C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

Mineralienforscher

Meaning

a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold

Example

The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.

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

C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

Friedensapostel

Meaning

a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence

Example

She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.

Sie ist eine engagierte Friedensapostelin, die gegen bewaffnete Konflikte kämpft.

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 /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.

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 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

Stellvertreter

Meaning

A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.

Example

She voted by proxy at the meeting.

Sie stimmte per Proxy bei der Sitzung ab.

C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

pädagogisch

Meaning

Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.

Example

The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.

Die Schule hat neue pädagogische Techniken übernommen, um das Lernen zu verbessern.

C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

psychopathisch

Meaning

Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.

Example

The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.

Der Film porträtierte einen psychopathischen Mörder ohne jegliches Mitgefühl.

C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

Pfauenblume

Meaning

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

Example

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

Der Pfauenzweiflorbaum blüht im Sommer mit auffälligen orangen Blumen.

C1 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 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

Primat, Affenartige Tiere

Meaning

A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.

Example

Humans are classified as primates.

Menschen werden als Primaten klassifiziert.

C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

versteinern

Meaning

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

Example

The loud noise petrified the little child.

Der laute Lärm petrifizierte das kleine Kind.

C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmatisch

Meaning

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.

Example

He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.

Er nahm einen pragmatischen Ansatz zur Lösung der Finanzkrise.

C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

unvergleichlich; ohne Gleichen; ohne Rivalen

Meaning

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Example

Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.

Ihre unübertroffene Schönheit verzauberte alle.

C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

Höflichkeit

Meaning

a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes

Example

They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.

Sie tauschten Höflichkeiten aus, bevor das Meeting begann.

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

Schwitzen

Meaning

The process of sweating.

Example

Heavy exercise causes perspiration.

Schweres Training verursacht Schwitzen.

C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

Vaterschaft

Meaning

The state of being someone's father.

Example

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

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

C1 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 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.

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.

C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

halbinselartig

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a peninsula.

Example

The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.

Die halbinselartige Region ist auf drei Seiten von Wasser umgeben.

C1 verb ˈplʌmɪtɪŋ

plummeting

plötzlicher Rückgang

Meaning

Falling or dropping suddenly and steeply; decreasing rapidly

Example

The fertility rate in Bangladesh is plummeting.

Die Fertilitätsrate in Bangladesch sinkt rapide.

C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

Zopf

Meaning

a braid of hair or straw; to braid

Example

She decided to plait her hair before the party.

Sie entschied sich, ihre Haare vor der Party zu flechten.

C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

Umfang

Meaning

the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area

Example

The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.

Die Soldaten bewachten den Umfang des Lagers.

C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

Person aus dem Iran oder die persisch spricht

Meaning

a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)

Example

The Persian language has a rich literary history.

Die persische Sprache hat eine reiche literarische Geschichte.

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

durchlässig

Meaning

allowing liquids or gases to pass through

Example

The soil in this area is very permeable to water.

Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist sehr durchlässig für Wasser.

C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

senkrecht

Meaning

At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.

Example

The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.

Die Leiter wurde senkrecht zum Boden für die Sicherheit aufgestellt.

C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

Proklamation

Meaning

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

Example

The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.

Der König erließ eine Proklamation, die den Frieden verkündete.

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

Bevölkerung

Meaning

the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area

Example

The new law was welcomed by the local populace.

Das neue Gesetz wurde von der lokalen Bevölkerung begrüßt.

C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

pervers

Meaning

showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable

Example

He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.

Er hatte ein perverses Vergnügen daran, seine Kollegen zu verärgern.

C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

Abgrund

Meaning

A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.

Example

The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.

Die Wanderer standen am Rand des Abgrunds und schauten ins Tal hinunter.

C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

abgezäunter Bereich für Pferde oder andere Tiere

Meaning

a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept

Example

The horses were grazing in the paddock.

Die Pferde grasten im Paddock.

C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

gefährlich, riskant, unsicher

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.

Example

The explorers took a perilous journey.

Die Forscher machten eine gefährliche Reise.

C1 noun /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.

C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

übermäßig formell oder korrekt

Meaning

stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior

Example

She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.

Sie sah prim aus in ihrem ordentlich gebügelten Kleid.

C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

prominenz

Meaning

The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.

Example

Her work gained prominence after the award.

Ihre Arbeit erlangte nach dem Preis Prominenz.

C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

vorherrschen

Meaning

To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.

Example

Traditional values still predominate in the community.

Traditionelle Werte dominieren noch in der Gemeinschaft.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

ländlich, mit Hirten verbunden

Meaning

relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor

Example

The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.

Das Gemälde zeigte eine ruhige ländliche Szene mit grunzenden Schafen.

C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

Straßenhändler

Meaning

a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place

Example

The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.

Der Straßenhändler ging durch das Dorf und verkaufte frische Früchte.

C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

Begünstigter

Meaning

A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.

Example

The payee must sign the check before cashing it.

Der Begünstigte muss den Scheck unterschreiben, bevor er ihn einlöst.

C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

distinktiver Stil

Meaning

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

Example

He delivered his speech with great panache.

Er hielt seine Rede mit großem Stil.

C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

Prognose

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

C1 noun 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.

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 /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

pompös; prätentiös; übermäßig großartig

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

Example

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

Seine pompöse Haltung nervte alle bei dem Treffen.

C1 noun /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 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

berührend, ergreifend

Meaning

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching

Example

The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.

Das Ende des Films war so berührend, dass viele im Publikum zu Tränen gerührt waren.

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

nachdenklich

Meaning

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

Example

She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.

Sie sah nachdenklich aus, als sie aus dem Fenster starrte.

C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

Ausrüstung

Meaning

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.

Example

The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.

Der Fischer trug seine ganze Angelausrüstung in einer großen Kiste.

C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

praktikabel

Meaning

able to be done or put into practice successfully

Example

The plan is not practicable without more resources.

Der Plan ist nicht praktikabel ohne mehr Ressourcen.

C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

bevölkerungsreich

Meaning

having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people

Example

China is the most populous country in the world.

China ist das bevölkerungsreichste Land der Welt.

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

schwer und langsam

Meaning

slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored

Example

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

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

C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

extrem durstig

Meaning

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

Example

After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.

Nach dem Wandern in der Wüste war er extrem durstig.

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

Parasit

Meaning

an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others

Example

The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.

Der Hund wurde gegen Darmparasiten behandelt.

C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

Tuch, das über einem Sarg ausgebreitet wird; ein dunkler Überzug, der eine düstere Atmosphäre schafft

Meaning

a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere

Example

A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.

Ein Dunstmantel hing über dem brennenden Gebäude.

C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

Kläger

Meaning

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit

Example

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.

Der Kläger reichte eine Klage gegen das Unternehmen ein.

C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

reizbar

Meaning

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

Example

The child became petulant when denied more candy.

Das Kind wurde reizbar, als ihm keine weiteren Süßigkeiten gegeben wurden.

C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

Glück

Meaning

To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.

Example

She personifies kindness and generosity.

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

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.

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

veranlassen

Meaning

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

Example

His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.

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

C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

Physiologie

Meaning

the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system

Example

She is majoring in human physiology at the university.

Sie studiert Humanphysiologie an der Universität.

C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

Pestizidrückstände

Meaning

Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.

Example

Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.

Übermäßige Pestizidrückstände in Lebensmitteln können schädlich für die Gesundheit sein.

C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

Zange

Meaning

a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things

Example

The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.

Der Koch benutzte eine Zange, um den heißen Topf vom Herd zu nehmen.

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.

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.

C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

verwirrt

Meaning

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

Example

He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.

Er sah verwirrt aus, nachdem er die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.

C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

porzellan

Meaning

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

Example

The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.

Das Museum zeigte antike Porzellanvasen aus China.

C1 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 verb /piːk/

pique

wecken

Meaning

to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger

Example

Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.

Ihre Bemerkungen weckten seine Neugier auf das geheime Projekt.

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.

C1 noun, verb /ˌprɒməˈneɪd/

promenade

spaziergang

Meaning

A leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place for pleasure or display.

Example

They went for a promenade along the seaside.

Sie gingen an der Küste spazieren.

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 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.

C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

verwöhnen / verwöhnen

Meaning

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

Example

Parents often pamper their first child.

Eltern verwöhnen oft ihr erstes Kind.

C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

Fähigkeit

Meaning

Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

Example

Prowess in sports enhances team strength.

Fähigkeit im Sport steigert die Teamstärke.

C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

Almosen

Meaning

a very small or inadequate amount of money

Example

She worked long hours for a mere pittance.

Sie arbeitete lange Stunden für ein Almosen.

C1 noun /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 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

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

Meaning

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

Example

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

Seine ständige Paranoia machte es schwer, jemandem zu vertrauen.

C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

Schönheitswettbewerb

Meaning

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.

Example

She won first place in the beauty pageant.

Sie gewann den ersten Platz im Schönheitswettbewerb

C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

von größter Bedeutung

Meaning

more important than anything else; supreme

Example

Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.

Sicherheit hat in dieser Fabrik von größter Bedeutung.

C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

prophezeien

Meaning

to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired

Example

The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.

Der Mönch prophezeite, dass der Frieden ins Land zurückkehren würde.

C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

wohlwollend

Meaning

showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable

Example

She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.

Sie ist bekannt für ihre wohltätigen Aktivitäten in der Stadt.

C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

Polarität

Meaning

the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects

Example

The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.

Die Polarität zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien wird immer stärker.

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 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

Sittich

Meaning

a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet

Example

The green parakeet learned to say hello.

Der grüne Sittich hat gelernt, hallo zu sagen.

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 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

urzeitlich

Meaning

Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.

Example

Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.

Wissenschaftler studieren die urzeitliche Suppe, aus der das Leben entstanden ist.

C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

Vorspiel

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

Pergament

Meaning

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

Example

The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.

Das alte Manuskript wurde auf Pergament geschrieben.

C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

Gefieder

Meaning

the feathers covering a bird's body

Example

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

Das Pfauenplumage war lebendig und auffällig.

C1 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 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.

C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

Schlaginstrumente

Meaning

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

Example

The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.

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

C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

platonisch

Meaning

relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual

Example

They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.

Sie haben eine platonische Freundschaft, die seit Jahren anhält.

C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

angeblich

Meaning

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

Example

The purported evidence was later proven false.

Die angeblichen Beweise wurden später als falsch entlarvt.

C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

paradox

Meaning

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

Example

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

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

C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

Allheilmittel

Meaning

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

Example

Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.

Bildung wird oft als eine Panazee für soziale Probleme angesehen.

C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

übermäßig besorgt über kleine Details oder Regeln

Meaning

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

Example

Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.

Ihre pedantischen Erklärungen machten die Vorlesung langweilig.

C1 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.

C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

Experte

Meaning

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

Example

Political pundits debated the election results on television.

Politische Experten debattierten die Wahlergebnisse im Fernsehen.

C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

Meaning

A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.

Example

The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.

Die Pomodoro-Technik verbessert die Produktivität.

C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

Pathologie

Meaning

the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body

Example

Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.

Fortschritte in der Pathologie halfen den Ärzten, die seltene Infektion schnell zu identifizieren.

C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

Protektionismus

Meaning

The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

Example

The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.

Der Protektionismus der Regierung half lokalen Unternehmen zu wachsen.

C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

prägnant und bedeutsam

Meaning

concise and meaningful; full of substance

Example

She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.

Sie gab einen prägnanten Kommentar ab, der das Thema perfekt zusammenfasste.

C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

säubern

Meaning

To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.

Example

The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.

Der neue Führer versprach, die Korruption aus der Regierung zu säubern.

C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

prophetisch

Meaning

accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future

Example

His prophetic words came true after many years.

Seine prophetischen Worte wurden nach vielen Jahren wahr.

C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

vorausplanen

Meaning

to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand

Example

The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.

Der Verdächtige wurde beschuldigt, das Verbrechen im Voraus geplant zu haben.

C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

prokrastinieren, aufschieben, vertagen

Meaning

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

Example

He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.

Er neigt dazu, zu prokrastinieren, wenn er schwierige Aufgaben angeht.

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 /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

Gipfel

Meaning

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

Example

Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.

Der Gewinn des Nobelpreises war der Gipfel ihrer Karriere.

C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

verlängern

Meaning

To prolong or extend in time or duration.

Example

Negotiations were protracted for several months.

Die Verhandlungen wurden über mehrere Monate hinweg verlängert.