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B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

kostbar
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
Dieser Ring ist sehr kostbar für meine Großmutter.
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.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

Publicity
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Der Film erhielt viel Publicity vor seiner Veröffentlichung.
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.
A2 noun /ˈpɪərɪəd/

period

Zeitraum
Meaning
a length or portion of time
Example
The meeting will last for a period of two hours.
Das Treffen wird eine Dauer von zwei Stunden haben.
A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

schwein
Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
Der Bauer fütterte das Schwein im Stall.
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

phonetisch
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
Der Lehrer unterrichtete die Schüler die phonetische Rechtschreibung schwieriger Wörter.
C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

im Zusammenhang mit einem Papst oder Bischof; pompös oder selbstgefällig
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
Sein eingebildetes Verhalten ärgerte die anderen Mitglieder des Ausschusses.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

pünktlich
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
Sie kommt immer pünktlich zu den Besprechungen.
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.
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.
B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

Perle
Meaning
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
Example
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.
Sie trug eine schöne Perlenkette zur Hochzeit.
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

Notlage; schwierige Situation
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
Die Flüchtlinge befanden sich in einer verzweifelten Notlage.
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.
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.
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 /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.
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

Präexistenz
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
Philosophen debattierten oft über die Präexistenz der Seele.
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 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

rentabilität
Meaning
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example
Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.
Die Steigerung des Verkaufs und die Senkung der Kosten erhöhten die Rentabilität.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

Porträt
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
Der Künstler malte ein schönes Porträt seiner Frau.
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

Glück
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

schön; hübsch; attraktiv
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Kleid zur Party.
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

kleiner Behälter für die geweihten Hostien
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
Der Priester legte die geweihte Hostie vor dem Besuch der Kranken in den Pyx.
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

Pigmentierung
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
Übermäßiges Reiben kann Pigmentierungsprobleme verursachen.
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.
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
Seine Wahrnehmungsfähigkeit im Umgang mit Menschen machte ihn zu einem großartigen Verhandler.
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

Präzedenzfall
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
Das Urteil des Richters setzte einen neuen Präzedenzfall für ähnliche Fälle.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Haferbrei
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Sie aß eine Schale Haferbrei zum Frühstück.
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.
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

plan
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
Ein guter Plan hält dich fokussiert.
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

rein; klar; ohne Flecken; ohne Diskriminierung;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
Das Wasser aus der Bergquelle ist rein.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

Durchhaltevermögen
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Sein Durchhaltevermögen half ihm, seine Träume zu verwirklichen.
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

tiefgreifend
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
Die Rede hatte einen tiefgreifenden Einfluss auf das Publikum.
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.
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

Personal
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
Das Unternehmen stellt mehr Personal für seine neue Filiale ein.
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

vorgeschlagen
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
Die vorgeschlagenen Änderungen werden das System verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

prozessor
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
Der neue Laptop hat einen schnelleren Prozessor.
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

Beförderung; Aufstieg
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
Sie erhielt eine Beförderung zur Managerin nach fünf Jahren harter Arbeit.
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.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

Stecker
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Sie steckte den Stecker in die Steckdose.
B1 noun /priːst/

priest

Priester
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
Der Priester segnete die Gemeinde während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes.
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

Beteiligung
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
Ihre Beteiligung am Wettbewerb war lobenswert.
B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

Teil
Meaning
A part or share of something.
Example
She ate only a small portion of the meal.
Sie aß nur einen kleinen Teil des Essens.
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

phönix vogel
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
Die Legende besagt, dass der Phönix alle 500 Jahre aus seiner Asche aufsteigt.
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

spitzgurke
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
Mutter bereitete Curry mit spitzgurke und Fisch zu.
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

miserabel, erbärmlich, sehr klein
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
Die Leistung des Teams war im Vergleich zum letzten Jahr miserabel.
B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

gießen
Meaning
to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily
Example
Please pour the water into the glass carefully.
Bitte gießen Sie das Wasser vorsichtig in das Glas.
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

Hafen
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
Häfen verbessern den maritimen Handel.
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

Pazifischer Ozean
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
Der Pazifische Ozean ist der größte Ozean der Erde.
C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

Peregrination
Meaning
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
Example
Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.
Ihre Peregrination durch Asien dauerte zwei Jahre.
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

Glück
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

Glück
Meaning
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
Example
She primped in front of the mirror before the party.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

Voraussicht
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
Ihre Voraussicht über Markttrends rettete das Unternehmen.
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

Verleger
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
Der Verleger beschloss, 10.000 Exemplare des neuen Romans zu drucken.
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.
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

Fotos
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
Fotos zu einem Familienstammbaum hinzuzufügen macht es persönlicher.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

Panne
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
Ich musste einen Platten in meinem Fahrradreifen heute Morgen reparieren.
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

strategische Veränderung, Drehpunkt, Prozessänderung
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, seine Geschäftsstrategie zu pivotieren.
C1 verb /præns/

prance

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

pedal

Fußbetriebener Hebel
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
Er drückte fest auf das Pedal des Fahrrads.
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.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

Party
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit auf der Geburtstagsparty.
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.
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

Rüssel
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
Der Elefant benutzte seinen Rüssel, um Nahrung zu greifen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

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

Pirate

Pirat
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
Das Piratenschiff wurde in der Nähe der Küste gesichtet.
C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

Lichtmesswissenschaft
Meaning
the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes
Example
Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.
Fotometrie hilft bei der Planung effizienter Beleuchtungssysteme.
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 /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

Ahnenreihe
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
Der Hund hat eine Ahnenreihe, die mehrere Generationen zurückverfolgt werden kann.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

entscheidend
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
Erneuerbare Energien spielen eine entscheidende Rolle für die Nachhaltigkeit.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

Patriotismus
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
Der Tag des Sieges spiegelt den Patriotismus der ganzen Nation wider.
B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

verfolgen
Meaning
to institute legal proceedings against someone
Example
The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.
Der Anwalt entschied sich, den Fall nach dem Sammeln ausreichender Beweise zu verfolgen.
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.
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

vorläufig
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
Die vorläufige Vereinbarung wird nächsten Monat überprüft.
C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

plötzlicher Ausbruch
Meaning
A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.
Example
She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.
Sie wurde von einem plötzlichen Lachanfall erfasst.
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.
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

die Wahrheit vermeiden
Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
Der Politiker begann auszuweichen, als er nach dem Skandal gefragt wurde.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

philosophie
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
Ihre Philosophie betont Freundlichkeit und Empathie.
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.
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

kompetent
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
Sie ist äußerst kompetent in mehreren Sprachen.
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

Strafe
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
Er musste eine hohe Strafe zahlen, weil er gegen die Verkehrsregeln verstoßen hatte.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

Anbieter
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
Der Dienstanbieter stellt sicher, dass alle Kunden rechtzeitig Unterstützung erhalten.
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

vorab etablieren
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
Einige Regeln wurden vorab etabliert, bevor das Treffen stattfand.
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

phantasmagorisch
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
Der Film schuf eine phantasmagorische Vision einer anderen Welt.
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

finanziell
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
Sie hatten finanzielle Schwierigkeiten, nachdem das Geschäft gescheitert war.
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.
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

verarbeitete Lebensmittel
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
Übermäßiger Konsum von verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln führt zu Gesundheitsproblemen.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

verspielt, lebendig
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
Welpe war sehr verspielt, lief im Garten herum.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

proaktive Führung
Meaning
Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.
Example
Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.
Proaktive Führung sorgt für rechtzeitige Entscheidungen.
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.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

Präzession
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
Astronomen untersuchen die Präzession der Äquinoktien.
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

ein Stück
Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
Er gab mir ein Stück Kuchen.
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

Lichtempfindlichkeit
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
Zu viel Reiben kann die Lichtempfindlichkeit erhöhen.
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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

prominent
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
Er ist ein prominenter Führer in der Gemeinschaft.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

vielversprechend
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
Sie ist eine vielversprechende junge Wissenschaftlerin mit großartigen Ideen.
A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

wählen
Meaning
to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather
Example
Please pick your favorite color from the palette.
Bitte wählen Sie Ihre Lieblingsfarbe aus der Palette.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

beschaffen
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Sie schafften es, genügend Vorräte für die Expedition zu beschaffen.
B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

Prinzip
Meaning
A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
Example
Honesty is a key principle of leadership.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein wesentlicher Grundsatz der Führung.
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 /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

Podologe
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
Ich habe einen Termin beim Podologen wegen meiner Knöchelverletzung.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psychiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
Sie entschied sich, Psychiatrie zu studieren, um Menschen mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen zu helfen.
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.
B1 verb pres

press

drücken. drücken.
Meaning
Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
Example
Press firmly to operate the machine.
Drücken Sie fest, um die Maschine zu bedienen.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

Polykratie
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
Das Land erlebte nach den Dezentralisierungsreformen eine Polykratie.
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

Nachschrift
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
Sie fügte eine kurze Nachschrift hinzu, um ihm erneut zu danken.
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.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

primäres Ziel
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
Das primäre Ziel der Veranstaltung war es, das Recycling zu fördern.
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 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.
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 prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

Protagonist
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
Charles Darnay ist einer der Protagonisten der Geschichte.
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

Immergrün
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
Lila Immergrün bedeckten wunderschön den Gartenboden.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

Vatermord
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
Das Gericht verurteilte ihn wegen Vatermordes nach dem tragischen Vorfall.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

fördern
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Die Förderung praktischer Bildung stellt die Entwicklung von Fähigkeiten sicher.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

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