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C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

供給する
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
その会社は健康意識の高い顧客にオーガニック食品を供給しています。
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

自明の理
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
努力は成功に繋がるという自明の理です。
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

野生動物のコレクション
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
サーカスには異国的な動物のコレクションがありました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

懇願する
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
彼女は彼にもう少し長くいてくれるように懇願した。
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

魅了する
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
夕日の美しさが旅行者を魅了した。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

未完成
Meaning
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
Example
His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.
彼の未完成のアイデアは、さらに開発するためにもっと研究が必要だった。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

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

extemporaneous

準備なしで行う
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
彼は会議で即興のスピーチをしました。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

遺産
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
その城は彼の貴族の先祖から受け継いだ遺産の一部でした。
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

告白者
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
告白者は困っている男性の話を忍耐強く聞いた。
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
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 /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

水泳
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
彼女は泳ぎの技術を向上させるために水泳のレッスンを受けました。
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

運命づける
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
彼らは自分たちの道が運命によって前もって定められていると信じていました。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

約束的
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
彼はローンを返済するために約束手形にサインしました。
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

発表、良い知らせ
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教会は特別なサービスでアナンシエーションの祝祭を祝いました。
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 /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

侮辱
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
彼は彼女の批判を個人的な侮辱と受け止めた。
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

攻撃的な
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
彼女は自分の考えが挑戦されると攻撃的になった。
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

ガラス職人
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
ガラス職人は家の壊れた窓を修理しました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

反射可能な
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
その表面は非常に反射可能で、光を異なる方向に反射させていました。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

前庭
Meaning
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
Example
The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.
車はホテルの前庭に駐車されていました。
C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

書簡
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
彼は自分の旅行について友人に長い手紙を書いた。
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

融解可能な
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
エンジニアは実験で融解可能な合金を使用しました。
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

パーチメント
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
古代の写本はパーチメントに書かれていました。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

アンチロジー
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
政治家の発言はそのアンチロジーにより批判されました。
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

鋭い
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
彼女の鋭い政策批判は誤解の余地を残しませんでした。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

不作法
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
彼の不作法な振る舞いは観客を驚かせた。
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 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

無駄な
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
機械を修理する彼の無駄な試みは時間を無駄にしただけだった。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

下品
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
コメディアンの下品なジョークは観客を笑わせ、顔を赤らめさせた。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

歓喜する
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
ファンたちはチームが優勝した後、歓喜しました。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

過剰
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
彼の寄付は過剰で、誰もが求めていた以上のものでした。
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 /ˈɛdi/

eddy

渦巻き
Meaning
A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.
Example
The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
カヌーは岩の近くで渦巻きに巻き込まれた。
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

服を脱ぐ
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
僧侶は川に入る前に衣服を脱いだ。
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

海賊
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
コルセアは海岸沿いで船を略奪した。
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 /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 /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 /frɪz/

frizz

Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

押し付ける
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
彼は友達に自分の古い本を押し付けようとしました。
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

酢酸の
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
酢の酢酸の臭いが台所に広がった。
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

土壌の状態（作物を植えるための適合性）
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
農家は種を植える前に土壌のtilthを確認しました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

識字障害者
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
識字障害者の村人たちは口承伝承に頼って歴史を保存していた。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

遠心
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
遠心力は洗濯機の側面に服を押しやる。
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 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

迂回路
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
彼は渋滞を避けるために迂回路を取った。
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

不注意
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
彼の不注意が彼を財政的な困難に追い込んだ。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
その政治家の演説は、対立候補に対する侮辱的な言葉で満ちていた。
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 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

密かに逃げる
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
泥棒は盗まれた宝石を持って逃げようとした。
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

結婚式の
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
そのカップルは喜びと共に結婚式の準備をしました。
C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

過去完了形
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
彼女が到着したとき、彼はすでに宿題を終わらせており、過去完了形を示しています。
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

説得
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
リーダーは計画への支援を得るために穏やかな説得を使用しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

鐘の音
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
教会の鐘の音が夕暮れ時に谷を響き渡った。
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

上品さ; 洗練
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
彼女の自然な上品さと優雅さは、彼女を高社会層の中で人気者にしました。
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

即位 / 条約の受諾
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
王の即位は大きな儀式で祝われました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

過度に感傷的
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
その映画は過度に感傷的だとして批判されました。
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 /bɑːrd/

bard

詩人
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
シェイクスピアはしばしばアヴォンの詩人と呼ばれます。
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混ぜる
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
チャリティは寄付金を運営資金と混ぜません。
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

騒動
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
バーの外での騒動が警察の注意を引きました。
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

二重性
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
調査中に彼女の二重性が明らかになった。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

後援
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
会議は国連の後援の下で行われました。
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

屈折する
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
水は光を屈折させ、ストローが曲がって見える。
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

公平な
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
その裁判官は、公平なアプローチでその事件を扱ったことで称賛されました。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

乱れた
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
ラジオ放送にはガーブルドメッセージが満載でした。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

介入主義
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
中央銀行の介入主義はインフレの安定に役立った。
C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

雌鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially a red deer
Example
The hind protected her fawn from predators.
雌鹿は捕食者から子鹿を守りました。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

抗痙攣薬
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
医者は痛みを和らげるために抗痙攣薬を処方しました。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

魅力的
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
彼女は魅力的な笑顔を持っていて、みんなを魅了した。
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

近接
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
彼らの家の近接は、彼らを親しい友人にした。
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

憎む
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
コミュニティは腐敗した政治家を憎んだ。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

debonair

魅力的
Meaning
confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man
Example
He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.
彼はガラでタキシードを着て魅力的に見えました。
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

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

spangle

スパンコール
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
彼女のドレスは銀色のスパンコールで覆われていて、光の中でキラキラ光っていた。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

小型艦隊
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
漁船のフロティラが夜明けに港を出発しました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

ケチ; 吝嗇
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
彼は必要なもの以外にお金を使うのがあまりにもケチだ。
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

嫌悪する
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
彼女は動物への残虐行為を憎んでいます。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

変換する
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
錬金術は鉛を金に変えることを目指していた。
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

辛辣さ
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
彼の発言の辛辣さは、みんなを静かにさせた。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

鐘楼
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
教会の鐘楼には大きな銅の鐘がありました。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白熱光
Meaning
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
Example
The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.
ろうそくの白熱光が暗い部屋を満たしました。
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贈賄
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
スキャンダルは、何人かの高官の贈賄を明らかにした。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

山賊
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者は山中で山賊に襲われました。
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

援助
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
慈善団体は洪水の被害者に援助を提供しました。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

自信過剰な
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
その自信過剰な学生は何度も先生を遮った。
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

おしゃべり
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
彼の話し好きは、彼を成功したラジオホストにしました。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

チャンパク
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
寺院の中庭にあるチャンパクの木は黄金色の花を咲かせました。
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

ルーメン
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
電球は800ルーメンの光を発生させます。
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不協和音
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
壊れたピアノからの不協和音がみんなを耳をふさがせました。
C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

黄麻
Meaning
a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth
Example
Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.
黄麻は環境にやさしい素材です。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

動物微生物
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
科学者は顕微鏡の下で動物微生物が動いているのを観察しました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

子供の白鳥
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
シグネットは母親の後ろを泳いでいた。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

隙間を塞ぐ
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
彼は窓枠をコークして、冷たい風を防ぎました。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

苛立たしい
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
苛立たしい規則は労働者たちを苛立たせました。
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 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

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

hearten

勇気づける
Meaning
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
Example
The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.
先生の励ましは学生たちに勇気を与えた。
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

和らげる
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
医者は患者の痛みを和らげるために薬を処方しました。
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 /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚かさ
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
彼の絶え間ない愚かさは、会議を真剣に受け止めるのを難しくしました。
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

無彩色
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
デザイナーは黒、白、灰色の無彩色なパレットを選びました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

おバカさん
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
彼らは彼を、何も複雑なことが理解できないおバカさんのように扱いました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

ぼんやりした
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
悲しい知らせを聞いた後、彼はぼんやりしているように見えた。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

冗談好きな
Meaning
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
Example
His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.
彼の冗談好きな性格は同僚の中で人気があった。
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

非戦闘員
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
赤十字のスタッフは紛争で非戦闘員として扱われました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

恥知らずな; 図々しい
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
彼はためらうことなく無恥な嘘をついた。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超俗的
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
僧侶は物質的な生活を超えた超俗的な平和について話しました。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

キリスト教界
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
そのニュースはキリスト教界全体に素早く広まりました。
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

中傷
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
政治家は彼に対してなされた中傷を拒否した。
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

困らせる
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
彼女の突然の質問は彼を困らせたようだ。
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

軍事基地
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
兵士たちは街外の軍事基地で生活していました。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

服を脱がせる; 衣服を取り除く
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
看護師は検査のために患者の服を脱がせる手伝いをした。