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C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

塩分, 塩濃度
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
海洋の塩分は深さと場所によって異なります。
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

音楽作品 (ソナタ)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
彼女はピアノで美しいベートーヴェンのソナタを演奏しました。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥癬
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
医師は発疹を調べた後、彼に疥癬と診断した。
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

測量士
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
測量士は建設のために土地を測定した。
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

自信過剰
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
彼はまるでその場所のオーナーであるかのように部屋に入ってきました。
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

急に曲がる
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
車は凍った道路を滑っていった。
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

戦略的洞察
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
戦略的洞察は政策立案を導く。
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

細くて弱い
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
細い木が雪の重みで曲がった。
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

制裁
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
政府はその国に対して経済制裁を科した。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

行き詰まり
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
交渉は行き詰まりました。
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
彼女は状況の微妙さを理解しました。
C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

節制
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
彼は5年間その節制を保っています。
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分離
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
南部諸州の分離は南北戦争を引き起こした。
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

法定
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
会社はすべての法定規制に従わなければならない。
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

書記
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
古代エジプトでは、スクライブは重要な出来事を記録しました。
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

ふるいにかける / 注意深く調べる
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
ケーキのミックスに加える前に、小麦粉をふるいにかけました。
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

素晴らしく
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
彼女はダンスコンテストで素晴らしくパフォーマンスをしました。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

接続する
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技術者は2本のワイヤーを接続して接続を回復しました。
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
マジシャンのパフォーマンスはまさに素晴らしいものでした。
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

けちけちと与える
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
彼は貧しい人々を助けるために決して手を抜きません。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季節に適した
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
季節の雨が農家の作物を助けました。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

型抜き
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
アーティストは壁に同じ星を描くために型抜きを使用しました。
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦り傷
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
彼は歩道で靴を擦り傷をつけた。
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

負債を超える資産の所有; 借金を返済する能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
会社のソルベンシーは再編成後に改善されました。
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽霊
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
戦争の幽霊は今でもその地域をおびやかしています。
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

座りっぱなしの
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
座りっぱなしの生活は、多くの健康問題を引き起こす可能性がある。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

余分な
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
彼のスピーチには、余分な詳細が多すぎた。
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

シンジケート
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
投資家のシンジケートが困難な会社を買収しました。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

痩せ細った
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
その痩せ細った少年は重いバッグをほとんど持ち上げることができなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

不機嫌な
Meaning
bad-tempered and unfriendly
Example
The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.
水をもっと頼んだとき、ウェイターは不機嫌な顔をしました。
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

鎌
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
農民は小麦を収穫する前に彼の鎌を研いだ。
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生計
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
多くの農民は自給農業に依存しています。
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

倉庫
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
その倉庫はすべての輸入品のストアハウスとして機能していた。
C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

業界特定
Meaning
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
Example
Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.
業界特定の政策はターゲット投資を引き付けます。
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

静けさ
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
瞑想は内面的な静けさを達成するのに役立ちます。
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

軽く焼く
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
火が彼の眉毛を焼きました。
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

パニック状態の群衆
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
大きな音が群衆の中でスタンピードを引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

昏迷
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
彼は衝撃的なニュースを聞いた後、昏迷状態に陥った。
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

シャロンフルーツ
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
シャロンフルーツは甘く、リンゴのように食べることができます。
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

塩分増加
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
過剰な灌漑は農地の塩分増加を引き起こす可能性があります。
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
歯科医は彼女に口の中の唾液をすすぐように言った。
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

子会社の; 二次的な; 子会社に関連する
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
子会社はすべての海外業務を管理しています。
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

スターフルーツ
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
スターフルーツを切ると、プレートの上に美しい黄色い星のように見えます。
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自惚れた
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
彼は議論に勝った後、自惚れた笑顔を見せた。
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

自己抑制
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
彼の危機的な状況での自己抑制は素晴らしかった。
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

避ける
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
彼は公の注目を避け、プライバシーを好む。
C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

ヒバリ
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
ヒバリは草地の上を飛びながら美しく歌った。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

豪華な
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
ゲストは豪華な晩餐にもてなされました。
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

従順; 服従的; 謙虚な
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
厳しい扱いの後、彼女は従順になった。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

きらめく
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
彼女のきらめく会話は皆を楽しませた。
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

洗練する
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
海外旅行は彼の世界観を洗練させる手助けとなった。
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

急に方向を変える
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
車は犬を避けるために急に方向を変えた。
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌する
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
膵臓は血糖値を調整するためにインスリンを分泌します。
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪費する
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
彼はギャンブルに遺産を浪費した。
C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

簡単に気分が悪くなったり、吐き気を催したり、嫌悪感を抱いたりする
Meaning
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
Example
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
彼女は血を見て気分が悪くなった。
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

合計, 要約
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
弁護士は事件の強力な要約を行った。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

鋸歯状の
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
パンナイフは鋸歯状の刃を持っていた。
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

楽観的
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
困難にもかかわらず、彼女は未来に対して楽観的な姿勢を保ち続けた。
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

意識の閾値以下で存在または作用し、無意識に心に影響を与える
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
広告にはしばしばサブリミナルメッセージが含まれています。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

妨げる
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.
新しい規制は小規模なビジネスに障害をもたらす可能性があります。
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

ジューシーな
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
ステーキはとてもジューシーで、皆が楽しんで食べました。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度な複雑さまたは洗練
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
現代のAI技術の洗練さは驚くべきものです。
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

賢明な; 判断力のある; 経験豊かな
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
長老の賢明な助言が問題を解決するのに役立った。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成する, 組み合わせる, 論理的に提示する
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
彼は異なるソースからアイデアを合成するのが得意です。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠せませんでした。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自己肯定
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
日々の自己肯定は自信を高めることができます。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

偶然の幸運
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
カフェでの彼らの出会いは完全に偶然の幸運でした。
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

抑制
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
言論の自由の抑制は抗議を引き起こした。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速の
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
ジェット機は音速の壁を越えたとき、大きな爆発音を作り出しました。
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

感受性
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
感染症に対する高い感受性は追加のケアを必要とします。
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

飽和
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
市場に同様の商品が溢れすぎて、販売が減少しました。
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

堅固な, 忠実な
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
彼女は環境保護の強固な支持者です。
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

退屈な、時代遅れな
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
その講義はあまりにも退屈で、多くの学生が目を覚ますのに苦労しました。
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

無視する
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
彼は招待状が無視されたとき、傷ついたと感じた。
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

味わう
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
彼はおいしいケーキの一口一口を味わった。
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

スタンザ
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
その詩は自然を描写するスタンザで始まります。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

感作化
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
医者は化学物質への繰り返しの暴露によって引き起こされる感作化について警告しました。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

重要な、顕著な、または目立つ
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
レポートは議論の重要な点を強調しました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

官能的
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
その絵は視覚的な魅力があり、観客を魅了しました。
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

偽善的な敬虔
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
彼は自分が腐敗していたにもかかわらず、正直について偽善的なスピーチをしました。
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

木屑
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
床は大工仕事からの木屑で覆われていました。
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

密航者
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
乗組員は貨物室に隠れている密航者を発見しました。
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

ちょっとした知識
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
彼はスペイン語についてちょっとした知識を持っている。
C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

シルクの布
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
花嫁はシルクの布で作られた美しいドレスを着ていました。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

交響曲の
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
コンサートでは交響曲の傑作が披露されました。
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停止; 中断
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
電車の突然の停止で、すべての乗客に遅れが生じた。
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

名声、身長
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
彼女の知的名声は、彼女を学界で尊敬される人物にしました。
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

鎌
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
農夫は伝統的な鎌を使って小麦を収穫しました。
C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

ロフ魚
Meaning
a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species
Example
Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.
ロフ魚はベンガルの家庭でよく香辛料と一緒に調理されます。
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

同期
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
同期学習にはライブオンラインクラスが含まれています。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

卑劣な
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
新聞は政治家の卑劣な過去を暴露した。
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

転覆
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
政府は反乱者が転覆を計画していると非難した。
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

層
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
社会の上層部は他の人々が手に入れられない特権を享受していました。
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

こし器
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
パスタの水を切るためにこし器を使ってください。
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

しみ
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
ガラスのテーブルに小さなほこりのしみがあった。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

曲がりくねった
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
ハイカーたちは森を通る曲がりくねった道を進んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

神経質な
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
その馬は乗るには神経質すぎた。
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

スパルタン
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
彼はスパルタンな部屋に住んでいて、ベッドと椅子だけがありました。
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

投げる、掛ける
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
彼は出発前に肩にバッグをかけた。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

重ね合わせる
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
編集者は画像にテキストを重ね合わせました。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

置き換える
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
この新しい法律は古い規則を置き換えます。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
地下の水源は農業の維持に役立ちます。
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

むくれる
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
議論の後、彼女は自分の部屋でむくれていた。
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸せ
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

塗る / 中傷する
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
子供が壁にペンキを塗った。
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

堅実、尊敬される
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
彼は堅実な家庭から来た。
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

ゴミの中から探す
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
子供たちはゴミ捨て場で食べ物を探していました。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味しい
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
彼女はパーティーのために美味しいチョコレートケーキを焼きました。
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

構文
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
プログラミング言語は厳格な構文ルールに従います。
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

うだるような暑さ
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
うだるような暑さで仕事が難しくなった。
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高, 壮大, 卓越
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
山の風景の崇高な美しさは私の息を奪いました。
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

生意気な
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
その子は先生に生意気な返事をした。
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

交換
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
古いシステムを新しいシステムに置き換えることは難しかった。
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完全
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
プロジェクトの詳細はまだ不完全でした。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

自己満足
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
彼の自己満足的なコメントは、みんなを不快にさせました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

音節
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
‘コンピュータ’という言葉は3つの音節から成り立っています。