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C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

シナジック
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
2つの部署は生産性を高めるシナジックな関係を持っています。
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
誠実は彼の人生の中で常に中心的な信条であった。
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

重大な犯罪に関連する
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
事件の後、彼は重罪暴行で起訴されました。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

オノマトペ
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
'バズ'という言葉はオノマトペの一例です。
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

偽善的な言葉
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
その政治家の演説は、誠実さと誠実性についての偽善的な言葉で満ちていた。
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 /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 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

優柔不断
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
彼は交差点で優柔不断に立ち、どの道を取るべきか決められなかった。
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 /ɡrʌf/

gruff

粗野な
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
彼の粗野な態度にもかかわらず、彼はとても優しい心を持っていた。
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

魅了する / 欺いて引きつける
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
彼女はストーリーテリングで観客を魅了した。
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 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

腐敗しやすい
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
彼は腐敗しやすいことで知られ、しばしば賄賂を受け取った。
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不規則に動く
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
子供たちは長いハイキングで後れを取るようになった。
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 /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

白熱
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
白熱灯はホール全体を照らしました。
C2 noun /proʊˈsiː.ni.əm/

proscenium

プロセニアム
Meaning
the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain; the arch framing the stage
Example
The actors bowed at the proscenium before leaving the stage.
俳優たちは舞台を離れる前にプロセニアムでお辞儀をした。
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

丈夫な靴; アクセント
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
彼は結婚式のためにおしゃれなブローグを買いました。
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失敗した
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
彼らの山登りの試みは、撤退で終わった。
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

自給自足, 経済的独立
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
いくつかの国は輸入への依存を減らすためにオータキーを目指しています。
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

ハックニーキャリッジ
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
空港に行くためにハックニーキャリッジを呼びました。
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

洞窟探検家
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
洞窟探検家は暗い洞窟にロープとライトを持って行きました。
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

過酷な努力
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
長年の過酷な努力の末、彼女はついに学位を取得した。
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

再発
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
再発した緊張が脆弱な停戦を脅かしました。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棒
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
警備員は棒を使って泥棒を追い払った。
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

冷静沈着
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
彼の冷静沈着な性格は、彼を偉大なリーダーにした。
C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

ガス化
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
ガス化は、石炭から燃料ガスを生産するために広く使用されています。
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

巧みさ
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
彼の交渉での巧みさが契約を成立させた。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

ほとんど知られていない、または理解しにくい
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
教授の講義は難解な理論で満ちていた。
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

浮遊
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
魔法使いはショーの間にテーブルを浮かせた。
C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

銀鯉
Meaning
a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food
Example
Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.
銀鯉はアジアの養魚場で広く養殖されています。
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

寄託者
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
寄託者は美術品を博物館に預けた。
C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

恩義を感じている、または借りがある
Meaning
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
Example
He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.
彼はすべての指導に対してメンターに恩義を感じていました。
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 /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

司教帽子
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
司教は儀式の間に司教帽子を頭に載せました。
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

金または銀のバルク
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
銀行は金の塊を金庫に保管しています。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

距離の単位（220ヤードまたは約201メートル）
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters
Example
The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.
馬はファーロングを走った後、減速した。
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

装置や計画
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
その時計は歯車とバネの複雑な装置でした。
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

長い嘆き; 悲しみの苦情; 災難のリスト
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
新聞の社説は社会における道徳的価値の衰退についてのジェレミアッドだった。
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

ミナレット
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
モスクのミナレットは数マイル先から見ることができました。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

ぶどう園
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
古いぶどう園はぶどうのつるでいっぱいでした。
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

臆病な
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
臆病なリーダーは難しい決断を避けていた。
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 /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

礼儀、相互尊重
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
会議は礼儀と尊重の精神で行われました。
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

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

tamp

押し固める
Meaning
to press down tightly by packing
Example
He tamped the soil around the plant to secure it.
彼は植物の周りの土を押し固めて、それを固定しました。
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 /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音楽院
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
彼女はパリの音楽院でピアニストとして訓練を受けました。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

フォスフォレッセンス
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
深海の生物は美しいフォスフォレッセンスを示しました。
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

ぽっちゃり
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
その赤ちゃんは、みんなが愛したぽっちゃりしたほっぺたを持っていました。
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

改宗させようとする
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
彼らは新しいアイデアで村人たちを改宗させようとした。
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

哀悼の意を表す
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
隣人たちは悲劇の後、家族に哀悼の意を表しに来た。
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

太ももの後ろの腱; 動詞として、誰かまたは何かの効果を制限または著しく制限する
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
予算削減により、組織の計画が弱体化しました。
C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

貢献する
Meaning
To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.
Example
Regular exercise conduces to better health.
定期的な運動は健康に役立ちます。
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

暗闇の中で
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
森の生き物は夜に暗闇の中で動いていた。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

旋風
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
船は波と風の旋風に巻き込まれました。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

預金者
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
銀行は預金者の資金を保護するために保険を提供しています。
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

痛烈な批判
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
彼の痛烈なコメントは部屋の中の皆を傷つけました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

挿入する
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
編集者は原稿に欠落した段落を挿入した。
C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

旅行する
Meaning
To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.
Example
The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.
伝道師は地域を巡り、メッセージを広めました。
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 /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

カント
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
神曲は複数のカントに分かれています。
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 /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 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不協和音
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
オーケストラはリハーサル中に不協和音を発生させました。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬の念を示す
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
彼はいつも教師に対して尊敬の念を示していた。
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

議会を延期する
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
大統領は、危機が解決するまで議会を延期することを決定しました。
C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

失望
Meaning
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Example
She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.
彼女はセリフを忘れた後、失望して部屋を出ました。
C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

動物プランクトン
Meaning
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
Example
Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.
動物プランクトンは水生食物連鎖で重要な役割を果たします。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
古代の土地は強力な君主によって支配されていました。
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

策略
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
彼は交渉で勝つために策略を使った。
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷路のような
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
古い街の通りは迷路のようだった。
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

貝殻のネックレス
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
部族は毛皮と引き換えに貝殻のネックレスを取引した。
C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

エレジー
Meaning
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example
The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.
詩人は亡き友人のためにエレジーを書きました。
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

無意味な残虐
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
彼の無意味な残虐は集まりの全員を驚かせました。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

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

fusty

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

consanguineous

血縁の
Meaning
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
Example
The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.
この研究は血縁のある家族における遺伝的障害に焦点を当てました。
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

ピラフ
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
私たちは夕食に美味しいチキンピラフを楽しみました。
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

凝固
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
切り傷の後、血液はすぐに凝固しました。
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

厚い皮膚を持つ大型哺乳動物
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
動物園にはいくつかのパキダームがいて、象やサイが含まれていました。
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

略奪
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
戦争は略奪と破壊で特徴づけられていた。
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

用心
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
彼女は新しいビジネスに投資することに慎重だった。
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 /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

返答
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
彼の鋭い返答が群衆を沈黙させた。
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

食料庫
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
食料庫は新鮮なパンとチーズでいっぱいでした。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

先駆者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
その会社はテクノロジー業界の先駆者と見なされています。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

取るに足りない感情
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
映画の結末は悲劇的ではなく、取るに足りないものでした。
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

強欲
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
彼の強欲は彼を労働者を搾取することに導いた。
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

雄鴨
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
そのドレイクは、家族のカモたちを池の向こうに連れて行きました。
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

下層植物
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
熱帯雨林の下層植物は小さな哺乳動物や昆虫の家です。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

マハラジャ
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
マハラジャは庭園に囲まれた豪華な宮殿に住んでいました。
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。
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

バーミカルチャー
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
バーミカルチャーは土壌に自然な栄養素を提供します。
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

ヘビウリ
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
ヘビウリは庭で蛇のような形に曲がりながら育ちます。
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

否定的な発言
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
彼の絶え間ない否定的な発言はチームをがっかりさせました。
C2 noun /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

valedictorian

最優秀学生
Meaning
The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.
Example
She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.
彼女はクラスの最優秀学生として表彰されました。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

女性を愛する人
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
有名なフィロジニストとして、彼は女性の教育を支持しました。
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

推進的
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
ロケットの推進力はそれを地面から持ち上げました。
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 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

変わり者
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
通りの古い男は少し変わり者だが、無害だ。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

無思慮な
Meaning
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
Example
It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.
彼がそんな失礼なコメントをするのは無思慮なことでした。
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 /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

剥製
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
博物館には大量の剥製が展示されていた。
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

悪臭の
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
悪臭の部屋はみんなを急いで出させた。
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 /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

デカグラム
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
そのパッケージはちょうど1デカグラムの重さでした。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

導電性の
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
銅は電気を非常に導きやすい。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

等温
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
実験は等温条件で行われました。
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

教え込む
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
親は子供たちに良い価値観を教え込むべきだ。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

男性的
Meaning
having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor
Example
The actor was admired for his virile appearance.
俳優はその男性的な外見で賞賛されました。
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 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

不公平な
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
リソースの分配は労働者の間で不平等でした。
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 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

曖昧に話す
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
その政治家はスキャンダルについて尋ねられたとき、曖昧に話した。
C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

不器用で愚かな、無神経な人
Meaning
a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person
Example
Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!
そんなオーフにならないで – お皿は気をつけて洗って！
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。