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B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

盗む
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
他人から盗むことは間違っています。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

こっそり
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
彼女は友達のためにこっそりサプライズパーティーを計画した。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

石鹸で覆われた; 泡立った
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
皿は洗った後でもまだ石鹸のようでした。
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

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

shareholder

株主
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
各株主は年次総会で投票する権利を持っています。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢な
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
彼女は彼に傲慢な笑顔を見せた、まるで彼が彼女より下のように。
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

潜水艇
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
科学者たちは潜水艇を使って深海を探査した。
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

眠気を催す
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
その眠気を催す講義は、クラスの半分を寝かせてしまった。
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

叫ぶ
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
子供たちはサプライズを見て喜んで叫びました。
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

厳格な; 厳しい
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
教師は学生に対してカンニングについて厳しい警告を与えました。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

低劣な、陰湿な
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
その小説は都市生活の裏面を明らかにします。
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。
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

科学者
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
その科学者はデータ駆動型の改革を提案しました。
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

避難所
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
その森は絶滅危惧種の動物たちの避難所です。
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

倉庫
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
その倉庫はすべての輸入品のストアハウスとして機能していた。
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同時
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
同時の作物の失敗は、世界的な食料供給に影響を与えます。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

分離主義者
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
分離主義者グループは中央政府からの独立を要求した。
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

ずるい / 狡猾
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
彼女は彼にずるい笑顔を向けた。
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 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

悲しみ; 哀しみ;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
悲劇の後、彼の心は悲しみで満ちていた。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

勤勉な; 立派な;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
彼女は研究に勤勉で、毎日図書館で何時間も過ごしていました。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

恥ずかしい; 不名誉な; 恥ずかしい
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
彼の恥ずかしい行動は家族全員を困惑させました。
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 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

腫れた
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
ハイキング中に足首をひねった後、足首が腫れていました。
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。
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

南東
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
その都市は国の南東に位置しています。
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

サフラン
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
サフランの生地は日光の下で美しく見えました。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

苗字
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
フォームに名前と苗字を書いてください。
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

雪降り
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
昨日の大雪で全ての道路が閉鎖されました。
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 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

収縮
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
その会社は今四半期の利益の収縮を報告しました。
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

驚いた
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
私は市場で古い友達を見て驚きました。
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

買収する
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
弁護士は証人を買収しようとしたと非難された。
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。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈhiːt/

superheat

過熱する
Meaning
to heat a substance beyond its normal boiling point without it becoming vapor
Example
Engineers superheat the steam to increase the efficiency of the turbine.
エンジニアはタービンの効率を上げるために蒸気を加熱しすぎます。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避する
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
政治家はその難しい質問を避けようとした。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

お世辞; おべっか
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
彼のオベッカは誰にも彼の誠実さを納得させることができなかった。
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

退職金
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
会社は彼の仕事が終了した後、退職金を提供しました。
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸せ
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、自分の幸せを隠すことができませんでした。
C1 noun 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。
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

性別
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
彼は医者のオフィスで自分の性別について尋ねられました。
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

棘のある
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
その棘のあるサボテンは手袋なしでは取り扱いにくかった。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

驚くべき
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
山の頂上からの景色は本当に驚くべきものでした。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

規則にうるさい人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
彼は時間にうるさく、遅れを許しません。
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。
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

希少な; 見つけにくい; 少量で存在する
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
砂漠地帯では、淡水がますます希少になっています。
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

店
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
私は食料品を買うためにショップに行かなければならない。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

奴隷状態
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
多くの人々が、植民地制度によって課せられた隷属から逃れようと戦った。
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静的
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
静的な考えは進展を妨げる。
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

割線
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
幾何学では、割線は円を二つの異なる点で交差します。
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。
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

球形
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
ボールの球形は、地面でスムーズに転がるのを可能にしました。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

犠牲的な
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
その羊は儀式で犠牲的な捧げ物として使われました。
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

衝撃
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
彼の突然の出発のニュースは皆にショックを与えた。
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

詰まった
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
ドアが詰まっていて、開きません。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空間の
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
科学者は星の空間配置を研究しました。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

道徳的な; 道徳的に説教する
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
彼の道徳的なコメントは観客をイライラさせた。
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

主観的
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
美しさはしばしば主観的な概念と見なされます。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

絹の; 柔らかい; 滑らか;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに美しい絹のドレスを着ていきました。
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

努力する
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
彼女はクラスで最も優れた生徒になるよう努めている。
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。
C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

お願いする
Meaning
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
Example
The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.
村人たちは干ばつの間、雨を求めて神々にお願いした。
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸っぱい
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
牛乳は酸っぱくなり、ひどい匂いがします。
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。
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
彼は神父に自分の罪を告白しました。
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

席
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
コンサートであなたのために席を予約しました。
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

強化する
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
コミュニケーションは人々の間の絆を強化することができます。
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

足場
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
作業員たちは建物の外壁を塗装するために足場を設置しました。
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

抑制可能な
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
病気の症状は薬で抑制可能です。
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。
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
彼女は面接中に冷静さで皆を感動させた。
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

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

sweatshirt

スウェットシャツ
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
彼は公園でジョギングをするとき、灰色のスウェットシャツを着ていた。
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。
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 /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血なまぐさい
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
その戦闘は戦争の中で最も血なまぐさい戦いの一つだった。
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

宇宙探査
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
宇宙探査は私たちの宇宙に対する知識を広げました。
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 /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。
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

着実に
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
会社の利益は着実に増加しています。
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 verb /sleɪk/

slake

渇きを癒す
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
彼女は渇きを癒すために冷たい水を飲んだ。
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

細いヒールの靴 / ダガー
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
彼女はパーティーにエレガントなスティレットヒールを履いて行きました。
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

神学校
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
彼は神学校に入学して神学を学ぶことに決めました。
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

在庫
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
その店はさまざまな製品を在庫しています。
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

推測する / 投資する
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
専門家は会社が新しい市場に進出する可能性があると予測しています。
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

魂
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
彼女は芸術作品に心と魂を込めました。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情する
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
あなたの損失に同情します。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

知恵に関連する
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
僧侶は学生たちに知恵に関連する教えを共有しました。
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。
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周囲
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
彼女は新しい環境にすぐに適応しました。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概要
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
出版社は著者に小説の1ページ分の概要を提出するよう依頼しました。
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者; アカデミック
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
有名な学者は古代の歴史に関する本をいくつか出版しました。
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

強烈な暑さで苦しむ
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
私たちは真昼の太陽の下で汗だくになり始めました。
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.
A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

石鹸
Meaning
a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing
Example
Please wash your hands with soap and water.
石鹸と水で手を洗ってください。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自己中心的
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
彼は友達の苦しみに気づかないほど自己中心的だった。
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

制裁
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
政府はその国に対して経済制裁を科した。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感受性
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
彼女の芸術的な感受性は、絵画の細部を評価するのに役立ちました。
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。
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

飽和
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
市場に同様の商品が溢れすぎて、販売が減少しました。
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

戦闘的 / 散らかった
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
小さくても、彼は戦闘的な戦士でした。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

柔軟な
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
その体操選手の体は驚くほど柔軟だった。
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。
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

こする
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
目をこすることは過剰で有害です。
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 /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

使用可能
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
その古い自転車は年齢に関係なく、まだ使用可能です。
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

非常にきれいで整頓された; 完璧
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
掃除後、家はまるで新品のようにきれいで整然としていました。
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晩ご飯
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
私たちは通常、七時ごろに晩ご飯を食べます。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

慎重な
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
彼女の返答は冷静で慎重であり、衝動的ではなかった。
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽霊
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
戦争の幽霊は今でもその地域をおびやかしています。