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C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

困惑させる
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
予期しない質問がスピーカーを困惑させたようだ。
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

シューという音で発音する
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
俳優はドラマチックな効果のためにセリフをシューという音で発音しました。
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

陽気
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
彼女は陽気な笑顔で部屋に入り、皆の気分を盛り上げました。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

市民(裕福な中産階級)
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
その市民は、町で繁栄している商人として尊敬されていました。
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合併, 統合
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
AIとビッグデータの融合は業界を変革しています。
C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

怠惰
Meaning
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Example
The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.
怠惰な猫は午後ずっと太陽の下で寝ていました。
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

群衆
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
政治家は抗議者を単なる群衆として退けた。
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

取得; 習得
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
語学力はグローバルなキャリアにとって重要な取得です。
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

再発
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
数ヶ月の静けさの後、暴力が再発しました地域で。
C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

カンタータ
Meaning
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.
合唱団は祭りの間に美しいカンタータを演奏しました。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

金庫
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
高額なプロジェクトの後、都市の金庫は空になりました。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

悪政
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
王国は数十年にわたって悪政の下で苦しんだ。
C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

雌鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially a red deer
Example
The hind protected her fawn from predators.
雌鹿は捕食者から子鹿を守りました。
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

説教; 道徳的な退屈な講義
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
牧師は日曜日の礼拝中に思いやりと許しについての感動的な説教を行いました。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学者
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
形而上学者は現実の本質について仲間たちと議論した。
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 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 /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

大審院
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
その事件は解決のために大審院に持ち込まれました。
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

気候帯
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
彼は冬の間、暖かい気候帯を旅行していた。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

判決する
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
彼は裁判所によって有罪とされました。
C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

警報ベル
Meaning
an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen
Example
The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.
データ漏洩は厳重なセキュリティ強化のための警報ベルのように鳴った。
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

論理的に関連しない発言
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
予算の議論中、彼の天気に関するコメントは完全に論理的に関連しない発言だった。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

受取人
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
受取人は時間通りに配送を受け取りました。
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

占い師
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
王は戦争に行く前に占い師に相談した。
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 /ˈvæləns/

valance

装飾用バランス
Meaning
A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
Example
She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.
彼女は寝室のカーテンに合うように花柄のバランスを選びました。
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

支配または征服
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
植民地の強国による弱小国の支配は歴史を形作った。
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

国民投票
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
政府は新しい憲法について決定するために国民投票を実施しました。
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

哀悼の意を表す
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
隣人たちは悲劇の後、家族に哀悼の意を表しに来た。
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鳥の巣
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
森の近くで、騒がしい鳥たちでいっぱいの鳥の巣を見ました。
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, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

絞め殺す
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
暗殺者は路地でターゲットを絞め殺そうとした。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

〜という点で
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
あなたが彼らの教師である限り、彼らを慎重に指導するべきです。
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 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

報い
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
腐敗した役人は最終的に裁判所で自分の報いを受けた。
C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

魅了する
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
美しい音楽は観客を魅了しました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

根付ける
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
先生は生徒たちに良いマナーを根付かせようとした。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

栄養のある
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
果物の栄養価は非常に高いです。
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

スルマ魚
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
スルマ魚はシレット地域の川に生息しています。
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

中傷
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
その政治家は自分の私生活に関する中傷を広めた新聞に対して訴訟を起こした。
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

本当に
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
本当に、私はあなたに言います、これが真実です。
C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

騎士のような; 高貴で勇敢
Meaning
having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave
Example
He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.
彼は無実を守るために騎士のような勇気を示した。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

根絶不可能な
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
母親の子供への愛は根絶不可能です。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑劣; 恥ずべき; 不名誉
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
彼の卑劣な行動は友人たちの信頼を裏切った。
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 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 /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 /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 /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子構造
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
庭は、蔦で覆われた木製の格子構造で飾られていました。
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 /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

プレイヤー
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
古い酒場はカードとサイコロで競い合うプレイヤーで賑わっていました。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多権主義
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
国は分権改革後、多権主義を経験しました。
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

幸福
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

知的に優れた
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
その博物館は知的な展示で知られています。
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

収縮する
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
その薬は腫れた組織を収縮させるのに役立ちました。
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 /rɪˈpæst/

repast

食事
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
彼らは川辺で美味しい食事を楽しんだ。
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

恒星の
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
天文学者は恒星時を使用して星の位置を追跡します。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

不満な
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
改革は不満な若者を落ち着かせるために導入されました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

戦争支持の国家主義者
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
その指導者は無謀なジンゴとして批判された。
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

改訂
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
契約の改訂には予想以上の時間がかかりました。
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

小さないたずら好きな悪魔
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
その子供は小さなインプのように振る舞い、どこにでもおもちゃを隠していました。
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

偶像崇拝者
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
王は富に対する偶像崇拝的な献身で批判されました。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

即興する
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
俳優はセリフを忘れたとき、即興で演技をしなければなりませんでした。
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

マラティ
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
マラティのツルが甘い香りの花で庭の壁を覆っていました。
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
灯台は海を見渡す岬の上に立っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

膨らんだ、膨張した、または pompous なスタイル
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
彼の膨らんだ散文は読むのが難しかった。
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 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

王冠
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
女王は戴冠式で輝く王冠を身に着けていました。
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

エスクワイア
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
ジョン・スミス、エスクワイア、は法廷でクライアントを代表する予定です。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

名誉毀損
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
その記事は名誉毀損であると見なされ、撤回する必要があった。
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

転置する
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
編集者は記事で二つの段落を転置しました。
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

混乱させる
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
複雑な指示は彼を混乱させるだけでした。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

澄んだ
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
湖の澄んだ水は完璧に空を反映していました。
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

男らしさ
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
彼の男らしさは仲間たちに賞賛された。
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝丈パンツ
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
彼は馬術イベントのために膝丈パンツを履いていました。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

船首の部屋
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
船員たちは余分なロープを船首の部屋に収納しました。
C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

無関心, 無感動
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
何年もの贅沢な旅行の後、彼女はパリへの別の旅行に対して無関心を感じた。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

弱める
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
長い病気で老人は弱りました。
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

アナセマ / 嫌悪された物
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
暴力は彼女の平和的な性格にはアナセマです。
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

括弧
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
医者は出血を止めるためにリガチュアを使用しました。
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

略奪者
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
略奪者たちは街を廃墟にした。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

ソファから取り除く(稀な意味)
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
外科医は白内障を取り除こうとしました。
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

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

manacle

手錠
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
囚人は裁判所に連れて行かれる前に手錠をかけられました。
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

むっつりした老人
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
その年老いたむっつりした老人は近所のすべてに文句を言っていた。
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

女たらし
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
その政治家は有名な女たらしとして暴露されました。
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 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

濁った
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
激しい雨の後、川の水は濁った。
C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

非難する
Meaning
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
Example
The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.
その政治家は腐敗のために公衆から非難されました。
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

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

voluptuous

贅沢な
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
アーティストはソファに横たわる贅沢な姿を描きました。
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

適切
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
彼のコメントは議論には適切ではなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

偶然の
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
彼らの出会いは完全に偶然でした。
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

ビート米
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
ビート米は通常、朝食で牛乳と砂糖と一緒に食べられます。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

変化性(綴り間違い)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
その文書には 'mutability' の代わりに 'mutablility' の綴り間違いがありました。
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

簡潔な
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
彼の簡潔な返答は会話を迅速に終わらせた。
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

非常に小さい
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
モデル村は非常に小さな家で満たされていました。
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

卑下する
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
彼は王の前で自分を卑下するのを拒否した。
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 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
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 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

目的論
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
アリストテレスは哲学における目的論の概念としばしば関連付けられます。
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

脅して話す
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
マネージャーはスタッフに残業をさせるために脅しました。
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

涙を流す、悲しむ
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
映画の悲しい結末は観客を涙で満たしました。
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

祈祷書
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
修道士は朝の祈りの間に祈祷書から読んでいました。
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

供給する
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
その会社は健康意識の高い顧客にオーガニック食品を供給しています。
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友好
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
会議は笑いと友好で満ちていた。
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

説明する
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
教授は学生たちに相対性理論を説明しようとしました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

伸縮不可
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
このロープは伸縮不可の材料でできています。
C2 adjective /aɪˈsɒ.krə.nəs/

isochronous

等時間間隔で発生する
Meaning
Occurring at equal time intervals; in unison or synchrony.
Example
The pendulum swings are isochronous, repeating at equal intervals.
振り子の動きは等時性があり、等しい間隔で繰り返されます。
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

シンクロニシティ
Meaning
Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.
Example
Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.
彼らのダンスパフォーマンスは完璧なシンクロニシティを示しました。
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

硬い殻のある
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
科学者は硬い殻のある化石を研究しました。
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚構, 想像
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
幽霊屋敷の話は、彼女の想像の産物に過ぎない。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

舌に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the tongue or speech.
Example
The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.
歯科医は患者の歯の舌側面を調べました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

特徴
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
彼女の繊細な特徴は彼女の高貴な誕生を明らかにしました。
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

農民 / 忠実な従業員
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
彼はプロジェクトを時間通りに完了させるために忠実にサービスを提供しました。
C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

年鑑
Meaning
Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.
Example
Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.
彼女の名前は科学の年鑑に記録されるだろう。