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C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

人間嫌い
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
その老人は、すべての社交的な集まりを避けるミサントロープと見なされていました。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

シフォン
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
彼女はパーティーで美しいシフォンのドレスを着ていました。
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

支払い
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
会社の給与の支払いが遅れました。
C2 verb /ˈɡlaʊ.ər/

glower

怒って見る
Meaning
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
Example
He glowered at his rival across the room.
彼は部屋の向こう側でライバルを怒った顔で見つめた。
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

先入観
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
彼の伝統への先入観は彼を変化に抵抗させました。
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

不安定さ
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
天候の不安定さが計画を難しくします。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

ほとんど知られていない、または理解しにくい
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
教授の講義は難解な理論で満ちていた。
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 /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

カチキの魚
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
コリカ ソボルナは伝統的なベンガル魚カレーの人気の材料です。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

人を捕まえる罠
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
古い城には入り口に人を捕まえる罠がありました。
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

不整脈
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
患者は不整脈を持っていた。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

小さな歯車や鳥の翼の外側部分; 制限する、または動けなくする
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鳥の翼が怪我をして飛べなかった。
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

両利き
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
両利きであることはスポーツで有利です。
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

浮遊
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
魔法使いはショーの間にテーブルを浮かせた。
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 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

非難されるべき
Meaning
Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
Example
His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.
彼の無謀な行動は、彼を同僚の目には非難されるべき存在にしました。
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

誤用語
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
彼は公衆の前で話すときに誤用語で有名です。
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

婚約
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
彼らの婚約は村中に発表されました。
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

幽霊
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
古い城の近くの霧の中に幽霊が現れました。
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

群れ, グループ
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
一群の白鳥が湖を泳いでいた。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

私掠船
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
プライベティアは紛争中にいくつかの敵船を捕らえました。
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

制御可能または影響を与えることができる
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
その子供は長い旅の間、驚くほど制御可能だった。
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

二ヶ月の期間
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
学術プログラムは6つのバイメスターに分かれています。
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反気旋
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
アンチサイクロンは地域全体に晴れた天気をもたらしました。
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 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

飽くなき
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
彼は権力への飽くなき欲望を持っていた。
C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

三部コピー
Meaning
A set of three identical copies of something.
Example
The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.
文書は公式用に三部コピーで準備されました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

おしゃべりな; 多弁な
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
おしゃべりなセールスマンは自分の製品について何時間も話し続けました。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

偽善者
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
その政治家は、自分の本当の計画を決して明かさなかった偽善者だと非難された。
C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

非常に面白い
Meaning
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.
コメディアンのジョークは絶対に非常に面白かったです。
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

逸脱
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
彼女の話は面白い逸脱で満ちていました。
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

バカ
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
そんなバカなことをするな、頭を使え!
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗野な人
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
酔っ払った粗野な人がパーティーで騒ぎを起こした。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

複雑
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
新しい税法は非常に複雑で、ほとんどの人は理解できません。
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 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

家来
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
王は忠誠と奉仕の見返りに家来に土地を与えた。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

純粋
Meaning
Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.
Example
She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.
彼女は成功のニュースを聞いて純粋な喜びを感じた。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃な, 生産的な
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
肥沃な土壌は今年豊かな収穫をもたらしました。
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

体内吸収能力
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
ターメリックのバイオアベイラビリティは、黒コショウと一緒に摂取することで増加します。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

言葉では表現できない
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
彼女は成功の知らせを聞いたとき、言葉では言い表せないほどの喜びで満たされていました。
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

田園
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
彼らは川沿いで田園風のピクニックを楽しみました。
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

下品な
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
彼は公共の場で下品な発言をしたため、逮捕された。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

頑固な, 譲らない, 固執した
Meaning
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.
彼の頑固な態度が合意を遅らせました。
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

悪化する、激化する
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
不満を無視すると、それは恨みに変わることがあります。
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 /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, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

議会での活動を長時間の演説で遅らせる戦術; この戦術を使用する
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
上院議員は法案を通すのを防ぐために何時間もフィリバスターを行った。
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

時代錯誤の
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
彼の性別役割に関する見解は時代遅れと見なされている。
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

短気な人
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
彼は短気な人で、よく議論を始める。
C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

球形の
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
サボテンには大きな球形の果物があります。
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

閉塞する
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
パイプは鉱物の堆積物で閉塞されていました。
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 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

不器用
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
彼の不器用なコメントはディナーパーティーで皆を困らせた。
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 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

天意の
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
彼らのタイムリーな救助は天意のものと見なされました。
C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

ドア枠
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
大工はドア枠の幅を慎重に測定した。
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

強制する
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
マネージャーはチームに残業させようとしました。
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 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

祭り
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
一晩中、祭りの音が聞こえていました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

ピリック勝利
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
将軍は大きな損失のため、この戦いをピリック勝利と宣言した。
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

悩ます, 攻撃する
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
軍隊は突然の襲撃で敵を攻撃した。
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

冷たさ
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
彼の声には明確な冷たさがあった。
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

壊血病
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
水夫たちは、新鮮な果物がない長い海の航海中によく壊血病にかかっていました。
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
木々は冷たい夜の後、白い霜で覆われていました。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢な
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
彼女は彼に傲慢な笑顔を見せた、まるで彼が彼女より下のように。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

ミルクポット
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
彼女はミルクポットから新鮮なミルクをグラスに注いだ。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

アンティフォニー
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

面倒なこと
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
ビザを取得するのは、書類とインタビューの面倒なことだった。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

欲張り
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
彼は新しい時計を見せたとき、彼女は欲しがる目を向けた。
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

ふすま; 価値のないもの; 軽い冗談
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
農夫は伝統的な方法で小麦をふすまから分けました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

島国性
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
グループの島国性は新しいアイデアを受け入れることを妨げた。
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。
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 /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

スポンジカボチャ
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
スポンジカボチャは若い時に食べることができるか、乾燥させて自然のスポンジを作ることができます。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

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

Vacillation

迷い
Meaning
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
Example
His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.
彼のキャリア選択の間の絶え間ない揺れは、彼の親を困惑させました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

恩義を感じている、または借りがある
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
彼はすべての指導に対してメンターに恩義を感じていました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

弁護的な
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
彼の弁護的な発言は彼の評判を回復させた。
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

骨のような
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
化石は古代の生物の骨のような構造を示しました。
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 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 /flɛk/

fleck

小さなシミ
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
床にペンキの小さなシミがありました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

非ユダヤ人
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
シナゴーグはユダヤ人と非ユダヤ人の両方を歓迎しました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

触れない
Meaning
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
Example
There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.
部屋には触れない恐怖感があった。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

冷静沈着
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
危機にもかかわらず、彼は冷静沈着で自信に満ちていた。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

帰する
Meaning
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
Example
They imputed the company's success to good leadership.
彼らは会社の成功を良いリーダーシップに帰属させた。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

監督する
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
彼女は建設プロジェクトを監督するために雇われました。
C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

渓谷、小川
Meaning
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
Example
After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.
嵐の後、道路は深い谷によって切り開かれました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

junket

旅行または祝賀
Meaning
A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
Example
The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.
会社はジャーナリストのために新しいリゾートを宣伝するための旅行を組織しました。
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

暗黒
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
彼らは松明を持って暗黒の洞窟を歩いていました。
C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

厳しく叱る
Meaning
to scold or rebuke severely
Example
The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.
先生は不正直な生徒を厳しく叱った。
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

土壌学
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
ペドロジーは科学者が土壌の肥沃さを理解するのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

ホッグプラム
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
ホッグプラムはよくピクルスやチャツネを作るために使われます。
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 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

かみあう
Meaning
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
Example
The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.
ギアは機械のスムーズな動作を確保するために噛み合います。
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

ばか
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
そんな話を信じるのはばかだけだ。
C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

地峡
Meaning
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
Example
The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.
パナマ運河はパナマの地峡を通ります。
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐敗した
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
腐敗した臭いでみんな部屋を出て行った。
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 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

支配する
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
彼は若い同僚に対して支配的な態度を取ることが多い。
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

膨らみ
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
医師は彼の腕の小さな膨らみを調べました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

活気に満ちた
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
彼女は部屋を明るく照らす活気に満ちた個性を持っていました。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

処女性
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
その詩は処女性の無垢を讃えました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春の
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
長い冬の後、庭は春の美しさで満たされていました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

侵害できない
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
憲法はすべての市民にいくつかの侵害できない権利を保証します。
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

旋盤
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
大工は木の器を形作るために旋盤を使いました。
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

対流圏
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
対流圏は天候現象が発生する場所です。
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

震える声で歌うまたはトリルで口笛を吹く
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
その鳥は朝に甘いメロディを歌った。
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

河川や他の水路の岸辺に関連する
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
河川沿いの植生は、河川沿いの土壌浸食を防ぐのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

全知
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
小説の語り手は全知の空気をまとい、すべてのキャラクターの考えを明らかにしている。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

うわべだけの
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
マネージャーは間違いを認める代わりに、うわべだけの言い訳をしました。
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 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 ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

バイオサイド
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
バイオサイドは害虫をコントロールし、病気の拡散を減らすのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

托恩修亞
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
修道士は宗教的な入門儀式の一環としてトンシュアを受けました。
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

境界を設定する
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
その条約は二国の境界を定めるために署名されました。