Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 verb
sneer
冷笑する
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
C1 verb
snicker
ひそかに笑う
Meaning
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
Example
The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.
C1 adjective
snide
皮肉な
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
C1 verb
snip
切る
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
C1 adjective
snobbish
高慢
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
C1 verb
snub
無視する
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
C1 noun
sobriety
節制
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
C1 noun
sociability
社交性
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
C1 adjective
societal
社会的
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
C1 noun
socioeconomic progress
社会経済的進歩
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
C1 adjective
sociopolitical
社会政治的
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
C1 noun
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.
C1 noun
soil management
土壌管理
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
C1 adjective
soiled
汚れた
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
C1 noun
Solace
慰め
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
C1 verb/noun
solder
はんだ付け
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
C1 noun
solemnity
厳粛
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
C1 verb
solicit
お願いする
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
C1 verb
solidify
強化する
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
C1 noun
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.
C1 noun
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.
C1 noun
solubility
溶解度
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
C1 adjective
soluble
可溶性
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
C1 noun
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.