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C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

貨幣学者
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
貨幣学者は展示会で彼の希少なコインコレクションを展示しました
C2 noun /fez/

Fez

フェズ
Meaning
a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries
Example
The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.
伝統的な衣装には、黒い房付きの赤いフェズが含まれていました。
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

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

lithotype

リトタイプ (印刷面)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
プリンターはデザインの複数のコピーを作成するためにリトタイプを使用しました。
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

戦艦
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
戦艦は海を越えて、海岸を守るために進んだ。
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自給自足
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
その国は輸入依存を減らすために自給自足を試みました。
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

斜面
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
彼らは草に覆われた斜面を登って夕日を見ました。
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

外洋に関連する
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
ツナのような外洋性の魚は海岸から遠くで見つかります。
C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

論争的
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
彼女は伝統的な信念に挑戦する論争的な記事を書いた。
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

繊維くず
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
洗濯後、彼の黒いシャツに繊維くずがついていました。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

陽イオン交換
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
土壌の陽イオン交換容量は植物の成長に影響を与える。
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

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

valetudinarian

健康気にしすぎな人
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
彼は健康気にしすぎな人として知られていた。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

取るに足らない
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
彼はその辛い仕事に対して取るに足らない金額を支払われました。
C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

distention

膨張
Meaning
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
Example
The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.
患者は腹痛と膨張感を訴えました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

外皮
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
ヘビは成長するにつれて外皮を脱ぎます。
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 /drʌdʒ/

drudge

働き者
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
彼は一日中、繰り返しの仕事に縛られている働き者のように感じていた。
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

偽証する
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
彼は裁判中に偽証しようとしたとして告発されました。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

ネオペイガニズム
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
ネオペイガニズムは、人々が主流の宗教に代わる精神的な選択肢を探しているため、人気を集めています。
C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

機械工
Meaning
a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines
Example
The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.
マシニストは旋盤のギアを慎重に調整しました。
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

ルンギ
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
彼は家でくつろいでいるときに快適なルンギを着ていました。
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

随伴
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
増加したストレスは長時間の労働時間としばしば伴います。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

正書法
Meaning
The conventional spelling system of a language.
Example
English orthography can be confusing for learners.
英語の正書法は学習者にとって混乱を招くことがあります。
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

二重性
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
調査中に彼女の二重性が明らかになった。
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

干潮
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
干潮時には、ビーチでさらに遠くに歩けました。
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

下級の立場にある人；軍隊では、若い将校
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
サブオルターナは小さな小隊を指揮する責任がありました。
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

一時的な滞在
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
彼女は夏の間、パリで短期間の滞在を楽しんだ。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

含水
Meaning
Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
Example
The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.
その鉱物は水分を含んでいるため、構造内に水分子を含んでいます。
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

明瞭さ
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
彼の講義の明瞭さは、学生が複雑なトピックを理解するのを容易にしました。
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 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

発泡
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
彼女の発泡はパーティーの生命となった。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

ホーンビル鳥
Meaning
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
Example
The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.
色とりどりのホーンビルが最も高い枝に止まった。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

モルガナティック結婚
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
王子は平民とモルガナティック結婚をしました。
C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

乱視
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
彼女は乱視を矯正するために眼鏡をかけています。
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

血縁関係の
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
二つの家族は彼らの祖父母を通じて血縁関係にあった。
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

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

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
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 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

自己否定
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
僧侶の生活は世俗的な快楽の完全な自己否定でした。
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

縞模様にする
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
氷河の動きによって岩石の表面に縞模様ができました。
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

食堂
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
学生たちは食堂で昼食をとった。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分ける
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
条約は二つの敵対的な地域を分割しようとした。
C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

異形の
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
蝶々はそのライフサイクルの中で異形であり、幼虫から成虫に変化します。
C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

曖昧に話す
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
その政治家はスキャンダルについて尋ねられたとき、曖昧に話した。
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

家族の紋章が描かれた盾
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
家族の紋章は暖炉の上の盾に展示されていた。
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

明示的
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
先生はその概念を明確にするために、明示的な例を示しました。
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
モナコはヨーロッパで有名な公国です。
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

自明の理
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
努力は成功に繋がるという自明の理です。
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

切望
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
彼女は夜遅くにチョコレートへの切望を感じていた。
C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

休耕地
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
農家は土壌の肥沃度を回復させるために畑を休ませます。
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

無価値なナンセンスまたは見せかけのあるが無価値なもの
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
その演説は政治的なトランプリーで満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

船を繋ぐための太いロープ
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
船員たちは重いハウザーを使って船をドックに固定しました。
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

有罪
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
陪審員はその犯罪における彼の有罪の程度を考慮しました。
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

ペンタヘドロン
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
幾何学の授業で、先生はペンタヘドロンの構造を説明しました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

お世辞を言う
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
彼のお世辞を言う笑顔は、すべての人々に彼を素早く信頼させた。
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

波のように膨らむ
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
煙は燃えている建物から波のように膨らんでいた。
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

予言
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
占星術師の予言は聴衆を魅了した。
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

悪意のある
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
暴君の悪意のある行為は王国を滅ぼした。
C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

関連する
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
彼女のコメントは議論に関連していませんでした。
C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

非難
Meaning
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
Example
Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.
他人に対する彼女の絶え間ない非難は、彼女を不人気にした。
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

認識論
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
認識論は正当な信念と意見との違いを探求します。
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

アッベッサ (修道院の女性院長)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
アッベッサは修道院に訪問者を迎えました。
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

悪口な
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
教師の悪口な言葉が学生たちを涙で満たしました。
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

切断する
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
王は敵を切り刻むよう命じました。
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 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

不器用
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
彼の手際の悪い試みでコンピュータがさらに悪化しました。
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 noun /ˌɪnkənˈɡruːəti/

incongruity

不一致
Meaning
The state of being inconsistent or out of place.
Example
The incongruity of his cheerful mood during the funeral shocked everyone.
葬式の最中に彼の陽気な気分の不一致は、皆を驚かせました。
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

貪欲な
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
貪欲な家主は不公平に家賃を上げました。
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

関係する
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
その規則はクラブのメンバーにのみ関係しています。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

下品な冗談
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
コメディアンの下品な冗談は観客を不快にさせながら笑わせた。
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

オクターヴォ (紙を8つに折りたたんで作られた本のサイズ)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
古い図書館にはシェイクスピアの珍しいオクターヴォ版がありました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

子供の白鳥
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
シグネットは母親の後ろを泳いでいた。
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

陰謀
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
その政治家は自分の陰謀によって倒れた。
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 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

脅す / 強制する
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
弁護士は証人を脅しつけようとした。
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

活発
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
活発な祖母は素早いダンスステップで皆を驚かせました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

輝かしい
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
彼女の輝かしい笑顔は皆の気分を明るくした。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

ぽっこりお腹
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
ぽっこりお腹の男はシャツのボタンを留めるのに苦労していた。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

神託的
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
その老婦人は未来について神託的な警告をした。
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

病気や治療後に健康と体力を回復すること
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
手術後、彼女は家で数週間回復しました。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

ファランクス
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
報道陣のファランクスが裁判所の外で待っていた。
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 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
町は大雨後にひどい洪水に見舞われました。
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

反抗的な, 不従順な
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
その反抗的な学生は学校の規則に従うことを拒否しました。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

顔の特徴の分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
彼はフィジオノミーを信じて、顔から人々の性格を読み取ろうとしました。
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

墓室
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
古代の王は大きな墓室に埋葬されました。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

カテチュー
Meaning
an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Example
Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.
カテチュー抽出物は伝統医学で一般的に使用されます。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

重婚者
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
ポリガミストは三人の妻が別々の家に住んでいる。
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

死体置き台
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
棺は葬儀の際、死体置き台に置かれました。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

きのこに似た
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
湿った地下室はきのこに似た匂いがした。
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

屋根付き通路
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
その通路は家とガレージを繋げていた。
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

特異性
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
彼女の一つの特異性は、仕事中に口ずさむことでした。
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

犠牲にする/焼死させる
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
抗議者たちは建物の前で自ら火にくべると脅した。
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

自重トレーニング
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
彼女は毎朝公園でカリステニクスを練習しています。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

ケチ; 吝嗇
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
彼は必要なもの以外にお金を使うのがあまりにもケチだ。
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 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

外来患者
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
その患者は外来患者で、安静が必要ありません。
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 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 /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

ヒエログリフ
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
寺院の壁はヒエログリフで覆われていた。
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

水や鉱物を占いの棒で探す; または液体で浸すまたは消火する。
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
農夫は乾燥した畑で水を探すためにダウズしようとした。
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式な対話
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
教授たちは教育の未来について深い対話を交わしました。
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

無能な, 責任感のない
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
彼の無能な態度が仕事でいくつかの期限を逃す原因となった。
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

前述の
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
前述の条件は承認前に満たす必要があります。
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 /kəˈbɑːdi/

kabadi

廃品回収業者
Meaning
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
Example
The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.
廃品回収業者は古い物を集めます。
C2 adjective /ˈkwɛrʊləs/

querulous

不平を言う
Meaning
Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.
Example
The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail.
その不平を言う顧客は、すべての細部に不満を見つけ続けました。
C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

甘草の根
Meaning
licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking
Example
She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.
彼女はムレティでハーブティーを作り、喉の痛みを和らげました。
C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

やわらかな風
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
温かいやわらかな風が谷を吹き抜けました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

圧縮不可能
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
液体は通常、圧縮不可能と見なされます。
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

マグノリア
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
美しいマグノリアの木は春にピンクの花で咲きました。
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

道徳家
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
著者は彼の著作で厳格なモラリストとして知られていました。
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

嘲笑する
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
カリカチュアリストはその矛盾する発言で政治家を嘲笑した。
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

怠け者
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
怠け者は正午でもベッドから起きることを拒否しました。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

制御不能
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
怒った群衆は判決が発表された後、制御不能で走り回った。