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B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

召使い
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
召使いは客のためにドアを開けました。
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

ショット
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
彼はゴールに向かってショットを打った。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

地震の
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
その地域は地震活動で知られています。
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

樹液 / 弱める
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
長い旅が彼のエネルギーを弱め始めた。
A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

鋭い; 強烈な; 突然で強い; 理解が速い
Meaning
having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand
Example
The knife has a very sharp blade.
ナイフは非常に鋭い刃を持っています。
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

乱闘
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
ファウルの後、二人の選手がフィールドで殴り合った。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波が岩にぶつかり、空気中に泡を残した。
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。
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。
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

ストローまたは茎
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
彼女はストローでジュースを飲んだ。
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

ステージ
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
俳優は演説をするためにステージに上がった。
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

丈夫 / ぶ厚い
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
その丈夫な男性は重い箱を簡単に持ち上げました。
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

スペルする
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
あなたの名前を私のためにスペルできますか?
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

シエラクラブ
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
ジョン・ミューアは1892年にシエラクラブを設立し、野生地帯を保護しました。
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

おバカさん
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
彼らは彼を、何も複雑なことが理解できないおバカさんのように扱いました。
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

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。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

神託的
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
その老婦人は未来について神託的な警告をした。
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

拡張性
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
新しいソフトウェアは大企業向けに高い拡張性を提供します。
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

驚かせる
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大きな音が子供たちを驚かせた。
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

支えられた
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
提案は支えられませんでした。
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自殺
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
メンタルヘルスの専門家は自殺を防ぐために働いています。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星のような; 輝く;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
私たちは山でキャンプしながら、星空を楽しみました。
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑る
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
彼女は濡れた床で滑って転んだ。
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

わいせつな
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
タブロイドはそのセレブに関するわいせつな話を公開した。
B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

スワイプする
Meaning
to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion
Example
He swiped left on the photo.
彼は写真で左にスワイプしました。
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

ソル(音楽のスケールの5番目の音)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
合唱団はリハーサル中にソル音を歌う練習をしました。
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投機
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
株式市場のスペキュレーションは高いボラティリティを引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

購読する
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
私はいくつかのオンライン雑誌を購読しています。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

シャベル
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
彼は車道から雪を取り除くためにシャベルを取った。
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

奴隷
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
廃奴隷運動は奴隷の権利のために戦いました。
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
騎士は鞘から剣を抜きました。
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

怖い
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
そのホラー映画は本当に怖かった。
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
彼女はすべての物をスーツケースに詰め込んだ。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

厳格さ
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
新しい規則の厳格さはみんなを驚かせました。
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

サリー
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
彼女は祭りで赤い絹のサリーを着てとてもエレガントに見えました。
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

7年ごとの
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
その祭りは村で7年ごとの伝統です。
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸せ
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

深い知恵
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
彼のサガシティは彼を偉大なリーダーにしました。
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
睡眠不足は精神的な健康に深刻な影響を与える可能性があります。
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

サメ
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
サメは海の強力な捕食者です。
C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

Meaning
to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence
Example
His boots squelched in the wet ground.
B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
B2 verb /suː/

sue

訴える
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
彼女は損害賠償のために会社を訴えることに決めました。
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

水泳
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
水泳は健康でフィットな状態を保つための素晴らしい方法です。
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

大混乱
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
嵐の後、町全体が大混乱に陥った。
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

突然
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
車は突然道路の真ん中で止まりました。
A2 noun /siːn/

scene

シーン
Meaning
a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film
Example
The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
映画の最後のシーンはとても感動的でした。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

誰か
Meaning
an unspecified person
Example
Somebody is knocking at the door.
誰かがドアをノックしています。
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

持久力
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
マラソンランナーはレースを完走するために素晴らしいスタミナが必要です。
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。
B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

静けさ
Meaning
Complete absence of sound; quietness.
Example
Silence filled the air near the graves.
墓の近くの空気は静けさで満ちていた。
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

特別
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
このギフトは私にとってとても特別です。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国通貨 / 優れた
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
プロジェクトでの優れた仕事が称賛されました。
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

未来のサミット
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
未来のサミットは世界的な課題を取り上げました。
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
銀の指輪は日光で輝いていました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

ソロ
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
彼女は才能ショーでソロダンスを披露することに決めた。
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

確か; 確実に
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
私は彼が明日来ると確信しています。
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

停滞した; 動かない; 発展していない
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
池の中の停滞した水は藻で覆われていました。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

調査, アンケート
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
彼らは顧客の好みを理解するために調査を行いました。
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

汚名
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
多くの社会では、精神的な健康問題に関して未だに汚名がついています。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季節的
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
多くの企業は休暇中に季節労働者を雇います。
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

厳しい、鋭い
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
貧困と富の間の鮮明な対比は街中で明らかだった。
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 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

助成金
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
農業の助成金は、農家が作物の生産を維持するのに役立ちます。
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
ハムレットの独白はシェイクスピアのドラマの中で最も有名なパッセージの一つです。
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

シャベル
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
庭師は花を植えるために穴を掘るためにシャベルを使いました。
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

スクリーニングまたは上映
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
病院はすべての従業員に無料の健康スクリーニングを提供しました。
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

怖がらせる
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
大きな音が赤ちゃんを怖がらせた。
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

セクシュアリティ
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
彼女は自分のセクシュアリティとアイデンティティについてオープンに話しました。
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

監視
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
そのプロジェクトは経験豊富なマネージャーの監視の下で完了しました。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半円
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
学生たちは教師の周りに半円形に座っていました。
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

スイートライム
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
スイートライムジュースは暑い日にさわやかでした。
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

技術
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
新しいスキルを学ぶことで、個人的および職業的成長が促進されることがあります。
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 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

夢中; 魅了された
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
子供たちは魔法使いが技を披露するのを夢中で見ていました。
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

群れ
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
一群の蜂が木の周りを囲んでいました。
C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

血液に関連する
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
外科医は傷口からの血なまぐさい分泌物を調べました。
C1 noun /sɛkt/

sect

宗派
Meaning
a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs
Example
The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.
グループは教義の違いにより、異なる宗派に分かれました。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

反乱罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
活動家はその扇動的な演説のために反乱罪で起訴された。
C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

至点
Meaning
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
Example
People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.
人々は夏至を祝うために祭りや儀式を行います。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

控えめ / 節約
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
彼女は言葉を使うのを控えめにしています。
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。
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
食べ過ぎた後、胃が痛いです。
A2 verb /siːm/

seem

見える
Meaning
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
Example
He seems tired after the long journey.
長い旅の後、彼は疲れているように見える。
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

推測する / 投資する
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
専門家は会社が新しい市場に進出する可能性があると予測しています。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

詭弁家
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
彼は討論に勝つために事実を歪める詭弁家として解雇されました。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

まもなく; 少しの間で; 簡潔に
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
会議はまもなく始まります。
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

架空の楽園
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
彼らはその島を現代版シャングリ・ラとして描写しました。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年ごと
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
会社は6ヶ月ごとに全社員との会議を開きます。
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。
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

歓迎の挨拶
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
彼女は卒業式で歓迎の挨拶を行いました。
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救済
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
物語は救いのテーマを中心に展開します。
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

次に
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
まず、資金が必要です;次に、強力なチームが必要です。
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。
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

厳しさ; 重大さ; 激しさ
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
嵐の厳しさが街全体に広範囲の損害をもたらしました。
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

皮肉な
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
彼は彼女のドレスについて皮肉なコメントをするのをやめられなかった。
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

スラム街
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
政府はスラムの条件を改善するために取り組んでいます。
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

特定のグループを識別するための表現や信念
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
そのフレーズはキャンペーン中に政治的なシボレスとなった。
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。
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

静かで平和な
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
湖は静かで平和な雰囲気を持っていました。
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折れる
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
ロープは重さで折れました。
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。
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

スパイス
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
彼女はカレーに風味を加えるためにスパイスを一つまみ加えました。
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高の
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
最高裁判所は最終的な決定を下しました。
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

下級の立場にある人;軍隊では、若い将校
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
サブオルターナは小さな小隊を指揮する責任がありました。
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

予言者
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
予言者は王国の大きな変化を予測しました。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同義語
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
ハッピーとジョイフルは同義語です。
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

風刺
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
その劇は現代政治への素晴らしい風刺でした。
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

賢い, 熟練した
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
彼女はテクノロジーに詳しい起業家です。
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

がぶがぶ飲む
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
彼は数秒でビールを飲み干した。
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

真剣さ; 重要性
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
その状況の真剣さは、医者が話すときに明らかになりました。
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

高慢
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
彼女はウェイターと話すのを避けたので、高慢に見えました。
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 /stɛlθ/

stealth

隠密、静かに動く
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
猫は静かに獲物に向かって動いた。