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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 /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

救助
Meaning
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
Example
They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.
彼らは火事からいくつかの物を救出することに成功した。
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

切る
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
彼女はドレスの緩んだ糸を切りました。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

過度に単純化された
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
彼の説明は過度に単純化されており、重要な詳細を無視していました。
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 /skwɪnt/

squint

目を細める
Meaning
to look with partly closed eyes
Example
She squinted at the bright sunlight.
彼女は明るい日差しで目を細めた。
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 /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

誘惑; 誘惑
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
彼は簡単な金儲けの誘惑に負けた。
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

慎重
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
彼は仕事において慎重であることで知られています。
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

練習試合
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
チームは公式シーズンが始まる前に練習試合を行いました。
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 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

シミュレート
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
パイロットは訓練中に緊急着陸をシミュレートしなければならなかった。
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

ゆっくり燃える
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
火は何時間もゆっくり燃えた後に消えました。
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

スポイルスポート
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
スポイルスポートにならないで、パーティーを楽しませてください。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

持続可能で協力的なアプローチ
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
環境問題を解決するためには、持続可能で協力的なアプローチが不可欠です。
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

促す / 奨励する
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
教師の賞賛は彼にもっと一生懸命勉強するように促した。
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

水没
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
海面上昇による沿岸地域の水没は重大な懸念事項です。
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

緩める
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
運転手は村に近づくにつれて速度を緩めた。
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

嵐の強化
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
嵐の強化は気候変動に関連しています。
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶性
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
砂糖は水に溶けやすい。
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 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

魅力的で洗練された
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
彼はパーティーで全員に感銘を与えた洗練された紳士だった。
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。
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

妨害する
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
証人は調査中にストーンウォールしようとしました。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

溶剤, 債務を支払う能力
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
アセトンは実験室でよく使われる溶剤です。
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

図式的な、または簡潔な
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
エンジニアはプロジェクトのスキマティックな図を提供しました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

恥知らず
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
恥知らずな政治家は自分の過ちを謝罪することを拒んだ。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

官能的
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
庭は官能的な色と香りで満たされていた。
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 /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治的
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
社会政治的要因はしばしば公共政策決定に影響を与えます。
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 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

停滞
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
高い失業率が経済の停滞を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

ふるい
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
彼女はパスタをこすためにふるいを使いました。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

気を散らす
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
彼女は予期しない電話で気を取られた。
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

鎮静する
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
看護師は手術の前に患者を鎮静しました。
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

軽蔑して拒絶する
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
彼女は軽蔑の気持ちで彼の助けの申し出を拒絶した。
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

シュガーキャンディ
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
子供たちは祭りでカラフルなシュガーキャンディを食べて楽しみました。
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

詐欺師
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
警察はついに悪名高い詐欺師を捕まえた。
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 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

シミュレートされた
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
パイロットはシミュレートされた飛行環境で訓練しました。
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。
C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

Meaning
To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.
Example
The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

怒りで煮えたぎる
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
彼女は不公平な決定の後、怒りで煮えたぎっていました。
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
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。
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 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。
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 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

日没
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
私たちは日没前に村に到着する予定でした。
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 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 /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

熱中症
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
その労働者は一日中外で働いた後、日射病にかかりました。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

神聖不可侵
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
言論の自由は民主主義社会では神聖不可侵と見なされています。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽霊のような
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
古い館には夜、幽霊のような雰囲気が漂っていた。
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

規定する
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
契約書には、支払いは30日以内に行われるべきであると明記されています。
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

眠り
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
子供は一晩中静かに寝ていた。
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 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

悪党
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
その悪党は老人から貯金を騙し取った。
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 /slæɡ/

slag

鉱滓
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
工場は川の近くに鉱滓を捨てました。
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

メス
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
外科医は慎重にメスを使って最初の切開を行いました。
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

防音; 音の出入りを防ぐ
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
レコーディングスタジオには防音壁があります。
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 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 /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 /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
新しい法律は労働者の権利を保護します。
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
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 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

切り替える
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
列車は別の線路に切り替えられました。
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

厳粛
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
式典は厳粛な雰囲気の中で行われました。
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

自発的に
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
子供たちは仲間とのやり取りを通じて自然に学びます。
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

深い音
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
俳優のソノラスな声が劇場全体に響き渡った。
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 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 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 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

足かせ
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
古い規制は小規模なビジネスを足かせし、革新を遅らせます。
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。
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

波
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
市内で盗難が立て続けに発生しています。
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自発性
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
彼の自発性は彼を素晴らしい会話者にします。
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
塩の水における溶解度は高い。
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。
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 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 /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

持続可能な農業
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
持続可能な農業の実践は、環境を保護しながら食料安全保障を確保します。
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 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。
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 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
宇宙観光の社会的利点が議論されています。
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超える
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
彼女のパフォーマンスはすべての期待を上回った。
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

吸う
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
赤ちゃんが乳首を吸っています。
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

引き裂く
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
彼女は古い書類を捨てる前にシュレッドした。
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 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。
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自殺的
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
無謀な運転は自殺的な行動でした。
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

統計学者
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
統計学者は調査結果を明確に示しました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

対称
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
建物の対称性は訪問者に感銘を与えました。
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 verb /strʌt/

strut

堂々と歩く
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
彼は賞を受賞後、誇らしげにステージを歩いた。
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。
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 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 ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

相乗的な
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
相乗的な効果は、栄養素が一緒に働くときに発生します。
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

怒りっぽい女性 / 小さなネズミのような動物
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
この劇は強い意志を持った女性を怒りっぽい女性として描いています。
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
その映画は面白かったが、オリジナルに比べて明らかに二流だった。
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 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隠遁
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
彼女はキャビンで完全に隠遁した週末を過ごしました。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

控えめな
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
成功にもかかわらず、彼は控えめで謙虚なままでした。
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

ユーモアのある模倣
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
コメディアンは政治家の演説を模倣して観客を楽しませました。
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

主権の, 最高の
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
主権政府は自国の通貨を管理している。
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

忠実, 頑強
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
彼女は常にコミュニティの忠実な支持者でした。
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。
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 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 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

どもる
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
緊張した学生はスピーチ中にどもり始めた。
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。