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B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏った見解
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
その記事には政治的な傾向がありました。
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

闘争
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
独立のための闘争が国を団結させた。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

寛容
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
彼は貧困の中で静かに寛容をもって生きていた。
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。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象徴する
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
鳩は文化を超えて平和を象徴しています。
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

スカーフ
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
彼女は寒い天気で暖かいスカーフを首に巻きました。
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

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

smear

塗る / 中傷する
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
子供が壁にペンキを塗った。
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

急増
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
ゲートが開くと、群衆は前方に押し寄せました。
B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

予定; 時間割;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
会議の時間を確認する前に、スケジュールを確認してください。
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

お世辞使い
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
マネージャーは、彼が言ったことすべてに同意するお世辞を言う人々に囲まれていました。
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

シームレス
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
シームレスなチェックアウトプロセスは、ユーザーの満足度を向上させます。
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

従順; 服従的; 謙虚な
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
厳しい扱いの後、彼女は従順になった。
C1 adjective /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。
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。
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

打つ
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
雷は嵐の中で高いビルを打つ。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

サイレン
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
警察車両はサイレンを鳴らしながら通り過ぎました。
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

ナトリウム
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
ナトリウムは体内の液体バランスを維持するために不可欠な元素です。
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 /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

過剰に演劇的
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
彼女のパフォーマンスは過剰に演劇的で不自然に感じられた。
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

スズメ
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
スズメは木の枝から楽しそうにさえずっていました。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

文房具店
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
文房具屋は試験のための最適なペンを推薦しました。
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

切る、関係を断つ
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
彼は争いの後、会社との関係を断たなければならなかった。
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

幸せ
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
子供たちは新鮮な雪の中で楽しそうに遊んでいました。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
地下の水源は農業の維持に役立ちます。
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 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。
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

スロット
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
カードをスロットに挿入して、ドアを開けてください。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

説得
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
リーダーは計画への支援を得るために穏やかな説得を使用しました。
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖塔
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
教会の尖塔は遠くから見ることができました。
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

配送
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
天候条件により商品の配送が遅れました。
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

たくさん
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
彼女は街にたくさんの友達がいます。
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

スケール / サイズ調整
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
その会社は世界規模で事業を拡大する予定です。
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。
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

天上的
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
その絵は、まるで別の世界から来たような天上的な美しさを捉えました。
A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

スーパーマーケット
Meaning
a large self-service store selling food and household goods
Example
She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.
彼女は食料品を買いにスーパーマーケットに行きました。
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

不道徳な、汚い、または低品質な
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
彼はダウンタウンのスリージーなナイトクラブを避けた。
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

専門
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
彼女の専門は小児科医学です。
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

整える
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
会議の前に彼女は髪を整えた。
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。
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。
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

海
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
私たちは海で泳ぎました。
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

お世辞
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
彼のお世辞な振る舞いは同僚をうんざりさせた。
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。
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自給自足
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
その農場は野菜の生産に完全に自給自足です。
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

スレート / 予定する
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
ミーティングは次の月曜日に予定されています。
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

幸せ
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠せなかった。
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

空
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
今日は空が青いです。
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

耳障りな, うるさい
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
彼の耳障りな声は議論を不快にした。
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

壊れる
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
ガラスは落とすと壊れる。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最上級
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
彼女のパフォーマンスは最上級で、スタンディングオベーションを受けました。
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。
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 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
事故後、交通は停滞しました。
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

求める
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
彼はメンターからアドバイスを求めることに決めました。
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

合計
Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
8と12の合計は20です。
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。
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

ソフトウェア
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
彼はコンピュータの性能を向上させるためにソフトウェアをインストールしました。
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

スリム
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
彼女は新しいドレスでスリムに見えた。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇行の
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
その道は山を通り、蛇行する道を取った。
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。
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

使い果たされた, 疲れ切った
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
彼女は試験の準備に全てのエネルギーを使い果たした。
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

短い; 短縮した
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
会議はとても短く、わずか10分間だった。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

いくつか
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
数人が昨日の会議に出席した。
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

スタッカート
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
ピアニストはスタッカートのリズムで音符を弾きました。
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

カタツムリ
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
カタツムリは葉っぱを這っている間に輝く跡を残しました。
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大きな網
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
漁師たちは大きな網を川に投げ入れました。
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 /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
彼女の社交性はオフィスで人気を集めました。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度な複雑さまたは洗練
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
現代のAI技術の洗練さは驚くべきものです。
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

サバイバル
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
野生でのサバイバルは、挑戦的な経験となることがあります。
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

誠実な; 本物の; 見せかけのない
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
彼女は自分のミスについて誠実に謝罪した。
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。
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。
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

押す
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
彼は箱を隅に押し込んだ。
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

岸; 海岸; ビーチ
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
私たちはショアを歩きながら貝殻を集めていました。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

懐疑的な; 疑わしい; 何かの真実に疑問を抱く
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
多くの科学者が新しい理論に対して懐疑的な立場を取っている。
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

掃除人
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
掃除人は毎朝学校の廊下を掃除しました。
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

冷笑する
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
彼女は彼の歌おうとしたことを嘲笑した。
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

滑りやすい
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
清掃後、濡れた床はとても滑りやすかった。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

満足
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
彼はプロジェクトを終えた後、満足していると感じた。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

愚かな; 馬鹿な; ばかげた
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
雨の日に傘を忘れるのは愚かだった。
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。
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。
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切る
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
会社はもっと多くの顧客を引き付けるために価格を引き下げました。
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

サブスクライバー
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
彼女は月刊誌のサブスクライバーです。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近視; 短期的な視野
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
彼の近視的な決断で学校を早く辞めたことは、彼のキャリアの展望に影響を与えました。
B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

スラング; 不正な言葉
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
ティーンエイジャーは親が理解できないスラングを使いました。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

材木職人
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
熟練した材木職人は丸太を板に切りました。
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

頑丈
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
大工は頑丈な木製のテーブルを作った。
A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

スポーツ
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
サッカーは世界中で人気のスポーツです。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

きちんと整頓された; よく整理された; 良好な状態
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
検査の前にすべてが完璧でした。
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。
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 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

生存のための食物または支援
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
水は人間の生存に欠かせない。
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

不正行為
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
選挙は政治的不正行為に満ちていた。
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

厳しい
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
山登りは厳しい仕事だった。
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。
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

眠気
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
重い食事の後、眠気が集中するのを難しくしました。
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

お願いする
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
チャリティは洪水の被害者のために寄付を募っています。
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

神経質な
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
その馬は乗るには神経質すぎた。
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

確かに
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
もし一生懸命勉強すれば、確かに試験に合格します。
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

鞘
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。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

簡単にする
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
教師は生徒のために複雑な方程式を簡単にしました。
A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

四角形
Meaning
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
Example
The table has a square shape.
テーブルは四角い形をしています。
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

縞目模様の
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
顕微鏡で筋肉の繊維が縞目模様のように見えました。
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。
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

選ぶ
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
お気に入りの色を選んでください。
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

流行に敏感で魅力的な; 外見に優雅さや味を持つ
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーでスタイリッシュなドレスを着ていた。
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点のある; 見られた; マークされた
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
斑点のあるヒョウはジャングルを静かに歩いた。
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

超高層ビル
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
新しい超高層ビルが街のスカイラインを支配しています。
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。
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
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。
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

眠っている人；予想外に成功するもの
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
映画は予想外のヒットになった。