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C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

演説
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
大統領は感動的な演説を行いました。
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

根絶する
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
政府は公務員の腐敗を根絶するためにプログラムを開始した。
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

学者
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
学者たちは教育の未来について話し合った。
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

残り物; 余り物
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
夕食の残り物は犬に与えられました。
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

身体的
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
ヨガは身体的および精神的健康を改善することができます。
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

侮辱者
Meaning
a person who criticizes or insults others abusively
Example
He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.
彼は自分に反対する全ての人々を侮辱する者として知られていました。
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

曖昧
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
彼の曖昧な答えは皆を混乱させた。
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 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

乾燥剤
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
シリカゲルのパケットは、パッケージングで乾燥剤として一般的に使用されます。
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 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

運動性のある
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
特定の細菌は運動性があり、栄養素に向かって泳ぐことができます。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

王権
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
王の顧問たちはしばしば彼に王権の責任を思い出させました。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

切歯
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
歯科医は彼の上の左側の切歯が欠けていることに気づきました。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

叱る
Meaning
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
Example
The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.
教師は学生がまた遅刻したことを叱りました。
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 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

適切である
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
会社は顧客の意見に耳を傾けるべきです。
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 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 /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

優生学的
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
20世紀初頭、一部の科学者は優生学的な政策を支持した。
C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

強い非難
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
その政策は広範な非難を受けました。
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

習慣
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
彼女は早く起きました、彼女がするのが習慣だったように。
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

先祖返り
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
科学者は子供の身体的特徴に先祖返りを観察しました。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

これほど
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
彼はあまりにも疲れていて、ほとんど立つことができませんでした。
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

ゆっくり歩く
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
彼らは日曜日の朝に公園をゆっくり歩いています。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

貧困
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
その慈善団体は貧困の中で生活している人々を助けるために設立されました。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

要約する
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
教師は生徒にレッスンを要約するように頼みました。
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

列聖
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
教皇はその信仰と犠牲により、殉教者をビーティファイすることを決定しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

秘教的
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
教授は古代哲学に関する秘教的な講義を行いました。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

範囲
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
この事件はこの裁判所の管轄外です。
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃性の
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
乾燥した葉は非常に可燃性があります。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

教会職
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
司教は彼を裕福な教会職に任命しました。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

浪費
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
彼の財産の浪費は彼を貧困に追いやった。
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 /wɜːrl/

whorl

渦巻き
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
指紋に明確な渦巻きのパターンが表示されていました。
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

飢える
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
数日間食べ物がなくて、遭難したハイカーたちは飢えることを始めた。
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

謝礼
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
ゲスト講師は彼女の講演に対して謝礼を受け取った。
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

隣接
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
これらの2つの管轄区域は隣接しており、同じ境界を共有しています。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

硬化層
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
古いパイプは鉱物の重い硬化層によって詰まっていました。
C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

コピー
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
彼は契約書のコピーをクライアントに送った。
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

ぺらぺら話す；秘密を漏らす
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
彼はうっかりサプライズをみんなに話してしまった。
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

煙道
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
煙突の煙道は定期的に掃除する必要があります。
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

マゾヒスト
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
彼は難しい挑戦を楽しんでいるため、マゾヒストと呼ばれました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

エレジアック
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
小説は失われた時代を悼むエレジアックな調子で終わる。
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

脳の活動をリアルタイムで表示し、脳機能の自己調整を教える技術
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
ニューロフィードバックは認知機能とリラクゼーションを高めます。
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 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

飽くなき
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
彼は権力への飽くなき欲望を持っていた。
C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

馬鹿げたこと, 空虚
Meaning
a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness
Example
The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.
スピーチは聴衆を退屈させる馬鹿げたことだらけだった。
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

厚底ブーツ
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
俳優は彼のクラシックな衣装の一部としてバスキンを履いていました。
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 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

乱す
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
風が彼女の髪を乱した。
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大きな網
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
漁師たちは大きな網を川に投げ入れました。
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

外れた音
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
歌手はパフォーマンス中に少し外れた音だった。
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

議論
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
二人の学者の間での議論は数時間続いた。
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

メダリオン
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
彼女は首に金のメダリオンをつけていました。
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

優生学
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
優生学は歴史的にその非倫理的な応用について批判されてきました。
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

軽薄な
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
彼の軽薄な発言は教師をイライラさせた。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

脱線的
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
彼の脱線的なスタイルは講義を追うのが難しかった。
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

美味しい
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
レストランは美味しい料理を提供しました。
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

絡まる / 解く
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
彼女はセーターのゆるい糸をほどき始めました。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

等圧線
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
気象学者は、等圧線が風速と風向きを示す方法を説明しました。
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 /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

低俗な詩
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
詩人の作品は批評家によって単なる低俗な詩として却下された。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
彼は人生と存在に関する形而上学的な問題を何年も研究しました。
C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

お願いする
Meaning
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
Example
The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.
村人たちは干ばつの間、雨を求めて神々にお願いした。
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

魅了する
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
マジシャンのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

デカメロン (ボッカッチョの物語集)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
デカメロンはイタリア古典文学の傑作とされています。
C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

おしゃべり
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
彼の多弁は会議中に集中するのを難しくした。
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

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

Guppy fish

グッピー
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
グッピーは、水槽を始めたい初心者にぴったりです。
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗議
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
労働者たちの不公平な扱いに対する抗議は無視された。
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 /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

鳥小屋
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
動物園はエキゾチックなオウムのために新しい鳥小屋を作った。
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

支配する
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
その像は都市広場を支配しています。
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

切手収集
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
切手収集はすべての年齢層の人々に楽しまれている趣味です。
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 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配する
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
その団体は影響を受けた家族に資金を分配します。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

死にかけている; 衰退または腐敗の状態で
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
そのモリバンド患者は危機的な状態にありました。
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

ジュートの葉
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
ジュートの葉はビタミンやミネラルが豊富で、ベンガル料理ではしばしばレンズ豆と一緒に調理されます。
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

教会の
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
その会議には数人の高位の教会役員が出席しました。
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

けち
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
その会社は良い設備に投資するにはあまりにもけちだった。
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
彼女は面接中に冷静さで皆を感動させた。
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

傷つける
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
彼女は不公平な決定に心を痛めていた。
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

ブーツのひも
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
散歩に出かける前に、ブーツのひもを結ばなければなりません。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

inestimable

計り知れない
Meaning
Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.
Example
Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value.
プロジェクトへの彼女の貢献は計り知れない価値があった。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

豊満で魅力的な女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
女優は明るくて豊満な女性として描かれました。
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

表面的だが不誠実な
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
政治家は深刻な質問に対して表面的な答えをしました。
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

コスモポリタニズム
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
コスモポリタニズムは文化間の尊重と理解を促進します。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

預金者
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
銀行は預金者の資金を保護するために保険を提供しています。
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

小潮
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
ニープタイドの間、水位の変化は最小限です。
C2 noun /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

地殻の一層が別の層の下に移動すること。
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
太平洋の火の輪は激しいサブダクションの領域です。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

過剰に批判的な
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
教師は小さなミスに対して過剰に批判的でした。
C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

鐘の中にある金属部品、鐘を打って音を出す
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
鐘の中の金属部品は壊れていた。
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

酔っ払いの祭りに関連する
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
学生たちは試験後に酔っ払いの祭りを開いた。
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

バーレスク
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
その劇は伝統的なオペラの巧妙なバーレスクでした。
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

時代錯誤の
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
彼の性別役割に関する見解は時代遅れと見なされている。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

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

privateer

私掠船
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
プライベティアは紛争中にいくつかの敵船を捕らえました。
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

閉塞する
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
パイプは鉱物の堆積物で閉塞されていました。
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

法的義務
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
彼は自分の法的義務で釈放されました。
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

誤用語
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
彼は公衆の前で話すときに誤用語で有名です。
C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

家来
Meaning
A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.
Example
The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.
王は忠誠と奉仕の見返りに家来に土地を与えた。
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 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

興奮させる
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
コメディアンのジョークは観客を興奮させた。
C2 verb /dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

disgorge

嘔吐, 排出
Meaning
to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly
Example
The broken pipe disgorged water all over the floor.
壊れたパイプが床全体に水を吐き出しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

貴族階級
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
彼は王によって貴族階級に昇進しました。
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚顔無恥または大胆な態度
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
彼は赤手で捕まった後でも嘘をつく厚顔無恥さを持っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

輝かしい
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
輝かしい星々が夜空を照らした。
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

制限、批判
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
新しい法律は言論の自由に厳しい制限を課した。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

美しい
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
女優は彼女の美しい特徴で知られていました。
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

珍しい物
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
彼女は骨董店で珍しい物を買いました。
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

脾臓; 怒り
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
会議後、彼は同僚に対して怒りをぶつけました。
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 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

激しく批判する
Meaning
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
Example
He inveighed against the corruption in government.
彼は政府の腐敗に対して激しく批判した。
C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

感覚的な楽しみを追い求める男
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
年老いたルーエはギャンブルと女性に財産を浪費した。
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反論する
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
その科学者は以前の研究結果に異議を唱えました。