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C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

軽いギャロップ
Meaning
To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.
Example
She cantered her horse across the field with ease.
彼女は馬を簡単にフィールドを走らせた。
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

騒々しいパーティー
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
彼らは一晩のワイルドな騒々しいパーティーの後、疲れ切っていた。
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 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 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

過剰な心配
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
政治危機について多くの心配がありました。
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不安定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
彼女は一つの仕事に長く留まるには不安定すぎる。
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

食物
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
果物と野菜は健康な体のための重要な食物です。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

推測的
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
彼の説明は完全に推測的で、証拠が欠けていました。
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

愛に関する
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
詩人の詩は愛に関するテーマで満たされていました。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

完璧にできる
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
人間の本性は不完全だが、完璧にできる。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

次の
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
次の出来事は歴史の流れを変えました。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

略奪する
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
侵略者は戦争中に村を略奪しました。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

サイクロイド曲線
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
サイクロイド曲線は数学と物理学でよく研究されます。
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

7年ごとの
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
その祭りは村で7年ごとの伝統です。
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 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

最初の殉教者
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
聖ステファノはキリスト教のプロトマーティアとして知られています。
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

樹木のような
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
サンゴは、小さな森に似た樹木のような形をしていた。
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

新しい言葉の使用またはその起源の研究
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
教授はネオロジーを専門とし、現代のスラングの創造を研究しました。
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

教育学
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
彼はより良い教師になるために教育学を学びました。
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 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

後悔している
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
彼女は自分の間違いに気づいた後、後悔していた。
C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

偶然の幸運
Meaning
A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
Example
Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
宝くじに当たるのは完全に偶然の幸運だ。
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

勇気, 発起
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
自分のビジネスを始めるためには、真の勇気が必要です。
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

陰謀団体
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
ジャーナリストたちは、共謀している腐敗した政治家たちの陰謀団体を暴露した。
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

ブリタニア
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
ブリタニアはローマ時代からイギリスの象徴です。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

容赦しない
Meaning
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Example
The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.
兵士たちは降伏を拒否した容赦しない敵に直面した。
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

過剰な豊富さ
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
庭は花の過剰な豊富さで満たされていました。
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

服を脱ぐこと
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
子供は泥遊びの後、服を脱ぐことのためにすぐに家の中に走った。
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

至福の
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
彼女は良い知らせを聞いた後、至福の笑顔を浮かべていた。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

ランランのつる植物
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
ランランのつる植物は美しい芳香の花を生産します。
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
コックスウェインはローイングチームに指示を出した。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

引数
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
方程式 10 - 4 では、4 は引数です。
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

歯ぎしりをする
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
彼は怒りで歯ぎしりを始めた。
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

少量
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
彼女は料理にほんの少しスパイスを加えた。
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

無為に過ごす
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
彼はソファでテレビの前に座って、休暇を過ごしました。
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

気候帯
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
彼は冬の間、暖かい気候帯を旅行していた。
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

ぞんざい
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
レポートはぞんざいに書かれており、間違いだらけだった。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剤
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
コーヒーは軽い利尿作用があります。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

冶金の
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
彼は大学で冶金工学を学びました。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

木登り魚
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
木登り魚は、木を登って一つの池から別の池へ移動することができます。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

些細な; 取るに足らない; 少額
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
彼は受け取った些細な金額に腹を立てていた。
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

深い知恵
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
彼のサガシティは彼を偉大なリーダーにしました。
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

悪党; 粗野な
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
パーティーの皆は彼を避けました、なぜなら彼が悪党として知られていたからです。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

不満な
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
改革は不満な若者を落ち着かせるために導入されました。
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

チューバローズ
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
チューバローズの花は夕方の空気に天国のような香りを満たしました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

埋葬する
Meaning
To bury a dead body in the ground.
Example
They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.
彼らは兵士を全ての名誉を持って埋葬することに決めた。
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

コスト削減、従業員の解雇
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
会社は財政的な困難のため、従業員をリトレンチしなければならなかった。
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

傲慢, 尊大
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
彼のスピーチはポンポジティと傲慢で満ちていました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

不吉
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
暗い雲は結婚式にとって不吉に思えた。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

戦争支持の国家主義者
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
その指導者は無謀なジンゴとして批判された。
C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

キロリットル
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
タンクは最大で3キロリットルの水を保持できます。
C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

狂信者
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
彼は厳格な政治的見解のため、狂信者と見なされていました。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

反抗的, 頑固な, 服従しない
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
反抗的な学生は規則に従うことを拒否した。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

司法外
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
活動家たちは司法外での殺人を非難しました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

専門用語
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
マニュアルは技術的な用語で書かれており、新しい従業員を混乱させました。
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 /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

住居侵入
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
泥棒は住居侵入で逮捕された。
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

厄介な人
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
そのジャーナリストは厄介な人で、政府の政策を常に疑問視していた。
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

アジュタントコウ
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
アジュタントコウは浅い水の中でじっと立っていました。
C2 noun /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/

gastritis

ガストリティス
Meaning
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.
医師は内視鏡検査後に彼にガストリティスと診断しました。
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

賛辞, 賞賛
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
著者は兵士たちの勇気についてのパネジリックを書いた。
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 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

陽気
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
彼女は陽気な笑顔で部屋に入り、皆の気分を盛り上げました。
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

ゴールデンバタフライ
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
ゴールデンバタフライは美しさと自然の象徴です。
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

暗示
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
マネージャーの暗示は競争相手に向けられていました。
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

死または死を引き起こすもの; 最後の決着
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
英雄は悪党の剣から自分のクワイエタスを受け取った。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

がっかりした
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
彼は悪い知らせを聞いてがっかりしていた。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

日記に記録する
Meaning
to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting
Example
The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.
会計士は一日の終わりにすべての財務取引をジャーナライズします。
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

バリカン / 19世紀の速い帆船
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
床屋は髪を切るためにバリカンを使いました。
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

発送者
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
発送者は商品を倉庫に送った。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

無礼な
Meaning
Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.
Example
His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.
彼の無礼なユーモアはしばしば伝統的な観客を驚かせました。
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

震えながら歩く
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
老人は杖をついて震えながら通りを歩いていました。
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

広がる
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
彼女が微笑んだとき、暖かい輝きが彼女の顔に広がった。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

即興する
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
俳優はセリフを忘れたとき、即興で演技をしなければなりませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

協定
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
そのコンコルダットは国における教会の権利を確立した。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.nə.naɪt/

canaanite

カナン人
Meaning
a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East
Example
The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.
カナアン人は先進的な貿易ネットワークで知られていました。
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

実らせる
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
新しい政策は地域の経済的な潜在能力を実らせるのに役立ちます。
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

侮蔑的
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
彼は相手を侮蔑するために侮蔑的な言葉を使った。
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

ベッドで
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
病気のため、彼女は一日中ベッドで寝ていました。
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

著名人
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
彼は科学の世界で著名人と見なされています。
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

落ち着かせる
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
キャプテンは不安な乗組員を落ち着かせようとした。
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 /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

インパーフェクティブル
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
いくつかの人間の資質は、完璧にはならないと見なされます。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

政権空白期
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
国王の死後、国は政権空白期に不安定さに直面した。
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

結びの演説
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
政治家のペロレーションは、観客を熱狂的に拍手させました。
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

虚飾
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
彼のファッションへの執着は単なる虚飾と見なされた。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrdənt/

verdant

緑豊かな
Meaning
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.
Example
The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains.
モンスーンの雨の後、丘は緑豊かに見えた。
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即興
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
コメディアンはマイクの故障でジョークをアドリブしました。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

川沿いの低地、通常は肥沃で平坦
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
農民たちは川沿いの肥沃な土地で作物を育てた。
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

屈曲
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
医者は検査中に患者の膝の屈曲をテストしました。
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

三重性
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
デザインは、調和の取れた形態の三重性を示しています。
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

西洋
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
西洋には長い哲学的思考の歴史があります。
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

改訂
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
契約の改訂には予想以上の時間がかかりました。
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 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

わがままな; けんか腰の; 手に負えない
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
その気難しい子供は教師の指示に従うことを拒否しました。
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 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

策略
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
将軍は敵を欺くために巧妙な策略を考案しました。
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 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

卑怯者
Meaning
a cowardly or dishonorable person
Example
Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.
裏切るのは卑怯者だけだ。
C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

力の単位（センチメートル・グラム・秒の単位系）
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
物理学者はダインで力を測定しました。
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

旋盤
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
大工は木の器を形作るために旋盤を使いました。
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 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

解散する
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
政府は戦争後に軍隊を解散することを決定しました。
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

半分または部分
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
遺産は相続人の間で2つの部分に分けられました。
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 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

放棄する
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
彼は古い政権への忠誠を放棄した。
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

証拠や理由を提供する
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
弁護士は自分のケースを支持するためにいくつかの例を挙げた。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

小さな歯車や鳥の翼の外側部分; 制限する、または動けなくする
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鳥の翼が怪我をして飛べなかった。
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

指示
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
'ローズ'という単語のデノテーションは花の一種です。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

逸脱した
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
彼の逸脱した講義は、学生たちを主題について混乱させました。
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 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

均質化
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
その会社は世界市場で製品を均質化しようとしました。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

契約解除
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
契約の解除により、双方は失望しました。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

未婚女性
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
村はその未婚女性たちが踊る祭りを祝っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

職人仕事
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
大工はプロジェクトで職人仕事のようなパフォーマンスを発揮しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːnti/

jaunty

陽気な
Meaning
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.
Example
He walked into the room with a jaunty step.
彼は陽気な足取りで部屋に入った。
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

懇願する
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
彼は裁判官に慈悲を請いました。