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.

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.

C1 noun prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

Zwickmühle

Meaning

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

Example

Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.

Beide Jobs zu verlieren brachte ihn in eine finanzielle Zwickmühle.

C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

vorgeplant

Meaning

planned in advance; done deliberately

Example

The crime was clearly premeditated.

Das Verbrechen war eindeutig vorgeplant.

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.

C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

Lähmung

Meaning

the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function

Example

The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.

Der Unfall ließ ihn mit einer Paralyse in den Beinen zurück.

C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platonisch

Meaning

relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual

Example

They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.

Sie haben eine platonische Freundschaft, die seit Jahren anhält.

C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

geplagt

Meaning

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.

Example

People are plagued by anxiety and depression.

Die Menschen sind von Angst und Depression geplagt.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

porös

Meaning

Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.

Example

The soil is very porous and drains quickly.

Der Boden ist sehr porös und drainiert schnell.

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.

C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

göttliche Vorsehung

Meaning

the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence

Example

They believed their survival was due to divine providence.

Sie glaubten, dass ihr Überleben der göttlichen Vorsehung zu verdanken war.

C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

steil oder plötzlich

Meaning

Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.

Example

The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.

Die Wanderer hatten Schwierigkeiten, den steilen Abhang hinaufzusteigen.

C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

Bedingung

Meaning

a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement

Example

He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.

Er nahm das Jobangebot unter der Bedingung an, dass er zweimal pro Woche remote arbeiten kann.

C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

Vaterschaft

Meaning

The state of being someone's father.

Example

He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.

Er forderte einen Vaterschaftstest, um seine Beziehung zu dem Kind zu bestätigen.

C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

Prognose

Meaning

A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.

Example

The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.

Der Arzt gab eine positive Prognose für die Genesung des Patienten.

C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

irrationaler und persistierender Glaube, dass Menschen 'dir etwas antun wollen' oder dich ständig beobachten

Meaning

an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you

Example

His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.

Seine ständige Paranoia machte es schwer, jemandem zu vertrauen.

C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

pervertieren / perverse Person

Meaning

As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.

Example

He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.

Er versuchte, die Wahrheit zu pervertieren, um der Strafe zu entkommen.

C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

Experte

Meaning

An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.

Example

Political pundits debated the election results on television.

Politische Experten debattierten die Wahlergebnisse im Fernsehen.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

biegsam

Meaning

easily bent or flexible; adaptable

Example

The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.

Das Metall ist ausreichend biegsam, um in Schmuck geformt zu werden.

C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

clevere List

Meaning

a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage

Example

She used a clever ploy to win the debate.

Sie verwendete eine clevere List, um die Debatte zu gewinnen.

C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

Schlaginstrumente

Meaning

Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.

Example

The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.

Die Schlaginstrumente-Sektion fügte dem Orchester Rhythmus und Energie hinzu.

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

begehen

Meaning

To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

Example

The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.

Die Hacker haben einen großen Cyberangriff auf das Unternehmen verübt.

C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

im Zusammenhang mit Körperfunktionen und Aktivitäten

Meaning

Relating to bodily functions and activities.

Example

Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.

Übung verbessert die physiologischen Funktionen des Körpers.

C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

vorsichtig; klug; weise;

Meaning

wise; careful; cautious;

Example

It's prudent to save money for the future.

Es ist klug, Geld für die Zukunft zu sparen.

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

pompös; prätentiös; übermäßig großartig

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

Example

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

Seine pompöse Haltung nervte alle bei dem Treffen.

C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

Gefieder

Meaning

the feathers covering a bird's body

Example

The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.

Das Pfauenplumage war lebendig und auffällig.

C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

Pastor

Meaning

a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation

Example

The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.

Der Pastor hielt eine herzliche Predigt über Mitgefühl.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

Pseudonym

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name

Example

Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.

Mark Twain war das Pseudonym von Samuel Clemens.

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

Präambel

Meaning

a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document

Example

The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.

Die Präambel der Verfassung beschreibt ihre grundlegenden Prinzipien.

C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parabel

Meaning

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Example

Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.

Jesus lehrte oft mit einer Parabel, um tiefere Wahrheiten zu vermitteln.

C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

praktikabel

Meaning

able to be done or put into practice successfully

Example

The plan is not practicable without more resources.

Der Plan ist nicht praktikabel ohne mehr Ressourcen.

C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

Peon

Meaning

a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks

Example

The office peon delivered the files to each department.

Der Peon im Büro lieferte die Akten an jede Abteilung.

C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

phonisch

Meaning

relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics

Example

Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.

Kinder lernen phonetische Regeln, um neue Wörter genau zu lesen.

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

reumütig

Meaning

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

She was penitent after shouting at her friend.

Sie war reuig, nachdem sie ihre Freundin angeschrien hatte.

C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

Überzeugungskraft

Meaning

The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.

Example

Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.

Ihre Überzeugungskraft überzeugte das Team, ihren Vorschlägen zu folgen.

C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

perversität; starrsinn;

Meaning

deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate

Example

His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.

seine perversität, hilfe abzulehnen, frustrierte alle.

C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

Poren / sorgfältig studieren

Meaning

As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.

Example

She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.

Sie studierte die Dokumente stundenlang, bevor sie eine Entscheidung traf.

C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

distinktiver Stil

Meaning

Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.

Example

He delivered his speech with great panache.

Er hielt seine Rede mit großem Stil.

C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

vorantreiben

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

Ein Mangel an angemessener Anleitung kann Jugendliche in die Kriminalität treiben.

C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

Permeabilität, die Eigenschaft oder der Zustand, durchlässig zu sein, so dass Flüssigkeiten oder Gase hindurchtreten können

Meaning

The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

Example

The permeability of the soil affects water retention.

Die Permeabilität des Bodens beeinflusst die Wasserretention.

C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

alle Götter, Tempel, der allen Göttern gewidmet ist

Meaning

All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.

Example

The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.

Das römische Pantheon ist eines der am besten erhaltenen antiken Tempel.

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

veranlassen

Meaning

To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.

Example

His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.

Seine Gene können ihn eher dazu bringen, an Diabetes zu erkranken.

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

Pergament

Meaning

a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing

Example

The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.

Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.

C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

Psychotherapie

Meaning

The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.

Example

She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.

Sie nahm wöchentliche Psychotherapiesitzungen, um mit ihrer Angst umzugehen.

C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

Vorläufer

Meaning

Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.

Example

The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.

Die Dampfmaschine war ein Vorläufer der modernen Züge.

C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

überheblich

Meaning

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

Example

It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.

Es war überheblich von ihm, diese Entscheidung zu treffen, ohne die anderen zu konsultieren.

C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

nachträglich datieren

Meaning

To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.

Example

She postdated the check to next month.

Sie setzte das Datum des Schecks auf den nächsten Monat.

C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

Selbstbewusstsein und Haltung

Meaning

Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.

Example

A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.

Ein guter Redner bewahrt seine Haltung unter Druck.

C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

Proliferation

Meaning

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

Example

The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.

Die Proliferation von Malware ist eine wachsende Sorge.

C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

polarstern

Meaning

a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation

Example

Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.

Seefahrer benutzten den Polarstern, um über den Ozean zu navigieren.

C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

Polyglott

Meaning

a person who knows and can use several languages

Example

She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.

Sie ist ein Polyglott, fließend in Englisch, Spanisch und Bengalisch.

C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

Pantomime

Meaning

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

Example

The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.

Die Kinder genossen die Weihnachtspantomime im örtlichen Theater.

C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

unterdrückt; eingeschränkt; eingesperrt

Meaning

suppressed; restrained; confined

Example

He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.

Er hatte unterdrückte Wut, die schließlich explodierte.

C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

herablassend

Meaning

showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior

Example

His patronizing tone offended the audience.

Sein herablassender Ton beleidigte das Publikum.

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.

C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

ausgestorbenes fliegendes Reptil

Meaning

An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.

Example

The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.

Das Museum zeigte ein Fossil eines riesigen Pterodaktylus.

C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

ruhig, friedlich

Meaning

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

Example

She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.

Sie hatte einen friedlichen Ausdruck trotz des Chaos um sie herum.

C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

profaniert, respektlos

Meaning

showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar

Example

His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.

Seine Witze wurden als zu profan für die Zeremonie angesehen.

C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

abwehren

Meaning

to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation

Example

He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.

Er schaffte es, das Schwert des Gegners mit schnellen Reflexen abzuwehren.

C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

fromm

Meaning

devoutly religious; showing reverence for God

Example

The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.

Der fromme Mönch verbrachte jeden Tag Stunden im Gebet.

C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

besänftigen

Meaning

To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.

Example

The mother tried to pacify her crying child.

Die Mutter versuchte, ihr weinendes Kind zu besänftigen.

C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

durchdringen

Meaning

to spread through and be present in every part of something

Example

The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.

Der Duft frischer Blumen durchzog den ganzen Raum.

C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

Mineralienforscher

Meaning

a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold

Example

The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.

Der Prospektor verbrachte Jahre in den Bergen auf der Suche nach Gold.

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

mit Paris verbunden

Meaning

relating to Paris or its people

Example

She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.

Sie trug ein pariser Stil-Kleid auf der Party.

C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

neigung

Meaning

Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.

Example

She is predisposed to trust people easily.

Sie ist geneigt, Menschen leicht zu vertrauen.

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 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

Pfauenblume

Meaning

a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail

Example

The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.

Der Pfauenzweiflorbaum blüht im Sommer mit auffälligen orangen Blumen.

C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

Philanthrop

Meaning

a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes

Example

The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.

Der Philanthrop spendete Millionen, um Schulen in ländlichen Gebieten zu bauen.

C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

Fähigkeit

Meaning

Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

Example

Prowess in sports enhances team strength.

Fähigkeit im Sport steigert die Teamstärke.

C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

korrigieren

Meaning

to read written material and mark any errors

Example

She proofread the report before submission.

Sie korrigierte den Bericht vor der Einreichung.

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.

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 /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

gefährlich, riskant, unsicher

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.

Example

The explorers took a perilous journey.

Die Forscher machten eine gefährliche Reise.

C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

porzellan

Meaning

A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.

Example

The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.

Das Museum zeigte antike Porzellanvasen aus China.

C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

paradox

Meaning

Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.

Example

It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.

Es ist paradox, dass Stehen oft anstrengender ist als Gehen.

C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

Proklamation

Meaning

an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority

Example

The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.

Der König erließ eine Proklamation, die den Frieden verkündete.

C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

Gipfel

Meaning

the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement

Example

Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.

Der Gewinn des Nobelpreises war der Gipfel ihrer Karriere.

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.

C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

Wahrscheinlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being reasonable or probable.

Example

The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.

Die Plausibilität seiner Erklärung überzeugte die Jury.

C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

übermäßig besorgt über kleine Details oder Regeln

Meaning

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

Example

Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.

Ihre pedantischen Erklärungen machten die Vorlesung langweilig.

C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

prophetisch

Meaning

accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future

Example

His prophetic words came true after many years.

Seine prophetischen Worte wurden nach vielen Jahren wahr.

C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

Glück

Meaning

Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.

Example

She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

Almosen

Meaning

a very small or inadequate amount of money

Example

She worked long hours for a mere pittance.

Sie arbeitete lange Stunden für ein Almosen.

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 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

prospekt

Meaning

a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering

Example

The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.

Die Universität verschickte ein Prospekt, um neue Studenten zu gewinnen.

C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

angeblich

Meaning

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

Example

The purported evidence was later proven false.

Die angeblichen Beweise wurden später als falsch entlarvt.

C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

Pathos

Meaning

a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion

Example

The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.

Die Dokumentation balancierte Pathos mit Hoffnung und brachte das Publikum sowohl zum Weinen als auch zum Nachdenken.

C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

Vorspiel

Meaning

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

Example

The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.

Der kleine Kampf war nur ein Vorspiel zu einem größeren Konflikt.

C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

schwach

Meaning

Small, weak, or insignificant.

Example

He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.

Er fühlte sich schwach im Vergleich zu seinen stärkeren Mitschülern.

C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

pompös

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

Das Restaurant war stilvoll, aber viel zu pompös für meinen Geschmack.

C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

pathologisch, krankhaft

Meaning

Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.

Example

He has a pathological fear of failure.

Er hat eine pathologische Angst vor Misserfolg.

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 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

versteinern

Meaning

to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone

Example

The loud noise petrified the little child.

Der laute Lärm petrifizierte das kleine Kind.

C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Lieferant

Meaning

a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information

Example

He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.

Er ist ein bekannter Lieferant feiner Weine.

C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

langsam und langweilig

Meaning

slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort

Example

The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.

Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber etwas langsam und langweilig in der Mitte.

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.

C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

wahrnehmbar

Meaning

Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.

Example

The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.

Die Veränderungen im Winterwetter sind in ländlichen Gebieten wahrnehmbar.

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.

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.

C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

Pädagogik

Meaning

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

Example

Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.

Die moderne Pädagogik konzentriert sich auf schülerzentriertes Lernen.

C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

Nachkommenschaft, Abkömmlinge, Erben

Meaning

A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.

Example

The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.

Die Lehren des Philosophen haben viele Generationen der Nachkommenschaft beeinflusst.

C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

Pentathlon

Meaning

An athletic contest featuring five different events.

Example

She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.

Sie trainierte hart, um im modernen Pentathlon zu konkurrieren.

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

schwer und langsam

Meaning

slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored

Example

The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.

Die schwere und langsame Vorlesung machte es den Studenten schwer, wach zu bleiben.

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.

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 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

provinziell

Meaning

Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.

Example

Bengali was not just a provincial language.

Bengalisch war nicht nur eine provinzielle Sprache.

C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

Anhänger

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck

Example

She wore a silver pendant around her neck.

Sie trug einen silbernen Anhänger um den Hals.