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C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

サイドラインの議論
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
サイドラインの議論はしばしば合意に至ります。
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。
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。
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

スポンジカボチャ
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
スポンジカボチャは若い時に食べることができるか、乾燥させて自然のスポンジを作ることができます。
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

シナジー効果が得られるようにする, 力を合わせる, 協力する
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
チームは生産性を最大化するために協力しました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

厳格
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
政府は危機の間に厳しい措置を課しました。
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

枯れた
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
枯れた葉が彼の足元で崩れた。
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。
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸せ
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
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。
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

小屋
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
漁師は海岸近くの小さな小屋に住んでいました。
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

怖がっている
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
彼女は暗闇を怖がっていた。
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空間の
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
科学者は星の空間配置を研究しました。
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

構造物
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
その地域には古代の構造物があります。
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

保存
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
倉庫にはたくさんの保存スペースがあります。
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

罵り言葉
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
彼は足の指を打ったとき、罵り言葉を叫びました。
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 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

厳粛
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
その日は記念碑での厳粛な式典から始まります。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

下層の
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
地質調査は下層の岩層を明らかにした。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

症候群
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
ダウン症は、個人の身体的および精神的な発達に影響を与えます。
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

性的に
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
その映画は若い観客には過度に性的に露骨だと見なされました。
C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

音速より速い; 音速を超える速度に関連する
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
超音速ジェットは音の壁を破った。
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

スキル
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
彼女の絵画のスキルは皆を感動させました。
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

優越性
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
数学における彼の優越性は、彼のテストのスコアから明らかだった。
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

サポートする
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
家族は息子を学業でサポートします。
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

間隔反復
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
スペースド・リピティションは長期記憶を保持するのに役立ちます。
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

脚本
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
俳優は脚本からセリフを覚えました。
A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

提案する
Meaning
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
Example
He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.
彼は新しいレストランで夕食を取ることを提案しました。
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

簡単
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
彼女の説明は簡単で明確でした。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
代理母は九か月間子どもを妊娠してから子どもを出産した。
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

セッション
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
セッションは2月25日に開催されました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面的
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
彼のそのテーマに対する理解はかなり表面的でした。
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

急な, 高すぎる
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
ハイカーたちは急な山道を登った。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

シンコペイテッド
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
ジャズの曲には、群衆を元気づけたシンコペイテッドのリズムがありました。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

斜め目線
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
彼女は部屋を横切って彼に斜め目線を送った。
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

痛い
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
長いランニングの後、私の足は痛かった。
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 /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

単純さ; 明確さ
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
デザインの美しさはその単純さにあります。
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

見せかけの
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
その政治家の議論は見せかけのもので、説得力があるように見えたが、実際の証拠は欠けていた。
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

三段論法
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
哲学者は簡単な例を使って三段論法の概念を説明しました。
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 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 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。
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

ぞんざい
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
レポートはぞんざいに書かれており、間違いだらけだった。
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔離する
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
修道士は山で自分を孤立させることを選びました。
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。
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

うんこ
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
犬は床にうんこを残して散らかしました。
B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

短期的な
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
株に投資することで短期的な利益を得ることができる。
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

シラバス
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
教授は初日にシラバスを配布しました。
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 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。
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

高く飛ぶ / 急増する
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
ワシは山々の上を高く飛びました。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

女性参政権運動家
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
女性参政権運動家たちは女性の投票権を求めて集会を開いた。
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
植物は外部刺激に反応します。
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

土壌
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
この地域の土壌は赤みがかっています。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

短くて太い
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
その短くて太い小さな犬は、興奮して尾を振っていました。
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

シルフィード
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
彼女は舞台上をシルフィードのように軽やかで優雅に動いていました。
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成する
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
科学者たちは医学研究のために新しい化合物を合成しています。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自己制御
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自己制御はバランスの取れた生活を維持するために重要です。
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。
B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

スコア
Meaning
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
Example
He scored the winning goal in the final match.
彼は最後の試合で決勝ゴールを決めました。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大な影響
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
少しの時間のボランティア活動でも重大な影響を与えることができます。
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

整列した
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
兵士たちは整列した行列で立って、点検の準備ができていました。
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。
A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

賢い; 機知に富んだ; よく着飾った; スタイリッシュ
Meaning
intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish
Example
She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.
彼女はテクノロジー株に投資するという賢い決断を下しました。
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

解決策
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
バイオテクノロジーは環境問題に対する解決策を提供します。
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

スポーティブ
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
子供たちはピクニック中にスポーティブな気分でした。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

何かを始める人または物; 食事の最初の料理
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
食事のスターターは新鮮なサラダでした。
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

シナジック
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
2つの部署は生産性を高めるシナジックな関係を持っています。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

分かれた
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
離婚以来、彼らは別々の家に住んでいます。
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

選ばれた
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
彼は奨学金のために選ばれた候補者の一人でした。
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。
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 /ˈskændəl/

scandal

スキャンダル
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
その政治家の不倫は公然のスキャンダルとなった。
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 /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

無菌
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で働いた。
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 /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

遅い; 鈍い; 非活動的
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
古いコンピュータは数時間動かした後、遅くなった。
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆走
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
私たちは夏に湖で帆走をしました。
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

幸せ
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せなかった。
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

固体
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
地面は足元で固かった。
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

相乗効果, 協力
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
二つの会社間の相乗効果により、成功したパートナーシップが生まれました。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

二年生
Meaning
a student in their second year of study at a university or high school
Example
He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.
彼は大学で2年生で、コンピュータサイエンスを勉強しています。
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。
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。
B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

ストーブ
Meaning
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat
Example
She cooked dinner on the gas stove.
彼女はガスストーブで夕食を作った。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自己認識
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
自己認識は、自己の感情や行動を理解するのに役立ちます。
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。
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小さな像
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
アーティストは彼の作品で金の小さな像を受賞しました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

統合, 組み合わせ
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
複数の視点からのアイデアの統合が革新をもたらしました。
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

ひも
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
彼女はパッケージを糸で結びました。
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

木製の塀
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
囚人は木製の塀の中に閉じ込められていました。
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

優雅さと魅力
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
彼の優雅さと魅力は社交の場で彼を人気者にした。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

適切
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
式典中に大声で議論するのは適切ではありませんでした。
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

維持する
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
チームは彼らの成功を維持するために一生懸命働きました。
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

厳格な; 厳しい
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
教師は学生に対してカンニングについて厳しい警告を与えました。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

なんとか;
Meaning
in some way; for some reason that is not clear
Example
Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.
なんとか、私はプロジェクトを時間通りに終わらせることができました。
C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

偽り
Meaning
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
Example
The deal turned out to be a sham.
その取引は偽りであることが判明しました。
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。
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

持続可能な
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
持続可能な実践は環境への影響を軽減します。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

驚いた
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
彼女は外の大きな音に驚いた。
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
プロクラスティネーションを克服するために、具体的な計画を立ててください。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

真剣; 真面目; 重要;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
これは即座に注意が必要な真剣な問題です。
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 /spiːd/

Speed

速度; スピード
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
車は時速100マイルのスピードに達した。
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

あだ名
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
その有名なリーダーは「アイアンレディ」というあだ名で知られていた。
A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

金庫; 保護
Meaning
secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger
Example
He kept his important documents in the office safe.
彼は重要な書類をオフィスの金庫に保管していました。
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

満たす
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
大きな食事が彼の空腹を満たしました。
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

幸運な偶然
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
その古い写真アルバムを見つけたのはまさに幸運な偶然だった。
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。
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。
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 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

人里離れた
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
彼らは人里離れたビーチハウスで休暇を過ごしました。
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

サービス
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
医療業界のサービスは、福祉に不可欠です。