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C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

Gebot
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein grundlegendes Gebot in allen Religionen.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

paradies; ein Ort oder Zustand vollkommenen Glücks; ein idealer oder perfekter Ort
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
Die tropische Insel war wie das Paradies für die Touristen.
A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

Punkt; Detail; Zweck
Meaning
a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something
Example
What's the point of arguing about this issue?
Was ist der Punkt, über dieses Thema zu streiten?
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 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

Heide
Meaning
a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen
Example
Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.
Die alten Römer betrachteten die frühen Christen als Heiden.
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.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prosperieren
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Mit harter Arbeit und Entschlossenheit gelang es ihr, in ihrer Karriere zu prosperieren.
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 /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

Pavillon
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem dekorierten Pavillon statt.
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

teilweise; unvollständig;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
Das Gebäude wurde nur teilweise im Feuer zerstört.
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Fünfeck
Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
Das Pentagon ist eines der bekanntesten Regierungsgebäude der Vereinigten Staaten.
B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

rätsel
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
Das Mathematikproblem wird selbst die Experten verwirren.
A1 verb /pʊt/

put

legen
Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
Bitte legen Sie das Buch auf den Tisch.
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

punjabi
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
Er trug einen weißen Punjabi zur Festivalfeier.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

Patois
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
Der Reiseführer begann, im lokalen Patois mit den Fischern zu sprechen.
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

gemäß
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
Die Entscheidung wurde gemäß den Vorschriften getroffen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

Physiokratie
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
Die Physiokratie betonte die Bedeutung der Landwirtschaft für den nationalen Reichtum.
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 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

mit einem Sinfonieorchester verbunden
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Das philharmonische Orchester führte eine beeindruckende Darbietung von Beethovens Neunter Sinfonie auf.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

Mäzen
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
Die Bibliothek wird von großzügigen Mäzenen unterstützt.
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

gewöhnlich, vom einfachen Volk
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
Sein Geschmack war ziemlich gewöhnlich, er bevorzugte einfaches Essen und Kleidung.
B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

Fotosynthese
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
Pflanzen sind für das Überleben auf die Fotosynthese angewiesen.
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.
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.
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

Glück
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 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.
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

schälen
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
Sie schälte die Mango, bevor sie sie aß.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

Prinzessin
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
Die Prinzessin winkte der Menge vom Palastbalkon zu.
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

prehensil
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
Der Affe benutzte seinen prehensilen Schwanz, um sich vom Ast hängen zu lassen.
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

Papyrus
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
Das alte Pergament wurde auf Papyrus geschrieben.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

unbezahlbar; von unschätzbarem Wert
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
Der antike Schmuck ihrer Großmutter ist absolut unbezahlbar.
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

Gefängnis
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
Er wurde für seine Verbrechen ins Gefängnis geschickt.
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

Vorkaufsrecht
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
Das Unternehmen übte das Vorkaufsrecht aus, um das Land vor den Wettbewerbern zu erwerben.
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, bezogen auf die Pole
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
Pinguine leben in den Polarregionen der Erde.
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.
C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

Pastiche
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
Der Film war ein cleveres Pastiche der Detektivfilme der 1950er Jahre.
A2 noun /pæθ/

path

Weg
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
Sie ging den engen Weg durch den Wald.
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

Pfennig
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
Er fand einen Pfennig auf dem Gehweg und lächelte.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

beliebt
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Dieses Restaurant ist bei jungen Leuten sehr beliebt.
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.
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

mehrsilbiges Wort
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
Das Wort 'Elefant' ist ein mehrsilbiges Wort, weil es drei Silben hat.
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.
C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

Herrschaft der Reichen
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
Das Land wurde als Plutokratie regiert.
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

psychosomatisch
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
Ihre Bauchschmerzen wurden als psychosomatisch diagnostiziert, im Zusammenhang mit Stress.
C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

plappern
Meaning
to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Example
The children would prattle on about their games.
Die Kinder redeten über ihre Spiele.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

Entschuldigung; Verzeihung;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
Ich bitte um Entschuldigung, dass ich das Treffen unterbrochen habe.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

Vorsprung
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
Der Leuchtturm stand auf einem Vorsprung mit Blick auf das Meer.
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.
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

Vorgefühl
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
Sie hatte ein Vorgefühl von Gefahr vor der Reise.
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 /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.
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

Fülle
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
Der Frühling brachte eine Fülle von Wildblumen ins Tal.
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/

photographer

Fotograf
Meaning
a person who takes photographs professionally
Example
The photographer captured the beauty of nature.
Der Fotograf hat die Schönheit der Natur eingefangen.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

spitz; direkt und eindeutig
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
Sie machte einen direkten Kommentar über sein Verhalten.
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 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

vordefinieren
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
Das Ergebnis des Spiels schien vordefiniert zu sein.
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.
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

äußerst arm
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
Die äußerst arme Familie hatte Schwierigkeiten, Essen zu kaufen.
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

lila
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die lila Blumen blühten wunderschön im Garten.
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
Es war ein Vergnügen, dich zu treffen.
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.
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

Peripherie
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
Die Soldaten waren am Rand des Lagers stationiert.
C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

Prolog
Meaning
an introduction to a book, play, or event
Example
The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.
Der Roman beginnt mit einem kurzen Prolog, der in der Vergangenheit spielt.
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.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

Plastik
Meaning
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
Example
These containers are made of durable plastic.
Diese Behälter sind aus haltbarem Plastik gemacht.
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

üppig
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
Er bot reichlich Dank für ihre rechtzeitige Hilfe an.
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.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

anstoßen
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
Sie stach ihm in den Arm, um seine Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

peripherisch
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
Die Stadt liegt im äußeren Bereich der Stadt.
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

überwiegend
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
Die Bevölkerung in der Stadt ist überwiegend jung.
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

Glück
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

Pfund
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
Der Preis des Buches beträgt fünf Pfund.
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

Aussichten
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
Die Aussichten auf Wachstum sehen vielversprechend aus.
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.
A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

packen
Meaning
to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
Sie packte ihre Kleider in einen Koffer für die Reise.
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.
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 /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

vorgeplant
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
Das Verbrechen war eindeutig vorgeplant.
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.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

Pestizide
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
Der übermäßige Einsatz von Pestiziden kann der Umwelt schaden.
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.
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

Vorfahre
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
Forscher verfolgten den Brauch bis zu einem gemeinsamen Vorfahren.
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

blass; schwach; fahl
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
Sie sah blass aus, nachdem sie eine Woche lang krank gewesen war.
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.
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

prävention
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
Die Prävention des Faschismus sichert die Demokratie.
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

vorsitzen
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen die Sitzung leiten.
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

Öffentliches Reden
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
Öffentliche Reden sind für Führungsrollen unerlässlich.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Verlagswesen
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
Er arbeitet in der Verlagsbranche als Redakteur.
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.
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 /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

kleiner Lkw mit offener Ladefläche; die Handlung des Sammelns oder Verbesserns von etwas
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Abholung für die zurückgegebenen Waren geplant.
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

Paläontologie
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
Sie entschied sich, Paläontologie an der Universität zu studieren.
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

Muster / Design
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
Das Kleid hatte ein schönes florales Muster.
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.
A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

Teller
Meaning
a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food
Example
Please put the rice on your plate.
Bitte lege den Reis auf deinen Teller.
B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

bereitgestellt
Meaning
gave or supplied something that was needed
Example
The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.
Das Hotel stellte allen Gästen ein kostenloses Frühstück zur Verfügung.
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

pulverisieren
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
Die Maschine kann Steine zu Staub pulverisieren.
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

vorherbestimmen
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
Sie glaubten, dass ihre Wege vom Schicksal vorbestimmt waren.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

Nomade
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
Er führte ein nomadisches Leben als reisender Lehrer.
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

vergehen
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
Viele Soldaten sind im Krieg gefallen.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

Zustand des Schülers
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
Während seines Schülerstatus studierte er Recht unter einem senior Barrister.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

mächtig
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
Das James-Webb-Teleskop ist das mächtigste Weltraumobservatorium.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Tasche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Er steckte sein Telefon in seine Hosentasche.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

perfekt
Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
Sie hat die Aufgabe perfekt erledigt.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

Patrizid
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
Der alte Mythos beschreibt einen Sohn, der einen Patricid begeht, um den Thron zu erlangen.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

Plantainblume
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
Wir haben Curry mit Plantainblume zum Abendessen gekocht.
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

mutig
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
Das mutige Kind rettete das Kätzchen vom Baum.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiv
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Sie hat progressive Ansichten über soziale Gerechtigkeit und Gleichheit.
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

Glück
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.