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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。
A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

成功
Meaning
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit
Example
Success requires focus and determination.
成功には集中と決意が必要です。
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
農夫は大きな羊の群れを飼っています。
C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

体系的戦略
Meaning
A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.
Example
A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.
目標を達成するために体系的戦略が採用されました。
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

頭蓋骨
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
医者は慎重に頭蓋骨のX線写真を調べました。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

蒸し暑く湿った、魅力的な
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
蒸し暑い天気は仕事に集中するのを難しくしました。
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

懐疑的な
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
彼女は新しい計画に懐疑的だった。
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

背骨; 構造物の中央支柱
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
事故で背骨を傷つけました。
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

一斉射撃
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
兵士たちは倒れた将軍を讃えるために一斉射撃を行った。
C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

幸福
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

素晴らしい; 壮大な; 印象的な
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
お城は夕日で素晴らしく見えました。
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。
C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

立証する
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.
弁護士は確かな証拠でその主張を立証しようとしました。
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 /steɪk/

steak

ステーキ
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
彼は野菜と一緒にグリルされたステーキを注文しました。
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

安定性
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
政治的安定は経済成長にとって重要です。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

日光
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
日光は海洋の深海には届かない。
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。
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

生き残った人、特に他の人が亡くなった後に生き残った人
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
彼女はがんのサバイバーで、今は他の患者を助けています。
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
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。
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。
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象徴的
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
鳩は平和と自由の象徴的存在です。
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

急に方向を変える
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
車は犬を避けるために急に方向を変えた。
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神聖さ
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
命の神聖さは決して妥協されるべきではない。
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。
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 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生き延びる
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
多くの村人は今でも漁業と農業で生計を立てています。
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 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

構造的
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
橋の構造的な完全性は嵐の後にテストされました。
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 /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

南アメリカ
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
ブラジルは南アメリカで最も大きな国です。
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

広がる
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
彼女が微笑んだとき、暖かい輝きが彼女の顔に広がった。
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

驚かす, 気絶させる
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
彼女の突然の辞任のニュースは皆を驚かせた。
B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

なでる
Meaning
to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently
Example
She stroked the cat's fur gently.
彼女は猫の毛を優しくなでました。
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交術
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
彼女は見事な社交術で微妙な状況をうまく処理しました。
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
騒音は真夜中を過ぎて最終的に停止しました。
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

スパチュラ
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
私はフライパンでパンケーキをひっくり返すためにスパチュラを使いました。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

突然の; 急な; 思いがけない;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
天気に突然の変化がありました。
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

銀のトレイ
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
執事は銀のトレイでお茶を運んできました。
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
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。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

手品
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
マジシャンはその手品で観客を驚かせた。
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 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

単純に; ただ;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
私はただあなたの宿題を手伝いたかった。
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

不足
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
水不足が農業に脅威を与えている。
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

学習や旅行のための休暇
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
彼女は新しい本を研究するためにサバティカルを取った。
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。
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

構造
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
構造は安全性と機能性のために設計されています。
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

ずぶぬれ
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
彼の服は激しい雨の後でずぶぬれになった。
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

陰気な
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
彼の陰気な表情は部屋の中の誰もが不快に感じさせた。
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

墓室
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
古代の王は大きな墓室に埋葬されました。
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

滑り台
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
子供たちは公園でスライドで遊ぶのを楽しんでいました。
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。
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

熟練した
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
彼は美しい家具を作ることができる熟練した大工です。
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 /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

団結
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
労働者はストライキの間、団結を示しました。
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 視力なし
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
盲目の男性はガイド犬と一緒に通りを歩きました。
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

システム
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
効果的なシステムは生産性を向上させます。
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。
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 /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

角度を作る
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
アークは円の中心で60度の角度を作ります。
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自立
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
自立は自信を高めるのに役立ちます。
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

選挙権
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
普遍的な選挙権は重要な要求でした。
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。
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 /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 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。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
彼女は手のやけどに薬を塗りました。
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

推測する
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
彼女は彼が会議に来ないだろうと推測した。
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 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。
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 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

連続した; シリアル
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
連続した殺人者は、長年の調査の後、ついに捕まった。
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

潰す
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
彼女はうっかり靴で虫を潰しました。
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 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
社会の上層部は他の人々が手に入れられない特権を享受していました。
B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

疑う
Meaning
to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust
Example
I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.
彼が居場所について嘘をついていると思います。
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。
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会的責任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
社会的責任は教育課程の一部であるべきです。
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

場所
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
公園でピクニックをするための素晴らしい場所を見つけました。
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
彼女の肌は柔らかくて滑らかでした。
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

細くて弱い
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
細い木が雪の重みで曲がった。
C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

だらしなく座る
Meaning
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
Example
He slouched in the chair, looking tired.
彼は椅子にだらりと座り、疲れた様子だった。
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

要約
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
彼女はクラスのためにその本の要約を書きました。
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

きしみ音を立てる
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
車はきしみ音を立てて急停止した。
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。
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

強く閉める
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
彼は議論の後に怒ってドアを叩きつけた。
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

壊血病
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
水夫たちは、新鮮な果物がない長い海の航海中によく壊血病にかかっていました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

生意気な
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
その子は先生に生意気な返事をした。
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

硬貨
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
取引は硬貨で行われました。
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

スラブ
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
作業員たちは基礎のためにコンクリートのスラブを敷きました。
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

落書きする
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
子供は壁に落書きをした。
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
螺旋階段は最上階に通じていました。
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

部下
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
彼は自分の部署で10人の部下を管理しています。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

ボロボロの; ひどい状態の; 使い古された痕跡がある; 不公平または残酷
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
彼のボロボロの服は、彼が数日間旅行していたことを示していた。
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

言語における意味に関連する
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
AIモデルはコンテキストを理解するためにセマンティック分析を使用します。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
医師は吸収を早めるために舌下錠を処方しました。
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

小さい; 限られた; 狭い
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
彼女は大学の近くの小さなアパートに住んでいます。
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不規則に動く
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
子供たちは長いハイキングで後れを取るようになった。
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

けちん坊
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
家主はそんなけちん坊で、何も修理しなかった。
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.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

現状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
政府はさらなるレビューまで現状を維持することを決定しました。
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

海峡
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
ジブラルタル海峡は大西洋と地中海を繋いでいます。
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

軽く焼く
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
火が彼の眉毛を焼きました。
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 /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

不自然な、堅苦しい
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
彼のスピーチは不自然で練習されたように聞こえた。
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。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

太陽系
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
私たちの太陽系には、太陽の周りを回る8つの惑星があります。
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。
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 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

専門的に取り組む
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
彼は心臓病学に専門的に取り組むことに決めました。
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

堅固な, 忠実な
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
彼女は環境保護の強固な支持者です。
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

柔らかい; やさしい; 静か
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
枕はとても柔らかくて快適です。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

陰気
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
葬式には暗い雰囲気がありました。
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.