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B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

Vorhersage
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
Die Wettervorhersage sagt, dass es morgen regnen wird.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proaktiv
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Proaktive Strategien sind notwendig, um mit der Knappheit umzugehen.
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.
A2 verb /plænt/

plant

pflanzen
Meaning
to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly
Example
She planted roses in her garden.
Sie hat Rosen in ihrem Garten gepflanzt.
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palästinensisch
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
Das palästinensische Volk hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.
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 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 noun /feɪz/

Phase

Phase; eine deutliche Periode oder Stufe in einem Entwicklungsprozess
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
Das Projekt befindet sich nun in seiner letzten Phase.
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

öffentlich
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
Die Öffentlichkeit forderte Maßnahmen zu dem Thema.
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.
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.
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

spähen / sich einmischen
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
Sie versuchte, in das Privatleben ihres Nachbarn einzudringen.
A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

üben
Meaning
to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession
Example
She practises piano for two hours daily.
Sie übt täglich zwei Stunden Klavier.
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

Priorisierung
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
Eine effektive Priorisierung stellt sicher, dass Ressourcen effizient genutzt werden.
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

leidenschaftlich
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Er ist leidenschaftlich über den Umweltschutz.
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

Vergangenheit
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
Er denkt oft an seine vergangenen Fehler.
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.
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 /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

Parallelismus
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
Der Schriftsteller benutzte Parallelismus, um seinem Prosa Rhythmus zu verleihen.
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

pumpen
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
Sie pumpten Wasser aus dem Brunnen in den Tank.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

Palinode
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Palinode, um sich für seine früheren harten Worte zu entschuldigen.
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

Schärfe
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
Der scharfe Geschmack von Knoblauch füllte die Küche.
B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

Pfau
Meaning
a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan
Example
The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.
Der prächtige Pfau breitete seine bunten Federn aus, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
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 /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

Buße
Meaning
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.
Seine Augen waren voller Buße, nachdem er seinen Fehler erkannt hatte.
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

auf Wahrscheinlichkeit basierend
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
Das Modell folgt einem probabilistischen Ansatz für Vorhersagen.
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

ziehen
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
Bitte ziehen Sie an der Tür, um sie zu öffnen.
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

Vorwand
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
Er benutzte Krankheit als Vorwand, um das Treffen zu vermeiden.
A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

aufheben; abholen; lernen
Meaning
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
Example
She picked up the book from the floor.
Sie hob das Buch vom Boden auf.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

Punk
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
Er ist immer in Punk-Musik und Mode interessiert gewesen.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

ein schlechter oder unbedeutender Dichter
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
Er wurde von den Literaturkritikern als Poetaster verspottet.
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

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

perpetrator

Täter
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
Die Polizei hat den Täter des Verbrechens verhaftet.
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.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Es gab eine wahrnehmbare Veränderung in der Atmosphäre.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

Verfolgung
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
Die Verfolgung von Minderheiten wurde weltweit verurteilt.
A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

Glück
Meaning
able to wait calmly; tolerant
Example
She was very patient with her young students.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 /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.
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

durchhalten
Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
Sie entschied sich, in ihren Bemühungen, Französisch zu lernen, durchzuhalten.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

voreingenommen
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
Er war voreingenommen gegenüber Menschen aus anderen Regionen.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

eine Person, die gleichgültig oder feindlich gegenüber Kultur und Kunst ist
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
Er wurde als Philistiner kritisiert, weil er moderne Kunst abgelehnt hat.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

pest
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
Die mittelalterliche Stadt wurde von einer Pest verwüstet.
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

Kleindiebstahl
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
Das Unternehmen installierte Kameras, um Diebstahl zu verhindern.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

schelmisch
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
Das Kind gab ein schelmisches Grinsen, bevor es das Spielzeug versteckte.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
Der Python schlängelte sich fest um seine Beute.
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

eine Person, die zu den ersten gehört, die ein neues Gebiet erkunden oder sich dort niederlassen; jemand, der neue Ideen oder Methoden entwickelt
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
Sie war eine Pionierin im Bereich der Informatik.
B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

verhindert
Meaning
To stop something from happening or arising.
Example
Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.
Das warme Klima von Bangladesch verhindert Schneefall.
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

vorahnung
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
Sie hatte ein Gefühl für die bevorstehende Katastrophe.
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

schmackhaft
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
Das Essen war einfach, aber ziemlich schmackhaft.
B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

Profi
Meaning
a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something
Example
He plays tennis like a pro.
Er spielt Tennis wie ein Profi.
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.
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

Erlaubnis
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
Du brauchst eine Erlaubnis, um in den gesperrten Bereich zu gelangen.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

die Kunst des Verlegens von Parkettböden
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
Der Handwerker spezialisierte sich auf Parkettverlegung für Luxuswohnungen.
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

Fußgänger
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
Der Fußgänger überquerte die Straße an der Fußgängerampel.
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

präventiv; entwickelt, um etwas zu verhindern
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
Regelmäßige Bewegung ist eine präventive Maßnahme gegen Herzkrankheiten.
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.
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

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

parlous

gefährlich
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
Das Unternehmen befindet sich in einem gefährlichen finanziellen Zustand.
A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

friedlich
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
Der Garten ist ein friedlicher Ort zum Entspannen.
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.
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.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

Priorität
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
Gesundheit sollte unsere oberste Priorität sein.
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 /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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

Trank
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
Die Hexe gab dem Helden einen Heiltrank.
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 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.
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.
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

kuchen
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
Meine Großmutter macht den besten Apfelkuchen in der Stadt.
A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

Previous

vorherig
Meaning
occurring before in time or order; earlier; former
Example
I reviewed the previous chapter before starting the new one.
Ich habe das vorherige Kapitel überprüft, bevor ich mit dem neuen begann.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

Dramatiker
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
Shakespeare gilt als der größte Dramatiker aller Zeiten.
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

absurd, lächerlich
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
Die Idee, dass Schweine fliegen könnten, ist absurd.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

Pragmatismus
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
Sein Pragmatismus half, die Finanzkrise zu lösen.
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.
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

Phrasen
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
Lernen Sie gebräuchliche Phrasen für den täglichen Gebrauch.
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

ein wiederholtes, leises Klopfen machen / schnell auf mechanische Weise sprechen
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
Der Regen klopfte sanft an das Fenster.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

Demonstrant
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
Der Demonstrant sprach leidenschaftlich über die Sache.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

vorsehbar
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
Ihre rechtzeitige Rettung wurde als vorsehbar angesehen.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

schützend
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
Sie trug beim Radfahren einen schützenden Helm.
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

pneumatisch
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
Die Fabrik verwendet pneumatische Werkzeuge zur Montage.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

Pharmakopöe
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
Der Arzt konsultierte die Pharmakopöe, um die richtige Dosis des Medikaments zu überprüfen.
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

Pädiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
Sie entschied sich, nach der medizinischen Schule in Pädiatrie zu spezialisieren.
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

proklamieren
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
Der Präsident proklamierte einen nationalen Trauertag.
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

produktion
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
Die Produktion dieses Films dauerte mehr als ein Jahr.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

Einführungshandbuch, Grundierung
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
Er las ein Einführungsbuch über Programmierung, bevor er mit seinem Kurs begann.
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

Passionsblume
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
Die Passionsblumenranke bedeckte die Gartenmauer mit wunderschönen Blüten.
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

großes Säugetier mit dickem Fell
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
Der Zoo hatte mehrere Pachydermen, darunter Elefanten und Nashörner.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

pestilentiell
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
Der pestilente Geruch des Mülls erfüllte die Straße.
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

ein von Säulen umgebener Balkon
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
Die römische Villa hatte einen schönen peristyl Garten.
A2 noun ˈprəʊ.ses

process

prozess
Meaning
A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
Example
Recruitment involves a three-stage process.
Die Rekrutierung umfasst einen dreistufigen Prozess.
A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

Stifthalter
Meaning
a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized
Example
He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.
Er organisierte seine Stifte im Stifthalter auf seinem Schreibtisch.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patrizier
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Die Patrizierfamilien Roms übten großen Einfluss auf die Politik aus.
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.
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.
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 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

Arzt
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb einige Medikamente, um die Krankheit zu behandeln.
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.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

Paket; Paket Landstück
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
Der Postbote lieferte ein Paket an unsere Tür.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

Postamt
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
Ich ging zum Postamt, um ein Paket zu verschicken.
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 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

philosophisch
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
Sie behielt während der Krise eine ruhige und philosophische Haltung bei.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

irrational Angst; Abneigung
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
Sie hat eine Phobie vor Spinnen.
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

Frauenheld
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
Der Politiker wurde als notorischer Frauenheld entlarvt.
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.
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

Prälatur
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
Die mittelalterliche Kirche war von der Prälatur und ihren Traditionen dominiert.
C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

etwas kontinuierlich am Laufen halten oder es lange Zeit bewahren
Meaning
To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.
Example
The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
Die Medien können manchmal schädliche Stereotypen perpetuieren.
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.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

immergrün
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually
Example
Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.
Klimawandel ist eine immerwährende Sorge für Wissenschaftler.
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

hinzu/ Vorteil
Meaning
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
Example
She received an A plus on her exam.
Sie erhielt ein A plus in ihrer Prüfung.
B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

Granatapfel
Meaning
a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice
Example
The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.
Die Granatapfelkerne schmeckten süß und erfrischend.
B2 noun plɒt

plot

Handlung
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
Die Handlung von 'A Tale of Two Cities' ist intensiv und packend.
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.
C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

präventiv
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
Die Regierung ergriff präventive Maßnahmen zur Bekämpfung der Inflation.
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.