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C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

横領
Meaning
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
Example
The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.
将軍の大統領職の横領は政治的混乱を引き起こした。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

見分けがつかない
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
二つの色調の違いはほとんど見分けがつかなかった。
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

反感
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
彼は新しい経営陣のアプローチに反感を示しているようだった。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

有害な
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
彼の有害な影響がコミュニティを破壊した。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

侵害できない
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
人権は現代の民主主義において侵害できないと見なされています。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

行儀
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
儀式中の彼女の行儀は皆を感動させた。
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

はったり屋
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
彼がただのはったり屋だと皆が気づいた。
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鳥の巣
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
森の近くで、騒がしい鳥たちでいっぱいの鳥の巣を見ました。
C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

魔女
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
おとぎ話では、邪悪な魔女が森の奥深くの小屋に一人で住んでいた。
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

脳卒中や極端な怒りによる突然の意識喪失や制御の喪失
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
その老人は衝撃的なニュースを聞いてほとんどアポプレキシーを起こしました。
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 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

だらしない
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
彼のだらしない外見は面接で悪い印象を与えました。
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇職
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
教皇職は中世ヨーロッパの政治で重要な役割を果たした。
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

カルミン
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
アーティストはカーミンと白を混ぜて、美しいピンク色の色合いを作り出しました。
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 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

議論好きな
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
彼の議論好きな性格は、しばしば熱い議論を引き起こす。
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

震えながら歩く
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
老人は杖をついて震えながら通りを歩いていました。
C2 noun /ˈtʌmbrəl/

tumbrel

Meaning
A two-wheeled cart, especially one used during the French Revolution to carry prisoners to the guillotine.
Example
The prisoners were carried to the square in a wooden tumbrel.
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

荒廃
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
その古い寺院は廃墟の状態にありました。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

ミルクポット
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
彼女はミルクポットから新鮮なミルクをグラスに注いだ。
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

時代遅れの
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
時代遅れの技術は現代のデバイスには競争できなかった。
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

ナマズ
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
ナマズは南アジアで最大の淡水魚の一つです。
C2 adjective /ˈtriːkli/

treacly

過度に甘いまたは感傷的、蜜のような。
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental, like treacle.
Example
The movie was too treacly for my taste.
その映画は私の味覚には甘すぎました。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

時代遅れの
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
工場には生産を遅くする時代遅れの機械が満載でした。
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

損なう
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
一つの不注意なコメントが議論全体を損なう可能性がある。
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

ブレイズ
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
メカニックは壊れたパイプを溶接して漏れを修理しました。
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

冷静な、無表情な
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

船を繋ぐための太いロープ
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
船員たちは重いハウザーを使って船をドックに固定しました。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

素朴, 自然
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
彼女の素朴な笑顔は、みんなを安心させました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鰭
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
サメは目立つ背鰭を持っています。
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

幻想的な
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
彼は一夜にして有名になるという幻想的な希望に満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

シダ植物の栽培所、シダを育てる場所
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
庭のファーネリーは珍しい植物でいっぱいだった。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

守護的
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
森の守護霊は旅行者を守ると信じられていました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致な
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
彼のカジュアルな服装は正式なディナーで不一致に見えた。
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

思い出す
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
彼は自分がした約束を思い出した。
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 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

道徳化する
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
彼は他の人々の選択について道徳的なコメントをする傾向がある。
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 /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

川沿いの低地、通常は肥沃で平坦
Meaning
A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.
Example
The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.
農民たちは川沿いの肥沃な土地で作物を育てた。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

冷静沈着
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
危機にもかかわらず、彼は冷静沈着で自信に満ちていた。
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

創作作品
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
作曲家は交響曲を自分の最も偉大な創作作品と見なしていました。
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

イリアス
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
学生たちはイリアスを学び、ギリシャ神話と英雄主義を理解しました。
C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

コピー
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
彼は契約書のコピーをクライアントに送った。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

無能力
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
彼の精神的無能力は、重要な決定を下すのを妨げました。
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

視野が狭い
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
彼の視野が狭い態度は、より大きな絵を見せなかった。
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

煙道
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
煙突の煙道は定期的に掃除する必要があります。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

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

inextensible

伸縮不可
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
このロープは伸縮不可の材料でできています。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角形のペディメント
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
古代の寺院には彫刻で飾られたペディメントがありました。
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 /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

おこぼれ
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
その有名人はいつもおこぼれの人々に囲まれていた。
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

ぞんざい
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
レポートはぞんざいに書かれており、間違いだらけだった。
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

仕事を避ける
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
彼は仕事を避けていると非難されたが、他のチームは一生懸命働いていた。
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

住居侵入
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
泥棒は住居侵入で逮捕された。
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 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

intromit

挿入する
Meaning
To insert or introduce something into a place or body.
Example
The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound.
医者は慎重に器具を傷口に挿入しました。
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 adjective /ɪˈræsɪbl/

irascible

怒りっぽい
Meaning
Easily angered; quick-tempered.
Example
His irascible nature often got him into trouble.
彼の怒りっぽい性格はよくトラブルを引き起こしていた。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

発熱の、興奮した
Meaning
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
Example
The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.
患者は高い温度の熱の状態にありました。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

相殺する
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
新しい政策の利点はその欠点を相殺します。
C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

過度に称賛された
Meaning
praised or boasted about, especially excessively
Example
The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.
過度に称賛された技術は期待された結果を提供できませんでした。
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

稀少性
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
彼らの会議の稀少性は、親密な関係を維持するのを難しくしていました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

飽くなき
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
彼は権力への飽くなき欲望を持っていた。
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

屈折望遠鏡
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
屈折望遠鏡は光を集中させるためにレンズを使用します。
C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

昆虫学
Meaning
The scientific study of insects.
Example
She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.
彼女は蜂の行動を理解するために昆虫学を学びました。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

突然の川の氾濫
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
嵐の後、川は激しいフレシェットに変わった。
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
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 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

田園詩的なシーン
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
彼らのハネムーンは熱帯の島での田園詩的なシーンでした。
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

カルシウム塩の沈着によって硬化する
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
時間が経つにつれて、組織はカルシファイして柔軟性を失いました。
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
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 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

偶像崇拝
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
彼らはその像を神として崇拝し始めました。
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

しなびた; やわらかい; 弛んだ;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
水がない数日後、植物の葉がしなびました。
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

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

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

乾燥フェヌグリークの葉
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
カレーに乾燥フェヌグリークの葉を加えて、さらに風味を加えます。
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

議論
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
二人の学者の間での議論は数時間続いた。
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

閉じ込める
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
囚人は暗い監房に閉じ込められた。
C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

ジェスチキュレート
Meaning
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
Example
He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.
彼は彼らの注意を引くために激しくジェスチャーをしていた。
C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

虚偽の
Meaning
Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
Example
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
彼の主張は虚偽の理由に基づいていた。
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

木製の塀
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
囚人は木製の塀の中に閉じ込められていました。
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

婚約
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
彼らの婚約は村中に発表されました。
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

雑種犬
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
その野良犬は友好的な雑種犬だった。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

受け入れられない
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
彼の無礼な発言は、出席していた全員にとって不適切だと見なされた。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

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

sententious

道徳的な; 道徳的に説教する
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
彼の道徳的なコメントは観客をイライラさせた。
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

プレイヤー
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
古い酒場はカードとサイコロで競い合うプレイヤーで賑わっていました。
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

リニメント / ローション
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
彼はトレーニング後、痛んだ筋肉にリニメントを擦り込んだ。
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, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

制限
Meaning
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
Example
The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.
厳格な規則は学生の創造性を制限しています。
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

死体
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
医学生は死体を解剖して人間の解剖学を学びました。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

epizootic

動物伝染病
Meaning
An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.
Example
The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.
農家は、動物伝染病が彼の家畜を壊すかもしれないと恐れていました。
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

呆然とさせる
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
マジシャンの技は観客を呆然とさせた。
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

スタッカート
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
ピアニストはスタッカートのリズムで音符を弾きました。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

合同
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
彼らの価値観は組織の目標と一致しています。
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

油を塗る, 祝福する
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
神父は聖油で王を塗りました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

エキュメニカルな宗教的統一
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
リーダーたちは対話を促進するためにエキュメニカルな会議に集まりました。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

専門用語
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
泥棒たちは外部の人々が理解できないアルゴでコミュニケーションを取った。
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

慎重、リスクを避けること
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
彼の慎重さが間違いを犯さないようにしました。
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

誤った考え方
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
その政策は誤った考え方で有害だと見なされた。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛstəsi/

intestacy

遺言なしで死亡
Meaning
The condition of dying without having made a valid will.
Example
His estate was divided according to the laws of intestacy.
彼の財産は遺言なしでの法則に従って分けられた。
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

叱る
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
先生は遅刻した生徒を叱りました。
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 /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

カバリズム
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
歴史家は王室の宮廷でカバリズムについて広範囲に書きました。
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

慎重に
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
彼女は氷の道を慎重に歩いた。
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

隣接性
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
二国間の隣接性が貿易を促進します。
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

巧妙さ
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
彼女の言葉の巧妙さは観客を感動させた。
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 noun /feɪt/

fete

祭り、フェスティバル
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
村は収穫を祝うために盛大な祭りを開催しました。
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

気候帯
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
彼は冬の間、暖かい気候帯を旅行していた。
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

禁酒主義者
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
禁酒主義者は町での酒の販売に反対するキャンペーンを行った。
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

雌羊
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
雌羊は双子の子羊を産みました。
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

議論の余地がある; 疑わしい
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
その事件の事実は議論の余地があり、さらなる調査が必要です。
C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

六角形の
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
アーティストは鏡のために六角形のフレームをデザインしました。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

骨に変わった、硬直した
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
その会社は、革新に抵抗する硬直した管理構造を持っていました。
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

演壇
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
校長は演壇に立ち、全校集会に話しかけました。
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

浮気をする
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
彼は町で多くの女性と浮気をしていることで知られていた。
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

陰謀団体
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
ジャーナリストたちは、共謀している腐敗した政治家たちの陰謀団体を暴露した。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

騒乱の戦い
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
サッカーの試合中に騒乱の戦いが起きました。
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

不正行為
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
選挙は政治的不正行為に満ちていた。