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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。
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

銀
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 /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 /siːdʒ/

Sieze

包囲
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
城塞の包囲は三ヶ月続いた。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

お世辞 / 偽の礼儀
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
販売員は偽りのように感じるお世辞のような売り込みをしました。
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

静かにまたは穏やかに
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
赤ちゃんを起こさないように静かに話しました。
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

日焼けした
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
その水夫は、何年も太陽の下で働いたため、日焼けした顔をしていた。
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 侮辱的な言葉
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
彼は彼女のキャラクターについて侮辱的な発言をした。
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

悪臭
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
ゴミの臭いが路地を満たした。
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

わずか; 軽い; 細い; 微妙な
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
電車の時刻表にはわずかな遅れがありました。
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

貧困
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
彼らは基本的な施設なしで貧困に住んでいました。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

老化による弱さ
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
老人はセンイルになり、親しい顔を忘れてしまった。
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

給料
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
彼女は教師としての仕事に対して良い給料を受け取っています。
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

降伏する
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
数週間の戦闘の後、軍隊は最終的に降伏しました。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊心
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
自尊心を築くには時間と一貫した努力が必要です。
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。
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

唾を吐く
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
彼は怒りで地面に唾を吐いた。
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

停滞する
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
革新がなければ、ビジネスは停滞する。
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 /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

地震の
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
その地域は地震活動で知られています。
A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

〜するつもり
Meaning
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
Example
I shall return before sunset.
私は日没前に戻ります。
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。
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小さな努力
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
小さな努力が蝶の保護に大きな変化をもたらすことができる。
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

殻
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
砲兵は敵の陣地に弾丸を発射しました。
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/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。
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。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波が岩にぶつかり、空気中に泡を残した。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

効率を高めるために協力する。
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
部門は効率を向上させるためにシナージズしなければならない。
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

発芽する
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
種は数日間の雨の後に発芽し始めました。
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

髭を剃る
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
彼は毎朝仕事の前に髭を剃るのが好きです。
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 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。
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

悲しみ、哀しみ、痛み
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
悪いニュースを聞いた後、彼女の悲しみは明らかでした。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

筋肉質で強い
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
そのアスリートは筋肉質な体型をしており、力強さを示していた。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

縫合
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
医者は傷を閉じるために縫合糸を使いました。
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

冷静な、無表情な
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
周りの混乱にもかかわらず、彼は冷静で落ち着いていました。
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

音節
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
‘コンピュータ’という言葉は3つの音節から成り立っています。
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

幸福
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸福を隠すことができませんでした。
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。
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 strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

戦略的
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
戦略的な政策は競争力を高めます。
A2 verb /smel/

smell

匂いをかぐ
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
花は甘い香りがする。
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

効率化または効率を高める
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
会社はコスト削減のために生産の効率化を目指しています。
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。
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

ひどく
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
患者は事故でひどく負傷しました。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

雑多な
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
その店は果物、衣類、そして雑多な商品を販売しています。
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

仮定
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
彼の計画は、市場がすぐに回復するという仮定に基づいていました。
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

適切
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
このドレスは結婚式に適しています。
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。
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

揺れる
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
地震で建物が揺れた。
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

鎌
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
農夫は伝統的な鎌を使って小麦を収穫しました。
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操縦する
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
彼は狭い通りを慎重に車をステアしました。
A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

社会的
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
彼女は非常に社交的な性格で、新しい人々に会うのが好きです。
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

占い師
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
王は戦争に行く前に占い師に相談した。
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

シークエンス
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
ダンスのシークエンスは完璧に振り付けられていました。
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪費する
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
彼はギャンブルに遺産を浪費した。
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。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保護措置
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
データ漏洩を防ぐために新しい保護措置が実施されました。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

若者
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
その若者は勇敢な騎士になることを夢見ていた。
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

南
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
太陽は東で昇り、南で沈みます。
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

探求者
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
探求者は自分の質問に対する答えを見つけるために遠くまで旅しました。
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

始める
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
彼女は来週、新しい仕事を始める。
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

奪う
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
警察は盗まれた商品を押収することに成功した。
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季節的
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
多くの企業は休暇中に季節労働者を雇います。
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。
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

歌手
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
そのシンガーは昨晩のコンサートで素晴らしいパフォーマンスをしました。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味しい
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
彼女はパーティーのために美味しいチョコレートケーキを焼きました。
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 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

負債を超える資産の所有; 借金を返済する能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
会社のソルベンシーは再編成後に改善されました。
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

脾臓; 怒り
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
会議後、彼は同僚に対して怒りをぶつけました。
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

意味
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
そのジェスチャーの意味は誤解されていました。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

ほとんど; ほとんどない; わずかに
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
私は自分の目をほとんど信じられなかった。
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

層
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。
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

未来のサミット
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
未来のサミットは世界的な課題を取り上げました。
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会的正義
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
社会的正義は機会の平等を保証します。
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

構成
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
会社はオフィスレイアウトのために新しいセットアップを発表した。
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。
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

同じ
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
私たちはパーティーで同じドレスを着ていました。
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。
A1 verb /sliːp/

sleep

眠る
Meaning
to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive
Example
I need to sleep for eight hours every night.
毎晩8時間寝る必要があります。
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/verb /skræp/

scrap

切れ端 / 捨てる
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
彼はその番号を書くために紙の切れ端を使いました。
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。
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
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。
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。
C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

利他主義
Meaning
The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.
Example
Selflessness is a key value for community building.
利他主義はコミュニティ構築の重要な価値です。
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。
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。
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
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。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

夕日
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
ロマンチックな夕日が空を黄金色に塗りつけました。
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

だらしない; 汚い; 注意を払わずに行われた
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
彼の乱雑な手書きは読みにくかった。
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全な; 絶対的な; 透明な; 非常に急な
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
それは私たちが場所を見つけた純粋な運だった。
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 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

捻挫
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
公園で走っているときに足首をねんざした。
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。
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。
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 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

皮肉な
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
その小説は都市生活を皮肉な視点で描いています。
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

仮定的
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
その話は仮定的であり、それを支持する証拠はありませんでした。
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

特定のグループを識別するための表現や信念
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
そのフレーズはキャンペーン中に政治的なシボレスとなった。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

サゴ
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
彼女はデザートにサゴプディングを準備しました。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

過剰
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
彼の寄付は過剰で、誰もが求めていた以上のものでした。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

魔法
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
村人たちは病気が魔法によって引き起こされたと信じていました。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

反乱罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
活動家はその扇動的な演説のために反乱罪で起訴された。
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

思いやり
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
彼女はいつも学生たちの幸福に気を配っていました。
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

木の切り株、困惑させる
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
その質問は学生たちを完全に困らせました。
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 /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

破壊工作員
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
破壊工作員は爆弾を設置する前に逮捕されました。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超俗的
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
僧侶は物質的な生活を超えた超俗的な平和について話しました。
B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

表面; 上層
Meaning
the outside part or uppermost layer of something
Example
The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.
潜水艦は海面に浮かび上がった。
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

厳しい、鋭い
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
貧困と富の間の鮮明な対比は街中で明らかだった。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

詭弁
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
その政治家の演説は詭弁に満ちていた。
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

黄白色
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
彼の黄白色の肌は、疲れて病気のように見えました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

不足
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
その地域では深刻な水不足が起きている。