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C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

ぼんやりした
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
悲しい知らせを聞いた後、彼はぼんやりしているように見えた。
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

シーフードスープ
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
レストランでロブスタービスクを注文しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

インパーフェクティブル
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
いくつかの人間の資質は、完璧にはならないと見なされます。
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

細かい詳細やルールへの過度なこだわり
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
彼のペダントリーは会議を不必要に長くした。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

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

tutelage

指導
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
彼女は有名なアーティストの指導の下で絵を学びました。
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

淫欲
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
その小説は堕落した貴族の淫欲を描いていました。
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

なぜなら
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
彼は出席できません、なぜなら彼は病気だからです。
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

屈曲
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
医者は検査中に患者の膝の屈曲をテストしました。
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

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

aspersions

中傷
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
政治家は彼に対してなされた中傷を拒否した。
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 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

曖昧
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
彼の曖昧な答えは皆を混乱させた。
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

悪口な
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
教師の悪口な言葉が学生たちを涙で満たしました。
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

厳しく非難する
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
教師は宿題をやらなかった学生を厳しく叱責しました。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

海岸
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
子供たちは海岸で遊んでいて、貝殻を集めていました。
C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

ふるんくる; こぶ;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
医者は彼の首の痛みを伴うフルンクルを治療するために抗生物質を処方しました。
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 verb /boʊd/

bode

予兆する
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
暗い雲は激しい嵐を予兆しています。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

大樽
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
地下室はビールの大樽でいっぱいだった。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

突き刺す
Meaning
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.
騎士は敵の槍で突き刺さった。
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

驚かす
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
マジシャンのトリックは観客を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

過剰
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
ホテルの価格の過剰さに観光客は驚いた。
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

もろい
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
古いレンガの壁はもろく、触れると壊れました。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意識
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
彼は事故後セミコンシャスで、ほとんど反応できなかった。
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

光感受性
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
過度の摩擦は光感受性を増加させる可能性があります。
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

アクチュアリー
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
アクチュアリーは保険契約を最終決定する前にリスクを計算しました。
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

鋭い
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
彼女の鋭い政策批判は誤解の余地を残しませんでした。
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

損傷する
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
古代の写本は不注意な取り扱いで損傷しました。
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。
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

収用
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
土地の収用は土地所有者間で争いを引き起こしました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

切歯
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
歯科医は彼の上の左側の切歯が欠けていることに気づきました。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

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

necromancy

死霊術
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
古代の文献には、神父たちによって行われた死霊術の儀式が記述されています。
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

過去
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
過去の伝説は今でも人々に影響を与え続けています。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

やる気がない
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
彼のやる気がない勉強の試みは良い結果を生まなかった。
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

遍在
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
スマートフォンは現代社会で遍在しています。
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

ブーツのひも
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
散歩に出かける前に、ブーツのひもを結ばなければなりません。
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

ばか
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
そんな簡単な間違いをして、彼は自分をばかだと感じた。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.
Example
Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

レクイエム
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
合唱団は故リーダーを記念してレクイエムを演奏しました。
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 /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

不敬
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
彼の不敬は、彼が彼らの神聖な儀式を嘲笑したとき、宗教コミュニティを驚かせました。
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 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 /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

後悔しない
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
犯人は裁判後も後悔しないままでした。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

統合的外交
Meaning
A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.
Example
Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.
統合的外交は同盟を強化する。
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

寛大, 気前が良い, 寛容
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
彼の寛大な性格は彼を皆から尊敬される存在にしました。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

対話者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
彼女は討論中に優れた対話者でした。
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

テナガザル
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
ギボンは長い腕を使って木々の間を優雅に移動した。
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

随伴
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
増加したストレスは長時間の労働時間としばしば伴います。
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

上品な
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
彼女は上品な方法で話し、ゲストに感銘を与えました。
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保護国
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
小さな国は帝国の保護国となった。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

アラバスター（白い鉱物）
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
その像は純粋なアラバスターで彫られました。
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

アイリッシュ
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
彼はハイバーニアン文化と歴史について読むのが好きでした。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

未完成
Meaning
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
Example
His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.
彼の未完成のアイデアは、さらに開発するためにもっと研究が必要だった。
C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

事業売却
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
子会社の事業売却は昨年完了しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

樹状の
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
サンゴはデンドロイド構造を持っています。
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

予言
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
占星術師の予言は聴衆を魅了した。
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

チューバローズ
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
チューバローズの花は夕方の空気に天国のような香りを満たしました。
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

密かに逃げる
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
泥棒は盗まれた宝石を持って逃げようとした。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

誤解
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
病気の原因についての一般的な誤解がある。
C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

幸せ
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
賞を受け取った時、彼女は喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

暴露
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
企業の秘密の暴露が大きなスキャンダルを引き起こした。
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 /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

教会の
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
その会議には数人の高位の教会役員が出席しました。
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 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 /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

隙間
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
光は壁の狭い隙間を通して漏れた。
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

イクソラ
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
明るい赤いイクソラの低木が熱帯庭園への小道を囲んでいました。
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

遠くで見る
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
丘の頂上から、彼らは遠くの小さな村を見た。
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

巧妙さや騙しで物を得る
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
彼はVIPゲストだと偽って無料チケットを手に入れた。
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

婚約する
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
長年の友情の後、彼らは婚約することを決めた。
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
暑い午後は彼女を倦怠で満たしました。
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

洞窟
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
観光客は滝の後ろに隠れた洞窟を訪れました。
C2 verb /ˈwɪzn/

wizen

しおれる
Meaning
To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.
Example
The flowers began to wizen after days without water.
花は数日間水なしでしおれ始めました。
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 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

アニス
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
アニスの種は伝統的なデザートやお茶にしばしば使われます。
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

聴診
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
医者は患者の肺を調べるために聴診を行いました。
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

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

coterie

小さくて排他的なグループ
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
彼は毎週金曜日に会うアーティストのグループに属していました。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

ランランのつる植物
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
ランランのつる植物は美しい芳香の花を生産します。
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

権威的
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
教授は講義中に権威的な口調で話しました。
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
誠実は彼の人生の中で常に中心的な信条であった。
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

だます
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
彼は偽物の時計を買うようにだまされました。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

干渉者
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
彼はプライベートな家族の集まりで干渉者のように感じた。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

事前に設定する
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
会議の前にいくつかのルールが事前に設定されていました。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

隠喩の形
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
詩人はイメージと構造を結びつけるためにメタフォームを導入しました。
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

少量
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
彼女は料理にほんの少しスパイスを加えた。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

時代遅れにする
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
デジタルカメラの台頭は、従来のフィルム写真を時代遅れにした。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

ペスト
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
中世の都市はペストで荒廃した。
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

幸福
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができなかった。
C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

激しい攻撃
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
政治家は相手に対して激しい攻撃を仕掛けました。
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

斑点模様
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
森の地面は日光で斑点模様ができていた。
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

香り
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
ジャスミンの香りが夕方の空気を満たした。
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

神の食べ物
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
デザートはあまりにも美味しくて、アンブロージアのような味がしました。
C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

鉄を含む
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
鉄を含む金属は建設でよく使用されます。
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

母親殺し
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
母親殺しの犯罪は街全体を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

高齢者支配
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
その国は高齢者支配と見なされ、年配の指導者が支配していた。
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸せ
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

偶像崇拝的な
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
その古代の部族は偶像崇拝的な習慣で知られていました。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

軽く揺する
Meaning
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
Example
He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.
彼はテーブルを揺すって、花瓶が倒れそうになった。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

汚す
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
彼の服は泥で汚れていた。
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

忌まわしい物
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
奴隷制度は忌まわしい物と見なされていました。
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 /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

細く、しなやかで優雅な動き
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
ダンサーはリソムな優雅さで動いていました。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

不快な口笛や叫び声
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
女優は群衆からのキャットコールを無視しました。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

多面体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学者は複雑なポリヘドロンモデルを研究しました。
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

ユニーク
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
彼はみんなを笑わせるユニークなユーモアのセンスを持っていた。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

慈善的な
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
病院は慈善的な機関として設立されました。
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

注解
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
教授は聖書の一節の詳細な注解を提供した。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

ハイドロメカニクス
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
ハイドロメカニクスは船舶建造の基盤を提供します。
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷路のような
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
古い街の通りは迷路のようだった。
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

ステップ
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
遊牧民は自分の家畜を連れて広大なステップを渡っていた。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.