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C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

殻を剥く
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
彼女は牡蠣の殻を素早く剥く方法を学びました。
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

抗毒素
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
医師は蛇の毒を無効にするために抗毒素を投与しました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸筋
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
アスリートは自分の胸筋を強化することに集中していました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

非の打ち所がない
Meaning
Beyond criticism; faultless.
Example
The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.
その裁判官は非の打ち所がない誠実さで知られていた。
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

過剰
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
部屋は装飾で過剰に満たされていました。
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 /θrɔːl/

thrall

Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

超越的
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
哲学者たちはしばしば人間の知覚を超えたウルトラムンデインな現実について議論します。
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

回避, 二重性
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
その政治家のタージヴァーセイションは彼の支持者を失望させた。
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

ミルクに関連するまたはミルクのような
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
小腸の乳腺血管が食事の脂肪を吸収します。
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 /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渇望している, 熱望している
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
探検家は冒険に渇望していた。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

顔の特徴の分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
彼はフィジオノミーを信じて、顔から人々の性格を読み取ろうとしました。
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

祈祷書
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
修道士は朝の祈りの間に祈祷書から読んでいました。
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

マドンナ (聖母マリア)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
ルネサンスの絵画は、イエスの子供を抱いているマドンナを描いています。
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

求心
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
求心神経は体から脳に信号を運びます。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不安定な
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
彼女の気分は非常に不安定で、1時間で何度も変わりました。
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

花嫁用の車
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
花嫁は装飾されたパランキンで結婚式に運ばれました。
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

真鍮職人
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
その真鍮職人は美しい真鍮の装飾品を作りました。
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

模倣者
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
彼は人気のある歌手の模倣者として有名になった。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

馬のヒル
Meaning
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
Example
The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.
獣医は、馬のヒルがかつて馬の治療に広く使われていたと説明しました。
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

引き出す
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
教師は恥ずかしがり屋の生徒から反応を引き出そうとしました。
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

抑制可能な
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
病気の症状は薬で抑制可能です。
C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

富裕層による支配
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
その国はプルトクラシーとして支配されていた。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

desultory

無秩序な
Meaning
lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Example
His desultory conversation bored the audience.
彼の無秩序な会話は観客を退屈させた。
C2 adjective /bɒmˈbæstɪk/

bombastic

派手な
Meaning
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
Example
The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one.
教授の派手な講義は誰にも印象を与えませんでした。
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

健康的
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
山の空気は健康的でさわやかです。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

偶像崇拝的な
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
その古代の部族は偶像崇拝的な習慣で知られていました。
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不正
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
独裁者の政権は腐敗と不正で特徴づけられていました。
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

選挙活動
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
候補者は選挙活動中に人気を集めました。
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚かな
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
天気を確認せずに嵐の中を車で走るのは愚かな考えだった。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

繁栄 / 栄光
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
彼は若い頃の繁栄した日々をよく思い出していました。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

詳細に話すまたは書く
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
教授は批判的思考の重要性について詳細に説明しました。
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

特異性
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
彼女の一つの特異性は、仕事中に口ずさむことでした。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

子爵
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
子爵は父親から領地を相続しました。
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

機知に富んだ返答
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
ディナーでは、ゲスト間で素晴らしい機知に富んだ返答が交わされていました。
C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

非難されるべき
Meaning
Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
Example
His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.
彼の無謀な行動は、彼を同僚の目には非難されるべき存在にしました。
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

未熟なまたは新しい官僚によって運営される政府
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
突然の革命は未経験のリーダーたちによるネオクラシーを生み出した。
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

ナルシスの花
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
春に、庭でナルシスの花が咲きました。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

肩章
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
その将校のエポレットは太陽の下で輝いていました。
C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

鉱脈
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
鉱夫たちは豊かな銀の鉱脈を発見しました。
C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

Meaning
An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.
Example
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

科学の砂漠
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. ボースは科学の砂漠で成功を収めました。
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

繊維くず
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
洗濯後、彼の黒いシャツに繊維くずがついていました。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

ヨシ
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
池は風に揺れる高いヨシで囲まれていました。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

ペンネームの使用
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
その作家はキャリア全体を通してペンネームを使用していました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

幸福
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

格言, 名言
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
彼のスピーチは人生と成功に関する格言でいっぱいでした。
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遺言補遺
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
彼は自分の遺言に孫娘を含めるためにコディシルを加えました。
C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

衣服
Meaning
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
Example
The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.
王は儀式の間、王族の衣服を着ていた。
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

両利き
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
両利きであることはスポーツで有利です。
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

正極
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
バッテリーの正極は長期間の使用後に腐食していました。
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

お世辞
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
彼のお世辞な振る舞いは同僚をうんざりさせた。
C2 verb /ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

bifurcate

二つに分かれる
Meaning
to divide into two branches or parts
Example
The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill.
その道路は丘の上で2つの分かれ道に分かれます。
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 /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 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

皮肉な
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
彼は月に住みたいと言ったとき、皮肉を言っていた。
C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

老年
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
彼は晩年を若い頃を思い出して過ごしました。
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, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

仮宿
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
兵士たちは廃屋で仮宿を見つけました。
C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

過度に装飾された / 赤みがかった
Meaning
Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.
Example
The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.
講演者の過度に装飾されたスタイルは、講義を理解するのを難しくした。
C2 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɪɡmətɪk/

paradigmatic

典型的な
Meaning
Serving as a typical example or model of something.
Example
Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide.
彼女の成功物語は、教育が提供できる機会の典型的な例です。
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 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 /ˈdɪti/

ditty

短い歌
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
彼女は料理をしながら陽気な小さな歌を歌っていた。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

冗長な言葉
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
契約は不要な法的冗長な言葉で満たされていた。
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 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

一時的な滞在
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
彼女は夏の間、パリで短期間の滞在を楽しんだ。
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 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

爆撃手
Meaning
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
Example
The bombardier released the bombs with precision.
爆撃手は正確に爆弾を投下した。
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

思考について考える
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
メタ認知は問題解決能力を高めます。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

最も内面の
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
彼女は最も内面的な考えを最も親しい友達に明かした。
C2 noun /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/

gauntlet

ガントレット / 挑戦
Meaning
a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
Example
The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.
騎士は挑戦の印として自分のガントレットを投げた。
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
土地所有者は自分の財産の一部を地元の農民に貸しました。
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

だます
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
詐欺師は高齢者の貯金をだまし取ろうとした。
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

ペン先
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
彼は書く前にペン先をインクに浸しました。
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚構, 想像
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
幽霊屋敷の話は、彼女の想像の産物に過ぎない。
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

三人委員
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
カエサルは最初のローマの三人委員会の一員でした。
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

触れると痛みを引き起こす植物
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
彼は不注意でイラクサに触れて鋭い痛みを感じた。
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

光沢のある
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
彼女の髪は滑らかで光沢のあるように見えた。
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

ビュート
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
旅行者たちは砂漠の中に高いビュートが立ち上るのを見ることができました。
C2 verb /fɪltʃ/

filch

盗む
Meaning
to steal something in a sneaky or petty way
Example
He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop.
彼は店からキャンディバーを盗もうとした。
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

葬儀屋
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
葬儀屋は葬儀サービスのために遺体を準備しました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

囲む
Meaning
to surround or enclose; to encircle
Example
Mountains environ the small valley.
山々は小さな谷を囲んでいます。
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

長いウリ
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
彼女はその長いウリを薄切りにして、炒め物に使いました。
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

マスタードオイル
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
私たちはキッチンで野菜を調理するためにマスタードオイルを使います。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

貝
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
司祭は儀式の開始を知らせるためにコンクの貝を吹きました。
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 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

エスクワイア
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
ジョン・スミス、エスクワイア、は法廷でクライアントを代表する予定です。
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 /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副業
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
絵画はオフィスの後の彼の副業です。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

輝く
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
輝く太陽が谷全体を照らした。
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 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

事前に設定する
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
会議の前にいくつかのルールが事前に設定されていました。
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 /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

天意の
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
彼らのタイムリーな救助は天意のものと見なされました。
C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

浪費
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
彼の浪費は彼を破産させました。
C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

命令、布告
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
新しい政策は王の命令で実施されました。
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密裏に
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
取引はサブ ローザで行われ、公衆の監視を避けるためでした。
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子構造
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
庭は、蔦で覆われた木製の格子構造で飾られていました。
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

異常な成長
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
その建物は風景の中で異常な成長と見なされました。
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

セクスタント
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
セクスタントを使用して、ナビゲーターは正午に船の位置を特定しました。
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

洞窟人
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
彼は現代の技術を使うことを拒んだため、洞窟人と呼ばれた。
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

岬
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
灯台は海を見渡す岬の上に立っていた。
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

一直線
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
彼はパーティーに入ったとたん、食べ物のテーブルに直行しました。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

儀式なし/無礼
Meaning
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
Example
He made an unceremonious exit from the party.
彼はパーティーから儀式なしで退出しました。
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 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

悩ます, 攻撃する
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
軍隊は突然の襲撃で敵を攻撃した。
C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

輸血可能
Meaning
capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids
Example
Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.
病院では輸血可能な血液型のみが使用されます。
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

皮を捨てる / 湿地
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
ヘビは古い皮を捨てた。
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

賠償
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
その会社は負傷した労働者に対して金銭的な賠償を提供しました。
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

陰口を言う
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
同僚の陰口を言うのはよくない。
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

バイオサイド
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
バイオサイドは害虫をコントロールし、病気の拡散を減らすのに役立ちます。
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 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即興の；即席の；準備なしの
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
スピーカーは会議で印象的な即興のスピーチを行いました。
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

ガレオン船
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
スペインのガレオン船は大西洋を越えて財宝を運んだ。
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全な, 全くの
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
彼の言い訳は完全なナンセンスだった。