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C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

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

stagy

過剰に演劇的
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
彼女のパフォーマンスは過剰に演劇的で不自然に感じられた。
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

簡潔な
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
彼の簡潔な返答は会話を迅速に終わらせた。
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

訂正する
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
編集者は公開前に原稿を訂正しました。
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 /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
美食家として、彼女は常に市内で最高のレストランを探していました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

抑制できない
Meaning
That cannot be suppressed or restrained.
Example
She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.
式の間、彼女は抑制できない笑いをこらえていた。
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

実行する
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
マネージャーは効率を向上させるために変更を実行しました。
C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

カタボリズム
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
カタボリズムは細胞のエネルギー生産に重要な役割を果たします。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪnəri/

finery

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

braggadocio

自慢話
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
彼の終わりのない自慢話はパーティーの皆をイライラさせた。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

斑点模様の
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
ヘビの斑点模様の皮膚は、森の床に溶け込むのを助けました。
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

弱い願望
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
絵画への彼の興味は単なる弱い願望に過ぎなかった。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

骨董品商
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
アンティクアリーは中世の貴重な手稿を集めるのに何年も費やしました。
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
騒音は真夜中を過ぎて最終的に停止しました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

混乱した, ぼんやりした
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
長く疲れる会議の後、彼の心は混乱しているように感じた。
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封的に
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
瓶は新鮮さを保つために密封的に封印されました。
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

斑点模様
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
森の地面は日光で斑点模様ができていた。
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

アルビノ (色素が欠けている人/動物)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
アルビノウサギは白い毛とピンクの目を持っていました。
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水中
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
ダイバーたちは珍しい魚でいっぱいの水中洞窟システムを探査しました。
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

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

granule

粒
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
塩の粒は日光の下で輝いていました。
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

愚かに見せる、または効果や熱意を妨げる
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
繰り返しの仕事が労働者の創造性を鈍らせているようだった。
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

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

cantata

カンタータ
Meaning
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.
合唱団は祭りの間に美しいカンタータを演奏しました。
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

黒カルダモン
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
カレーに黒カルダモンを加えて、リッチでスモーキーな風味を楽しんでください。
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

頑固な
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
頑固な弁護士は事件を諦めることを拒否しました。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

薬
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 /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

秘密の
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
彼女は彼のノートをひそかに覗き見た。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

裏切り
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
彼の裏切りは、彼を信じていたすべての人々を驚かせた。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

かび臭い、古臭い
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
部屋は数ヶ月間閉め切られていた後、かび臭くなった。
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

乾燥ローズの花びら
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
デザートは乾燥ローズの花びらで飾られていました。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

陽気な
Meaning
cheerful and lighthearted
Example
They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.
彼らは祝賀会の後、陽気な気分で一緒に歩いていた。
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

収縮する
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
その薬は腫れた組織を収縮させるのに役立ちました。
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

半透明性
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
カーテンの半透明性は部屋を柔らかい光で満たしました。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

比類のない
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
彼女の美しさはその地域で比類のないものと考えられていた。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

ペンタグラム
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
魔法使いは儀式の一環として床にペンタグラムを描いた。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪd.li/

Tiddley

軽く酔った; 小さいまたは微小
Meaning
slightly drunk; small or tiny
Example
After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley.
いくつかの飲み物を飲んだ後、彼は少しtiddliに感じた。
C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

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

esprit de corps

チームスピリット
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
チームのスピリットは、彼らの協力的な努力に明らかに現れていた。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

名義上の
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
彼女は委員会の名義上の長であり、決定はコーディネーターによって行われます。
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

プライバシー関係、契約関係
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
供給者と顧客の間には契約関係がなかった。
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

深い胸元の衣装
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
彼女はパーティーで深い胸元のドレスを着ていました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

汚されていない
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
古代の寺院は何世紀にもわたって汚されることなく保たれました。
C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

ハシシ
Meaning
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
Example
The police arrested him for possessing hashish.
警察は彼をハシシを所持していたため逮捕した。
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

無謀
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
嵐の中で川を渡るのは無謀な決断だった。
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

クリームアップル
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
クリームアップルは甘くてクリーミーな食感です。
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

非常に小さい
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
モデル村は非常に小さな家で満たされていました。
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

物乞い
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
彼はレストランから無料の食事を求めようとした。
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 /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

ブイヨン
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
彼女は味を加えるためにブイヨンに野菜を加えました。
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

押し付ける
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に押し付けたくなかった。
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

希少
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
ギャラリーは、未知のアーティストによる多くの希少なアート作品を展示しました。
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶発的
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
彼の成功は偶発的な状況による部分があった。
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

防護壁
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
兵士は防護壁の後ろに隠れて安全を守りました。
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

作動させる
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
エンジニアは簡単なスイッチで機械を作動させました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

克服できない
Meaning
Impossible to overcome or surpass.
Example
The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.
チームは遠征中に克服できない課題に直面しました。
C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

再治療する
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
医者は傷が再び開いた後、傷を再治療する必要がありました。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

突然の川の氾濫
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
嵐の後、川は激しいフレシェットに変わった。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

中断する
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
雨は中断し、再び始まる。
C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

理解の範囲
Meaning
one's range of knowledge or understanding
Example
Quantum physics is beyond my ken.
量子物理学は私の理解を超えています。
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

大笑い
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
観客はコメディアンのジョークに大笑いしました。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

汚す
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
彼の服は泥で汚れていた。
C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

風下の側
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
彼らは丘の風下の側にキャンプを建てました。
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

優しく低く穏やかな声で歌うまたは歌うこと
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
彼女は赤ちゃんを寝かしつけるために子守唄を歌った。
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 /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

名誉毀損
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
その記事は名誉毀損であると見なされ、撤回する必要があった。
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 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

先延ばしにする
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
政治家はその論争の的になっている問題について質問されると、先延ばしにした。
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

大声で抗議する
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
抗議者たちは不公平な法律に反対して声高に叫んだ。
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美しい; かわいい; 楽しい
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
美しい子供は庭で幸せに遊んでいました。
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

おかしい
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
一晩中働いた後、彼は少しおかしく感じました。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

少し遅れて
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
パーティーには少し遅れて到着しましたが、それでもほとんどの楽しみを楽しむことができました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

変わった性的習慣; カールした髪
Meaning
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
Example
His kinky hair made him look unique.
彼のくるくるした髪は彼をユニークに見せました。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

幸せ
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、その幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

半文明
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
その部族は初期の探検家によって半文明と説明されました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

非ユダヤ人
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
シナゴーグはユダヤ人と非ユダヤ人の両方を歓迎しました。
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 /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

赤いオリンダー
Meaning
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
Example
The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.
赤いオリンダーは夏の数ヶ月間咲きます。
C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

裂ける、引き裂く
Meaning
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
Example
The broken glass lacerated his hand.
壊れたガラスが彼の手を切った。
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
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 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
その寺院は畏敬の念を抱かせる神秘的な雰囲気を持っていました。
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

小さな淡水カメ
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
テラピンはゆっくりと池に這い込んだ。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

予期しない対立
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
会議中、二人の同僚の間で小さな予期しない対立がありました。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

卑怯者
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
騎士は仲間を裏切った卑怯者を軽蔑していた。
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

月下香
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
月下香の花が甘い香りで庭を満たしました。
C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

安物の作品
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
その小説は批評家によってただの安物の作品だと退けられた。
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

表示する
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
スローガンは太字でバナーに表示されました。
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

強制する
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
契約は会社にタイムリーなサービスを提供することを義務付けます。
C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

虚偽の
Meaning
Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
Example
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
彼の主張は虚偽の理由に基づいていた。
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

堅苦しい
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
彼女は友達と映画を見に行くにはあまりにも堅苦しかった。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
裁判官は有罪の役人を職務に不適格と宣言した。
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 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

三頭政治
Meaning
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
Example
The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.
ローマ共和政はかつて三頭政治によって統治されていました。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

厳格な規律の指導者
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
新しいマネージャーはマルティネットのようで、些細な違反も処罰されました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

過ちを犯しやすい
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
人間は過ちを犯しやすいが、善を追い求める。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

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

Gibbet

絞首台
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
中世では、犯罪者はしばしば警告として絞首台で処刑された。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

不節制な
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
政治家の不節制な発言は論争を引き起こした。
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

丸い種子のカプセル（綿花や亜麻のような）
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
農夫は綿のボールを調べて、その品質を確認しました。
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝丈パンツ
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
彼は馬術イベントのために膝丈パンツを履いていました。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

無秩序に
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
雄牛は村を無秩序に走り回った。
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

空虚
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
彼女は真剣な議論の中で空虚な笑顔を見せた。
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

婚約
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
彼らの婚約は村中に発表されました。
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

具現化
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
彼女は親切さの具現化です。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

ミクロコスム
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
その小さな町は、国全体のミクロコスムです。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

誤った名前
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
Example
Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.
小さな犬を「ジャイアント」と呼ぶのは誤った名前です。
C2 noun /ˈɔː.rɪ.fɪs/

orifice

孔
Meaning
an opening or hole, especially in the body or a device
Example
The medicine was applied through a small orifice in the device.
薬は装置の小さな孔から適用されました。
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 /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

持ち上げる
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
作業員たちは道を清掃するために重い石を持ち上げなければならなかった。
C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

デトリタス
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
洪水後、川岸はデトリタスで覆われていました。
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

土地主義
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
土地主義は国の富における農業の重要性を強調しました。
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

陰険な
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
彼は権力のために人々を操る陰険な政治家です。
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

流行の
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
彼女はモディッシュな服を着て、みんなの注目を集めていました。
C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

キャレット (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
編集者は、欠落している単語を挿入する場所を示すためにキャレットを配置しました。