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B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

verstreut; zerstreut;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
Es werden den ganzen Tag verstreute Regenschauer erwartet.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

Abgeschiedenheit
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Sie verbrachte das Wochenende in völliger Abgeschiedenheit in ihrer Hütte.
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

glänzend; glänzend;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
Das glänzende neue Auto erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

saftig
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
Das Steak war so saftig, dass es allen gut schmeckte.
C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

verleumderisch
Meaning
Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.
Example
The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
Der Politiker sah sich Kritik wegen seiner verleumderischen Bemerkungen über seinen Gegner ausgesetzt.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

Besorgnis, Fürsorge
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
Seine Mutter zeigte große Fürsorge für seine Sicherheit.
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

sadistisch
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
Der Bösewicht hatte ein sadistisches Lächeln, als er seinen Feinden Schaden zufügte.
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

Geschicklichkeit
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
Der Zauberer erstaunte die Menge mit seiner Geschicklichkeit.
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

Nachname
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
Bitte geben Sie Ihren Vornamen und Nachnamen im Formular an.
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

himmlisch
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
Das Gemälde fing eine himmlische Schönheit ein, die sich jenseits der Welt fühlte.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
Die Fabrik wurde wegen eines Sabotageakts geschlossen.
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

seit
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
Ich kenne sie seit meiner Kindheit.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

sparsam / maßvoll
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
Sie ist sparsam im Gebrauch von Worten.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

Solezismus
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
Seine Rede war voller Solezismen und unbeholfener Sätze.
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

stoisch, unbeweglich
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
Sie blieb stoisch während der Krise, ohne Angst oder Panik zu zeigen.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

unterwürfig; gehorsam; bescheiden
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
Sie wurde unterwürfig nach Jahren harter Behandlung.
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

umgeben
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
Berge umgeben das kleine Dorf.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

streng
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Rauchen ist im Gebäude streng verboten.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

senat
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Der Senat stimmte für das neue Gesundheitsgesetz.
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

Sägemehl
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
Der Boden war mit Sägemehl vom Tischlerarbeiten bedeckt.
A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

solch
Meaning
of the type previously mentioned or specified
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful painting.
Ich habe noch nie so ein schönes Bild gesehen.
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

Beendigung
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
Der Lärm kam schließlich nach Mitternacht zu einer Beendigung.
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

Verehrer
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
Sie hatte viele Verehrer, die um ihre Aufmerksamkeit konkurrierten.
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

nachlässig
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
Der Bericht wurde nachlässig geschrieben, voller Fehler.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

stimulieren
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
Richtiges Sonnenlicht stimuliert das Pflanzenwachstum.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

Sitz
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
Ich habe einen Platz für dich beim Konzert reserviert.
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

Glück
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

imaginäres Paradies
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Sie beschrieben die Insel als ein modernes Shangri-La.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

Weizenbündel
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
Der Bauer trug ein Bündel Weizen auf seiner Schulter.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

bedeutend
Meaning
Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.
Example
The company made substantive changes to its policy.
Das Unternehmen hat bedeutende Änderungen an seiner Politik vorgenommen.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

Täuschung
Meaning
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
Example
The deal turned out to be a sham.
Der Deal stellte sich als Täuschung heraus.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

schwingen
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Die Bäume schwankten sanft im Wind.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

dornig
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
Der dornige Kaktus war schwer zu handhaben ohne Handschuhe.
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

Wissenschaftler
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
Der Wissenschaftler schlug datengestützte Reformen vor.
B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

ein dreidimensionales Kunstwerk, das normalerweise aus Stein, Metall oder Holz besteht
Meaning
a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood
Example
The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.
Die Freiheitsstatue ist ein berühmtes Wahrzeichen in New York.
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

zusätzlich; ergänzend; extra
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Die Schüler müssen zusätzliche Bücher für den Kurs kaufen.
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

gerade; direkt; ehrlich;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
Ziehe eine gerade Linie von Punkt A bis Punkt B.
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

gelehrt
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Er schrieb einen gelehrten Artikel über die antike Philosophie.
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

saisonal
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
Viele Unternehmen stellen saisonale Arbeiter während der Ferien ein.
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

Statistiker
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
Der Statistiker präsentierte die Umfrageergebnisse mit großer Klarheit.
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

Schere
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
Sie benutzte die Schere, um das Papier in kleine Stücke zu schneiden.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

mangel an frischer Luft; schlecht belüftet; formell und konservativ in der Haltung
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
Der Raum war stickig und brauchte frische Luft.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

strahlend, laut
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Seine strahlende Stimme machte die Debatte unangenehm.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

Syndrom
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
Das Down-Syndrom beeinflusst die körperliche und geistige Entwicklung einer Person.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

unbewusst
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
Ängste kommen oft aus dem unbewussten Geist.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

irgendwo
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Ich habe meine Schlüssel irgendwo im Haus gelassen.
A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

Student
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.
Die Studenten nahmen aktiv an den Protesten teil.
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

Selbst
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
Sie hat ein starkes Selbstbewusstsein.
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

Fremder
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
Nimm niemals Süßigkeiten von einem Fremden.
A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

kleben
Meaning
to adhere or attach something to a surface
Example
The glue will stick to the paper.
Der Kleber wird am Papier haften.
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

Auswahl
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
Der Auswahlprozess basiert auf Verdienst.
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

schrumpfen
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
Die Blumen schrumpften unter der heißen Sonne.
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

Dienstleistungen
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
Dienstleistungen im Gesundheitswesen sind für das Wohlbefinden unerlässlich.
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

strom
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
Der Strom des Lebens ist unaufhaltsam.
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

selten; schwer zu finden; in kleinen Mengen vorhanden
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
Frisches Wasser wird in Wüstenregionen zunehmend knapp.
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

Sesamsamen
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Streuen Sie Sesamsamen auf das Brot, bevor Sie es backen.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

Säger
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
Der geschickte Säger schnitt die Stämme in Bretter.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

saphir
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
Die königliche Krone war mit einem großen Saphir geschmückt.
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

sieben / sorgfältig durchsuchen
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
Sie siftete das Mehl, bevor sie es in die Kuchenteigmischung gab.
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

Schiefer
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
Die Region ist reich an Schiefer und natürlichen Gasvorkommen.
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

sättigen
Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
Der starke Regen hat den Boden in Minuten gesättigt.
A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

krank; übel; schlecht
Meaning
unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous
Example
She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.
Sie blieb zu Hause von der Arbeit, weil sie sich krank fühlte.
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

schrumpfen
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
Der Pullover schrumpfte nach dem Waschen in heißem Wasser.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

soziale verantwortung
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
Soziale Verantwortung sollte Teil des Lehrplans sein.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
Der Verlag bat den Autor, eine einseitige Zusammenfassung des Romans einzureichen.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

Sieb
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Verwenden Sie ein Sieb, um das Pasta-Wasser abzugießen.
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

Stahl
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
Das Gebäude wurde aus Stahl gebaut, um seine Haltbarkeit zu gewährleisten.
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

suggestiv
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
Das Gemälde war sehr suggestiv und löste viele Debatten aus.
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

Drehbuch
Meaning
The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.
Example
The actor memorized his lines from the script.
Der Schauspieler hat seine Zeilen aus dem Drehbuch auswendig gelernt.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

alte Jungfer
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
Der Roman zeigte eine gutherzige alte Jungfer, die sich um die Kinder des Dorfes kümmerte.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

Bedeutung
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
Die Entdeckung hat große Bedeutung für die medizinische Forschung.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

Selbstbestätigung
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
Tägliche Selbstbestätigung kann dein Selbstvertrauen stärken.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

ersetzen
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
Dieses neue Gesetz wird die alten Vorschriften ersetzen.
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

Sternanis
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
Sie gab Sternanis in die Suppe, um einen aromatischen Geschmack zu verleihen.
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

saturnisch
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
Sein saturnischer Gesichtsausdruck ließ alle im Raum unwohl fühlen.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

symbolisch
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
Die Taube ist symbolisch für Frieden und Freiheit.
A1 determiner /sʌm/

some

einige
Meaning
an unspecified amount or number of something
Example
I have some money in my wallet.
Ich habe etwas Geld in meiner Brieftasche.
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

sie
Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
Sie geht zum Markt, um Gemüse zu kaufen.
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

ersetzen
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Digitale Plattformen haben traditionelle Zeitungen ersetzt.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

stur; hartnäckig; widerspenstig
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
Das sture Kind weigerte sich, Gemüse zu essen.
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

aussetzen
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, seine Mitgliedschaft auszusetzen.
B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

schießen / ein Foto machen
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
Er hat gelernt, wie man mit einem Bogen und Pfeil schießt.
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

bezugnehmend auf ein Schema oder kurzgefasst
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
Der Ingenieur stellte ein schematisches Diagramm des Projekts zur Verfügung.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

Haut abwerfen / Sumpfgebiet
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
Die Schlange warf ihre alte Haut ab.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

Schwere; Strenge; Härte
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
Die Schwere des Sturms verursachte weit verbreitete Schäden in der ganzen Stadt.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

unbeweglich
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
Das Auto blieb an der roten Ampel unbeweglich.
A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

erdbeere
Meaning
a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste
Example
I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.
Ich liebe es, frische Erdbeeren mit Sahne im Sommer zu essen.
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Schatten
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
Wir saßen unter dem Baum für etwas Schatten.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

langsam; träge; inaktiv
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
Der alte Computer wurde langsam, nachdem er stundenlang lief.
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

Samen
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
Ich habe ein Samenkorn im Garten gepflanzt.
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

abonnieren
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
Ich abonniere mehrere Online-Magazine.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

relativ zu Gesetzen oder Vorschriften, die persönliche Ausgaben für Luxusgüter begrenzen
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
Im mittelalterlichen Europa beschränkten satzungsrechtliche Gesetze den Gebrauch teurer Stoffe auf den Adel.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

kleine Schüssel
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Sie servierte die Suppe in einer kleinen Schüssel.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

Mangel; Defizit; Fehler
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Trotz seiner vielen Talente hat er einige Mängel.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

Elendsviertel
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
Die Regierung arbeitet daran, die Bedingungen im Elendsviertel zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

Grabkammer
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
Der alte König wurde in einer großen Grabkammer beigesetzt.
B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

ständig
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Die Gewinne des Unternehmens steigen ständig.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

zerquetschen
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Sie hat das Insekt versehentlich mit ihrem Schuh zerquetscht.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

Speichen / sprach
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
Der Fahrradspeiche war nach dem Unfall verbogen.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

mit einem Grab in Verbindung, düster
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
Das verlassene Haus hatte eine sepulkrale Stille.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

Suffragistin
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
Die Suffragistinnen organisierten Kundgebungen, um das Wahlrecht für Frauen zu fordern.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

studios; dem Lernen gewidmet
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Sie ist eine fleißige Studentin, die Stunden in der Bibliothek verbringt.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

unterirdisch
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
Unterirdische Wasserquellen helfen, die Landwirtschaft zu unterstützen.
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

Statik
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
Sie studiert Statik im Rahmen ihres Ingenieurstudiums.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

Steppe
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Die Nomaden reisten mit ihren Herden durch die weite Steppe.
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

Knurren, Stau
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
Der Hund knurrte den Fremden in der Nähe des Tors an.
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

stratifizieren
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
Die Forscher planen, die Daten nach Altersgruppen zu stratifizieren.
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

plötzlich
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
Die Preise stiegen plötzlich nach der Ankündigung.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Südamerika
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Brasilien ist das größte Land in Südamerika.
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

schütteln
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
Das Erdbeben ließ das Gebäude schütteln.
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

zufriedenstellend
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
Die Testergebnisse waren zufriedenstellend.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

Belagerung
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
Das Schloss fiel nach einer langen Belagerung.
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

Schaf
Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
Der Bauer hält eine große Herde Schafe.
B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

Signal
Meaning
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction
Example
The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
Das Verkehrssignal wurde rot, also hielten wir an.
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

Hitzschlag
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
Der Arbeiter erlitt einen Hitzschlag, nachdem er den ganzen Tag draußen gearbeitet hatte.
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

Ergänzung
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
Sie nimmt Vitaminpräparate, um ihre Gesundheit zu erhalten.
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

Untertitel
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Verwenden Sie Untertitel für ein besseres Verständnis.
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

Spaltung
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
Die politische Partei erlebte eine Spaltung aufgrund ideologischer Streitigkeiten.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

Rasieren
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Er kaufte eine neue Creme zum Rasieren.
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

kampf
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
Der Kampf um die Unabhängigkeit vereinte die Nation.
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

hervorbringen
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
Das Videospiel hat viele Fortsetzungen hervorgebracht.