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 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

身体的
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
ヨガは身体的および精神的健康を改善することができます。
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

無駄な議論 / 騒動
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
長時間無駄な議論の後、彼らは最終的に計画に同意しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

品位のある
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
観客は公演後に品位のある拍手を送りました。
C2 noun /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

umbrage

怒り, 不満
Meaning
A feeling of resentment or offense.
Example
She took umbrage at his rude remark.
彼女は彼の無礼な発言に怒りを感じた。
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 /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 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

死体
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
医学生は死体を解剖して人間の解剖学を学びました。
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 /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

蓄積
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
財産の蓄積により、彼はさまざまなプロジェクトへの投資を可能にした。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

道徳的な; 道徳的に説教する
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
彼の道徳的なコメントは観客をイライラさせた。
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 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

チームスピリット
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
チームのスピリットは、彼らの協力的な努力に明らかに現れていた。
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

幽霊
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
古い城の近くの霧の中に幽霊が現れました。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

王権
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
王の顧問たちはしばしば彼に王権の責任を思い出させました。
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

ばか者；胸（俗語）
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
会議を忘れて、彼は完全なばか者だと感じた。
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

文法ミス
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
彼のスピーチは文法ミスと不器用なフレーズでいっぱいだった。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

不謹慎
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
その記事は不謹慎な語調で批判された。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

注意深く聞く
Meaning
To listen attentively; to give heed.
Example
He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.
彼は意思決定を下す前に、メンターのアドバイスに耳を傾けた。
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

カッテージチーズ
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
料理人は温かい牛乳にレモン汁を加えて新鮮なカッテージチーズを作りました。
C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

皮を剥ぐ/厳しく批判する
Meaning
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
Example
The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.
シェフは魚を料理する前に皮を剥ぎました。
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

馬のための装飾的なカバー; 豪華で精緻な衣服や装飾
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
王の馬は金色のカパリソンで飾られていました。
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

酔っ払いの祭りに関連する
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
学生たちは試験後に酔っ払いの祭りを開いた。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

軽蔑的な
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
彼は彼らのパフォーマンスについて軽蔑的なコメントをしました。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

オーク材で作られた
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
村人たちはホールの中のオーク材のテーブルの周りに集まりました。
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

火葬の火
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
村人たちは亡くなった人を敬うために火葬の火を作った。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

誤解する
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
彼女は彼の沈黙を怒りだと誤解した。
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

スパンコール
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
彼女のドレスは銀色のスパンコールで覆われていて、光の中でキラキラ光っていた。
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 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 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

マゾヒスト
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
彼は難しい挑戦を楽しんでいるため、マゾヒストと呼ばれました。
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

カルシウム塩の沈着によって硬化する
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
時間が経つにつれて、組織はカルシファイして柔軟性を失いました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

修正可能
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
その誤りは重大でしたが、まだ修正可能でした。
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

だます
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
詐欺師は偽の約束で無実の人々をだまそうとした。
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 /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

鮮やかな赤橙色; この色の顔料
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
アーティストは夕焼けのためにヴァーミリオンペイントを使用しました。
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

明確
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
先生は理論について明確な説明をしました。
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 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 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

乾燥させる
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
暑い太陽は砂漠の植物をすぐに乾燥させることができます。
C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

キメラ
Meaning
A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.
Example
The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.
完璧な社会のアイデアはしばしばキメラである。
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

切り詰める
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
その記事は限られたスペースに収めるために切り詰められました。
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

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

approbation

承認 / 賞賛
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
その計画は理事会メンバーの承認を得ました。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

信用しやすい
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
その信用しやすい子供は、聞いた話をすべて信じました。
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

壊血病
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
水夫たちは、新鮮な果物がない長い海の航海中によく壊血病にかかっていました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

秘教的
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
教授は古代哲学に関する秘教的な講義を行いました。
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 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和な / 慈悲深い
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚人たちは温和な裁判官を望んでいた。
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

自己卑下
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
彼の絶え間ない自己卑下は他の人々を不快にさせた。
C2 noun /ˈtʌmbrəl/

tumbrel

Meaning
A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.
Example
The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

領主
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
農民たちは自分たちの領主に税金を払うよう強制されました。
C2 noun /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

valedictorian

最優秀学生
Meaning
The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.
Example
She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.
彼女はクラスの最優秀学生として表彰されました。
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

男らしさ
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
彼の男らしさは仲間たちに賞賛された。
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

派手な
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
彼女は目立つネックレスをしていて、みんなの注目を集めていた。
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

高貴にする
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
彼の自己犠牲的な行動は、他の人々の目に彼の人格を高めました。
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

小型艦隊
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
漁船のフロティラが夜明けに港を出発しました。
C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

真実味
Meaning
the appearance of being true or real
Example
The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.
その映画は実際の出来事に対する真実味で賞賛されました。
C2 adverb /ˈtrɛbli/

trebly

Meaning
in a triple manner or to a threefold degree
Example
The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

不一致
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
葬式の最中に彼の陽気な気分の不一致は、皆を驚かせました。
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

無駄話をする
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
彼は彼の小さな達成について無駄に長く話すことを終わらせなかった。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

控えめ
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
彼女は控えめな笑顔を彼に向けた。
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

制約から解放する
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
新しい法律は小規模なビジネスを過剰な規制から解放します。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

前兆
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
春の最初のコマドリは、来るべき暖かい天気の前兆と見なされることがよくあります。
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

異端
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
教授は宗教についての異端的な見解で知られていました。
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

ガンジスリーフフィッシュ
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
ガンジスリーフフィッシュはバングラデシュの川によく見られます。
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

地峡
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
パナマ運河はパナマの地峡を通ります。
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 /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

不名誉な
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
軍隊は不名誉な敗北を喫した。
C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

視覚を通じて空間と物体の関係を理解することに関連する
Meaning
Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.
Example
Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.
優れたビジュアルスペーシャルスキルは建築とデザインにとって重要です。
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

パラノイア的な人
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
そのパラノイア的な人は、みんなが自分に反対していると恐れて家を出ることを拒んだ。
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 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

ロココ
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
宮殿は豪華なロココ様式で装飾されていました。
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 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

小さな波
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
魚が動くと湖に小さな波が現れました。
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

呆然とさせる
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
マジシャンの技は観客を呆然とさせた。
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

いたずら好き
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
子供はおもちゃを隠す前にいたずらっぽい笑顔を見せました。
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸せ
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

少しずつ
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
その古い城は少しずつ廃墟になった。
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

熱狂的に話す
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
彼はよくヨーロッパ旅行について熱心に話していた。
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

楽しませる
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
彼は世界中を旅した話で私たちを楽しませました。
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

見せかけの
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
その政治家の議論は見せかけのもので、説得力があるように見えたが、実際の証拠は欠けていた。
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 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

侮辱的な
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
彼は対戦相手に対して侮辱的な発言をしました。
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

封建領主
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
封建領主は農民から税金を要求した。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

訂正する
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
編集者は公開前に原稿を訂正しました。
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

スタッカート
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
ピアニストはスタッカートのリズムで音符を弾きました。
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

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

connubial

婚姻の
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
彼らはハネムーン旅行で婚姻の幸せを祝いました。
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 /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波打つ
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
彼女は波打つカーテンを通り抜けた。
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

激しく批判する
Meaning
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
Example
He inveighed against the corruption in government.
彼は政府の腐敗に対して激しく批判した。
C2 noun /meɪs/

Mase

ナツメグの花
Meaning
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
Example
A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.
一 pinch ナツメグの花 デザートに温かみを加える。
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水門 / 洗う
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
作業員は大雨の後に通りから泥を洗い流しました。
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

古い写真
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
博物館にはアブラハム・リンカーンの珍しいダゲレオタイプが展示されていました。
C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

傲慢または教義的な方法で話すまたは行動する; 教皇として務める
Meaning
to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff
Example
He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.
彼は1時間以上にわたり教育の重要性について傲慢に話しました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

訴訟当事者
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
裁判所は両方の訴訟当事者を公聴会に召喚した。
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

葉
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
シダの葉は庭の小道を優雅に伸びました。
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

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

distrainor

財産差し押さえ人
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
ディストレイナーは、借金が清算されるまで、賃借人の車を押収しました。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

余分な
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
その劇は背景のシーンを埋めるためにいくつかの余分な俳優を含んでいました。
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 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反気旋
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
アンチサイクロンは地域全体に晴れた天気をもたらしました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

不確定
Meaning
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
Example
The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
プロジェクトは不確定な期間に延期されました。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / タイトル
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
その都市は「ビッグアップル」という名称を得ました。
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

追加の贈り物
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
店主はおまけとしてキャンディを提供しました。