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C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

譲渡不可能
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
言論の自由は譲渡不可能な権利です。
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

ライアー
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
ミュージシャンはライアーでメロディーを演奏しました。
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 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

収用する
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
政府は新しい高速道路のために土地を収用することを決定した。
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

仮定的
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
その話は仮定的であり、それを支持する証拠はありませんでした。
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

尊敬すべき
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
彼女の尊敬に値する業績はコミュニティ全体にインスピレーションを与えました。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教義問答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
司祭は毎週日曜日に子供たちにカテキズムを教えました。
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

聴診
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
医者は患者の肺を調べるために聴診を行いました。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

掘り出す
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
考古学者たちはそのサイトから古代の遺骸を掘り出しました。
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

虹色の輝き
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
蝶の羽は虹色の輝きで輝いていました。
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

自明の，証明の必要のない明らかな真実
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
一生懸命働くことは自明であり、成功につながります。
C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

ケジリー
Meaning
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
Example
The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.
朝食のメニューには、スモークハドックと卵が入った伝統的なケジリーがありました。
C2 noun /ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

bete noire

特に嫌われるもの
Meaning
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
Example
Grammar has always been his bete noire.
文法は常に彼のベットノワールでした。
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

麦の束
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
農夫は肩に小麦の束を運んでいました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

無感覚の
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
岩は意識のない無感覚の物体です。
C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

流出
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
彼の手紙は愛と切望の流出でした。
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

司法的
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
その事件は重要な司法的問題を提起しました。
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

死体置き台
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
棺は葬儀の際、死体置き台に置かれました。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

悪政
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
王国は数十年にわたって悪政の下で苦しんだ。
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

輝かしい
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
輝かしい星々が夜空を照らした。
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

細部
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
弁護士は契約の細部に集中しました。
C2 verb /fɔːrˈboʊd/

forebode

予兆する
Meaning
To predict or have a strong inner feeling of a future misfortune or evil.
Example
Dark clouds forebode a coming storm.
暗い雲が来る嵐を予兆している。
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

洗練された
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
彼はパーティーでみんなを魅了した洗練された紳士だった。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

確立された信念、伝統、または価値観に対して攻撃的または拒絶的な特徴
Meaning
Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.
Example
Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.
彼女のアイコノクラスティックな見解は業界の従来の知恵に挑戦した。
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

賢明
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
彼の賢明なリーダーシップは会社を失敗から救った。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

無力, 無能
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
危機の前で政府の無力さが人々を失望させた。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

議論する
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
隣人たちは境界の壁について議論し始めました。
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

巨人
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
アインシュタインは科学の世界で巨人でした。
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

不動心
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
危機の際に彼女の不動心は皆に印象を与えました。
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

細かいことにこだわる; 批判的
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
彼の細かいことにこだわるコメントは、会議をとても不快なものにしました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

侮辱的
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
彼は彼女の仕事について侮辱的な発言をした。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
美食家として、彼女は常に市内で最高のレストランを探していました。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

詭弁
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
その政治家の演説は詭弁に満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

突然の豪雨
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
ピクニックは突然の豪雨で台無しになった。
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

溝が入った
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
その花瓶は縁に美しい溝が入ったデザインがありました。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

目を見開いて見る
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
観光客は高い摩天楼を驚きながら見つめていた。
C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

詭弁
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
弁護士の主張は単なる詭弁として退けられました。
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

困惑させる
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
インタビュアーの厳しい質問が候補者を困惑させた。
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

おかゆ
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
私の祖母は特別な機会においしいミルクライスを作ります。
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

大きなカラフルなバンダナ
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
彼は首に赤いバンダナを結んだ。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

下層の
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
地質調査は下層の岩層を明らかにした。
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

ガバーナント
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
若い女性は祭りの間、デュエナに付き添われていました。
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

オクターヴォ (紙を8つに折りたたんで作られた本のサイズ)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
古い図書館にはシェイクスピアの珍しいオクターヴォ版がありました。
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

クーリー
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
クーリーは駅で重い荷物を運んでいました。
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

球形の
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
科学者は球状の星団を研究しました。
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

方言
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
ガイドは漁師と話すときに現地のパトワを使い始めました。
C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

命名する
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
その通貨はドルで denominated されました。
C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

科学研究のために生きた動物に手術を行うこと
Meaning
the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research
Example
Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.
ビビセクションは長年にわたり、科学者と動物の権利活動家の間で物議を醸してきました。
C2 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

先入観
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
彼の伝統への先入観は彼を変化に抵抗させました。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

乱行
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
その小説は、裕福な邸宅でのスキャンダラスな乱行を描いています。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

女性参政権運動家
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
女性参政権運動家たちは女性の投票権を求めて集会を開いた。
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

ドッグローズ
Meaning
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
Example
The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.
ドッグローズの低木は、田舎の道沿いに野生で育ちました。
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

嫌悪
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
彼は人種差別に対する嫌悪を表明した。
C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

軽いシルクの寝間着
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
彼女は寝る前にシルクのネグリジェを着ていました。
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

魅惑的
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
彼女は魅惑的な笑顔を見せ、部屋の中の全員を魅了しました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

欺瞞的
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
彼の約束は欺瞞的で信頼できないことが証明されました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

汚れのない
Meaning
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
Example
His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.
彼の評判は告発にもかかわらず汚れのないままでした。
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

名前の由来となった人
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
サンドイッチはサンドイッチ伯爵にちなんだエポニムです。
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

アームレット
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
伝統的なダンサーは、スポットライトの中で輝く金色のアームレットを着けていました。
C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

Meaning
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
Example
He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

電解
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
電解は水から水素を分離するために使用されます。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

小型の船
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
船員たちは岸に到達するために小型の船を使いました。
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

緊急の必要性
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
戦争の時、状況の緊急の必要性は迅速な決定を要求する。
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美しい; かわいい; 楽しい
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
美しい子供は庭で幸せに遊んでいました。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

くどく説明する
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
学生が理解した後、教師はその点をくどく説明しなかった。
C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

節制
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
彼女は節制した生活を送り、すべての贅沢を避けた。
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

飛べる
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
その飛べる鳥は空を優雅に飛んでいました。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

お辞儀
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
彼女はステージを去る前に素早いカートシーをしました。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

嘲笑に値する
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
彼の言い訳は非常に弱く、明らかに嘲笑に値した。
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 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

否定する
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
彼はスキャンダルへの関与を否定した。
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

ミミズのような
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
アーティストは手稿の縁をミミズのようなデザインで飾った。
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

洗う
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
彼女は冷たい水で顔を洗った。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

アジアドジョウウナギ
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
アジアドジョウウナギは空気を吸い、浅い泥の水で生き残ることができます。
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

ハーモニウム
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
彼女は寺院でハーモニウムを使って祈りの歌を演奏した。
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

不可能
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
森林の回復は、破壊が続くと不可能になる可能性があります。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

インヴォリューション
Meaning
a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished
Example
The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.
その話はインヴォリューションで満ちており、追うのが難しかった。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

アンティフォニー
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
大聖堂の建築は、アンティフォニーの効果を高めるために設計されました。
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

叱責, 非難
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
彼の不注意な言葉は、母親からの厳しい叱責を引き起こした。
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 əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

裁定機関
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
裁定機関はケースについて審議した。
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

楽しませる
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
彼は世界中を旅した話で私たちを楽しませました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

弁護的な
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
彼の弁護的な発言は彼の評判を回復させた。
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

適切
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
彼女のコメントはその状況に非常に適切でした。
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

誘惑する
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
彼女は彼に契約書に署名させた。
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 /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

不信
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
彼女はその奇妙な話を聞いた後、不信のまなざしで彼を見つめた。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

骨董品商
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
アンティクアリーは中世の貴重な手稿を集めるのに何年も費やしました。
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

寛大さ
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
病院は裕福な寄付者の寛大さのおかげで建てられました。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

選択的
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
文法では、'または' は選択的接続詞です。
C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

嘲笑う
Meaning
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Example
The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.
群衆は対戦チームを嘲笑し始めた。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

未熟
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
彼の未熟な行動は友人たちを恥ずかしい思いにさせた。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

必要である
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
すべての市民は法律を守るべきです。
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

手段
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
彼は新しい家を買うためのお金がなかった。
C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

繊細なもの
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
花嫁のベールは繊細なゴッサマー生地で作られていた。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
彼女は物理学を超えた存在の原理を理解するために形而上学を学びました。
C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

職務怠慢
Meaning
the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty
Example
The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.
その役人は職務怠慢で起訴された。
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 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

疲れ切って心配そうな
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
彼の疲れ切った顔は長年の戦いを物語っていました。
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

辛辣
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
彼の辛辣なコメントは会議で多くの人々を侮辱しました。
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

モラセス
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
レシピは、パンにリッチな味を加えるためにモラセスを要求します。
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

屋根付き通路
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
その通路は家とガレージを繋げていた。
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

専制的な
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
王の専制的な支配は人々を苦しめた。
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

厳粛なお願い
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
神父は平和と団結のために厳粛なお願いをしました。
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

壊血病
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
水夫たちは、新鮮な果物がない長い海の航海中によく壊血病にかかっていました。
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

しみ
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
彼のシャツにはこぼれたジュースで赤いしみがついていた。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

偽る
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
彼は笑顔で恐怖を隠そうとした。
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

ブーゲンビリア
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
庭の壁を登るブーゲンビリアが美しい紫色の展示を作り出します。
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

柱で囲まれた回廊
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
ローマの別荘には美しいペリスタイル庭園がありました。
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

硬い殻のある
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
科学者は硬い殻のある化石を研究しました。
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

ばか者；胸（俗語）
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
会議を忘れて、彼は完全なばか者だと感じた。
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬する
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
彼らは戦士を完全な名誉を持って埋葬しました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

販売可能な
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
販売可能な商品だけが展示会に出展されました。
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利益
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
彼は義務よりも利益に動機づけられていました。
C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

浪費する
Meaning
To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.
Example
He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.
彼は無駄にお金を浪費しました。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

羽のような
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
シダ植物の葉の構造は羽のような形状です。
C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

アネモメーター
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
科学者は嵐の間に風速を記録するためにアネモメーターを使用しました。
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

困惑した
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
彼はその奇妙な質問を聞いた後、困惑しているように見えた。