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C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

困惑
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
彼は奇妙なコメントに困惑して立ち尽くしていた。
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

小型艦隊
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
漁船のフロティラが夜明けに港を出発しました。
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

だらだらする
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
ダラダラせずに宿題を終わらせてください。
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

効果のない薬
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
政治家の計画は、複雑な問題に対する単なる効果のない薬として退けられました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

仲裁者
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
校長は生徒間の対立で仲裁者として行動した。
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

雄鴨
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
そのドレイクは、家族のカモたちを池の向こうに連れて行きました。
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

邪悪
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
その悪しき魔女は若い王女に呪いをかけました。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

非常に熱心な
Meaning
intensely passionate or fervent
Example
She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.
彼女は人権擁護のために非常に熱心なスピーチをしました。
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

波打つ
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
私たちは起伏のある丘をドライブしました。
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 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

飛び越える
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
彼は簡単にフェンスを飛び越えました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致な
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
彼のカジュアルな服装は正式なディナーで不一致に見えた。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

無頓着
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
彼は無頓着に肩をすくめて、歩き去った。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

小さなガラス瓶
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
医者は彼女に薬の小瓶を渡しました。
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

想像力のない、普通の
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
彼の絵はシンプルで想像力がなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

縞目模様の
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
顕微鏡で筋肉の繊維が縞目模様のように見えました。
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

疲れ切って心配そうな
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
彼の疲れ切った顔は長年の戦いを物語っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

陶酔的
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
ジャスミンの陶酔的な香りが庭に満ちていた。
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

麦の束
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
農夫は肩に小麦の束を運んでいました。
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

乾燥花の混合物
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
リビングルームはポプリの香りで満たされていました。
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

楽しむ
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しんでいました。
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

アジュタントコウ
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
アジュタントコウは浅い水の中でじっと立っていました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

教義を押し付ける
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
その政権は宣伝を通じて若者を洗脳しようとした。
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

優位を占める
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
議論の中で、論理的な議論は感情的な訴えに勝りました。
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言的スタイル
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
彼女の執筆スタイルは簡潔で格言的です。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

シダ植物の栽培所、シダを育てる場所
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
庭のファーネリーは珍しい植物でいっぱいだった。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音楽院
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
彼女はパリの音楽院でピアニストとして訓練を受けました。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

山賊
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者は山中で山賊に襲われました。
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

ぼんやりとした前兆
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
この劇は、今後の政治的不安定のぼんやりとした前兆を示している。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

古代の弦楽器の一種
Meaning
A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
Example
The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.
ミュージシャンは室内楽のコンサートで古いヴィオールを演奏しました。
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

避けられない
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
彼は避けられない形で決定を受け入れなければならなかった。
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

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

deportment

行儀
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
儀式中の彼女の行儀は皆を感動させた。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

臆病な, 裏切り者
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
その臆病な兵士は恐怖で自分のポストを放棄した。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
その会社はテクノロジー業界の先駆者と見なされています。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

挿入する
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
編集者は原稿に欠落した段落を挿入した。
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

付属物 / 付加部分
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
ガレージはメインハウスの付属物です。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

意味不明に話す
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
怖がった男は幽霊を見たとき、意味不明に話し始めた。
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

銀鯉
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
銀鯉はアジアの養魚場で広く養殖されています。
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

不器用
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
椅子を修理しようとした彼の不器用な試みは、さらに悪化させた。
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不安定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
彼女は一つの仕事に長く留まるには不安定すぎる。
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

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

Jester

道化師; ピエロ
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
宮廷の道化師は、鋭いコメントや面白いトリックで王様を楽しませた。
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

厳粛なお願い
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
神父は平和と団結のために厳粛なお願いをしました。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

ヒドラ
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
汚職はヒドラのようで、完全に打ち負かすのは難しい。
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 /ˈbætn/

batten

固定する
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
彼らは嵐の前にハッチをしっかりと固定した。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

女性的
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
批評家は彼の優しい態度を理由に彼を女性的だと表現した。
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

ヒルサ魚
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
ヒルサフィッシュはベンガル文化ではごちそうと見なされています。
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 /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 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 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

ヒエログリフ的
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
考古学者たちはヒエログリフ的な碑文を慎重に研究した。
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

集積
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
その都市はさまざまな文化とコミュニティの集積です。
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

頂点, 完璧な例
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
多くの人々はルネサンスをヨーロッパの芸術と文化の頂点と見なしています。
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

神学者
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
神学者は信仰と道徳について複雑な問題を議論することがよくあります。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

ありきたりなアイデア
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
彼のスピーチは、努力についての古いありきたりなアイデアでいっぱいだった。
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

酸性化する
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
農民たちは、汚染が土壌を酸性にすることを心配しています。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

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

faze

動揺させる
Meaning
to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled
Example
She was not fazed by the unexpected question.
予期しない質問で動じなかった。
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

牧畜業, 草原放牧システム
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
パストラリズムは伝統的な家畜管理方法です。
C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

フェンダー
Meaning
a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris
Example
The car's fender was dented in the accident.
車のフェンダーは事故でへこんでしまいました。
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 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

汚す
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
スキャンダルは政治家の評判を汚した。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

腐った
Meaning
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
Example
The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
ゴミからの腐った臭いで呼吸が困難になった。
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

膨らむ
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
根は地面から膨らみ始めました。
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

分配する
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
裁判官は犯行に応じて罰を分配します。
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

議論の余地がある; 疑わしい
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
その事件の事実は議論の余地があり、さらなる調査が必要です。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

守護的
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
森の守護霊は旅行者を守ると信じられていました。
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

アラム
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
アラムの葉はインディア料理でよく使われます。
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

苛立たせる
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
人々が電話をかけずに遅れると、私はイライラします。
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 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
感染した組織の切除により、さらなる合併症が防止されました。
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女性支配
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
その古代の部族は、女性がすべての権力を握るギネコクラシーで知られていました。
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

病気を装う
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
彼は学校に行くのを避けるためにマリンジャーしようとした。
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

海賊
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
コルセアは海岸沿いで船を略奪した。
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 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

宗教音楽作品
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
ヘンデルの『メサイア』は最も有名なオラトリオの1つです。
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使のような
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
彼女は彼に天使のような微笑みをくれて、彼の恐れを和らげた。
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 /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

読みにくい、機嫌が悪い
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
彼の手書きは読みにくく、ほとんど判読不能だった。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

エピグラム
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
オスカー・ワイルドは鋭いエピグラムで有名でした。
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

手相占い
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
年老いた女性は手相占いを実践し、旅行者に未来を予言しました。
C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

過度に慎み深い人
Meaning
A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.
Example
He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.
映画のシーンで顔を赤らめたため、彼はプルードと呼ばれました。
C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

独裁政治
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
国は数十年にわたるモノクラシーの下で苦しんだ。
C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

階調
Meaning
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
Example
The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.
アーティストは彼女の絵画で微妙な階調の色を使用しました。
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 /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

爬虫類学者
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
その爬虫類学者は熱帯雨林で新しいカエルの種を発見した。
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻で音を立てて息をする
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
子供は長時間泣いた後に鼻で音を立てて息をし始めました。
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

止血帯
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
医師は出血を止めるために止血帯を使用しました。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

遺産を剥奪する
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
父親は息子の無謀な行動のために遺産を剥奪すると脅した。
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

説得力のある
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
彼の説得力のある議論は陪審員を納得させた。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

古語
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
その詩は古語で満たされており、それが古風な味わいを与えています。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

制限された
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
彼女の選択の自由は社会的なルールによって制限されていた。
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 /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

寄託者
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
寄託者は美術品を博物館に預けた。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪnəri/

finery

高級または装飾的な服
Meaning
expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories
Example
She attended the party in her finest finery.
彼女は最上の衣装でパーティーに出席した。
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

映画愛好家
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
真のシネアストとして、彼女はほとんどの週末をクラシック映画を観ることに費やします。
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

文学的な使い古し
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
その映画は、一般的なスーパーヒーローのトロープを避けました。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

幸福
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɪski/

Frisky

活発な; エネルギッシュな; 遊び好きな; いたずら好きな
Meaning
lively; energetic; playful; mischievous
Example
The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully.
その元気な子犬は庭で遊びながら走り回っていました。
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

普遍性, 開かれた考え
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
彼女のカトリシティな興味は、彼女を魅力的な人物にしています。
C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

粘着性の
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
粘着性のあるご飯は鍋の中でくっついていました。
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

炭鉱労働者
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
炭鉱労働者は地下で長時間石炭を掘り出していた。
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

服を脱ぐ
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
僧侶は川に入る前に衣服を脱いだ。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

韻律の
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
詩人は自分の詩の中でメトリカルなルールを慎重に守った。
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

擦れて痛む
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
荒れた靴が彼のかかとを擦っていた。
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不屈の
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
彼女の不屈の精神が彼女を逆境を克服させた。
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 /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

訂正不可能な
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
彼は決して希望を失わない訂正不可能な楽観主義者です。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

妬ましい
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
マネージャーの妬ましいコメントは、従業員の間に緊張を生み出しました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸筋
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
アスリートは自分の胸筋を強化することに集中していました。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

ベレ魚
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
ベレ魚はバングラデシュの川でよく捕まえられる。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

悪天候
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
試合は悪天候のためキャンセルされました。
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

水差し
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
使用人は水差しに新鮮な水を注ぎました。
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

弁論術
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
彼女は継続的な練習を通じて弁論術を向上させた。