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C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

パーチメント
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
古代の写本はパーチメントに書かれていました。
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

発音, 明確な発音
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
彼の発音はプレゼンテーション中に明確でした。
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

シンクロニシティ
Meaning
Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.
Example
Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.
彼らのダンスパフォーマンスは完璧なシンクロニシティを示しました。
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

野蛮
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
彼らは古代部族の儀式を未開だと考えた。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

始まり
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
資金提供が承認された時、プロジェクトはまだその始まりの段階にありました。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

中断する
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
雨は中断し、再び始まる。
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

あいまいに話す、騙す
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
取引に関与しているか尋ねられたとき、彼は回避しました。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

新興富裕層
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
彼は、金持ちでありながら洗練されていないパルヴェヌとして見られていました。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

神経保護
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
オメガ-3脂肪酸は神経保護効果があります。
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

死骸
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
ハゲワシは野原に残された死骸を食べる。
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

辛くて不快な
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
火事の辛くて不快な煙がみんなを咳き込ませた。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

鐘楼
Meaning
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
Example
The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.
教会の鐘楼には大きな銅の鐘がありました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

扱いにくい
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
その箱は階段を上がるには重すぎて扱いにくかった。
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
その政党はイデオロギーの対立により分裂を経験しました。
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

混乱させる
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
複雑な指示が学生たちを混乱させました。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

オリーブの枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
彼は長年の敵対後、ライバルにオリーブの枝を差し出した。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

侵害できない
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
憲法はすべての市民にいくつかの侵害できない権利を保証します。
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

冷静
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
彼は危機の間、冷静な気質を保ち続けた。
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

ぼろぼろの子供
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
小さなぼろぼろの子供が通りで食べ物を求めていた。
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 /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 /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

家畜用の餌
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
納屋は家畜用の餌でいっぱいだった。
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

突然の爆発的な感情
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
彼女は突然の笑いの爆発に襲われた。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

通過可能な
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
薄い壁は簡単に通過可能でした。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威嚇的な
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
犯人は証人に威嚇的な視線を送った。
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光と影の劇的な対比
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
そのアーティストの絵画は、人物の顔を強調するためにキアロスクーロを使用しました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

教えられない
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
彼はとても頑固で、ほとんど教えられない状態だった。
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

精緻なソロパッセージ
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
ピアニストは最後の楽章の前に素晴らしいカデンツァを演奏しました。
C2 noun /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/

gastritis

ガストリティス
Meaning
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.
医師は内視鏡検査後に彼にガストリティスと診断しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

驚いた; びっくりした;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
ここで何が起こったのか知っていたら驚くでしょう。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

二音節語
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
‘ハッピー’という単語は二音節語です。
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

閉塞する
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
パイプは鉱物の堆積物で閉塞されていました。
C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

幸せ
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
賞を受け取った時、彼女は喜びを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

苛立ち
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
絶え間ない騒音は隣人にとって苛立ちの原因となりました。
C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

小山
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.
子供たちは夕日を見るために草で覆われた小山に登った。
C2 verb /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/

commandeer

強制的に奪う
Meaning
To take control or possession of something, often by force or authority.
Example
The soldiers commandeered the villagers’ homes during the war.
戦争中に兵士たちは村人たちの家を強制的に奪った。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
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 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

博識または賢い
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
教授の博識な講義は学生たちを魅了した。
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

デイスト
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
その哲学者は自分をデイストとして認識した。
C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

しわにする
Meaning
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
Example
She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.
彼女は荷物を詰める際にドレスをうっかりしわにした。
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

過度な使用で薄くて擦り切れた
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
彼の擦り切れたコートは冬に彼を温かく保つことができませんでした。
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

大声の抗議
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
新しい政策変更に対して、大声の抗議が起こった。
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

日雇い労働者
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
農家は収穫を手伝うために日雇い労働者を雇いました。
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 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

裂ける、引き裂く
Meaning
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
Example
The broken glass lacerated his hand.
壊れたガラスが彼の手を切った。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

宇宙生成論
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
この本は歴史を通じて異なる宇宙生成論の概説を提供しています。
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

耳をつんざくような
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
火災警報の耳をつんざくような音がみんなを驚かせた。
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

行列
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
王の到着は壮大な行列で印象付けられた。
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

曖昧にする、混乱させる、隠す
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
政治家はしばしば事実をわかりにくくして人々を誤導します。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

大執事
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
アーチディーコンは行政業務で主教を支援した。
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

快適に座る, 隠れる
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
彼女は暖炉のそばの快適な椅子に座り込んだ。
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 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

非難
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
政治家は腐敗の非難を否定した。
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

哀歌
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
コーラスは葬式で厳粛な哀歌を歌いました。
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 /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

休耕地
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
農家は土壌の肥沃度を回復させるために畑を休ませます。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五つ組
Meaning
A group or set of five things.
Example
The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.
委員会は五つの作業グループに分けられました。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

汚す
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
白い布はインクのシミで汚れました。
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

充実
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
春に庭は花の充実でした。
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

目的もなく場所にいる人
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
警察は店の外でロイタラーに尋問をした。
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

厄介な人
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
そのジャーナリストは厄介な人で、政府の政策を常に疑問視していた。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

神父
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
兵士たちは神父が主催したミサに参加しました。
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

仰向けで横たわる
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
彼は草の上に仰向けで横たわり、星を見ていた。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

異常
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
彼女は予想外の優しさで話し、皆を驚かせました。
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不確実性
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
ロトで二回連続で当選する可能性の低さは、彼女がチケットを買うのを止めませんでした。
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 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

国政術
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
リーダーは国際関係を扱う際の卓越した国政術に対して称賛されました。
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

わがまま
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
わがままな男の子は、おもちゃがもらえなかったときに駄々をこねました。
C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

未成年
Meaning
the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity
Example
During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.
彼が未成年であった間、すべての法的決定は保護者によって下された。
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神格化する
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
一部のファンはお気に入りの有名人を神のように崇拝します。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

虚偽的
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
デザインは華やかだったが、虚偽的だった。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

やる気がない
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
彼のやる気がない勉強の試みは良い結果を生まなかった。
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 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

装備またはアクセサリー付きの馬車
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
貴族は豪華な馬車で到着しました。
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 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

おしゃべりする
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
子供たちはショーの後に楽しそうにおしゃべりしました。
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

困惑, 神秘化
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
観客はマジシャンが手品を披露する間、困惑して見ていた。
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

足病医
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
足病医は彼女の痛いタコと鶏眼を治療した。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

幻影
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
子供たちは古い家で突然現れた幻影に驚きました。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

不正流用する
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
彼は会社の資金を不正に流用したとして告発されました。
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 /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

静けさ
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
彼女は田舎の静けさを楽しんでいます。
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

発光する
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
その発光する時計のダイヤルは暗闇の中で見えました。
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

贅沢な
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
アーティストはソファに横たわる贅沢な姿を描きました。
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

三日月
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
数学者は三日月の特性を研究しました。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春の
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
長い冬の後、庭は春の美しさで満たされていました。
C2 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

人工的な、真実ではない
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
彼の話の興奮は人工的で強制的に見えました。
C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

アサフェティダ
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
アサフェティダを少し加えると、レンズ豆カレーに独特の風味が加わります。
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 /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

輝かしい
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
花嫁はウェディングドレスで輝いて見えました。
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反気旋
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
アンチサイクロンは地域全体に晴れた天気をもたらしました。
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

ガンジスリーフフィッシュ
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
ガンジスリーフフィッシュはバングラデシュの川によく見られます。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

特徴のない
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
彼は町の外れにある特徴のないアパートに住んでいます。
C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

社債
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
その会社は投資家に社債を発行して資本を調達した。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

小さなガラス瓶
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
医者は彼女に薬の小瓶を渡しました。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

セーター
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
彼は寒い冬の夕方に温かいセーターを着ていた。
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

リノリウム
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
彼らはキッチンの床をリノリウムで覆うことに決めました。
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

曲がり具合
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
川の曲がり具合はナビゲーションを難しくした。
C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

活力
Meaning
Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.
Example
The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.
その俳優は素晴らしい活力で役を演じました。
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

摩擦で擦り減らす
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
ザ・ラフクロスは皮膚を簡単に擦ります。
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

肉体的
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
この本は精神的欲望と肉体的欲望の間の対立を探ります。
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

遠くで見る
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
丘の頂上から、彼らは遠くの小さな村を見た。
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

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

empyreal

天上的
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
詩人は星の天上的な美しさを描写しました。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

完全な
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
会議は完全な災害でした。
C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

ムスク
Meaning
a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine
Example
The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.
その香水には天然のムスクが含まれており、エキゾチックな香りを与えました。
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

支配する
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
彼は若い同僚に対して支配的な態度を取ることが多い。
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

音楽作品（繰り返しのテーマを持つ）
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
ピアニストは生き生きとしたロンドでリサイタルを終えました。
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

嫌悪
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
彼女はその行為の残酷さに深い嫌悪を感じた。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

少し遅れて
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
パーティーには少し遅れて到着しましたが、それでもほとんどの楽しみを楽しむことができました。
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水門 / 洗う
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
作業員は大雨の後に通りから泥を洗い流しました。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
その誤りは非常に微小で、誰もそれに気づかなかった。
C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Meaning
a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional
Example
The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

涙目
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
彼の涙目は年齢と疲れの兆しを示していた。
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

打破できない
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
打破できない位置は支配を確保します。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

懇願する
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
彼女は彼にもう少し長くいてくれるように懇願した。
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

落胆
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
彼女は悪い知らせを聞いた後、落胆した状態で座っていた。