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C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

だらだらする
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
ダラダラせずに宿題を終わらせてください。
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

怠け者
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
怠け者は正午でもベッドから起きることを拒否しました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

合同
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
彼らの価値観は組織の目標と一致しています。
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

風変わり
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
彼女はとても風変わりなユーモアを持っています。
C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

蚊
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
私が読書している間、蚊が頭の周りでブンブンと音を立てていた。
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

愚かさ
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
安全プロトコルを無視する決定は、すべての人を危険にさらす純粋な愚かさでした。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

代用品
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
安い靴は代用品の合成皮革で作られていました。
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

交渉
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
将軍たちは降伏条件について話し合うために会った。
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

ヒルサ魚
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
ヒルサフィッシュはベンガル文化ではごちそうと見なされています。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

詭弁
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
その政治家の演説は詭弁に満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

遅れて進む人; 他の人より遅れを取る人
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
遅れた学生は締め切り後にようやく課題を提出しました。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

川沿いの低地、通常は肥沃で平坦
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
農民たちは川沿いの肥沃な土地で作物を育てた。
C2 noun /ˈtæmbər/ or /ˈtɪmbər/

timbre

音色
Meaning
The character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity.
Example
Her voice had a warm timbre that soothed the audience.
彼女の声には温かみのある音色があり、聴衆を落ち着かせた。
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

無秩序に
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
子供たちは遊び場を無秩序に走り回った。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

活動家
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
その活動家は本物の火のような情熱を持ち、周りの全員を抗議に参加させた。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

非リベラル
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
政府はその非リベラルな政策について批判された。
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

厳しい批判または言葉による虐待; 公共の非難
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
政治家はスキャンダルの後、厳しい批判を受けました。
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

眠気
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
重い食事の後、眠気が集中するのを難しくしました。
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

おしゃべりする
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
子供たちはショーの後に楽しそうにおしゃべりしました。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

模範
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
彼女は親切と寛大さの模範です。
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

食事 / 反省
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
僧侶たちは夕食のために集まりました。
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 /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

詩
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
そのアンソロジーはロマンチックな詩で満たされていました。
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 /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

議論好きな
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
彼の議論好きな性格は、しばしば熱い議論を引き起こす。
C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

ガベル
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
裁判官は法廷に秩序を呼びかけるためにガベルを打った。
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

勇敢な
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢な兵士は挑戦から決して後退しなかった。
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

気候帯
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
彼は冬の間、暖かい気候帯を旅行していた。
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 /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

灌漑液
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
医師は手術中に無菌の灌漑液を使用しました。
C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

情熱的な; 非常に熱心な; 感情で燃えている
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
彼女は環境保護についての熱烈なスピーチをしました。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈsɔːriəs/

censorious

過度に批判的な
Meaning
severely critical of others
Example
She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes.
彼女は同僚のミスに対して常に批判的でした。
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指標
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
高熱はしばしば感染の指標となります。
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

非常に困難
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
災害後に都市を再建することは非常に困難な仕事でした。
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他的な人
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
彼は常に他人のニーズを自分のニーズよりも優先する利他的な人です。
C2 verb (archaic/rare) /rɛk/

reck

気にする
Meaning
To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.
Example
He does not reck the dangers of his actions.
彼は自分の行動の危険を気にしない。
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

誠実
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
彼の誠実さは社会で尊敬を得た。
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

賞賛の
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
彼女は新しい本の賛辞のレビューを書いた。
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

快適に座る, 隠れる
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
彼女は暖炉のそばの快適な椅子に座り込んだ。
C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

力の単位（センチメートル・グラム・秒の単位系）
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
物理学者はダインで力を測定しました。
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 /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

脂肪の
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.
Example
The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.
医者は、組織が主に脂肪性であることを説明しました。
C2 noun /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

停滞
Meaning
A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.
Example
The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.
交渉は停滞状態に達し、進展はありませんでした。
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 /dʌn/

dun

借金を取り立てる
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
家主は未払いの家賃のためにテナントに何度も支払いを求めました。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

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

hackney

貸し馬, 陳腐な
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
その古い貸し馬は今でも馬車を引いていた。
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

オーラ
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
その絵は、聖人が頭の周りにオーラを持っているのを示していました。
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

路上の子供
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
ぼろぼろの服を着た路上の子供たちが川辺で遊んでいた。
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

秘密の
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
彼女は彼のノートをひそかに覗き見た。
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

足場
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
作業員たちは仮設橋を支えるために木製の足場を作りました。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

物々交換者
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
物々交換者は果物を陶器と交換しました。
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 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

裏切り者
Meaning
A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
Example
During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.
戦争中、彼は侵略者を助けたため、クイズリングとしてレッテルを貼られました。
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

ジュートの葉
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
ジュートの葉はビタミンやミネラルが豊富で、ベンガル料理ではしばしばレンズ豆と一緒に調理されます。
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

アグロフォレストリー
Meaning
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
Example
Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.
アグロフォレストリーは土壌の質と作物の収量を改善します。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

下品
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
コメディアンの下品なジョークは観客を笑わせ、顔を赤らめさせた。
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

バラスト
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
嵐の中で船が安定を保つためにバラストが積まれていました。
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

イモリ
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
イモリは池で優雅に泳いでいました。
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

口頭試験
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce テストはコミュニケーションスキルを評価します。
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

堤防
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
その町は洪水から守るために堤防を作った。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

最も内面の
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
彼女は最も内面的な考えを最も親しい友達に明かした。
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

ベコニアン
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
研究者は観察と実験のためにベコニアンアプローチを採用しました。
C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

土を耕す
Meaning
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
Example
The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.
農家は種を植える前に土をスカリファイしました。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

冗長な言葉
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
契約は不要な法的冗長な言葉で満たされていた。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反訴
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
弁護士は告発者に対して反訴を提起しました。
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

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

arability

耕作能力
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
土地の耕作能力は土壌の質と水の利用可能性に依存しています。
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不安定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
彼女は一つの仕事に長く留まるには不安定すぎる。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

強力な
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
その王は強力な支配者で、その言葉は法律だった。
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 /roʊn/

roan

ロアン馬
Meaning
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
Example
The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.
騎手は斑点のあるコートを持ったロアン馬に乗った。
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 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反論する
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
その科学者は以前の研究結果に異議を唱えました。
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 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

カルシフィケーション
Meaning
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
Example
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
カルシフィケーションは土壌の透過性を減らし、作物の成長に影響を与えます。
C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

間違いなく
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
弓矢は間違いなくターゲットに向かって狙いを定めた。
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

九つの尾を持つ鞭
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
その水夫は海の嵐よりもキャット・オー・ナイン・テイルズを恐れていた。
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

理解不可能な、または測定不可能な; 非常に深い
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
海は地平線まで広がると、測り知れないように見えました。
C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

芳香のある; 香り高い
Meaning
having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic
Example
The garden was filled with odorous flowers.
庭は芳香のある花で満たされていた。
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

飢える
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
数日間食べ物がなくて、遭難したハイカーたちは飢えることを始めた。
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

浮気; 関係の一時的なもの
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
彼の写真への浮気は数ヶ月しか続かず、興味を失いました。
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

二色の斑点
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
農夫は黒と白の斑点があるパイボールドの馬を飼っています。
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

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

millet

ヒエ
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
ミレットは農村地域で食品としてよく使われます。
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 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

過度に傲慢な
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
彼の過度の誇りは多くの友人を失わせました。
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

ユニタリアン
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
ユニタリアン教会は、その包括的で開かれた考え方で知られています。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

妊娠させる / 飽和させる
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
科学者は樹脂で素材をインプレグネイトする方法を使用しました。
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

砥石
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
鍛冶屋はグラインドストーンで刃を研いだ。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

屈折性
Meaning
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
Example
The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.
結晶の屈折性の特性は光をスペクトルに曲げました。
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

熟練と巧妙さ
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
交渉における彼の熟練さは、契約を成功裡に締結するのに役立った。
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

先延ばしにする
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
政治家はその論争の的になっている問題について質問されると、先延ばしにした。
C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

読みにくさ
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
医者の手書きは薬局のスタッフの間でその読みにくさで有名でした。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

裁判所の事務所
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
彼は10年以上にわたって地元の裁判所の事務所で働いていることを誇りに思っていました。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

遺産
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
その城は彼の貴族の先祖から受け継いだ遺産の一部でした。
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

償却
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
彼らは20年間で住宅ローンをアモーティゼする予定です。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

無関心
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
彼女は無関心な態度で歩いていた、前にある挑戦を気にせずに。
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

ブリタニア
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
ブリタニアはローマ時代からイギリスの象徴です。
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

夕暮れ
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
私たちは静かな夕暮れの中を一緒に家に帰りました。
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

家畜の伝染病
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
農家はムレインの流行中に多くの牛を失いました。
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 /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

運動性
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
精子の運動性は受精成功のために重要です。
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

規定
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
その組織の規定は厳格な時間厳守を要求していた。
C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

祝う
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
私たちは式で卒業生を祝いました。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

お世辞
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
お世辞を使って、彼は上司を説得して昇給を勝ち取った。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

皮膚の外層
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
エピデルミスは有害な細菌から体を守ります。
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 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

催吐薬
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
医師は毒を取り除くために催吐薬を投与しました。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

壊疽
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
治療しなければ、傷は壊疽に至る可能性があります。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

博識者
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
レオナルド・ダ・ヴィンチは、芸術、科学、工学において優れた博識者でした。
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

熱心に
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
彼は締め切り前にプロジェクトを完了するために熱心に働きました。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

無価値
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
彼の努力は無価値で、結果を変えることはなかった。
C2 noun /fəˈlɪsɪti/

felicity

幸福
Meaning
intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts
Example
She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.
彼女は会話の中での幸福と明るい性格で知られていました。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

幻影
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
子供たちは古い家で突然現れた幻影に驚きました。
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

系譜学者
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
系譜学者は18世紀に遡る記録を発見した。
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

濁った
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
激しい雨の後、川の水は濁った。
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 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

水泳
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
彼女は泳ぎの技術を向上させるために水泳のレッスンを受けました。
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

縞模様
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
騎士の盾には赤と金の縞模様が飾られていた。
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

カメやカニの背中を覆う硬い殻
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
カメは保護のためにカラパスに引っ込んだ。