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C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

優しく低く穏やかな声で歌うまたは歌うこと
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
彼女は赤ちゃんを寝かしつけるために子守唄を歌った。
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 /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

非難の
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
彼は彼女に非難の目を向けた。
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

衰弱させる
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
囚人たちは数ヶ月間適切な食事がなくて衰弱していました。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

フリーメイソンのメンバー
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
彼の祖父はコミュニティで尊敬されているフリーメイソンでした。
C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

見えない; 意見なし
Meaning
invisible; having no views or opinions
Example
The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.
幽霊はお化け屋敷のほとんどの人々には見えませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友好
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
会議は笑いと友好で満ちていた。
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光と影の劇的な対比
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
そのアーティストの絵画は、人物の顔を強調するためにキアロスクーロを使用しました。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

タイル模様
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
テセレイテッドな床はカラフルなタイルで作られ、完璧な対称性で配置されていました。
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

シューという音で発音する
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
俳優はドラマチックな効果のためにセリフをシューという音で発音しました。
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

核形成
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
水滴は空気中の小さな粒子の周りで核を形成し始めました。
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

歪み
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
その政治家は、彼の答えの歪みについて批判された。
C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

没収する
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
新しい法律は多くの農民から土地を奪うと脅迫していました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

しつこい
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
しつこい販売員は、繰り返し拒否されても電話をかけ続けました。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

レンガの破片; 厳しい批判または非難
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
怒った抗議者たちは建物の窓にレンガの破片を投げた。
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

バイオサイド
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
バイオサイドは害虫をコントロールし、病気の拡散を減らすのに役立ちます。
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 /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

小さなガラス瓶
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
医者は彼女に薬の小瓶を渡しました。
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

ハイパー接続性
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
ハイパー接続性は人間の相互作用のダイナミクスを変えました。
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

怠惰または無関心
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
彼の怠惰な態度は、仕事に対する上司の不満を引き起こした。
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 /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

無能力
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
チームを管理する彼の無能力は深刻な問題を引き起こした。
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

陰険な
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
彼は権力のために人々を操る陰険な政治家です。
C2 noun /ˈɔː.rɪ.fɪs/

orifice

孔
Meaning
an opening or hole, especially in the body or a device
Example
The medicine was applied through a small orifice in the device.
薬は装置の小さな孔から適用されました。
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 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

小さな火花
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
彼女の心には疑いのひらめきもなかった。
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

嘲笑する
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
ファンは負けたチームを嘲笑しました。
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

月光
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
月光が静かな森の開けた場所を照らした。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

薬
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
彼女は手のやけどに薬を塗りました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

耳の外側部分
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
医師は患者の耳の外側部分に感染の兆候がないか調べました。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

不平を言う / 鳥の一種
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
彼はいつも長時間働くことに不平を言います。
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

思いやり, 配慮
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
彼の母親は彼の安全に大きな思いやりを示しました。
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

山間の湖
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
私たちは高原で静かな山間の湖の近くにキャンプをしました。
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 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

過度に従順である
Meaning
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
Example
He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.
彼は不合理な要求に従うことを拒否した。
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

だらりと座る
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
長い仕事の後で、彼はソファにだらりと座った。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

器用な, 巧妙な, うまい
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
彼女は複雑な問題を解決するのが得意です。
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

勇敢な
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
勇敢な兵士はためらうことなく部隊を戦いに導いた。
C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

単価性
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
水素は化学反応においてその単価性によって特徴づけられています。
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

意図的に
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
彼は意図的に警察に情報を隠した。
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

引き出す
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
教師は恥ずかしがり屋の生徒から反応を引き出そうとしました。
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

親しみやすさ
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
彼の親しみやすさは、同僚の間で彼を人気者にした。
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

辛辣
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
彼の辛辣なコメントは会議で多くの人々を侮辱しました。
C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

教育的な
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
その小説はただの娯楽ではなく、教育的な性質も持っている。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

エピグラム
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
オスカー・ワイルドは鋭いエピグラムで有名でした。
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

クラリオン
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
クラリオンの音が戦場を越えて、突撃の合図を送った。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

木々や蔓植物によって作られた日陰の庭の避難所
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
彼らはバラで覆われたアーボーの下で休憩していました。
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

無礼
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
教師は学生の無礼に驚きました。
C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

おおざっぱな, いい加減な
Meaning
done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
Example
The project failed due to slipshod planning.
計画が雑だったため、プロジェクトは失敗した。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

前日付け
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
その原稿は現代の印刷機よりも前の時代にあります。
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 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

落ち込む
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
繰り返しの失敗の後、彼は落ち込むようになった。
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

おべっか使い
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
彼は常に上司と同意していたおべっか使いとして知られていました。
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

消える
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
霧は太陽が高く昇るにつれて消え始めた。
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

強化する
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
カフェインは一部の薬の効果を高めることができます。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

音声記号
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
教師は、各フォノグラムが特定の音を表す方法を示しました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

不注意
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
エラーは単なる不注意で発生しました。
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 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

徽章
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
兵士は誇らしげに自分の連隊の徽章を身に着けていました。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

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

sapient

賢明な
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
教授は複雑な質問に賢明な回答をしました。
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

楽な仕事
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
彼は大学で忠誠心の報酬として楽な仕事を与えられました。
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

滑りやすさ
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
表面の滑りやすさにより、歩くのが難しくなった。
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

病気や治療後に健康と体力を回復すること
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
手術後、彼女は家で数週間回復しました。
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

蔓延
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
コミュニティ全体に希望の広がりがあった。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

楽器奏者
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
楽器奏者はバイオリンで美しいソロを演奏しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

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

Mingy

ケチ; 吝嗇
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
彼は必要なもの以外にお金を使うのがあまりにもケチだ。
C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

病因学
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
医師たちは新しいウイルスの病因学を研究しています。
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

反感
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
彼は新しい経営陣のアプローチに反感を示しているようだった。
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

狂乱のパーティ
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
祭りは真夜中に狂乱のパーティに変わった。
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 /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

輝かしい
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
花嫁はウェディングドレスで輝いて見えました。
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 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

牧畜業, 草原放牧システム
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
パストラリズムは伝統的な家畜管理方法です。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

バルカロール
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
オーケストラは美しいバルカロールを演奏し、私にヴェネツィアを思い出させました。
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 /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

バンダナ
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
彼女は頭に赤いバンダナを巻いていました。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

小型の船
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
船員たちは岸に到達するために小型の船を使いました。
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

外洋に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
ツナのような外洋性の魚は海岸から遠くで見つかります。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

呪文
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
魔法使いは霊を呼び出すために呪文を唱えました。
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

女たらし
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
その政治家は有名な女たらしとして暴露されました。
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

音節分け
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
適切な音節分けは正しい発音に役立ちます。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

必要である
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
すべての市民は法律を守るべきです。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

無思慮な
Meaning
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
Example
It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.
彼がそんな失礼なコメントをするのは無思慮なことでした。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

重要な局面
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
この重要な局面で、会社は拡大するか縮小するかを決定しなければなりません。
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇または高位の司教
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
教皇はテレビで国民に向けて演説を行いました。
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

爪
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
ワシはその魚を鋭い爪で捕まえた。
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

耳に心地よい音
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
詩人のユーフォニアスな言葉は詩を読む喜びに変えました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

見分けがつかない
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
二つの色調の違いはほとんど見分けがつかなかった。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

養蜂場
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
農家は有機蜂蜜を生産するために新しい養蜂場を建てました。
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

ルンギ
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
彼は家でくつろいでいるときに快適なルンギを着ていました。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

メサ
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
ハイカーたちは砂漠の床から突き出たメサを賞賛するために立ち寄りました。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

下品な冗談
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
コメディアンの下品な冗談は観客を不快にさせながら笑わせた。
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

パンチ・フォロン
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
彼女がオイルでパンチ・フォロンを加熱したとき、香りがキッチンを満たしました。
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

時間によって擦り切れた
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
時間によって擦り切れた家は、歴史と郷愁を感じさせた。
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

至福の
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
彼女は良い知らせを聞いた後、至福の笑顔を浮かべていた。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

まだらの
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
庭はまだらの植物でいっぱいでした。
C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

厚かましさ、迷惑をかける
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
彼女は彼の決定に疑問を呈するギャルを持っていました。
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 noun /miːn/

mien

表情
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
彼の真剣な表情は皆を黙らせた。
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

衰退
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
かつて偉大だった帝国は衰退しました。
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 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

頑固な
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
教師は頑固な子供を扱うのが難しいと感じた。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

死にかけている; 衰退または腐敗の状態で
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
そのモリバンド患者は危機的な状態にありました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

反抗的
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
反抗的な子供は教師の指示に従うのを拒否した。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不安定な
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
彼女の気分は非常に不安定で、1時間で何度も変わりました。
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

断言する
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
彼女は無罪だと主張した。
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

強く抗議する
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
政治家は腐敗に強く抗議し始めた。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

絶え間ない
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
彼女の絶え間ない努力は最終的に報われた。
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

完全な影、太陽黒点の暗い中心
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
日食の際、私たちは月のアンブラの中に立っていました。
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。