Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 verb
constringe
収縮する
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
C2 adjective
consumptive
消費的な
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
C2 verb
contemn
軽蔑する
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
C2 adjective
contemporaneous
同時代の
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
C2 noun
contextualization
コンテキスト化
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
C2 noun
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.
C2 noun
continence
禁欲
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
C2 verb
contort
歪む
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
C2 noun
contortion
ねじれたまたは曲がった形; 通常の形から外れてねじる行為
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
C2 noun
contortions
捻じれの複数形; いくつかのねじれたまたは曲がった形
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
C2 noun
contraposition
対比配置
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
C2 noun
contraries
対立する物事
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
C2 noun
contretemps
予期しない対立
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
C2 adjective
contrite
後悔している
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
C2 noun
contrition
悔悟
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
C2 noun
contrivance
装置や計画
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
C2 verb
controvert
反論する
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
C2 adjective
contumacious
反抗的な, 不従順な
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
C2 noun
contumacy
反抗, 頑固
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
C2 noun
contumely
侮辱, 軽蔑
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
C2 verb
contuse
打撲する
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
C2 noun
contusion
打撲、内出血
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
C2 verb
convalesce
病気や治療後に健康と体力を回復すること
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
C2 adjective
conversant
熟知、精通
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.