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A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

まっすぐな; 直線的な; 正直な;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
ポイントAからポイントBまでまっすぐな線を引いてください。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

兵士
Meaning
a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter
Example
The soldier marched proudly with his unit.
兵士は誇りを持って自分の部隊と共に行進した。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

誰か
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
誰かが廊下に傘を忘れました。
A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

座る
Meaning
to rest in a seated position; to be located
Example
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
どうぞ座って快適にしてください。
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。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

包囲
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
城は長い包囲戦の後に落ちました。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

かいこ
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
カイコは桑の葉を食べて、絹を生産します。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

地位 / 評判
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
彼はその慈善活動のため、コミュニティで高い評価を得ています。
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

ふるいにかける / 注意深く調べる
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
ケーキのミックスに加える前に、小麦粉をふるいにかけました。
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

貯金
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
多くの人々は不動産に貯金を投資します。
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

スポーツ選手
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
彼は本物のスポーツ選手で、常に相手に対して公正で尊敬を示す。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

怠け者
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
彼は目標のない怠け者の若者として見られていた。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

似ている; 共通の特徴がある
Meaning
alike; having characteristics in common
Example
The two sisters have similar interests in music.
二人の姉妹は音楽に関して似たような興味を持っています。
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

とげのある
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
とげのあるサボテンが砂漠の中で高く立っていました。
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。
A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

驚き
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
彼の到着は嬉しい驚きでした。
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

スクリーニングまたは上映
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
病院はすべての従業員に無料の健康スクリーニングを提供しました。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

刺激
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
明るい光と大きな音は、警戒のための一般的な刺激です。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面的
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
彼のそのテーマに対する理解はかなり表面的でした。
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶者
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
各従業員は配偶者を健康保険プランに含めることができます。
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 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
ハムレットの独白はシェイクスピアのドラマの中で最も有名なパッセージの一つです。
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

つまずく
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
彼はでこぼこな歩道でつまずいた。
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
その政党はイデオロギーの対立により分裂を経験しました。
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 食い止める
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
庭師はバラの茎を切りました; 新しい政策は汚染の流れを食い止めることを目指しています。
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸せ
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
彼女は賞を受け取ったとき、幸せを隠せませんでした。
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

皮を捨てる / 湿地
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
ヘビは古い皮を捨てた。
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

スライス; 薄切り
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
ピザのスライスを一つ食べますか?
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

滑らかで光沢のある
Meaning
smooth, shiny, and stylish
Example
She drove a sleek black sports car.
彼女は光沢のある黒いスポーツカーを運転していました。
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

掃く
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
彼女は毎朝床を掃く。
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

率直で明確; 複雑ではない; 理解しやすい
Meaning
honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand
Example
His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.
彼の説明はとても率直で、簡単に理解できました。
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

ステレオタイプ
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
すべてのゲーマーが反社会的だというのはステレオタイプです。
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活発な
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
活発な老紳士は結婚式で喜びながら踊った。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

南の
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
彼女は仕事のために南の都市に引っ越した。
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。
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

サファイア
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
ロイヤルクラウンは大きなサファイアで飾られていました。
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

軽蔑的な
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
彼が無礼なコメントをしたとき、彼女は軽蔑の目で彼を見た。
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

十分に
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
彼女は試験に合格するために十分に勉強した。
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

深刻な
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
行動がなければ、気候変動の影響は深刻になります。
B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

スリッパ
Meaning
light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors
Example
She put on her slippers before walking around the house.
家の中を歩く前にスリッパを履きました。
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。
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投機
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
株式市場のスペキュレーションは高いボラティリティを引き起こす可能性があります。
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

疑い
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
警察は窃盗の疑いで彼を逮捕しました。
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

終わらせる / スコッチウイスキー
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
報告書は合併の噂を終わらせました。
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。
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周囲の
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
周囲の丘は霧に包まれていました。
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

図式的な、または簡潔な
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
エンジニアはプロジェクトのスキマティックな図を提供しました。
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

ひも
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
彼女はパッケージを糸で結びました。
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

成層圏
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
成層圏は特別な環境を提供します。
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

シーツ
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
ベッドを覆うために清潔なシーツが必要です。
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

塩辛い
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
塩辛い海水が彼女を渇かせた。
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 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸気船
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
古い蒸気船がゆっくり川を渡った。
C1 verb /ˈʃɪmər/

shimmer

きらめく
Meaning
To shine with a soft, wavering light.
Example
The lake shimmered under the moonlight.
湖は月光の下で輝いていました。
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。
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

肩をすくめる
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
彼は失われたファイルについて聞かれると肩をすくめました。
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

購読する
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
私はいくつかのオンライン雑誌を購読しています。
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

線または筋; 指定された方向に非常に速く移動する
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
稲妻が夜空を横切った。
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。
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

自信過剰
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
彼はまるでその場所のオーナーであるかのように部屋に入ってきました。
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

監督者
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
スーパーバイザーは各従業員の進捗を確認しました。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

感覚的
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
感覚的フィードバックはVR体験を強化します。
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

構文
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
プログラミング言語は厳格な構文ルールに従います。
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

歌
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
発音を学ぶために歌を聞いてください。
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

対称的
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
アーティストは床に対称的なパターンをデザインしました。
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

シミュレーション
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
シミュレーションは学生が複雑な理論を理解するのを助けました。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意識
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
彼は事故後セミコンシャスで、ほとんど反応できなかった。
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

汚す
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
スキャンダルは政治家の評判を汚した。
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 /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

選択的
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
大学には新入生のための選択的な入学プロセスがあります。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

妨げる
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.
新しい規制は小規模なビジネスに障害をもたらす可能性があります。
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 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

自発的に
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
子供たちは仲間とのやり取りを通じて自然に学びます。
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

外科手術に関連する
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
彼女は損傷を修復するために外科的治療を受けました。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

日の出
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
私たちは山頂から美しい日の出を見ました。
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 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。
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

サミット
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
サミットは緊急のグローバルな問題を取り上げました。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

詭弁
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
その政治家の演説は、有権者を誤導することを目的とした詭弁で満ちていた。
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

分離可能な
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
この二つの問題は分離可能であり、独立して議論されるべきです。
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

堂々と歩く
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
彼は賞を受賞後、誇らしげにステージを歩いた。
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

眠り
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
子供は一晩中静かに寝ていた。
A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

シャツ
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons
Example
He wore a white shirt to the office.
彼はオフィスに白いシャツを着て行った。
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。
C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

六重奏
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
ジャズのセクステットは、小さなクラブを温かく層状の音で満たしました。
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

切れ目
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
生地に小さな切れ目がありました。
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。
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
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。
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

煙
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
車両からの煙が空気品質を悪化させます。
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

足かせ
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
古い規制は小規模なビジネスを足かせし、革新を遅らせます。
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

布、紙、プラスチック、またはその他の材料の長くて細い帯
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
彼女はノートから紙のストリップを引き裂きました。
B2 verb /suː/

sue

訴える
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
彼女は損害賠償のために会社を訴えることに決めました。
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

シナジー効果が得られるようにする, 力を合わせる, 協力する
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
チームは生産性を最大化するために協力しました。
B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

サメ
Meaning
a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton
Example
The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.
サメは海の強力な捕食者です。
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小舟
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
漁師は彼の小舟で湖を渡った。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

名声、身長
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
彼女の知的名声は、彼女を学界で尊敬される人物にしました。
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

聖地; 神殿; 祈りの場
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
巡礼者たちは健康を祈るために神殿を訪れます。
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

文法ミス
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
彼のスピーチは文法ミスと不器用なフレーズでいっぱいだった。
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

スキル
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
彼女の絵画のスキルは皆を感動させました。
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。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

余剰
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
今年、その国には食料の余剰があります。
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

一時停止する
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
その会社は彼の会員資格をサスペンドすることに決めました。
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

停止された
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
彼は1週間学校から停止された。
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 /stɪŋ/

sting

刺す
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
蜂は彼が庭仕事をしているときに彼の腕を刺しました。
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

うだるような暑さ
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
うだるような暑さで仕事が難しくなった。
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 /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

シナプスの
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
学習は脳内のシナプス接続を強化する。
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

ストイック主義
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
困難な時に彼のストイック主義は賞賛に値した。
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

詐欺師
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
そのビジネスマンは、顧客を騙す詐欺師として暴露されました。