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C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

parochial
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
Seine parochiale Sichtweise hinderte ihn daran, globale Probleme zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

Provokation
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
Sein unhöflicher Kommentar war eine klare Provokation.
B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

Förderer
Meaning
A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.
Example
The promoter organized a concert for the new band.
Der Förderer organisierte ein Konzert für die neue Band.
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

Einfluss von Gleichaltrigen
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
Der Einfluss von Gleichaltrigen kann das Verhalten von Jugendlichen erheblich prägen.
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

Bestäubung
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
Schmetterlinge spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Bestäubung.
C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

verprügeln
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.
Example
The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.
Der Boxer hat seinen Gegner in der letzten Runde verprügelt.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

Paket; Paket Landstück
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
Der Postbote lieferte ein Paket an unsere Tür.
B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

verlängern
Meaning
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
Example
A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.
Eine gesunde Ernährung hilft, die Lebenserwartung zu verlängern.
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

betreffen
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
Die Regeln betreffen alle Schüler in der Schule.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagramm
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
Der Zauberer zog ein Pentagramm auf den Boden als Teil des Rituals.
C1 verb /praʊl/

prowl

schleichen (um zu jagen oder zu suchen)
Meaning
To move around quietly and secretly, especially while hunting or searching.
Example
The cat prowled around the garden at night.
Die Katze schlich nachts um den Garten.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

Vorteil
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Einer der Vorteile, hier zu arbeiten, ist das kostenlose Mittagessen jeden Freitag.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

Zeitschrift
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Sie abonnierte eine wissenschaftliche Zeitschrift.
C1 noun ˈpɑː.sɪŋ

parsing

Satzstruktur Analyse
Meaning
The process of analyzing sentence structure to understand grammatical relationships.
Example
The AI model performs parsing to understand syntax.
Das KI-Modell führt das Parsen durch, um die Syntax zu verstehen.
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

pionier
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
Pionierarbeit führt oft zum Erfolg.
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

Darsteller
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
Der Darsteller erhielt einen stehenden Applaus für ihr Lied.
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

Physik
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
Sie entschied sich, an der Universität Physik zu studieren.
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

prähistorisch, vor den schriftlichen Aufzeichnungen
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
Die prähistorische Ära war von dem Aufstieg der frühen Menschen geprägt.
A2 noun /ˈpeɪmənt/

payment

Zahlung
Meaning
the action or process of paying money for something
Example
The payment for the order was received yesterday.
Die Zahlung für die Bestellung wurde gestern erhalten.
C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

Nachwelt
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
Das Denkmal wurde zum Nutzen der Nachwelt erbaut.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

bevölkerungsreich
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
China ist das bevölkerungsreichste Land der Welt.
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

Paronyme
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
Die Wörter ‘effect’ und ‘effective’ sind Paronyme.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

Reinheit; Sauberkeit; Freiheit von Verschmutzung
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
Die Reinheit des Bergwassers war bemerkenswert.
A2 noun /ˈpær.ət/

Parrot

Papagei
Meaning
a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak
Example
The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said.
Der bunte Papagei wiederholte alles, was die Kinder sagten.
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

ein Stück
Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
Er gab mir ein Stück Kuchen.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

kleines Boot
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
Die Matrosen benutzten ein kleines Boot, um das Ufer zu erreichen.
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

Kochbanane
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
Kochbananen können frittiert, gekocht oder gebacken werden und sind ein Grundnahrungsmittel in vielen tropischen Ländern.
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

prozessor
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
Der neue Laptop hat einen schnelleren Prozessor.
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

stechend
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
Der stechende Geruch von Knoblauch füllte die Küche.
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

Abstammung
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
Ihre edle Abstammung verschaffte ihr Zugang zum königlichen Hof.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

Partnerschaft
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
Unsere Partnerschaft hat beiden Unternehmen geholfen zu wachsen.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

Demonstrant
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
Der Demonstrant sprach leidenschaftlich über die Sache.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

Blütenblatt
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Jedes Blütenblatt der Gänseblümchen war weiß mit einem gelben Zentrum.
C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

Pamphletautor
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
Im 18. Jahrhundert beeinflussten viele Pamphletautoren die öffentliche Meinung.
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

Pult
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
Der Pastor stand am Pult, um die Gemeinde anzusprechen.
C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

niederschlagen
Meaning
To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.
Example
Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.
Dampf niederschlägt sich als Regen in wärmeren Klimazonen.
B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

Pilger; Reisender
Meaning
a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler
Example
The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.
Der Pilger ging tagelang, um das heilige Heiligtum zu erreichen.
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

Phrase
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
Er gab einen denkwürdigen Satz auf der Konferenz.
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

tempo
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
Sie ging in langsamem Tempo.
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

hartnäckig
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
Der hartnäckige Anwalt weigerte sich, den Fall aufzugeben.
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

Kleindiebstahl
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
Das Unternehmen installierte Kameras, um Diebstahl zu verhindern.
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

väterlich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
Er zeigte ein väterliches Interesse an der Ausbildung des Jungen.
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

Planisphäre
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
Der Astronom benutzte ein Planisphäre, um die Konstellationen zu identifizieren.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

Platzierung oder Zuweisung
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
Das Unternehmen organisierte die Arbeitsplatzvermittlung für die Absolventen.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

fassbar
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
Das Werkzeug hat einen fassbaren Griff, der die Sicherheit verbessert.
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

phonemisches Symbol
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
Der Lehrer zeigte, wie jedes Phonogramm einen bestimmten Laut darstellt.
B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

höflich;
Meaning
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
Example
She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.
Sie lehnte die Einladung höflich ab, weil sie andere Verpflichtungen hatte.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

dichtung
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Dichtung zu lesen.
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

Neigung
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
Sie hat eine Neigung, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

Immergrün
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
Lila Immergrün bedeckten wunderschön den Gartenboden.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

politisch
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
Die politische Agenda umfasste Autonomie.
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

wecken
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
Ihre Bemerkungen weckten seine Neugier auf das geheime Projekt.
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

vorgeplant
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
Das Verbrechen war eindeutig vorgeplant.
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

Voraussicht
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
Ihre Voraussicht über Markttrends rettete das Unternehmen.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

Physiographie
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
Er spezialisierte sich auf Physiographie, um die Landschaft der Region zu verstehen.
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

Anstand
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
Er verhielt sich immer mit dem größten Anstand in der Öffentlichkeit.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

Teil
Meaning
A part or share of something.
Example
She ate only a small portion of the meal.
Sie aß nur einen kleinen Teil des Essens.
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

übermäßige Sorge um kleine Details oder Regeln
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
Seine Pedanterie machte das Treffen unnötig lang.
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

Pille
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
Er nahm eine Pille, um seinen Kopfschmerz zu lindern.
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

stehlen
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
Der Mitarbeiter wurde beim Stehlen von Büromaterial erwischt.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

blass, besonders aufgrund schlechter Gesundheit; ohne Substanz oder Vitalität
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
Seine blasse Gesichtsfarbe zeigte Anzeichen einer Krankheit.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

nachdenklich
Meaning
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
Example
She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.
Sie sah nachdenklich aus, als sie aus dem Fenster starrte.
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

pathogen
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
Einige Bakterien sind harmlos, während andere hochgradig pathogen sind.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

Psychologe
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
Der Psychologe half ihm, mit seiner Angst umzugehen.
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

Datenbetrug durch Phishing
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Phishing-E-Mails täuschen Menschen oft, damit sie ihre Passwörter preisgeben.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

Falle, Schwierigkeit
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
Investoren müssen sich der Fallen des Marktes bewusst sein.
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

permissiv
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
Permissive Erziehung kann manchmal zu einem Mangel an Disziplin bei Kindern führen.
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
Seine Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit im Umgang mit Menschen machte ihn zu einem großartigen Verhandler.
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

professor
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
Der Professor erklärte die Theorie klar.
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

stochern
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
Stochere nicht mit deinem Finger in mir.
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

verwirren / verblüffen
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

rohr
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
Der Klempner reparierte das kaputte Rohr.
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

Profil
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
Er hat sein Profil auf der Unternehmenswebsite aktualisiert.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

teilweise; voreingenommen;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
Der Richter gab eine teilweise Entscheidung zugunsten des Beklagten.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

entscheidend
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
Erneuerbare Energien spielen eine entscheidende Rolle für die Nachhaltigkeit.
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

Konservierungsstoffe
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
Viele verarbeitete Lebensmittel enthalten schädliche Konservierungsstoffe.
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

Ausrüstung
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
Der Fischer trug seine ganze Angelausrüstung in einer großen Kiste.
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

kribbeln
Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
Ihre Haut begann im kalten Wind zu kribbeln.
C1 verb /præns/

prance

stolz gehen
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
Das Pferd ging stolz über das Feld.
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

reichlich; in großer Menge
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
Die Ernte war in diesem Jahr aufgrund des guten Wetters reichlich.
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

Prärie
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
Die Bisons zogen frei über die Prärie.
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

poliert, raffiniert und elegant
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
Sie gab eine polierte Vorstellung beim Recital.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

vorhersehbar
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Seine Reaktionen waren vorhersehbar, basierend auf seinem vergangenen Verhalten.
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

richtig
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
Er hat die Aufgabe richtig ausgeführt, um Fehler zu vermeiden.
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

Lobeshymne, Panegyrik
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
Der Autor schrieb eine Panegyrik über den Mut der Soldaten.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

Salon, Geschäft
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
Sie empfingen die Gäste im vorderen Parlor.
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

ein von Säulen umgebener Balkon
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
Die römische Villa hatte einen schönen peristyl Garten.
C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

präventiv
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
Die Regierung ergriff präventive Maßnahmen zur Bekämpfung der Inflation.
C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

traurig, klagend
Meaning
expressing sadness or sorrow
Example
He raised a plaintive cry for help.
Er erhob einen klagenden Hilferuf.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

Stimmprojektion
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Eine richtige Projektion stellt sicher, dass jeder Zuhörer klar hört.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

Party
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit auf der Geburtstagsparty.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

Patriarch
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
Als Patriarch der Familie schlich er Streitigkeiten und bewahrte alte Traditionen.
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

Schärfe
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
Ihre Perspicazität in Geschäft Entscheidungen führte zum Erfolg.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

privat; vertraulich
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Sie sprach mit ihm privat über das Thema.
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

Vorsicht
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
Sie investierte ihr Geld mit großer Vorsicht.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

leichte spöttische Bemerkungen
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
Ihre Gespräche waren voll von leichten spöttischen Bemerkungen und Witzen.
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

provozieren
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
Seine Worte provozierten eine hitzige Diskussion.
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

Panik
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
Der Feueralarm verursachte Panik unter den Studenten.
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

aufführen
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
Das Orchester wird heute Abend im Konzertsaal auftreten.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

Einführungshandbuch, Grundierung
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
Er las ein Einführungsbuch über Programmierung, bevor er mit seinem Kurs begann.
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

vorläufig
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
Die Vereinbarung war nur vorläufig, bis der endgültige Vertrag unterschrieben wurde.
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

Prädikat / basieren auf
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
Seine Theorie basiert auf solider Forschung.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

Anbieter
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
Der Dienstanbieter stellt sicher, dass alle Kunden rechtzeitig Unterstützung erhalten.
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

wohlstand
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
Das Land erreichte im letzten Jahrzehnt große Wohlstand.
A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

Paket
Meaning
a container or wrapping in which something is packed
Example
He received a package in the mail.
Er hat ein Paket per Post erhalten.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

Polyarchie
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
Polyarchie erlaubt es mehreren Parteien, die Macht zu teilen.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

Zange
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Benutze die Zange, um die heiße Kohle sicher zu entfernen.
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

Plural
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
Das Wort 'Katzen' ist der Plural von 'Katze'.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

phänomenal
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
Das Team erzielte einen phänomenalen Erfolg im Turnier.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

pummelig
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
Das Baby hatte pummelige Wangen, die jeder bewunderte.
C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

produktiv
Meaning
Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.
Example
The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.
Der Autor ist produktiv, er hat über 30 Bücher geschrieben.
A2 noun /per/

pair

Paar
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
Sie trug ein passendes Paar Schuhe.
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

mit dem Fischfang verbunden
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
Er hat ein tiefes Wissen über piscatorische Techniken und Fischarten.
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

vorragen
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
Ein Nagel ragte aus dem Holzbrett hervor.
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

Proselyt
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
Sie wurde ein Proselyt, nachdem sie zu einem neuen Glauben konvertiert war.
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

durchhalten
Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
Sie entschied sich, in ihren Bemühungen, Französisch zu lernen, durchzuhalten.
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

Gabelzahn
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
Die Gabel hat vier Zähne.
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

malen
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Landschaften zu malen.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

Publicity
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Der Film erhielt viel Publicity vor seiner Veröffentlichung.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

kaufen
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
Ich muss Lebensmittel für die Woche kaufen.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

Glück
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.