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C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

オリーブの枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
彼は長年の敵対後、ライバルにオリーブの枝を差し出した。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

酒好き
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
彼の酒好きな習慣は家族を心配させた。
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
ワシはその魚を鋭い爪で捕まえた。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

議論する
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
隣人たちは境界の壁について議論し始めました。
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

イーグルのひな
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
イーグレットは巣の中で母親が戻るのを待っていた。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

軽く揺する
Meaning
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
Example
He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.
彼はテーブルを揺すって、花瓶が倒れそうになった。
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

商業的
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
この都市は商業活動のおかげで急速に成長しました。
C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

予測できない変化
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
天気の不規則な変化で計画が難しくなった。
C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

バラ色の、楽観的な
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
彼女はローズ色の楽観主義で未来を見ました。
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 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

分裂的な
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
議論は分裂的になり、委員会は対立する陣営に分かれました。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

偽る
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
彼は笑顔で恐怖を隠そうとした。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

膨らんだ / 丸い
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
カエルは膨らんだ鼻と大きな目をしていました。
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

いやらしい目つき
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
彼は彼女を不快にさせるような見方をした。
C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

嫌悪
Meaning
general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
Example
The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.
スキャンダルは腐敗した大臣に対する公衆の嫌悪を引き起こした。
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

殻を剥く
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
彼女は牡蠣の殻を素早く剥く方法を学びました。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿岸の
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
沿岸地域は多くのユニークな海洋種の生息地です。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

軽い皮肉
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
彼らの会話は軽い皮肉とジョークでいっぱいだった。
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 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

弁証法の専門家
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
ソクラテスはしばしば歴史上最も偉大な弁証法の専門家と見なされます。
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 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 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

選挙活動
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
候補者は選挙活動中に人気を集めました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

ソロの歌唱曲
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
ソプラノは第2幕で感動的なアリアを披露しました。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

高飛車な
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
その政治家は約束でいっぱいの高飛車なスピーチをした。
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

ニンフ
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水のニンフが月明かりの湖のそばに現れました。
C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

三百周年記念
Meaning
The 300th anniversary of an event.
Example
The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.
その都市は盛大な祭りで三百年祭を祝いました。
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

昇進
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
彼は政府のオフィスで昇進を望んでいた。
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

天使のような
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
その赤ちゃんは、みんなの心を溶かす天使のような笑顔をしていた。
C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

ターリーン
Meaning
A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.
Example
She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.
彼女は銀色のターリーンで熱いスープをテーブルに運びました。
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

香り
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
ジャスミンの香りが夕方の空気を満たした。
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

弱い、またはイライラさせる方法で泣くまたは不平を言う
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
自分の思い通りにならなかったとき、彼は泣き始めた。
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 /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

悪臭の
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
悪臭の部屋はみんなを急いで出させた。
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

厳しく非難する
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
教師は生徒たちの悪い行動を叱責しました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市議会議員
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
オールダーマンはコミュニティパークの新しい計画を提案しました。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

小さな鳥の群れ
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
コヴィのウズラの群れが畑を飛び越えた。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
彼女は手のやけどに薬を塗りました。
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

月または衛星の軌道で地球に最も近い点
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
月はそのペリジーの際にかなり大きく見えました。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

呪文
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
魔法使いは霊を呼び出すために呪文を唱えました。
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

権力、富、または全能の幻想
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
独裁者のメガロマニアは彼に自分が無敵だと信じさせました。
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

哀歌
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
コーラスは葬式で厳粛な哀歌を歌いました。
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 /dɒf/

doff

帽子を脱ぐ(敬意の印として)
Meaning
to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect
Example
He doffed his hat as the procession passed.
彼は行列が通り過ぎるときに帽子を脱いだ。
C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

時代精神
Meaning
The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Example
The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.
その小説は1960年代の時代精神を完璧に捉えています。
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源 (構造)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
コウモリの翼と人間の腕は同源の構造です。
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

同時代
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
その哲学者は現代科学の発展と同時代の人物でした。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

従順
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
彼女の従順さは彼女を同僚の中で人気者にしました。
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

公布する
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
政府はデータプライバシーに関する新しい規則を公布しました。
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

口論, 言い争い
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
二人のドライバーの間で短い口論がありました。
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

海洋の成層
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
オーシャンストラティフィケーションは海洋生物多様性に影響を与えます。
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

ねじれたまたは曲がった形; 通常の形から外れてねじる行為
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
体操選手のコンターションは観客を驚かせました。
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

制限する
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
ルールは委員会の権限を制限します。
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

忌まわしい
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
囚人たちは忌まわしい状況で拘束されていた。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

繰り返し不満を言う
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
彼女は私が犯した間違いについて繰り返し不満を言っていました。
C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

ムスク
Meaning
a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine
Example
The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.
その香水には天然のムスクが含まれており、エキゾチックな香りを与えました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

修正可能
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
その誤りは重大でしたが、まだ修正可能でした。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

不機嫌
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
不機嫌な老人は、自分の家の近くで遊んでいる子供たちに叫んだ。
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

残渣
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
彼は出発する前にコーヒーの残渣を飲んだ。
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

台所の使用人
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
中世の時代、スカリオンは鍋やフライパンを掃除する責任がありました。
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

満たす
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
大きな食事が彼の空腹を満たしました。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

陰謀を企てる
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
反乱者たちは王に対して陰謀を企てようとした。
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 /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 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

言葉では表現できない
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
彼女は成功の知らせを聞いたとき、言葉では言い表せないほどの喜びで満たされていました。
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

ぶち模様
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
農家は特徴的なストライプのあるぶち模様の牛を飼っていた。
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

再発
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
再発した緊張が脆弱な停戦を脅かしました。
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

スカッド魚
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
漁師は網でスカッドを捕まえました。
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

静止
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
火山は数十年間静止状態にあります。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

参照可能な
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
その問題は新しい政策変更に関連付けることができます。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

立法者
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
モーセは歴史の中で偉大な立法者と見なされています。
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

人類嫌悪
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
彼の人類嫌悪は、彼が人々を避ける方法に明らかに現れていました。
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇職
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
教皇職は中世ヨーロッパの政治で重要な役割を果たした。
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

花嫁用の車
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
花嫁は装飾されたパランキンで結婚式に運ばれました。
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 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

潜水艇
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
科学者たちは潜水艇を使って深海を探査した。
C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

外科用ナイフ
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
医者は血液検査のために患者の指を刺すためにランセットを使用しました。
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

大げさな言葉
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
彼の選挙演説はボンバストに満ちていたが、実際の実質は欠けていた。
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 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

雌牛
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
農家は乳製品の生産のためにヘイファーを育てました。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

困惑した
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
彼女は彼の突然の決断に完全に困惑していました。
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

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

contumely

侮辱, 軽蔑
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
彼は同僚の軽蔑を忍耐強く耐えました。
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲しげな; 哀れな;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
彼が去ったとき、彼女は悲しげな表情を彼に向けた。
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 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

引き裂く
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
外科医は手術中に損傷した組織を引き裂かなければならなかった。
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

嘲笑する
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
ファンは負けたチームを嘲笑しました。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

一時的に失う
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
私は家のどこかで鍵を一時的に失ったに違いない。
C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
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 /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

小さな波
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
魚が動くと湖に小さな波が現れました。
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

緩和
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
緩和ケアは終末期の患者の治療において重要な焦点となります。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

予知
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
預言者はその出来事の予知をしていると主張した。
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 /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 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

小川
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
雨の後、小川が丘を下った。
C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

成金
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
Example
The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.
ビジネスの世界には野心的な成金が溢れています。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音節語
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘象’という言葉は、3つの音節があるので多音節語です。
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

不快な匂い
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
ゴミ箱は恐ろしい不快な匂いを発していました。
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

ドグマ化する
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
その教授は政治的な問題でドグマタイズする傾向があった。
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

スリム
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
彼女はエレガントな黒いドレスを着てスリムに見えた。
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 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

苦しめる
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
その怪我は彼を耐え難い痛みに苦しめました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

慈善的な
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
病院は慈善的な機関として設立されました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

お世辞使い
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
マネージャーは、彼が言ったことすべてに同意するお世辞を言う人々に囲まれていました。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

前日付け
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
その原稿は現代の印刷機よりも前の時代にあります。
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警戒
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
警備員は夜間、警戒状態にありました。
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 /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

豊富さ
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
庭園は春に花の豊富さを提供しました。
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 /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

王殺し
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
陰謀者たちは王殺しを犯したため、処刑されました。
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 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

冒涜的
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
その本は冒涜的な内容のため禁止されました。
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

アクチュアリール
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
その会社は保険料を設定するためにアクチュアリール報告書に依存していた。
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

カルミン
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
アーティストはカーミンと白を混ぜて、美しいピンク色の色合いを作り出しました。
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

三日月
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
数学者は三日月の特性を研究しました。
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。