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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 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

verschieben
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
Das Treffen wurde auf die nächste Woche verschoben.
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

zu lang
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
Die prolixe Vorlesung des Professors brachte viele Studenten zum Einschlafen.
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

verbreiten
Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, die Arten in Gefangenschaft zu propagieren.
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

rätselhaft
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
Der Wissenschaftler fand die Ergebnisse rätselhaft.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

besitz; eigentum; kontrolle
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
Das Haus ist seit Generationen im Besitz ihrer Familie.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

Präfix; etwas am Anfang hinzufügen
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Entwickler fügen oft Variablen mit einem Unterstrich als Präfix hinzu.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

verfallen
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
Das Fleisch begann bei der Hitze zu verfallen.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

Dampfdrucktopf
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
Die Verwendung eines Dampfdrucktopfes reduziert die Kochzeit um mehr als die Hälfte.
C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
Der Student reichte eine Zusammenfassung des langen Artikels ein.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

Phytochemikalien
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
Grüner Tee enthält starke Phytochemikalien.
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

Macht
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
Die Machtverteilung gewährleistet Effizienz.
B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

Nähe
Meaning
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
Example
The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.
Die Nähe der Schule zu ihrem Haus machte es bequem.
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

pünktlich
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
Sie ist immer pünktlich zu Besprechungen.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

durchlässig
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
Der Boden hier ist durchlässig für Regenwasser.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

pikant
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
Der Koch fügte dem Gericht eine pikante Soße hinzu, um den Geschmack zu verbessern.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

präventiv handeln
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
Die Regierung handelte schnell, um eine Finanzkrise zu verhindern.
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

vorzeitig
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
Seine Entscheidung, den Job zu kündigen, war vorzeitig.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

Polygamist
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
Der Polygamist hatte drei Frauen, die in verschiedenen Häusern lebten.
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

Privatisierung
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
Die Privatisierung staatlicher Unternehmen erhöhte die Effizienz.
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 noun /ˌpriːpəˈzɛʃən/

prepossession

Vorurteil
Meaning
An opinion or feeling formed beforehand; a prejudice or preoccupation.
Example
His prepossession in favor of tradition made him resist change.
Sein Vorurteil zugunsten der Tradition ließ ihn Veränderungen widerstehen.
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

undeutlich sprechen, betrügen
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
Er wich aus, als man ihn nach seiner Beteiligung an dem Deal fragte.
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

Pestizid
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
Das im Feld gesprühte Pestizid tötete die schädlichen Insekten.
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

prekär
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Seine finanzielle Situation ist prekär.
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.
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

fortfahren
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
Lassen Sie uns mit der Besprechung wie geplant fortfahren.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

Seele / Geist
Meaning
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Example
The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.
Der Roman erkundet die Tiefen der menschlichen Psyche.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

verbieten
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
Das neue Gesetz wird den Einsatz von schädlichen Chemikalien in der Landwirtschaft verbieten.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

Staatsanwalt
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
Der Staatsanwalt argumentierte, dass der Angeklagte des Verbrechens schuldig war.
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

Pentameter
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
Shakespeare schrieb oft seine Stücke im jambischen Pentameter.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

Recht auf Zusatzleistungen
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
Der Richter genoss bestimmte Zusatzrechte, die mit seiner Position verbunden waren.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

wichtige Person
Meaning
an important or famous person
Example
He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.
Er wird in der Welt der Literatur als große Persönlichkeit angesehen.
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

Hülsenfrucht
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
Hülsenfrüchte sind eine ausgezeichnete Proteinquelle für Vegetarier.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

Fotometer
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete ein Fotometer, um das Licht im Labor zu messen.
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

tätscheln
Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
Sie tätschelte den Hund sanft auf den Kopf.
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.
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

eine große, weiche Feder oder etwas, das einer Feder ähnelt
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
Der Soldat trug eine rote Feder auf seinem Helm.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

Vorsichtsmaßnahme
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
Zur Vorsicht sollten wir zusätzliches Wasser auf die Wanderung mitbringen.
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

Schützling
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
Der junge Künstler war der Schützling eines berühmten Malers.
C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

Plusquamperfekt
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
Als sie ankam, hatte er seine Hausaufgaben bereits erledigt, was das Plusquamperfekt zeigt.
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

ausschließlich
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
Die Entscheidung basierte ausschließlich auf wirtschaftlichen Faktoren.
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

weg
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
Der schmale Weg führte zum versteckten Garten.
A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

verhindern
Meaning
to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring
Example
Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.
Impfungen helfen, viele Krankheiten zu verhindern.
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

Nadel
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
Sie benutzte eine Nadel, um die Notiz an das Brett zu heften.
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

Durchdringung
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
Die Marktdurchdringung des Unternehmens wuchs schnell.
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

Freizeitbeschäftigung
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
Bücher lesen ist ihr Lieblingsfreizeitbeschäftigung an den Wochenenden.
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

Menschen
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
Die Menschen in der Stadt versammelten sich für das Festival.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

Mangel / Knappheit
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
Das Projekt wurde aufgrund von Mangel an Mitteln verzögert.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

Teilzeit
Meaning
working for only part of the usual working day or week
Example
She works part-time as a waitress.
Sie arbeitet als Teilzeit-Kellnerin.
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

Gewinn
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
Das Unternehmen hat in diesem Quartal einen erheblichen Gewinn erzielt.
B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

Halbinsel
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
Die koreanische Halbinsel befindet sich in Ostasien.
C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

präzedenz
Meaning
Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
Example
The court’s decision has precedential value.
Die Entscheidung des Gerichts hat einen präzedenzwert.
A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

präsident
Meaning
the elected head of a republican state
Example
The president addressed the nation last night.
Der Präsident hielt gestern Abend eine Ansprache an die Nation.
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

Schmerz; körperliches Leiden oder emotionale Not
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
Der Patient fühlte starke Schmerzen in seinem Rücken.
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.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

Glück
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

Frömmigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
Seine Frömmigkeit war in seinen täglichen Gebeten offensichtlich.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

klarheit
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
Die Klarheit seines Vortrags machte es den Studenten leicht, komplexe Themen zu verstehen.
C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

klagender oder hallender Klang
Meaning
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
Example
The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
Das klagende Läuten der Kirchenglocke hallte durch das Dorf.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

Plagiat
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
Der Student wurde für das Begehen von Plagiat in seinem Aufsatz ausgeschlossen.
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.
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

Verfahren
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
Die Verhandlungen diskutierten Sprachprobleme.
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

Fürstentum
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
Monaco ist ein berühmtes Fürstentum in Europa.
B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

pausieren
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
Bitte pausieren Sie das Video, während ich Notizen mache.
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

pistole
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
Der Offizier zog seine Pistole aus dem Holster.
B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Anteil
Meaning
a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole
Example
The proportion of students passing the exam was high.
Der Anteil der Studenten, die die Prüfung bestanden haben, war hoch.
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.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

Philosoph
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Sokrates war ein berühmter Philosoph im antiken Griechenland.
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

polieren
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
Sie muss ihre Schuhe vor dem Interview polieren.
C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

Befürworter, Anhänger
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
Sie ist eine starke Befürworterin erneuerbarer Energien.
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

hauptsächlich
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
Sie ist hauptsächlich verantwortlich für das Finanzmanagement.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

Piraterie
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
Softwarepiraterie kostet Unternehmen jährlich Milliarden von Dollar.
B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

vorschlagen
Meaning
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
Example
I propose we take a short break.
Ich schlage vor, dass wir eine kurze Pause machen.
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

positiv
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
Protonen haben eine positive Ladung.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

neureicher
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
Er wurde als ein Parvenu angesehen, dem es an Raffinesse fehlte, trotz seines Reichtums.
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.
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 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.
C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

Launenhaftigkeit
Meaning
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Seine Petulanz während des Treffens nervte alle.
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.
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.
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

schnell schlagen
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
Ihr Herz begann vor Angst zu palpieren.
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 /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

Klavier
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
Das kleine Mädchen übte jeden Tag eine Stunde Klavier.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

unbedeutend, trivial
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
Er beschwerte sich über die trivialen Details des Vertrags.
A1 verb pleɪ

play

eine Rolle spielen
Meaning
To have a role or function in a situation; to contribute to something.
Example
Artemis will play a crucial role in Mars exploration.
Artemis wird eine entscheidende Rolle in der Mars-Exploration spielen.
A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

Teil
Meaning
a piece or segment of something
Example
She gave me a part of her chocolate.
Sie gab mir einen Teil ihrer Schokolade.
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

allmählich nachlassen
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
Die Aufregung des Events begann nach ein paar Stunden zu verblassen.
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

in ungeordneter Weise
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
Die Kinder rannten in ungeordneter Weise durch den Spielplatz.
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.
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.
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

Plantage
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
Die Zuckerrohrplantage erstreckte sich über Meilen durch das Tal.
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 /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

unkontrollierbares Verlangen, Dinge anzuzünden
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
Der Verdächtige wurde mit Pyromanie diagnostiziert, nachdem wiederholte Brandstiftungsfälle aufgetreten waren.
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

Privatlehrer
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
Der Privatlehrer half dem Schüler, seine Mathematikfähigkeiten zu verbessern.
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 /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

Poetik, Theorie der Dichtung
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
Er schrieb ein Buch über Poetik, das die Kunst des Verses erklärte.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

Priorat
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
Das alte Priorat wurde in ein Museum umgewandelt.
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

verkaufen
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
Straßenverkäufer verkaufen handgemachten Schmuck an Touristen.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

Requisit
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
Der Schauspieler hat sein Requisit auf der Bühne vergessen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

Pyromane
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
Der Pyromane wurde verhaftet, weil er mehrere Gebäude in Brand gesetzt hatte.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

Prämie
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
Du musst deine Versicherungsprämie jedes Jahr bezahlen.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

gnadenlos
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
Der gnadenlose Herrscher ignorierte das Leid seines Volkes.
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

schlau, klug
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
Es war klug von ihm, während des Streits schweigend zu bleiben.
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.
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.
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

Frieden
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
Sie hoffen auf Frieden in der Region.
B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

präsidial
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
Die Präsidentschaftswahlen sind für nächsten Monat angesetzt.
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.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

Programmierung
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
Er lernt seit mehreren Monaten Programmierung.
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

proportional
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
Die Strafe sollte proportional zum Verbrechen sein.
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 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 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.