Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
superannuated
時代遅れの
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
B2 adjective
superb
素晴らしい
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
C1 adverb
Superbly
素晴らしく
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
C2 adjective
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.
C2 adjective
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.
B2 adjective
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.
C2 noun
superfluity
過剰
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
C1 adjective
superfluous
余分な
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
B2 noun
superfoods
スーパーフード
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
C2 verb
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.
C1 verb
superimpose
重ね合わせる
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
C2 verb
superintend
監督する
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
C2 noun
superintendence
監督
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
B2 noun
superintendent
監督者
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
B2 adjective
Superior
優れている; 平均以上
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
B2 noun
Superiority
優越性
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
C1 adjective
superlative
最上級
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
A2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
supernal
天上的
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
B2 adjective
Supernatural
超自然的な
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
C2 adjective
supernumerary
余分な
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
C1 verb
supersede
置き換える
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
C1 adjective
Supersonic
音速より速い; 音速を超える速度に関連する
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
B2 noun
Superstition
迷信
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.