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B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

Beharrlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
Seine Beharrlichkeit zahlte sich schließlich aus, als er den Job bekam.
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

herablassend behandeln
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
Behandle mich nicht herablassend mit deinem falschen Mitgefühl.
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

Aufsichtsperson
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
Der Aufsichtsperson erinnerte die Schüler daran, ihre Handys auszuschalten.
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

Vorurteil
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Wir müssen gegen Vorurteile und Diskriminierung in unserer Gesellschaft kämpfen.
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

Allheilmittel
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
Bildung wird oft als eine Panazee für soziale Probleme angesehen.
B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

problematisch; verursachend Probleme
Meaning
causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with
Example
The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.
Die neuen politischen Änderungen sind problematisch und müssen überprüft werden.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

voreingenommen
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Er war voreingenommen gegenüber Menschen aus anderen Regionen.
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

verschmutzen
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
Fabriken verschmutzen die Umwelt mit giftigen Chemikalien.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

Pfaunin
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
Die Pfaunin ist weniger farbenfroh als der männliche Pfau.
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

Pestizidrückstände
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
Übermäßige Pestizidrückstände in Lebensmitteln können schädlich für die Gesundheit sein.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

Primogenitur
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
Unter der Primogenitur erbte der älteste Sohn das gesamte Anwesen.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

Politik, Regierungssystem
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
Die antike griechische Politik hatte ein System von Stadtstaaten.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

Eisbär
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
Der Eisbär schwimmt im kalten Wasser der Arktis.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

grube
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
Die Arbeiter gruben ein tiefes Loch, um das Fundament zu bauen.
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

prosaisch
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
Die Erklärung des Lehrers war genau, aber ziemlich prosaisch.
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 /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

Randgebiet
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag damit, die Purlieus der antiken Stadt zu erkunden.
C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

Patronym
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
In vielen Kulturen stammen Nachnamen vom Patronym ab.
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

Pigment
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
Der Künstler mischte verschiedene Pigmente, um den perfekten Blauton zu schaffen.
C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

Perlen Tropfen
Meaning
a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants
Example
The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.
Die eleganten Perlen Tropfen Ohrringe ergänzten ihr Outfit perfekt.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

Prälatur
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
Die mittelalterliche Kirche war von der Prälatur und ihren Traditionen dominiert.
B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Protein
Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
Proteine sind wichtig für den Aufbau und die Reparatur von Geweben im Körper.
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

schneiden
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Gärtner schneiden die Bäume im Frühjahr, um das Wachstum zu fördern.
B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

Lob
Meaning
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
Example
The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.
Der Lehrer lobte die Schüler für ihre harte Arbeit.
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

teilnehmen
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
Er nimmt an der antarktischen Expedition teil.
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.
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

promiskuitiv
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
Der Roman beschreibt eine Figur mit einem promiskuitiven Lebensstil.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

eine Person, die Frauen liebt oder bewundert
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
Als bekannter Philogynist setzte er sich für die Bildung von Frauen ein.
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

Partition
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
Die Partition verursachte Unruhe.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

dichtung
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
Die Anthologie war voll romantischer Dichtung.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

Privileg
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es ist ein Privileg, mit so talentierten Menschen zu arbeiten.
C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

spaziergang
Meaning
A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.
Example
They went for a promenade along the seaside.
Sie gingen an der Küste spazieren.
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

günstig
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
Das sonnige Wetter war ein günstiger Start für das Picknick.
C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

Wortspiel
Meaning
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
Example
He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.
Er machte ein cleveres Wortspiel über das Aufgehen des Brotes in der Bäckerei.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

psychiatrisch
Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
Das psychiatrische Krankenhaus bietet Pflege für Menschen mit schweren Erkrankungen.
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

erlaubt
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
Es ist erlaubt, hier nach 18 Uhr zu parken.
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

Leistung
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
Leistungsverbesserungen steigern das Vertrauen.
B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

verschmutzt
Meaning
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.
Example
Polluted air causes severe health problems.
Verschmutzte Luft verursacht schwere Gesundheitsprobleme.
B1 noun praɪd

pride

Stolz
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
Der Tag des Sieges erfüllt unsere Herzen mit Stolz.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

die Studie der Sprache in schriftlichen historischen Quellen; Linguistik
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
Sie widmete ihre Karriere der Philologie und forschte an alten Manuskripten.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

Phalanx
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
Eine Phalanx von Reportern wartete vor dem Gericht.
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

Neigung oder natürliche Tendenz
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
Er hat eine Neigung, in Geschäften Risiken einzugehen.
B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

kneifen
Meaning
to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount
Example
She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.
Sie gab etwas Salz in die Suppe.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

Verfahren
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
Folgen Sie dem Verfahren für Genauigkeit.
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

Pathologie
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
Fortschritte in der Pathologie halfen den Ärzten, die seltene Infektion schnell zu identifizieren.
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

durchsichtig
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
Das Wasser des Sees war so durchsichtig, dass man die Steine am Boden sehen konnte.
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

Pastoralismus, Weidewirtschaftssystem
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
Pastoralismus ist eine traditionelle Art der Viehhaltung.
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

Vorzeichen
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
Dunkle Wolken presagen einen Sturm.
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

Linderung
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
Linderung ist oft der Hauptfokus der Pflege für unheilbar kranke Patienten.
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

abwertend
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
Er benutzte abwertende Begriffe, um seine Gegner zu beleidigen.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Es gab eine wahrnehmbare Veränderung in der Atmosphäre.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

einfach
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Sie trug ein einfaches weißes Kleid zur Zeremonie.
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

Pantheismus
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
Die Philosophie von Spinoza wird oft mit dem Pantheismus in Verbindung gebracht.
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

posten
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
Sie hat gestern einen Brief an ihre Freundin gepostet.
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 /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

Pretension, falsche Darstellung
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
Seine Pretension, ein Experte zu sein, wurde schnell entlarvt.
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

verwirrt
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
Er sah verwirrt aus, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
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 /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

durchlässig
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist sehr durchlässig für Wasser.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

ursprünglich, wesentlich
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
Angst ist eine der primitivsten Emotionen, die Menschen erleben.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

Papageien-Schnabel
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
Die Parrot-Beak-Blume hat eine einzigartige gebogene Form, die sie zu einer faszinierenden Ergänzung für jeden Garten macht.
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

fortschritt
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
Fortschritte in Recyclingtechnologien können die Umweltverschmutzung bekämpfen.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

pflaume
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
Die lila pflaume war saftig und lecker.
C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

Erlös
Meaning
money obtained from an event, activity, or sale
Example
The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.
Der Erlös aus der Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung wurde dem Waisenhaus gespendet.
B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

Handtasche
Meaning
a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items
Example
She kept her wallet in her purse.
Sie legte ihre Geldbörse in ihre Handtasche.
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

Holzboden
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
Das alte Herrenhaus hatte einen wunderschönen Holzboden.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

Gehweg
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
Sie ging auf dem Gehweg zur Bushaltestelle.
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

hochrangiges Mitglied des Klerus
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
Der Prälat hielt eine Predigt vor der Gemeinde.
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.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪdəns/ or /prɪˈsiːdəns/

precedence

Vorrang
Meaning
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority
Example
Safety takes precedence over speed in this factory.
In dieser Fabrik hat die Sicherheit Vorrang vor Geschwindigkeit.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

aufdringlich
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
Der Verkäufer war zu aufdringlich, was die Kunden vertrieb.
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

akzeptabel
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
Die Straße ist nach dem Sturm nur schwer passierbar.
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

nahe
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
Das Dorf liegt nahe am Fluss.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

tiefgründige Initiative
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Eine tiefgründige Initiative kann nachhaltige Veränderungen schaffen.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

vorherrschend
Meaning
Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.
Example
The predominant color in the painting is blue.
Die vorherrschende Farbe in dem Bild ist Blau.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

Aussprache
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Ihre Aussprache französischer Wörter hat sich stark verbessert.
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pension
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Nach der Pensionierung erhält er eine monatliche Rente von der Firma.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

Schützer
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
Der Hund wurde als der Schützer der Familie gesehen.
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

gefallen
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
Seine Leistung hat das Publikum erfreut.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

Pilot
Meaning
a person who operates the controls of an aircraft
Example
The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.
Der erfahrene Pilot landete das Flugzeug sicher während des Sturms.
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 /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.
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

Pugnacität
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
Der Trainer bewunderte die Pugnacität des Spielers auf dem Feld.
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

Pluralität oder Mehrheit
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
Bei der Wahl gewann sie mit einer Pluralität der Stimmen.
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

beschäftigen, in Anspruch nehmen
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
Sorgen um die Zukunft beschäftigen ihn ständig.
B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

Puder
Meaning
a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles
Example
She sprinkled some powder on the cake.
Sie streute etwas Pulver auf den Kuchen.
B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

gebäck
Meaning
a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory
Example
I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.
Ich habe eine Schachtel frische Gebäck für das Frühstück gekauft.
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

mit einem murmelnden Geräusch fließen
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
Der Bach purle sanft durch die Wiese.
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

beten
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
Viele Menschen beten für den Frieden in der Welt.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

wohlhabend; prosperierend;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Einführung ihres neuen Produkts sehr wohlhabend.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

verzeihbar
Meaning
able to be forgiven; excusable
Example
His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.
Sein Fehler war verzeihbar, angesichts der schwierigen Umstände.
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

vorangehen
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
Eine kurze Einführung geht jedem Kapitel voraus.
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

Wunderkind
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
Mozart war ein Wunderkind in der Musik.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

Opiumhaltiges Arzneimittel
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
Früher verschrieben Ärzte Paregoric zur Behandlung von Durchfall bei Kindern.
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

Polytheismus
Meaning
the belief in or worship of multiple gods
Example
Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.
Die alten Griechen praktizierten Polytheismus und verehrten Götter wie Zeus und Athena.
B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

genau
Meaning
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Example
She gave precise instructions for the experiment.
Sie gab genaue Anweisungen für das Experiment.
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

Prokrastination, Aufgaben aufschieben
Meaning
The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
Example
Procrastination is the enemy of success.
Prokrastination ist der Feind des Erfolgs.
A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

Bevölkerung
Meaning
All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.
Example
The population supported autonomy.
Die Bevölkerung unterstützte die Autonomie.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
Example
Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.
Ihre Unverschämtheit während des Treffens überraschte alle.
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

postulieren
Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
Der Wissenschaftler posierte eine neue Theorie, um das Phänomen zu erklären.
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

paranoide person
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
Die paranoide Person weigerte sich, das Haus zu verlassen, weil sie fürchtete, dass alle gegen sie waren.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

Psychologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
Psychologie hilft uns zu verstehen, wie Menschen denken und handeln.
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

Produktivität
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
Verbesserte Bewässerung steigert die Produktivität.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

biegsam, leicht beeinflussbar oder anpassungsfähig
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
Sie hat eine biegsame Persönlichkeit, die sich gut an neue Situationen anpasst.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

Philanthropie
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
Philanthropie hat geholfen, die Gesundheitsversorgung in vielen Entwicklungsländern zu verbessern.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

Gaumen; Fähigkeit, Aromen zu unterscheiden
Meaning
the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors
Example
The chef created dishes to please every palate.
Der Koch kreierte Gerichte, um jeden Gaumen zu erfreuen.
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

auf Wahrscheinlichkeit basierend
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
Das Modell folgt einem probabilistischen Ansatz für Vorhersagen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

posthum
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
Der Autor erhielt einen posthumen Preis für seinen letzten Roman.
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

Übung
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
Tägliche Übung verbessert die Flüssigkeit.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

Prototyp
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
Das Unternehmen baute einen Prototyp des neuen Smartphones vor der Massenproduktion.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

Pipeline
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
Das Unternehmen baut eine neue Pipeline, um Erdgas zu transportieren.
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.
A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

Eltern
Meaning
One's father and mother.
Example
The family tree starts with the child's parents.
Der Stammbaum beginnt mit den Eltern des Kindes.
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

Schutzmauer
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
Der Soldat versteckte sich hinter der Schutzmauer zum Schutz.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

Stachelschwein
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
Das Stachelschwein hob seine Stacheln, als es bedroht wurde.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

pyrrhische Sieg
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
Der General erklärte die Schlacht aufgrund schwerer Verluste für einen pyrrhischen Sieg.
C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

kleine Phiole
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
Der Arzt gab ihr eine Phiole mit Medizin.
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

Friedensapostel
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
Sie ist eine engagierte Friedensapostelin, die gegen bewaffnete Konflikte kämpft.