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C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

幸せ
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

顔の特徴
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
彼の顔の特徴は鋭くて厳しかった。
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

優位を占める
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
議論の中で、論理的な議論は感情的な訴えに勝りました。
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 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
騒音は真夜中を過ぎて最終的に停止しました。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学者
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
形而上学者は現実の本質について仲間たちと議論した。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

焼却する
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
その都市は安全のために医療廃棄物を焼却することを決定しました。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

骨の折れる
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
作業員たちは暑い太陽の下で骨の折れる一日を過ごした。
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 /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 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

カド
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
BPSCの下に26人のカドがいます。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

裁判所の事務所
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
彼は10年以上にわたって地元の裁判所の事務所で働いていることを誇りに思っていました。
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

譲受人
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
譲受人は所有権を取得する前に契約書に署名しなければならない。
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

お香
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
寺院は燃えるお香の甘い香りで満ちていました。
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

神学校
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
彼は神学校に入学して神学を学ぶことに決めました。
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

過剰な賞賛
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
彼は上司に過剰な賞賛を提供しました。
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 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

乱す
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
風が彼女の髪を乱した。
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 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

密閉
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
薬は密閉された容器に保管されていました。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

不適切な
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
彼の不適切な発言は会議の雰囲気を台無しにしました。
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

巨石
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
古代文明の巨石構造物は魅力的です。
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲しげな; 哀れな;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
彼が去ったとき、彼女は悲しげな表情を彼に向けた。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

地理学
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
彼は地域の風景を理解するためにフィジオグラフィーを専門にしていました。
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

夢中にさせる
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
彼は彼女の美しさに夢中でした。
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

スルマ魚
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
スルマ魚はシレット地域の川に生息しています。
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

詐欺, くだらないこと
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
彼はその考えをくだらないことだとして退けた。
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 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɪski/

Frisky

活発な; エネルギッシュな; 遊び好きな; いたずら好きな
Meaning
lively; energetic; playful; mischievous
Example
The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully.
その元気な子犬は庭で遊びながら走り回っていました。
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

愛想の良い
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
彼はとても愛想の良いホストで、誰もが彼のパーティーで快適に感じます。
C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

理髪師に関連する
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
町の新しい理髪師は、幅広いトンソリアルサービスを提供しました。
C2 adverb /ˈtrɛbli/

trebly

Meaning
in a triple manner or to a threefold degree
Example
The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

策略
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
将軍は敵を欺くために巧妙な策略を考案しました。
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

分離可能な
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
この二つの問題は分離可能であり、独立して議論されるべきです。
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

呪い
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
独裁者の名前は、彼の転落後に呪いの言葉と共に言われました。
C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

ベレ魚
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
ベレ魚はバングラデシュの川でよく捕まえられる。
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

半分または部分
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
遺産は相続人の間で2つの部分に分けられました。
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 adjective /ˈkwɛrʊləs/

querulous

不平を言う
Meaning
Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.
Example
The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail.
その不平を言う顧客は、すべての細部に不満を見つけ続けました。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

ジャスミン
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
ジャスミンの花が庭を甘い香りで満たした。
C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

田舎者
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
都会の人々は田舎者の簡単な方法を笑った。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

学内
Meaning
Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.
Example
The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.
大学は毎学期、学内スポーツ競技を開催しています。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地獄の
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
労働者たちは建設現場からの地獄のような騒音について文句を言った。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

担保として何かを譲渡された人物
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
銀行はローンが返済されるまで担保の債権者です。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

なだめる
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
マネージャーは割引で怒った顧客をなだめようとした。
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 /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

ゾウのリンゴ
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
ゾウのリンゴはユニークな味があり、多くの人々が楽しんでいます。
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

象の鼻
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
ゾウは食べ物を取るためにその象の鼻を使った。
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

フォトエレクトリック
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
光電効果は太陽光パネルにおいて基本的です。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

主題から外れる傾向
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
話者のダイグレッシブなスタイルは講義を追いかけるのを難しくした。
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

準備なしで行う
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
彼は会議で即興のスピーチをしました。
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 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

乾燥花の混合物
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
リビングルームはポプリの香りで満たされていました。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

代替可能な
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
金融業界では、貨幣は代替可能な資産と見なされています。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反訴
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
弁護士は告発者に対して反訴を提起しました。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

しわくちゃな
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
そのしわくちゃな木は何世代にもわたって野原に立っていた。
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 noun /wɛlt/

welt

膨らみ
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
蜂に刺された後、彼の腕に赤い膨らみができていた。
C2 adjective /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/

uxorious

妻に対して過度に愛情深い
Meaning
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
Example
He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.
彼は妻に対してそれほどまでに uxorious で、妻が言ったことすべてに同意しました。
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

無能な, 責任感のない
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
彼の無能な態度が仕事でいくつかの期限を逃す原因となった。
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

霊柩車;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
黒い霊柩車がゆっくりと墓地に向かい、その後ろに哀悼の列が続いていた。
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

美術に対する愛
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
コレクターの家は美術品で満ちていました。
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 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

比類のない
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
彼女の美しさはその地域で比類のないものと考えられていた。
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 /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

アンパーサンド
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
会社名に'and'の代わりにアンパーサンドを使用してください。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

統治している
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
統治している女王は、彼女の統治期間中にいくつかの改革を導入しました。
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

国民投票
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
政府は新しい憲法について決定するために国民投票を実施しました。
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

スリム
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
彼女はエレガントな黒いドレスを着てスリムに見えた。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

主張する
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
彼は裁判官の前で無実を主張しました。
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

水泳
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
彼女は泳ぎの技術を向上させるために水泳のレッスンを受けました。
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

無力化する
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
絶え間ない批判が彼の自信を削弱した。
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

振る舞う
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
彼女は式典中に優雅に振る舞いました。
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

香り
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
ジャスミンの香りが夕方の空気を満たした。
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

大災害
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
地震は都市を再構築したカタクリズムでした。
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
オフィスの生活の平凡さは疲れることがあります。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

アジアスズキ
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
アジアスズキは成長が早いため、養殖業で高く評価されています。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

教義を押し付ける
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
その政権は宣伝を通じて若者を洗脳しようとした。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

落ち込む
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
繰り返しの失敗の後、彼は落ち込むようになった。
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

おかゆ
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
病気の患者はお粥しか食べられなかった。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
彼は文学の世界で偉大な人物と見なされています。
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 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

止血する
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
看護師はすぐに切り傷からの出血を止めました。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

不注意な
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
こんな嵐の天気で運転するのは不注意だった。
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

撤回する
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
彼は裁判で以前の発言を撤回しました。
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

托恩修亞
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
修道士は宗教的な入門儀式の一環としてトンシュアを受けました。
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

発泡
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
彼女の発泡はパーティーの生命となった。
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

幸福
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

連結する
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
プログラムは二つの文字列を一つに連結します。
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸せ
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C2 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 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

切望
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
彼女は夜遅くにチョコレートへの切望を感じていた。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

お香
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
彼女は寺院で祈りの間にお香を灯しました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

改良主義
Meaning
The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.
Example
Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.
彼女の改良主義的な哲学は、困難な時期に彼女を希望に満ちた状態に保ちました。
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

待つ
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
彼は動きを起こす前に時間を待つことに決めました。
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

使用権
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
借家人は土地の使用権を持っていたが、所有権はなかった。
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

使者
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
王は平和交渉のために使者を送った。
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

パーボイルドライス
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
パーボイルドライスは通常の白い米よりも多くの栄養素を保持します。
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

チューバローズ
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
チューバローズの花は夕方の空気に天国のような香りを満たしました。
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和な / 慈悲深い
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚人たちは温和な裁判官を望んでいた。
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

厳しく批判する
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
コーチはチームのパフォーマンスの悪さを厳しく非難しました。
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 /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

過剰
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
彼の寄付は過剰で、誰もが求めていた以上のものでした。
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

総督
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
王は遠くの州を監督するために総督を任命しました。
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

震えている / 弱い
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
ドダリング教授は階段を登るのに苦労していました。
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

広がる
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
彼女が微笑んだとき、暖かい輝きが彼女の顔に広がった。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

頑固
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
頑固なプリンターは最も必要な時に動作を拒否しました。
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

活気に満ちた
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
彼女は部屋を明るく照らす活気に満ちた個性を持っていました。
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

押し付ける
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
彼は彼らのプライベートな会話に押し付けたくなかった。
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

アリュビオン
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
川のアリュビオンは村の畑に新しい肥沃な土地を加えました。
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

ボレロ（スペインのダンスまたは前が開いた短いジャケット）
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
ダンサーたちはフェスティバルで情熱的なボレロを演奏しました。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

異教徒
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
歴史的な文脈では、十字軍はしばしば自分たちの敵を異教徒と呼んでいました。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

不作法
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
彼の不作法な振る舞いは観客を驚かせた。
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

ふすま; 価値のないもの; 軽い冗談
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
農夫は伝統的な方法で小麦をふすまから分けました。
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 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

強制する
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
契約は会社にタイムリーなサービスを提供することを義務付けます。