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C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
博物館には古代エジプトからの美しく彫刻された石棺が展示されていました。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

裏切りの
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
スパイは裏切りの行動で処刑されました。
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

前兆を示す
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
経済改革は大きな社会変革を予兆しています。
C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

生き生きさせる
Meaning
to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven
Example
The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.
教師の熱意が退屈な講義を生き生きとさせました。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

自信の欠如
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
彼女の自信の欠如は、公衆の前で話すのを難しくした。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

待合室
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
ゲストはホールに入る前に待合室で待っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血なまぐさい
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
その戦闘は戦争の中で最も血なまぐさい戦いの一つだった。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道徳な; 不潔な;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
保守的な社会は彼女の行動を不道徳で不適切だと考えた。
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 /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 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

修復不可能
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
古代の写本への損傷は修復不可能でした。
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸な人
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
貧しい不幸な人は避難所なしで寒さの中に放置された。
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

見る
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
丘の頂上から、彼女は谷間に小さな村を見つけました。
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

カルヴァン主義の原則を取り入れる
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
伝道師は厳格な教義でコミュニティをカルヴァン主義化しようとした。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

厳格さ
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
新しい規則の厳格さはみんなを驚かせました。
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

歪む
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
怪我をした後、彼女は痛みに顔を歪めた。
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 /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

カルシフィケーション
Meaning
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
Example
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
カルシフィケーションは土壌の透過性を減らし、作物の成長に影響を与えます。
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

渇きを癒す
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
彼女は渇きを癒すために冷たい水を飲んだ。
C2 adjective /roʊn/

roan

ロアン馬
Meaning
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
Example
The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.
騎手は斑点のあるコートを持ったロアン馬に乗った。
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

銀のトレイ
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
執事は銀のトレイでお茶を運んできました。
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

オニカサゴ
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
オニカサゴは毒を注入できる危険な棘を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

恥辱
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
スキャンダル後、彼は生涯を恥辱の中で過ごした。
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反芻動物
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
牛は反芻動物で、食べ物を再度咀嚼します。
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 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

黙って従う
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
彼女は両親の願いを黙って従うことに決めました。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

金持ち; 裕福な; 富裕な
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
彼女は広範な不動産を持つ裕福な家庭から来ています。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

隠遁場所
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
その僧侶は社会から離れた隠遁場所で数年を過ごしました。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敵意 / 目的
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
彼のスピーチは政策に対する敵意によって駆り立てられた。
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 /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

頑固
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
頑固なプリンターは最も必要な時に動作を拒否しました。
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛtɪd/

fetid

悪臭のある、臭い
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant smell
Example
The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable.
ゴミからの臭いは耐えられなかった。
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

制御可能または影響を与えることができる
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
その子供は長い旅の間、驚くほど制御可能だった。
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

洞窟
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
観光客は滝の後ろに隠れた洞窟を訪れました。
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。
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

抗議
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
不公平なルールに対する彼の抗議は無視されました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

不安定な
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
彼の不安定な気分は彼と仕事をするのを難しくした。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

小さく笑う
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
プロジェクターがフリーズすると、学生たちは小さく笑い始めた。
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

好色な
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
その好色な言葉がみんなを不快にさせた。
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

削除する
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
出版社は再版前に小説を削除することにした。
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 /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

相応しい
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
犯人は自分の罪にふさわしい罰を受けた。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

発芽の
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
そのアイデアはまだその発芽段階にありました。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

気球乗り
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
気球乗りは巧みに気球を谷を越えて操縦しました。
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分類学者
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
その分類学者は新しい昆虫の種を発見しました。
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

比例的
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
給料は経験に比例します。
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

ドーマー窓
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
その古い家には庭を見下ろすドーマー窓がありました。
C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

上り坂
Meaning
An upward slope or incline on the ground.
Example
The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.
登山者たちは急な上り坂を登るときに苦労しました。
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

まだら模様の
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
その斑猫は体中に黒と白の斑点がありました。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

パリンプセスト
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
その古代の写本はパリンプセストであり、新しい文字の下に以前のテキストの微弱な痕跡が見られた。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

世界創造前
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
いくつかの神話では、秩序が確立される前のアンテムンダンの混乱について語られています。
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

加水分解
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
加水分解は複雑な分子をより単純な形に分解します。
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

角度を作る
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
アークは円の中心で60度の角度を作ります。
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

ユニタリアン
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
ユニタリアン教会は、その包括的で開かれた考え方で知られています。
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 /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

やわらかな風
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
温かいやわらかな風が谷を吹き抜けました。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

小さな領主
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
傲慢なロードリングは経験不足にもかかわらず、尊敬を要求した。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

女性嫌悪者
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
多くの人々は彼のスピーチを女性嫌悪者の言葉として非難しました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

まだらの
Meaning
Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
Example
The garden was full of variegated plants.
庭はまだらの植物でいっぱいでした。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

エレクトロタイプ
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
プリンターはページの複数のコピーを作成するためにエレクトロタイプを使用しました。
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 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

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

prelate

高位の聖職者
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
プレラートは会衆に説教を行った。
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

愚か
Meaning
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
Example
His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
会議中に彼の愚かなコメントは皆を苛立たせました。
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

楽しむ
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
子供たちは庭で楽しんでいました。
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

対流圏
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
対流圏は天候現象が発生する場所です。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

楽しさ
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
結婚式は楽しさと笑いに満ちていました。
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

ずぶぬれ
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
彼の服は激しい雨の後でずぶぬれになった。
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

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

bewitch

魅了する
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
ダンサーのパフォーマンスは観客を魅了した。
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

買収する
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
弁護士は証人を買収しようとしたと非難された。
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

フサール
Meaning
a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
Example
The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.
フサールは戦場を素早く駆け抜けた。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

魚を捕まえるために潜る大きな黒い海鳥
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
コウモリは岩の上に止まり、ダイブの後に羽を乾かしていました。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

珍味
Meaning
an item of food, especially a delicacy
Example
The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.
晩餐会は豪華な珍味とワインで満たされていた。
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

軽いオペラ
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
劇場はギルバートとサリヴァンの有名な軽いオペラを上演しました。
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

洪水で満たす、処理すべき事柄や人々で誰かまたは何かを圧倒する
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
広告の後、会社はリクエストで圧倒されました。
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不支持 / 不快
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
新しい政策は一般の人々の間で不評を買いました。
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
C2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌsaɪd/

broadside

激しい攻撃
Meaning
a strong verbal attack or a sheet of paper printed on one side
Example
The politician launched a broadside against his opponent.
政治家は相手に対して激しい攻撃を仕掛けました。
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

驚愕
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
彼女は息を呑むような景色に驚いて口を開けたまま立っていた。
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

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

antipathy

アンチパシー
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
二つの競争する企業の間に相互のアンチパシーがありました。
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

素早さ
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
兵士はメッセージを届けるために素早く動いた。
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

枯れた
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
枯れた葉が彼の足元で崩れた。
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

縞目模様の
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
顕微鏡で筋肉の繊維が縞目模様のように見えました。
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

緊急
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
患者の緊急状態は即時の手術を必要としました。
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

裏切り者
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
彼はライバルの政治党に参加した後、裏切り者と呼ばれました。
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

飛び越える
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
彼は簡単にフェンスを飛び越えました。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

手品
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
マジシャンはその手品で観客を驚かせた。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

過熱する
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
エンジニアはタービンの効率を上げるために蒸気を加熱しすぎます。
C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

退屈な
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
講義は退屈すぎて、観客の半分が寝てしまった。
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

葬儀
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
村人たちは、愛する教師の葬儀のために集まりました。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

Meaning
a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee
Example
Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

混乱させる
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
複雑な指示は彼を混乱させるだけでした。
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 /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

オレアンダー
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
美しいオレアンダーの花が庭で咲いていましたが、その毒性に関わらず。
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 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

横断, 反対
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
倒れた木が道路を横断して、交通を妨げていた。
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

幻想的な
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
映画はもう一つの世界の幻想的なビジョンを作り出しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

硬い火成岩
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
古代ローマ人はポルフィリを使って柱や彫像を作った。
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

会議参加者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
各会議参加者は登録デスクでバッジを受け取りました。
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

驚かす
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
マジシャンのトリックは観客を驚かせた。
C2 adjective /ˈbɑː.bər.əs/

Barbarous

野蛮な; 残忍な; 未開の
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
囚人に対する野蛮な扱いは人権団体によって非難された。
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

根こそぎ引き抜く
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
その紛争は多くの家族を故郷から追い出しました。
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

優先権
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
会社は競争相手より先に土地を取得するために優先権を行使しました。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

皮膚の外層
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
エピデルミスは有害な細菌から体を守ります。
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

共謀
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
その窃盗は警備員の共謀で起こった。
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教会制度
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
中世の教会はプレラシーとその伝統によって支配されていた。
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

偶然の
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
彼らの出会いは完全に偶然でした。
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

祈り
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
寝る前に静かな祈りをささやいた。
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

音、騒音
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
教会の鐘の音が町の広場に響き渡った。
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

狂乱のパーティ
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
祭りは真夜中に狂乱のパーティに変わった。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

ワシの巣
Meaning
the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree
Example
The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.
ワシの巣は山の崖の頂上にありました。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

中途半端
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
マネージャーは彼の中途半端な提案をすぐに却下しました。
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

暖炉の上の棚
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
彼女は家族の写真を暖炉の上の棚に置きました。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

汚す
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
白い布はインクのシミで汚れました。