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C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

エレジアック
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
小説は失われた時代を悼むエレジアックな調子で終わる。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

名義上の
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
彼女は委員会の名義上の長であり、決定はコーディネーターによって行われます。
C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

曖昧に話す
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
その政治家はスキャンダルについて尋ねられたとき、曖昧に話した。
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 /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 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

誇張な言語
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
その政治家の誇張された演説は一般の人々とつながることができなかった。
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

遵守
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
規則を守ることが委員会に印象を与えました。
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 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

ダブレット / タイトジャケット
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
俳優はシェイクスピア劇のためにベルベットのダブレットを着ました。
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

湖
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
観光客はロッホ・ネスに行き、伝説の怪物を探します。
C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

混乱させる
Meaning
To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.
Example
The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.
複雑な指示が新しい従業員を混乱させました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
そのキャラクターは好色な老人として描かれました。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚かな; 知恵がない; 頭の悪い
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
会議中の彼の愚かな発言は、出席者全員を困らせました。
C2 noun /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

Glassy fish

ガラスの魚
Meaning
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
Example
The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.
ガラスの魚はその透明な体と穏やかな性格で知られています。
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

人生の変化
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
人生の変化はしばしばレジリエンスを教えます。
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

正極
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
バッテリーの正極は長期間の使用後に腐食していました。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

衣料品商
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
町の衣料品商は店の窓に素晴らしいスーツを展示しました。
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

傾斜
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
彼らは慎重に丘の傾斜を登った。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

命令を取り消す
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
将軍は前の命令を直ちに取り消しました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

婚姻の
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
彼らは長い結婚生活を楽しみました。
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

監禁
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
囚人は解放される前に数年間監禁されていた。
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 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

鳥類学
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
彼女は鳥の移動パターンを理解するためにオルニソロジーを追求しました。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

エアロスタット
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
軍隊は国境監視のためにエアロスタットを使用しました。
C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

グレネディア
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
そのグレネディアは部隊の前で誇らしげに立っていた。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

超自然的
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
彼女はどんな危機にも冷静に保つ超自然的な能力を持っていた。
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

突然立ち止まる / 攻撃する
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
彼は裁判所を出るとき、記者に道を遮られた。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrtəbl/

partible

分割可能な
Meaning
capable of being divided or separated
Example
The estate was partible among the heirs.
その財産は相続人の間で分割可能でした。
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

基数
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
数学では、十進法の基数は十です。
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

使用権
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
借家人は土地の使用権を持っていたが、所有権はなかった。
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

コルセット
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
彼女は刺繍が施されたコルセット付きのドレスを着ていた。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

介入主義
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
中央銀行の介入主義はインフレの安定に役立った。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

光源
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
ランプは暗い洞窟で光源として機能しました。
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

手品, 欺瞞
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
魔法使いの手品は観客を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

アンチパシー
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
二つの競争する企業の間に相互のアンチパシーがありました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

兆し, 保護
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
そのプロジェクトは政府の保護のもとで開始されました。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

前もって存在する
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
これらの習慣は、現代技術の到来前に存在していました。
C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

簡単な; 浅薄な; 深みのない
Meaning
easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth
Example
His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.
彼の簡単な説明は実際の問題に対処しませんでした。
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 /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

適切
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
彼女のコメントはその状況に非常に適切でした。
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

回勅
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
教皇は気候変動と道徳的責任についての回勅を発表しました。
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

執念
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
目標達成における彼の執念は感動的だった。
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 /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 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

犬に感染するウイルス性疾患
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
その犬はディステンパーと診断され、即座の治療が必要でした。
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
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 /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

頑固
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
彼は自分の間違いを認めるには頑固すぎた。
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

寛大さ
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
彼のチャリティーへの寛大さは大いに評価されました。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

小さな装飾品
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
彼女は首に輝く小さな装飾品をつけていた。
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

厳しく批判する
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
批評家はその映画の悪い脚本を厳しく批判しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

強制できない
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
彼女の強制できない精神は他の人々に正義のために戦うようにインスパイアした。
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

賛辞の
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
スピーカーはリーダーの業績について賛辞の言葉を述べました。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

停止
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
裁判所は彼にさらなる違法行為から停止するよう促しました。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

魅力的でない
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
彼は魅力的でない外見にもかかわらず、非常に親切で賢かった。
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

賛美歌
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
その記事は自然の美しさへの賛美歌でした。
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 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

固い決意と粘り強さ
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
彼の目標達成への固い決意は感動的でした。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

遊び好きな; 陽気な; 元気な
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
遊び好きな子供たちは公園で笑い、遊んでいました。
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

林間の空き地
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
彼らは長いハイキングの後、日光を浴びた空き地で休んだ。
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

辞書学
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
辞書学は、言語学と文化的な知識の両方を必要とします。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

異教徒
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
歴史的な文脈では、十字軍はしばしば自分たちの敵を異教徒と呼んでいました。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

小さく笑う
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
プロジェクターがフリーズすると、学生たちは小さく笑い始めた。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剤
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
コーヒーは軽い利尿作用があります。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

放蕩
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
彼はパーティーとギャンブルで満ちた放蕩の生活を送った。
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

助成金受領者
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
助成金受領者は、6ヶ月ごとに進捗報告書を提出しなければならない。
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

黄道
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
黄道は地球の太陽の周りの軌道の平面です。
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

廃止する
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
政府は古い条約を廃止することを決定しました。
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飛べるようになる
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
若い鳥たちは数週間以内に飛べるようになる。
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

無菌
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で作業しなければならない。
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

深い切り傷
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
彼は足の深い切り傷に縫い合わせが必要でした。
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

厳しい批評または罰
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
マネージャーの厳しい批評はチーム全体を驚かせました。
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

だます
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
詐欺師は高齢者の貯金をだまし取ろうとした。
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

深海の
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
アビサルクリーチャーは極端な圧力条件で生き残ります。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角形のペディメント
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
古代の寺院には彫刻で飾られたペディメントがありました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

職務に関連した特典の権利
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
裁判官は自分の職位に関連した特典を享受していた。
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 /kəˈriːn/

careen

制御を失って進む
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
車は滑りやすい道路で制御を失いながら進みました。
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

大食い
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
彼の大食いの食欲は、ディナーテーブルで皆を驚かせた。
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

悪党; 犯罪者
Meaning
A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal
Example
The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.
その悪党は店で物を盗んでいるところを捕まえられました。
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

けち
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
その会社は良い設備に投資するにはあまりにもけちだった。
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

古いタイプの銃
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
兵士たちは戦場にマスケットを持ち込んだ。
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

透水性の
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
ここでは土壌が雨水を通すことができます。
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

シミュラクル
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
その像は古代の神のシミュラクルに過ぎなかった。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

寄せ集め
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
その本はエッセイと詩の寄せ集めです。
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 /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

人工的な、真実ではない
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
彼の話の興奮は人工的で強制的に見えました。
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

短縮された
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
会議は時間の制約により短縮されました。
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

不正
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
食品の不正は健康に対する深刻なリスクです。
C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

魚のような
Meaning
Relating to or resembling fish.
Example
The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.
アーティストの絵には魚のような特徴がありました。
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 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

彼らに好きなことを考えさせる理論
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
彼は「彼らに好きなことを考えさせる理論」を実践し、否定的な考えを無視します。
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

デイスト
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
その哲学者は自分をデイストとして認識した。
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

触れると痛みを引き起こす植物
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
彼は不注意でイラクサに触れて鋭い痛みを感じた。
C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

田舎者
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
都会の人々は田舎者の簡単な方法を笑った。
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 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

奉納
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
日曜日の礼拝中に奉納が取られました。
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

塗る
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
子供たちは壁にペンキを塗り広げました。
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

肥沃, 繁殖力
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
川の三角州の肥沃は多様な野生動物を支えています。
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

引き裂く
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
戦争は家族と友人を引き裂きました。
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

極度に貧しい
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
その極度に貧しい家族は食べ物を買うのに苦しんでいました。
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

洞窟人
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
彼は現代の技術を使うことを拒んだため、洞窟人と呼ばれた。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外周上の小円
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
エピサイクルの概念は惑星の運動を説明するために使用されました。
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

慎重な読書
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
契約書は弁護士に慎重な読書のために渡されました。
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 /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

剣や鞍の取っ手の丸い部分
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
彼は剣のポメルをしっかりと握った。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

耳障りな音 / 金属の格子
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
先生の耳障りな声で集中するのが難しかった。
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚かさ
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
彼の絶え間ない愚かさは、会議を真剣に受け止めるのを難しくしました。
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

騒いで飲む
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
彼らは勝利の後、一晩中騒いで飲んでいた。
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

鞭打つ、または罰として自分を鞭打つ
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
歴史の中で、一部の修道士は悔い改めとして自分をフラジェレイトしていた。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

形態
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
科学者はタンパク質の分子構造を研究した。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

微細な
Meaning
Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.
Example
The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.
そのエラーは非常に微細で、結果に影響を与えることはありませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

超越的
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
哲学者たちはしばしば人間の知覚を超えたウルトラムンデインな現実について議論します。
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

見せびらかし
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
億万長者のパーティーは、見せびらかしと贅沢で満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

不信
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
彼女はその奇妙な話を聞いた後、不信のまなざしで彼を見つめた。
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 /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音節詩行
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
詩人はしばしば十音節詩行で書いていた。
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

お世辞で説得する
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
彼女は父親から追加の小遣いを得ることに成功した。
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

網状
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
葉は網目模様の静脈がありました。