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C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

頑固
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
彼は皆の懇願にもかかわらず、頑固なままでした。
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

見せびらかし
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
億万長者のパーティーは、見せびらかしと贅沢で満ちていた。
C2 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 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

名前の由来となった人
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
サンドイッチはサンドイッチ伯爵にちなんだエポニムです。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

植物性の
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
スープには独特の植物性の味がありました。
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 /ɑːmz/

alms

施し
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
僧侶は貧しい村人たちに施しを分け与えた。
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
C2 noun /mjuːz/

mews

路地/小道
Meaning
A row or street of houses or apartments that have been converted from stables or built to look like former stables.
Example
They rented a small flat in a quiet London mews.
彼らはロンドンの静かなミューズに小さなアパートを借りました。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

虚偽的
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
デザインは華やかだったが、虚偽的だった。
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 /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

欠乏, 貧困
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
難民たちは厳しい冬の間に大きな欠乏に苦しみました。
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

愛人
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
秘密の愛人はついに明らかにされました。
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

臆病な
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
臆病なリーダーは難しい決断を避けていた。
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

摂政
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
王子は王が成人するまで摂政として行動した。
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

汚染する
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
工場の廃棄物が川を汚染した。
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

堆積物によって土地が作られるプロセス
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
アグレデーションは河川の自然な拡張を助けます。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括弧内のコメント
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
彼は講義中に括弧内のコメントを追加しました。
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

無駄なもの
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
彼の初期のほとんどの作品は無駄なものと見なされていた。
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

野蛮
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
彼らは古代部族の儀式を未開だと考えた。
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

ねじれる
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
木の根が石の周りにねじれ始めた。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角形のペディメント
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
古代の寺院には彫刻で飾られたペディメントがありました。
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 /meɪndʒ/

mange

疥癬
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
野良犬は疥癬に苦しんでいた。
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

光測定学
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
フォトメトリーは効率的な照明システムの設計に役立ちます。
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

神職に関する
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
その儀式には明確な神職に関する特徴がありました。
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁じる
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
裁判所は違法な商品の販売を禁じることを決定しました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

扇動的な / 挑発的な
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
政治家の挑発的な発言が群衆を怒らせた。
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

魚類学者
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
魚類学者は川で新しい魚の種を発見しました。
C2 noun /ˈnaɪsəti/

nicety

微細さ
Meaning
a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something
Example
The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.
弁護士は事件の法的細部を説明しました。
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

辛くて不快な
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
火事の辛くて不快な煙がみんなを咳き込ませた。
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

磁化する
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
科学者は鉄の棒を磁化することに成功した。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

アジアスズキ
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
アジアスズキは成長が早いため、養殖業で高く評価されています。
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷路のような
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
古い街の通りは迷路のようだった。
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

ジュート布
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
農家はジュート布袋に穀物を保管していました。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
医師は吸収を早めるために舌下錠を処方しました。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

空色
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
澄んだ空は深い空色で塗られていました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

稀少性
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
彼らの会議の稀少性は、親密な関係を維持するのを難しくしていました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

細く、しなやかで優雅な動き
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
ダンサーはリソムな優雅さで動いていました。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

薬典
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
医師は薬典を参照して、薬の適切な用量を確認しました。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
彼は二度目の結婚が発覚した後、重婚で起訴されました。
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

不純物
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
実験室はミルクのサンプルに不純物を発見しました。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

小さな装飾品
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
彼女は首に輝く小さな装飾品をつけていた。
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

冒涜する
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
彼は激しい議論中に冒涜したとして告発されました。
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 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

黙示的同意
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
不公平なルールへの彼の黙示的な同意は驚くべきものでした。
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

だます, 騙す
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
彼は老人をだましてお金を取った。
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

幸福
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
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 /ˈmɒtli/

motley

混成
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
フェスティバルはアーティスト、ミュージシャン、観光客からなる混成の群衆を引き寄せた。
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

非難する
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
先生は不正直なことで生徒を叱りました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

埋葬
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
埋葬は家族の墓地で行われました。
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

幸福
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸福を隠すことができなかった。
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
オフィスの生活の平凡さは疲れることがあります。
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

きらめく
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
花火は夜空に向かってきらめいた。
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 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

出生に関連する
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
彼女は何年も経った後、故郷の村に帰りました。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

悔い改めの
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
司祭は許しに関する悔い改めの説教をしました。
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

コレクション
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
図書館員は古い手稿のコレクションに数時間を費やしました。
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

キスする
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
彼らはパーティーの時にヤドリギの下でキスをしました。
C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

巧妙に何かを達成する
Meaning
To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.
Example
He wangled a free ticket to the concert.
彼はコンサートの無料チケットを巧妙に手に入れた。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

進行中
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
会社にはいくつかの新しいプロジェクトが進行中です。
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

激しく震える; 突然の不随意な収縮に苦しむ
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
患者は発作中に震えました。
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 /ɪnˈkæmp/

encamp

キャンプをする
Meaning
to set up or establish a camp
Example
The soldiers encamped near the river for the night.
兵士たちは夜のために川の近くでキャンプしました。
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

ねじれた
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
その老いた男性は長年の重労働でねじれた手をしていた。
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

文学者
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
そのイベントには詩人、批評家、その他の文学者が出席しました。
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

偽善的な言葉
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
その政治家の演説は、誠実さと誠実性についての偽善的な言葉で満ちていた。
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 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

ガバーナント
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
若い女性は祭りの間、デュエナに付き添われていました。
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

無料
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
イベントで提供された飲み物は無料でした。
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Open-handed

寛大な; 自由な
Meaning
Generous; liberal; giving freely;
Example
He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need.
彼は自分の金に非常に寛大で、いつも困っている人々を助けています。
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 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

溝が入った
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
その花瓶は縁に美しい溝が入ったデザインがありました。
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

液体化剤
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
化学者は、実験で液体化剤がどのように機能するかを説明しました。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

epizootic

動物伝染病
Meaning
An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.
Example
The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.
農家は、動物伝染病が彼の家畜を壊すかもしれないと恐れていました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

怠慢
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
マネージャーは財務報告書を慎重に確認しなかったことで怠慢だった。
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

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

unfetter

制約から解放する
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
新しい法律は小規模なビジネスを過剰な規制から解放します。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

緊急の必要性
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
戦争の時、状況の緊急の必要性は迅速な決定を要求する。
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

慎重な読書
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
契約書は弁護士に慎重な読書のために渡されました。
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

中傷的な
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
その政治家は対立候補についての中傷的な発言で批判を浴びた。
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

ミード酒
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
ヴァイキングは宴会で大量のミードを飲むことで知られていました。
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

カリヨン
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
カリヨンの鐘の音が町の広場に響き渡った。
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

汚す
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
戦いの後、彼の手は血で汚れていた。
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

無礼
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
教師は学生の無礼に驚きました。
C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

イライラさせる
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
彼の不公平な批判は何日も彼女をイライラさせ続けた。
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

治療的
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
医師は病気の治療法を処方しました。
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

メイス / 王杖
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
ガードは権威の象徴としてメイスを持っていた。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

軍需品
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
軍隊は都市外の安全な施設に軍需品を保管していた。
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

無秩序に
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
子供たちは遊び場を無秩序に走り回った。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

禁欲
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
彼は学業に集中するために禁欲を実践した。
C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

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

Karonda

カロンダ
Meaning
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
Example
Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.
カロンダは、ピクルスや保存食を作るのによく使われます。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

熟知、精通
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
彼女は最新の技術の進展に精通しています。
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

拡大する
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
政治家は誇張された主張を通じて自分を拡大しようとした。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪləm/

phylum

生物分類における主要なカテゴリー、クラスの上、王国の下
Meaning
a primary category in the biological classification of organisms, above class and below kingdom
Example
Humans belong to the phylum Chordata.
人間は脊索動物門に属しています。
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

やや酸っぱいまたは鋭い
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
批評家は映画に対して鋭いレビューを書いた。
C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

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

miscellany

寄せ集め
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
その本はエッセイと詩の寄せ集めです。
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 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

路上の子供
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
ぼろぼろの服を着た路上の子供たちが川辺で遊んでいた。
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 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 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

エレクトロタイプ
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
プリンターはページの複数のコピーを作成するためにエレクトロタイプを使用しました。
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

不正行為
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
その政治家は金融詐欺で告発された。
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

落胆
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
彼女は悪い知らせを聞いた後、落胆した状態で座っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

遠位
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
医者は患者の腕の遠位端を調べました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

生意気
Meaning
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
Example
Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.
会議中の彼女の生意気さは、みんなを驚かせた。
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 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

前兆的な、重大な
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
彼の前兆的な口調は、ニュースについて皆を不安にさせた。
C2 verb /tæmp/

tamp

押し固める
Meaning
to press down tightly by packing
Example
He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.
彼は植物の周りの土を押し固めて、それを固定しました。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

短縮する
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
編集者は若い読者のために長編小説を短縮することに決めました。
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

耳をつんざくような
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
火災警報の耳をつんざくような音がみんなを驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

秘密会議
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
リーダーたちは戦略を話し合うために秘密のコンクレーブに集まりました。
C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

感じることができる; 苦しみに対して敏感
Meaning
capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)
Example
In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.
いくつかの伝統では、神々は感じることができるとされ、人間の感情を共有している。
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。