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C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

funkelnd
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
Ihr funkelndes Gespräch unterhielt alle.
C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

Sediment
Meaning
matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind
Example
The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.
Der Fluss trug Sediment während der Überschwemmung stromabwärts.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satirisch
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
Der Roman nimmt eine satirische Sicht auf das städtische Leben.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

Umgebung
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Sie hat sich schnell an ihre neue Umgebung angepasst.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

speichern
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Sie lagert ihre Winterkleidung auf dem Dachboden.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

dumm; töricht
Meaning
foolish; lacking good sense or judgement
Example
Don't be silly, of course you can do it!
Sei nicht dumm, natürlich kannst du das tun!
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

halbjährlich
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
Das Unternehmen veranstaltet alle sechs Monate ein Treffen mit allen Mitarbeitern.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

simultan
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Simultane Ernteausfälle beeinträchtigen die weltweite Lebensmittelversorgung.
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

Schuss
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
Er hat ein Schuss aufs Tor gemacht.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

Schritte
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Kleine Schritte reduzieren das Überwältigungsgefühl.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

synthetisieren
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Wissenschaftler synthetisieren neue Verbindungen für die medizinische Forschung.
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

gesellschaft
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
Die Gesellschaft spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Bildung der Werte eines Individuums.
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

wild; grausam; unzivilisiert
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
Der wilde Angriff schockierte alle.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

stoppen
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
Bitte hör auf zu reden während des Films.
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

Spielverderber
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
Sei kein Spielverderber und lass uns die Party genießen.
A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

Standard
Meaning
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
Example
This car meets all the safety standards.
Dieses Auto erfüllt alle Sicherheitsstandards.
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

Speichel
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
Der Zahnarzt bat sie, den Speichel aus ihrem Mund zu spuelen.
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

Anschein; Ähnlichkeit
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
Es gab nur einen Anschein von Ordnung im chaotischen Büro
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

dick / kräftig
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Der dicke Mann hob die schwere Kiste mit Leichtigkeit.
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.
A2 verb /skiː/

ski

skifahren
Meaning
to glide over snow on skis
Example
We went skiing in the Alps last winter.
Wir sind letzten Winter in den Alpen Ski gefahren.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

Empfindungsvermögen
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
Viele argumentieren, dass Tiere Empfindungsvermögen besitzen.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

Nachhaltigkeit
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
Nachhaltigkeit gewährleistet langfristige Umweltgesundheit.
A1 noun /skuːl/

school

Schule
Meaning
An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.
Example
The children walked to school together.
Die Kinder gingen zusammen zur Schule.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

streben
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Sie strebt danach, die beste Schülerin in ihrer Klasse zu sein.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

heuchlerisch fromm
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Er hielt eine heuchlerische Rede über Ehrlichkeit, während er selbst korrupt war.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

Hang; schräg verlaufendes Gelände
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Wir gingen den steilen Hang des Berges hinauf.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spezialisiert
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Er hat ein spezialisiertes Wissen über alte Zivilisationen.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

geräumig; weit
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
Das Haus hat ein geräumiges Wohnzimmer mit hohen Decken.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

Diener
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
Der Diener öffnete die Tür für die Gäste.
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

schlank
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
Sie sah in dem eleganten schwarzen Kleid schlank aus.
B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

selten
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
Sie geht selten ins Kino.
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

Riss
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
Es gab einen kleinen Riss im Stoff.
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

schlank
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
Sie sah schlank in ihrem neuen Kleid aus.
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 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

schnecke
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
Die Schnecke hinterließ eine glänzende Spur, als sie über das Blatt kroch.
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

ernst, respektabel
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
Er kam aus einer ernsthaften Familie.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

mit langen, entschlossenen Schritten gehen; Fortschritte machen
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Sie ging mit Zuversicht über die Bühne.
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

überleben
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
Er hat den Sturm überlebt.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

plötzlich; abrupt; unerwartet;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
Es gab eine plötzliche Veränderung im Wetter.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪl.meɪt/

stalemate

Pattstellung
Meaning
A situation in which no progress can be made or no party can win.
Example
Negotiations ended in a stalemate.
Die Verhandlungen endeten in einer Pattstellung.
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

mögliche Situation
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Das Unternehmen bereitete sich auf das schlimmste Szenario vor.
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servieren
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
Sie serviert Frühstück um 8 Uhr morgens.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

ausgezeichnet
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
Das Hotel bot während unseres Aufenthalts ausgezeichneten Service.
B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

Stille
Meaning
Complete absence of sound; quietness.
Example
Silence filled the air near the graves.
Stille füllte die Luft nahe den Gräbern.
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

Sexualität
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
Sie sprach offen über ihre Sexualität und Identität.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

überlegt
Meaning
carefully considered, deliberate, or planned
Example
Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.
Ihre Antwort war ruhig und überlegt, nicht impulsiv.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

rein; absolut; durchsichtig; sehr steil
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Es war reines Glück, dass wir den Ort gefunden haben.
A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

Sonntag
Meaning
The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.
Example
We usually relax at home on Sunday.
Am Sonntag entspannen wir normalerweise zu Hause.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

Sanktion / Genehmigung
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
Die Regierung verhängte Sanktionen gegen das Land.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

locker
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Das Geschäft ist in der Regenzeit langsam.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

Spannweite
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
Die Brücke hat eine Spannweite von mehr als 500 Metern.
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.
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

steil, übermäßig
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
Die Wanderer kletterten einen steilen Bergweg hinauf.
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

bald; in Kürze; kurz
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
Das Treffen beginnt bald.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

rasieren
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Er rasiert sich gerne jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lüstern
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Das Boulevardblatt veröffentlichte eine lüsterne Geschichte über den Prominenten.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

Holzwand
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Die Gefangenen wurden in der Holzwand eingesperrt.
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

auf ausgezeichnete Weise
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
Sie trat in dem Tanzwettbewerb auf ausgezeichnete Weise auf.
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

vereinfachen oder Effizienz steigern
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, die Produktion zu optimieren, um die Kosten zu senken.
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

Bühne
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
Der Schauspieler trat auf die Bühne, um seine Rede zu halten.
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

Teil
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
Jeder Partner erhielt einen gleichen Anteil am Gewinn des Unternehmens.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

klebrig
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Die Süßigkeit ist zu klebrig, um sie mit den Händen zu essen.
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

Fischschwarm
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
Wir sahen einen Fischschwarm nahe der Küste.
C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

verwahrloste Frau
Meaning
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
Example
The house looked as if a slattern lived there.
Das Haus sah aus, als ob eine verwahrloste Frau dort lebte.
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

erfolgreich; wohlhabend; siegreich
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
Sie war erfolgreich in ihrer Karriere als Ärztin.
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

gründlich untersuchen oder inspizieren
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte die Daten, bevor er seine Ergebnisse veröffentlichte.
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

gestreift
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
Die Felsenoberfläche wurde durch den Gletscher bewegt und striated.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

anstrengend
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
Der Bergaufstieg war eine anstrengende Aufgabe.
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

kritzeln
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
Das Kind kritzelte überall an der Wand.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

streng
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
Die Regierung verhängte strenge Maßnahmen während der Krise.
A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

Haut
Meaning
the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable
Example
Her skin was soft and smooth.
Ihre Haut war weich und glatt.
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

plötzlich abbiegen
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
Das Auto schlidderte über die vereiste Straße.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

seufzen
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Sie seufzte vor Erleichterung, als sie die guten Nachrichten hörte.
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

saugen
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
Das Baby begann, seinen Daumen zu saugen.
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

sicherheit
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
Lebensmittelsicherheit ist entscheidend für das Überleben des Menschen.
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

mit großer Kraft zuschlagen
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Er schlug die Tür wütend zu, nachdem der Streit beendet war.
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

Schwalbe
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
Die Schwalbe baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

Sirene
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
Das Polizeiauto fuhr vorbei, während seine Sirene heulte.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

Neues Unternehmen
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
Das Startup sicherte sich Finanzmittel von Investoren.
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

süden
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Süden unter.
A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

Verkauf
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
Der Laden hat einen Verkauf von Winterkleidung.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

Stimulans
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
Kaffee ist ein häufiges Stimulans, das den Menschen hilft, wach zu bleiben
A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

Sport
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
Fußball ist ein beliebter Sport auf der ganzen Welt.
C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

Schwirl
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
Der Schwirl sang wunderschön, während er über die Wiese flog.
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

betrügen
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
Der Betrüger versuchte, dem alten Mann seine Ersparnisse zu stehlen.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

folgend
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
Die folgenden Ereignisse änderten den Verlauf der Geschichte.
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 /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

ausweichen
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
Der Politiker versuchte, der schwierigen Frage auszuweichen.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

Nähen
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Sie näht am Wochenende gerne ihre eigenen Kleidungsstücke.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

Verführung; Versuchung
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Er fiel dem Verführer des schnellen Geldes zum Opfer.
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

Scheide
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
Der Ritter zog sein Schwert aus der Scheide.
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

scrollen
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Durch Feeds scrollen verschwendet viel Zeit.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

vermeiden
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Er meidet öffentliche Aufmerksamkeit und bevorzugt Privatsphäre.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

sonisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
Das Flugzeug erzeugte ein lautes Geräusch, als es die Schallmauer durchbrach.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

Hausbesetzer
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
Die Polizei entfernte die Hausbesetzer aus dem verlassenen Haus.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

scharfe Kritik
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
Der Kritiker schrieb eine scharfe Kritik über den Film.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spezifizieren
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Bitte geben Sie die Zeit und den Ort des Treffens an.
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

standhaft, treu
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
Sie war immer eine standhafte Unterstützerin der Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

sakrilegisch
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
Das Gemälde wurde als sakrilegisch kritisiert.
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

Sportler
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
Er ist ein wahrer Sportler, immer fair und respektvoll gegenüber seinen Gegnern.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

Sinus
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
Er litt an einer Nasennebenhöhlenentzündung, die Kopfschmerzen verursachte.
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

verführen
Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
Die Werbung wurde entworfen, um Kunden zu verführen, Luxusprodukte zu kaufen.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

Jüngling
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
Der Jüngling träumte davon, ein tapferer Ritter zu werden.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

rutschig
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
Der nasse Boden war nach der Reinigung sehr rutschig.
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

vermeiden
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Er versucht immer, seine Verantwortung bei der Arbeit zu vermeiden.
A1 verb /send/

send

senden
Meaning
to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit
Example
I will send you an email with the details.
Ich werde dir eine E-Mail mit den Details senden.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

voller Samen; schäbig und heruntergekommen; schlecht
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
Sie vermeideten es, durch den schäbigen Teil der Stadt bei Nacht zu gehen.
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

ausgesetzt
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
Er wurde für eine Woche von der Schule ausgesetzt.
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

übertrieben theatralisch
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
Ihre Darbietung fühlte sich übertrieben theatralisch und unnatürlich an.
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

aufrichtig; ehrlich; ohne Vortäuschung
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
Sie entschuldigte sich aufrichtig für ihren Fehler.
C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

leicht erregbar, übel oder angewidert
Meaning
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
Example
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
Sie fühlte sich übel, als sie Blut sah.
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

synergetisch
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
Ein synergetischer Effekt tritt auf, wenn Nährstoffe zusammenarbeiten.
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

Samstag
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
Wir gehen am Samstag zum Strand.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

Bedeutung
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
Die Bedeutung der Geste wurde missverstanden.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

Glück
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

Summe
Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
Die Summe von 8 und 12 ist 20.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

Salzgehaltsteigerung
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
Übermäßige Bewässerung kann zur Salzgehaltsteigerung auf landwirtschaftlichen Flächen führen.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

Lachs
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
Sie servierten gegrillten Lachs zum Abendessen.