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C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

暗闇の中で
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
森の生き物は夜に暗闇の中で動いていた。
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

ニンフ
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水のニンフが月明かりの湖のそばに現れました。
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

速く脈打つ
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
彼女は恐怖で心臓がパルピテイトし始めた。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

学内
Meaning
Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.
Example
The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.
大学は毎学期、学内スポーツ競技を開催しています。
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

アナボリズム
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
アナボリズムは筋肉の成長と組織の修復に不可欠です。
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 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

無宗教
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
コミュニティの中で、彼は宗教的なサービスに一度も参加しないため、無宗教だと考えられています。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

尋問的な
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
弁護士の尋問的な口調は証人を不快にさせました。
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

小潮
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
ニープタイドの間、水位の変化は最小限です。
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

賢明
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
彼の賢明なリーダーシップは会社を失敗から救った。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

フジツボ
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
古い船の船体にはフジツボがびっしりと付いていた。
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

派手に飾る
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
彼女は安いジュエリーで派手に飾られていた。
C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

富裕
Meaning
Great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example
The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.
豪邸の富裕さはその華やかな家具に明らかでした。
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善する
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
新しい政策は貧しい人々の生活条件を改善することを目指しています。
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

しみ
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
彼のシャツにはこぼれたジュースで赤いしみがついていた。
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 /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水中
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
ダイバーたちは珍しい魚でいっぱいの水中洞窟システムを探査しました。
C2 noun ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

fumigation

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

cornucopia

物事の豊富な供給または溢れんばかりの供給
Meaning
an abundance or overflowing supply of something
Example
The festival offered a cornucopia of fruits and sweets.
祭りでは果物とお菓子のコルヌコピアが提供されました。
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

バリカン / 19世紀の速い帆船
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
床屋は髪を切るためにバリカンを使いました。
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

過度に賛美的な
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
そのドキュメンタリーはリーダーの過度に賛美的な描写で批判されました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

抑制できない
Meaning
That cannot be suppressed or restrained.
Example
She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.
式の間、彼女は抑制できない笑いをこらえていた。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

苛立たしい
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
苛立たしい規則は労働者たちを苛立たせました。
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 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 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

おしゃべりな人
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
パーティーでみんなはそのおしゃべりな人を避けた、なぜなら彼は他の誰にも話す機会を与えなかったから。
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

憎む
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
コミュニティは腐敗した政治家を憎んだ。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

忌まわしい
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
その独裁者は彼の忌まわしい犯罪で記憶されました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式な対話
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
教授たちは教育の未来について深い対話を交わしました。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

昼前の時間
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
彼女はすべての重要な会議を昼前の時間にスケジュールしました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

不一致の
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
目撃者たちは事件について食い違った証言をしました。
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

男性的
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
彼の男性的な勇気は村の皆に感動を与えました。
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

思い出す
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
彼は自分がした約束を思い出した。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːndɪst/

jaundiced

偏見のある / 嫉妬深い / 黄疸による
Meaning
Affected by or displaying prejudice, envy, or bitterness; also refers to having a yellowish discoloration of the skin due to jaundice.
Example
She gave a jaundiced view of the project after her proposal was rejected.
彼女は提案が却下された後、プロジェクトに偏見を持った見方を示した。
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

頑固で経験豊富
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
その経験豊富な探偵は犯罪現場で驚きの兆候を見せませんでした。
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

人々が仮面と衣装を着て集まるパーティー
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
チャリティイベントは大きなマスカレードとして開催されました。
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 /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

切手収集
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
切手収集はすべての年齢層の人々に楽しまれている趣味です。
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封的に
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
瓶は新鮮さを保つために密封的に封印されました。
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 /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

キスする
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
彼らはパーティーの時にヤドリギの下でキスをしました。
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

浪費家
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
その王は贅沢なライフスタイルで知られていました。
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

日雇い労働者
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
農家は収穫を手伝うために日雇い労働者を雇いました。
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

和らげる
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
教師は試験前に生徒たちの恐怖を和らげようとしました。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非自明
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
方程式を解くことは非自明な作業であることが分かりました。
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

気難しく支配的な女性
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
キャラクターは騒々しく支配的なターマガントとして描かれました。
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

広々とした
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
彼らは街で広々としたアパートを借りました。
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

人為的
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
気候変動は主に人為的な活動によるものです。
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

貨幣学の
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
彼は世界中からの珍しいコインの収集を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

高利貸し
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
法律は高利貸しを厳しく禁止しています。
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

ガバーナント
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
若い女性は祭りの間、デュエナに付き添われていました。
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 /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

偶像崇拝
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
司祭は村で行われている偶像崇拝を非難した。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

ペテン師
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
その自称治療師はペテン師として暴露された。
C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

計算可能
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
プロジェクトに関わるリスクは計算可能です。
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌmæn/

underman

人手不足
Meaning
to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed
Example
The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak.
インフルエンザの流行時に病院は人手不足でした。
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全な, 全くの
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
彼の言い訳は完全なナンセンスだった。
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

飛び越える
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
彼は簡単にフェンスを飛び越えました。
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 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

カルヴァン主義
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
カルヴァン主義はプロテスタント神学の形成に重要な役割を果たした。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

効果的な
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
彼女の効果的な努力はコミュニティに平和をもたらしました。
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 /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 /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

過度な使用で薄くて擦り切れた
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
彼の擦り切れたコートは冬に彼を温かく保つことができませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

子供の白鳥
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
シグネットは母親の後ろを泳いでいた。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

静水力学
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.
Example
Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.
静水力学はダムや貯水池の機能を理解するために不可欠です。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大きな金属製の鍋
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
魔女は泡立つ鍋の中で魔法薬をかき混ぜていた。
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

運命
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
その日に彼女に会うことは純粋な運命のように感じました。
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

黄花木
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
夏の暑さの中で、ゴールドモフルの木は美しく花を咲かせた。
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

熟考, 思索
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
熟考の末、彼は最終的な決定を下しました。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

怠け者
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
彼は目標のない怠け者の若者として見られていた。
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

突然の豪雨
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
ピクニックは突然の豪雨で台無しになった。
C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

ボーイフレンド
Meaning
a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man
Example
She arrived at the party with her beau.
彼女は彼氏と一緒にパーティーに来ました。
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

健康気にしすぎな人
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
彼は健康気にしすぎな人として知られていた。
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

乾燥花の混合物
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
リビングルームはポプリの香りで満たされていました。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

最も後ろの
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
隊列で最も後ろの車が最初に壊れた。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

推定の
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
彼は子供の推定父親です。
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

汎神論
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
スピノザの哲学はしばしば汎神論と関連付けられます。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血縁関係
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
相続法では、血縁関係の程度が重要でした。
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

秘密裏に不正行為に関与する
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
マネージャーは供給者と共謀して会社を騙した。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

即興する
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
俳優はセリフを忘れたとき、即興で演技をしなければなりませんでした。
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

推進的
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
ロケットの推進力はそれを地面から持ち上げました。
C2 verb, noun /ˈkweɪvər/

quaver

震える
Meaning
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
Example
Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd.
彼女の声は群衆の前で話すとき震えていました。
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

低俗な詩
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
詩人の作品は批評家によって単なる低俗な詩として却下された。
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚かな
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
天気を確認せずに嵐の中を車で走るのは愚かな考えだった。
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

散歩する
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
彼らは古い町を散歩し、景色を楽しんでいました。
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

ケチ
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
彼はまともなチップを置くにはあまりにケチだった。
C2 noun /ˈwɛlkɪn/

welkin

空
Meaning
The sky, the heavens, or the upper air.
Example
The eagle soared high into the welkin.
イーグルは空に高く舞い上がった。
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

アトリエ（アーティストやデザイナーのスタジオ）
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
画家は私たちを彼のアトリエに招待し、新しいコレクションを見せてくれました。
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

浮遊
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
その浮遊する構造は工学の驚異です。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音節語
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘象’という言葉は、3つの音節があるので多音節語です。
C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

失望
Meaning
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Example
She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.
彼女はセリフを忘れた後、失望して部屋を出ました。
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

悪意
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
彼の悪意は、彼がライバルを扱う残忍な方法において明らかだった。
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

サクリスティ
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
司祭はミサが始まる前にサクリスティに入った。
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

お守り; タリスマン
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
彼女は幸運のために首に銀のタリスマンを身につけていました。
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 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

適切
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
彼のコメントは議論には適切ではなかった。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教義問答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
司祭は毎週日曜日に子供たちにカテキズムを教えました。
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

専制的な
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
王の専制的な支配は人々を苦しめた。
C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

酵素に関連する
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
酵素反応は人間の体内で代謝を調節します。
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 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

騒々しいパーティー
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
彼らは一晩のワイルドな騒々しいパーティーの後、疲れ切っていた。
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
博物館には古代エジプトからの美しく彫刻された石棺が展示されていました。
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言的スタイル
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
彼女の執筆スタイルは簡潔で格言的です。
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

真実に似ている
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
その話は真実に似ているように思えたが、完全に架空のものだった。
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

恋する
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
彼女は美しい景色に恋していた。
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

威厳
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
王は威厳のある存在感でホールに入ってきた。
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

奉仕
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
彼女は看護師の親切な奉仕のおかげで回復した。
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

頂点
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
賞を獲得することが彼のキャリアの頂点でした。
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

一直線
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
彼はパーティーに入ったとたん、食べ物のテーブルに直行しました。
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

不快な臭い
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
工場からの不快な臭いが近隣一帯に広がった。
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

十分の一
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
彼は収入の十分の一を教会に寄付しました。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

扇動、刺激
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
彼のスピーチは地域での暴力の激化を引き起こした。
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分類学者
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
その分類学者は新しい昆虫の種を発見しました。
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

堕落させる
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
その小説は若い読者の心を堕落させようとしたため批判された。
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 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

監督
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
学校の監督は校長の責任です。