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C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

軽いシルクの寝間着
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
彼女は寝る前にシルクのネグリジェを着ていました。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

ネコヤナギ
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
柳の木のネコヤナギが春の風に揺れていた。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

注意深く聞く
Meaning
To listen attentively; to give heed.
Example
He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.
彼は意思決定を下す前に、メンターのアドバイスに耳を傾けた。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

ボートのひび割れを塞ぐ
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
作業員たちは古いボートの継ぎ目をコーキングして漏れを防いだ。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

範囲
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
この事件はこの裁判所の管轄外です。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

完全な
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
会議は完全な災害でした。
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
古い教会は祭壇の上に彫られた十字架を展示していました。
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

償却
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
アモチゼーションスケジュールは10年間の返済計画を示しました。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

下の
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
彼らは洞窟の下の地域を探索した。
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

衣服やスタイルに関連する
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
彼のサートリアルな選択はいつも流行に合っていて、賞賛されていました。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

手品
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
マジシャンはその手品で観客を驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

ケトン生成過程
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
ケトジェネシスは断食や低炭水化物ダイエット中に発生します。
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

対比配置
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
二つの理論の対比配置は、彼らの違いを強調した。
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

不協和音
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
街の不協和音で彼女は一晩中目が覚めていた。
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

お世辞を言う
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
彼は支持を得るために役人にお世辞を言った。
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

迅速かつ効率的に
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
申請は迅速かつ効率的に処理されました。
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混ぜる
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
チャリティは寄付金を運営資金と混ぜません。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

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

self-abasement

自己卑下
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
彼の絶え間ない自己卑下は他の人々を不快にさせた。
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

運命づける
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
彼らは自分たちの道が運命によって前もって定められていると信じていました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

愚痴
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
彼の愚痴っぽい態度はチームワークを難しくします。
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 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

父系姓
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
多くの文化では、姓は父系姓に由来します。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

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

antipathize

反感
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
彼は新しい経営陣のアプローチに反感を示しているようだった。
C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

粗野な
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
彼の粗野な態度にもかかわらず、彼はとても優しい心を持っていた。
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

女性の姿をした柱
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
古代の神殿には屋根を支えるカリアティッドがありました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

アルダーの木
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
アルダーの木は川のほとりに密に成長していました。
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

禁欲主義, 自制
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
禁欲主義は歴史を通じて多くの宗教的伝統の一部でした。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

無敵
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
その要塞は攻撃に対して無敵だと考えられていた。
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

呆然とさせる
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
マジシャンの技は観客を呆然とさせた。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɪsəbl/

immiscible

不混和
Meaning
Describes liquids that do not mix together.
Example
Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
油と水は不混和の液体です。
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不支持 / 不快
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
新しい政策は一般の人々の間で不評を買いました。
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 /juːˈkeɪs/

ukase

命令
Meaning
An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.
Example
The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press.
ツァーは報道の自由を制限する命令を出しました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

不正当な
Meaning
shockingly unfair or unreasonable
Example
The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.
その会社は危機から不正当な利益を得ました。
C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

ジャスミン
Meaning
a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals
Example
The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.
ジャスミンの花はよく花輪や香水を作るために使われます。
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

策略
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
彼は交渉で勝つために策略を使った。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

消化不良な; 消化しにくい
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
古いパンは硬くなり、消化不良になった。
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

上に投げる
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
漁師は彼の網を空中に投げた。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæɡ.ər.i/

Jaggary

ジャガリー
Meaning
unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener
Example
My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes.
私の祖母はレシピで白い砂糖の代わりにジャガリーを使います。
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

おかしい
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
一晩中働いた後、彼は少しおかしく感じました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

天国の
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
彼らは静かな島で天国のような一週間を過ごしました。
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 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
鳥は年に一度羽を抜けます。
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 /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

方言
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
ガイドは漁師と話すときに現地のパトワを使い始めました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

修復不可能
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
古代の写本への損傷は修復不可能でした。
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

光沢のある
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
彼女の髪は滑らかで光沢のあるように見えた。
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

撫でる
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
彼女は膝の上で子猫を優しく撫でていました。
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

包囲する, 困らせる
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
その会社は顧客からの絶え間ない苦情で包囲されていた。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

論争的な攻撃
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
その記事は政府の政策に対する激しい論争的な攻撃でした。
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 verb /ˈmɪlɪˌteɪt/

militate

妨げる
Meaning
to have a strong effect against something; to work as a powerful factor in preventing or influencing an outcome
Example
His lack of experience will militate against his promotion.
彼の経験不足が昇進に対して障害となるだろう。
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

ロングペッパー
Meaning
a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice
Example
Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.
ロングペッパーは古代において黒胡椒よりも価値が高かった。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

寛容
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
彼は貧困の中で静かに寛容をもって生きていた。
C2 noun/adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

precipitant

沈殿剤
Meaning
As a noun: a substance that causes a substance to be deposited from a solution; as an adjective: acting hastily or impulsively.
Example
The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to observe the reaction.
化学者は反応を観察するために溶液に沈殿剤を加えました。
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

お世辞を言う人
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
王様はお世辞を言う人たちに囲まれて、彼が聞きたいことだけを言ってもらった。
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

適合する
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
彼の行動はその機関の規則に適合していました。
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

ブリガディア
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
ブリガディアはパレードの前に部隊を視察しました。
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

ナマズ
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
ナマズは南アジアで最大の淡水魚の一つです。
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

壊死
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
医師は、患者の傷が壊死の兆候を示していると説明しました。
C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

思考
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
その講義は学生たちの間で激しい思考を引き起こした。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

コンボリューション、複雑な曲線または構造
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
脳には多くのコンボリューションがあり、その表面積を増加させます。
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

あいまいな言葉の使用
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
政治家のあいまいな言葉は、明確な答えを求めていた有権者を失望させた。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

識字障害者
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
識字障害者の村人たちは口承伝承に頼って歴史を保存していた。
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副業
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
絵画はオフィスの後の彼の副業です。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

貧困
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
その慈善団体は貧困の中で生活している人々を助けるために設立されました。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

抒情詩の一形式
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
詩人は印象的なエポードでオードを締めくくった。
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

ミルクに関連するまたはミルクのような
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
小腸の乳腺血管が食事の脂肪を吸収します。
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 /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

ばかげた行動
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
彼の絶え間ないばかげた行動は真剣な観客をイライラさせた。
C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

先例的
Meaning
Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
Example
The court’s decision has precedential value.
裁判所の決定は先例的価値を持っています。
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

眼科の
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
患者は眼科専門医に紹介されました。
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

創作作品
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
作曲家は交響曲を自分の最も偉大な創作作品と見なしていました。
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

無彩色
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
デザイナーは黒、白、灰色の無彩色なパレットを選びました。
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 /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

恐ろしい/尊敬すべき
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
彼女は全員から尊敬を集める恐ろしいリーダーだった。
C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

推論
Meaning
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
Example
His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.
彼の推論は討論中に審査員を感動させた。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

解消できない
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
結婚はかつて解消できない絆と見なされていました。
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

品位のある
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
観客は公演後に品位のある拍手を送りました。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五価
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
リンは五価の状態で存在することができます。
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

なだめる
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
彼は怒った神々をなだめるために贈り物を捧げました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

小さな王冠
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
彼女は式典のために頭に繊細な小さな王冠をかぶっていました。
C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

旅行する
Meaning
To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.
Example
The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.
伝道師は地域を巡り、メッセージを広めました。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

均衡
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
彼女の落ち着きは熱い議論の中で均衡を作り出しました。
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸な人
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
貧しい不幸な人は避難所なしで寒さの中に放置された。
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

誤って帰属する
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
その引用はシェイクスピアに誤って帰属されました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

反抗, 頑固
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
彼の反抗は、彼が評議会から停職された原因となった。
C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

親しい友人
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
彼は結婚式にすべての親しい友人と親戚を招待しました。
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 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

恩知らず
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
彼の恩知らずは、彼女が彼のために多くのことをした後、彼女の気持ちを傷つけた。
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 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

じっと見る
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
観光客は通りを歩く有名人をじっと見ていた。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

これほど
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
彼はあまりにも疲れていて、ほとんど立つことができませんでした。
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 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

マイクロメーター
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
エンジニアはワイヤーの厚さを測るためにマイクロメーターを使いました。
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 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小舟
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
漁師は彼の小舟で湖を渡った。
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
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 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 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

非の打ち所がない
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
彼の行動はイベント中ずっと非の打ち所がなかった。
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

関係修復
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
二国は新しい関係修復を示す合意書に署名した。
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 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

少し飲む
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
彼は仕事の後、地元のパブで少し飲むのが好きです。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

脱線的
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
彼の脱線的なスタイルは講義を追うのが難しかった。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

アジアドジョウウナギ
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
アジアドジョウウナギは空気を吸い、浅い泥の水で生き残ることができます。
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V字型の記号
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
軍曹の制服には袖に三つのシェブロンが表示されていました。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

負担を軽減する
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
彼女は心配を友達と共有することで自分を負担から解放した。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

なだめる
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
マネージャーは割引で怒った顧客をなだめようとした。
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

アスターの花
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
秋の庭で紫のアスターの花が美しく咲きました。
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国庫
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
政府は国庫を改善するための新しい措置を発表しました。
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

粗野
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
彼の粗野な行動はディナーパーティーを台無しにした。
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

過労や絶え間ない干渉で緊張したりストレスを感じたりする
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
過労の教師は騒々しい教室を静めるのに苦労していました。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

しなやかで優雅な
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
彼女のしなやかな姿勢は、バレリーナのように動くことを可能にしました。
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.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

放火魔
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
放火魔は数軒の建物に火をつけたことで逮捕された。