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B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

選択
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
選考プロセスは実力に基づいています。
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

痙攣性
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
患者は夜間に痙攣性の咳を経験しました。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

こっそり
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
彼女は友達のためにこっそりサプライズパーティーを計画した。
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

安定
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
彼は絵を描いている間、手を安定させていました。
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

感受性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
ボースは実験を通じて植物の感受性を証明しました。
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

監督
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
学校の監督は校長の責任です。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
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。
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

歌
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
発音を学ぶために歌を聞いてください。
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投機家
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
不動産投機家は、土地の価値が上がることを期待して土地を購入しました。
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 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

健康的
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
山の空気は健康的でさわやかです。
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自発的な
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
雨の中で彼らの自発的なダンスは美しかった。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑える
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼女は真剣な会議中に笑いを抑えようとしました。
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

努力する
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
彼女はクラスで最も優れた生徒になるよう努めている。
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

二次的
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
安全は私たちの最優先事項であり、速度は二次的なものです。
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

繁殖用の牡馬
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
その農場は繁殖用の強力なスタリオンを所有しています。
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

荷役作業員
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
荷役作業員たちは夜明け前に貨物を下ろすために疲れ知らずに働いた。
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

弁護士
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
彼女は契約書に署名する前に弁護士に相談しました。
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

黄白色
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
彼の黄白色の肌は、疲れて病気のように見えました。
A2 noun /stres/

stress

ストレス
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
過度のストレスは健康に問題を引き起こす可能性があります。
A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

座る
Meaning
to rest in a seated position; to be located
Example
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
どうぞ座って快適にしてください。
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

満足のいく
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
テストの結果は満足のいくものでした。
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

科学
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
サイエンスは未知の世界を探求し続けています。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

農奴制
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
中世ヨーロッパの多くの農民は農奴制の下で生活していた。
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

シルト
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
川はその岸にシルトの層を堆積させた。
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
博物館には古代エジプトからの美しく彫刻された石棺が展示されていました。
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

感覚中枢
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
事故後、患者の感覚中枢はぼやけていた。
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

セラフィム
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
ステンドグラスの窓には、翼を広げたセラフィムが描かれていました。
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

風刺する
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
その劇は現代の企業の貪欲さを風刺しています。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

追加する
Meaning
to add something to what has already been added
Example
The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.
著者は改訂版に新しい章を追加することに決めました。
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

やや; 少し; ほどほど
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
その映画は少し面白かったが、すごくはなかった。
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

ヘビ
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
ヘビは草を静かに這っていきました。
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

会議警備員
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
会議警備員は、秩序を乱すメンバーを会場から退場させました。
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

頁岩
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
その地域は頁岩と天然ガスの埋蔵量が豊富です。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

サゴ
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
彼女はデザートにサゴプディングを準備しました。
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

叱る
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
先生は遅刻した学生を叱りました。
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

スタイル
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
彼女は読者を魅了する独自の書き方を持っている。
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

シーツ
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
ベッドを覆うために清潔なシーツが必要です。
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

ステップ
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
小さなステップを踏むことで圧倒的なプレッシャーが減少します。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

スターアニス
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
彼女はスープに香り豊かな風味を加えるためにスターアニスを入れました。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

ソビエト
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
ソビエト時代には東ヨーロッパで重要な変化がありました。
A1 noun /striːt/

street

通り
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
彼は公園へ向かって通りを歩いていました。
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

セクスタント
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
セクスタントを使用して、ナビゲーターは正午に船の位置を特定しました。
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

スプーン
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
彼はスープを食べるためにスプーンを使った。
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

棚
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
窓の近くの棚に本を置きました。
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

ほうれん草
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
新鮮なほうれん草はとても栄養価が高いです。
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

目的; 理由;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
彼女は家族の未来のために残業しました。
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

戦略
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
効果的な戦略は気候変動の影響を軽減することができます。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自己規律
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
自己規律は長期的な成功に不可欠です。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

後援
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
イベントは、いくつかの大企業の後援のおかげで実現しました。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的な
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
その古い家には超自然的な力があると言われていた。
B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支援的な
Meaning
providing encouragement or emotional help to someone
Example
She was very supportive during my difficult times.
彼女は私の困難な時期に非常に支援的でした。
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 ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自己抑制
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
自己抑制を実践することで、衝動的な決定を避けるのに役立ちます。
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。
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

ソース
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
彼女はパスタにトマトソースを加えた。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

規則にうるさい人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
彼は時間にうるさく、遅れを許しません。
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破壊
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
裁判所は証拠の破壊のために会社を罰しました。
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。
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

賢明
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
彼の賢明なリーダーシップは会社を失敗から救った。
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

一時的な滞在
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
彼女は夏の間、パリで短期間の滞在を楽しんだ。
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同期させる
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
ダンサーは彼らの動きを同期させる必要があります。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

素晴らしい
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
彼女は劇中で素晴らしいパフォーマンスを披露しました。
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

良心の呵責
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
彼は前進するために嘘をつくことに対して良心の呵責を感じていなかった。
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

くしゃみをする
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
会議中にくしゃみをしなければならなかった。
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

長い決定的な歩幅で歩く；進展する
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
彼女は自信を持ってステージを歩いた。
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

専門的な
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
彼は古代文明に関する専門的な知識を持っています。
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

懐疑論者
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
その科学者は確固たる証拠のない理論に懐疑的でした。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

抑える
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
彼は真面目な会議中に笑いを抑えた。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

老化による弱さ
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
老人はセンイルになり、親しい顔を忘れてしまった。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

半文明
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
その部族は初期の探検家によって半文明と説明されました。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

筋肉質で強い
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
そのアスリートは筋肉質な体型をしており、力強さを示していた。
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

ゴマの種
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
パンの上にゴマの種を振りかけてから焼いてください。
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

神秘的な
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
彼女のスフィンクスのような微笑みは、彼女が何を考えているのかを予測するのを難しくさせた。
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

賭け
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
プロジェクトの成功のために賭けが大きかった。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

何か
Meaning
an unspecified or unknown thing
Example
I think something is wrong with my phone.
私の電話に何か問題があると思う。
A1 verb /spik/

speak

話す
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
彼女は3つの言語を流暢に話せます。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

古くなった / 色あせた
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
ショッピングワーンの靴は割引価格で販売されました。
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

塩
Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
風味を引き立てるために、スープに塩を少し加えてください。
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

サボタージュ
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
工場は破壊行為のために閉鎖されました。
A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

日曜日
Meaning
The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.
Example
We usually relax at home on Sunday.
私たちは通常、日曜日は家でゆっくりします。
B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

安全にする
Meaning
to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place
Example
Please secure the door before you leave.
ドアを確実に閉めてください。
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

貯金
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
多くの人々は不動産に貯金を投資します。
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

しかめっ面をする
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
彼女は不公平なコメントを聞いてしかめっ面をした。
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。
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

満たす
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
美味しい食事が私たちの空腹を完全に満たしました。
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

盗む
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
他人から盗むことは間違っています。
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

計画的貯蓄
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
計画的貯蓄は高齢期の財務危機を軽減することができます。
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

慰め
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
彼女は失った後、音楽に慰めを見つけました。
B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七つの習慣
Meaning
Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.
Example
Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
習慣はバランスの取れたライフスタイルを維持するのに役立ちます。
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

カムルチー
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
カムルチーは南アジアで人気のある養殖魚です。
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。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

ソーシャルメディア
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
ソーシャルメディアはしばしば遅延を引き起こします。
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

回転楕円体
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
地球は完璧な球体ではなく、偏平な回転楕円体です。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

スタイラス
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
彼女はタブレットで絵を描くためにスタイラスを使用しました。
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

偽の / 虚偽の
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
その報告書は偽の主張に基づいていた。
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

詐欺師
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
そのビジネスマンは、顧客を騙す詐欺師として暴露されました。
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

殻
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
砲兵は敵の陣地に弾丸を発射しました。
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

含む
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
マイナーな詳細は主要なトピックに含まれました。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

引数
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
方程式 10 - 4 では、4 は引数です。
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

息子
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
彼の息子は音楽に非常に才能があります。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

体系的
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
その会社は問題を解決するために体系的なアプローチを採用しました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

贅沢主義者
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
その百万長者は真の贅沢主義者で、快適さと楽しみだけを求めて生きていました。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

追加料金
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
航空券に燃料サーチャージが追加されていました。
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。
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

種
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
私は庭に種を植えました。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

策略
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
彼らは税金を回避するために策略を使った。
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

後継者
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
CEOは退職を発表し、会社の後継者を指名しました。
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

非常に汚い
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
彼は壊れた家具のある汚い部屋に住んでいた。
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

悪臭; 臭い
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
ゴミは台所でひどい悪臭を引き起こしました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

短気な; すぐに怒る
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
交通のせいで遅れてしまったとき、彼女は短気になった。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

七番目
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
彼女の誕生日は7月7日です。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

副鼻腔
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
彼は副鼻腔感染症に苦しんでおり、頭痛を引き起こしました。
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

サディスティック
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
悪党は敵に痛みを与えている間、サディスティックな笑顔を浮かべていた。
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

印象的な
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
彼女の印象的な美しさは皆の注目を集めました。
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸せ
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。