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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.
B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

dehnen
Meaning
to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider
Example
Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.
Sportler dehnen ihre Muskeln vor dem Training.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

Glück
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

Schwert
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
Der Ritter zog sein Schwert, um das Schloss zu verteidigen.
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

Schlacke
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
Die Fabrik hat die Schlacke nahe dem Fluss entsorgt.
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

schlampig; unordentlich; ohne Sorgfalt oder Aufmerksamkeit
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
Seine schlampige Handschrift war schwer zu lesen.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

Lösungsmittel, zahlungsfähig
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
Aceton ist ein häufiges Lösungsmittel, das in Laboren verwendet wird.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

überflüssig
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
Seine Spende war überflüssig, weit mehr, als jemand erwartet hatte.
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

Eiter absondern
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
Die Wunde begann nach ein paar Tagen zu suppurieren.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

hoher Klang
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Das schrille Pfeifen erschreckte alle im Raum.
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.
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 /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

Ausdauer
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Marathonläufer brauchen große Ausdauer, um das Rennen zu beenden.
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

Scherbe
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
Er schnitt sich den Finger an einer Glasscherbe.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

schneller als die Schallgeschwindigkeit; im Zusammenhang mit Geschwindigkeiten, die größer als die Schallgeschwindigkeit sind
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
Das Überschallflugzeug durchbrach die Schallmauer.
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

Verleumdung
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
Der Politiker klagte die Zeitung wegen Verleumdung an.
B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

anstarren
Meaning
to look at something with a fixed gaze
Example
She stared at the painting for hours.
Sie starrte stundenlang auf das Gemälde.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

dürr
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
Der dürr Junge konnte die schwere Tasche kaum heben.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

nüchtern; ernst und nachdenklich; maßvoll
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
Er blieb während der gesamten Feier nüchtern.
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

modisch und attraktiv; mit Eleganz oder Geschmack im Aussehen
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
Sie trug ein stylisches Kleid auf der Party.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

Sonett
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Shakespeare schrieb viele berühmte Sonette über Liebe und Schönheit.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

Status quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Die Regierung entschied, den Status quo bis zur weiteren Überprüfung beizubehalten.
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Kompromiss
Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
Der Manager bot einen Bonus als Zugeständnis an die unzufriedenen Mitarbeiter an.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

Stipendium
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Sie erhielt ein Stipendium, um im Ausland zu studieren.
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.
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

substanziell; erheblich; bedeutend
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
Es gab einen erheblichen Anstieg der Verkäufe in diesem Quartal.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

schamlos
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
Der schamlose Politiker weigerte sich, sich fur seine Fehler zu entschuldigen.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

stabilität
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
Politische Stabilität ist entscheidend für das Wirtschaftswachstum.
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

nachhaltige Entwicklung
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
Ökotourismus trägt zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung in lokalen Gemeinschaften bei.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

Sonnenuntergang
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
Der romantische Sonnenuntergang malte den Himmel in goldenen Farben.
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

humorvolle Nachahmung
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
Der Komiker parodierte die Rede des Politikers, um das Publikum zu unterhalten.
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

Wolkenkratzer
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Der neue Wolkenkratzer dominiert die Skyline der Stadt.
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

symmetrisch
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
Der Künstler entwarf ein symmetrisches Muster auf dem Boden.
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

Hochverrat
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
Der Aktivist wurde wegen seiner aufrührerischen Reden wegen Hochverrats angeklagt.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

schwellen
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Ihr Knöchel begann nach der Verletzung zu schwellen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

Aufseher
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Der Aufseher überprüfte den Fortschritt jedes Mitarbeiters.
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

Wahlrecht
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
Das allgemeine Wahlrecht war eine wichtige Forderung.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

symbolisieren
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
Die Taube symbolisiert Frieden über Kulturen hinweg.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

sago
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Sie bereitete Sago-Pudding zum Nachtisch zu.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

Gelehrter; Akademiker
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Der renommierte Gelehrte veröffentlichte mehrere Bücher über alte Geschichte.
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

Konflikt, Streit
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
Die Region wurde von politischen Konflikten zerrissen.
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.
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

besonders
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
Dieses Geschenk ist sehr besonders für mich.
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

Symmetrie
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
Die Symmetrie des Gebäudes beeindruckte die Besucher.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

schnell und unordentlich schreiben
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Er kritzelte seine Unterschrift am unteren Rand der Seite.
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

reizbar, schlecht gelaunt
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
Seine reizbaren Bemerkungen beleidigten alle im Raum.
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

stark
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Sie glaubt stark an die Kraft des positiven Denkens.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

Symbolismus
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
Die Verwendung von Symbolismus in dem Roman ist meisterhaft.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

arrogant
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
Sie schenkte ihm ein arrogantes Lächeln, als ob er unter ihr stand.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

verschleudern
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
Er hat sein Erbe beim Glücksspiel verschwendet.
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Ausgaben
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
Ihre Ausgaben für Kleidung waren höher als erwartet.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

Spezialität
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Ihre Spezialität ist die Kinderheilkunde.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

suchend
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
Sie sah ihn suchend an, in der Hoffnung auf eine ehrliche Antwort.
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

drücken
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
Sie drückte die Zahnpastatube, um das letzte Stück herauszubekommen.
A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

sicher
Meaning
in a safe manner; without danger or risk
Example
Drive safely on the icy road.
Fahren Sie sicher auf der vereisten Straße.
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 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

abschneiden, Beziehungen beenden
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
Er musste nach dem Streit die Verbindung zur Firma trennen.
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.
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 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

angemessen
Meaning
proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance
Example
It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.
Es war nicht angemessen, während der Zeremonie laut zu streiten.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

klein; begrenzt; eng
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Sie lebt in einer kleinen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

Selbstkontrolle
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
Selbstkontrolle ist wichtig, um ein ausgewogenes Leben zu führen.
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

halbzivilisiert
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
Der Stamm wurde von den frühen Entdeckern als halbzivilisiert beschrieben.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

instabil; zitternd; unzuverlässig; schwach
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
Seine Stimme war vor Nervosität zitternd.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

ähnlich
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
Auf ähnliche Weise können wir Erfolg mit Hingabe und harter Arbeit erzielen.
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

Schwitzen
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Nach einer Stunde Laufen war er mit Schweiß bedeckt.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

umwerfend
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
Die Darbietung des Magiers war einfach umwerfend.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

irgendwann
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
Irgendwann möchte ich die Welt bereisen.
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

Bittsteller
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
Der Tempel war voller Bittsteller, die um Segen baten.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

Staatskunst
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
Der Führer wurde für seine außergewöhnliche Staatskunst bei der Handhabung internationaler Beziehungen gelobt.
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

geschickt
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
Er ist ein geschickter Tischler, der wunderschöne Möbel bauen kann.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

irgendwie;
Meaning
in some way; for some reason that is not clear
Example
Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.
Irgendwie habe ich es geschafft, das Projekt rechtzeitig zu beenden.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

Intelligenz; Klugheit; ordentliche und moderne Erscheinung
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Ihre Intelligenz beim Lösen von Problemen beeindruckte alle.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

südwesten
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
Sie reisten in den Südwesten des Landes für ihren Urlaub.
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

Glück
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

sidereal
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
Astronomen verwenden siderische Zeit, um die Positionen der Sterne zu verfolgen.
C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

Glück
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

Gerüst
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
Die Arbeiter errichteten ein Gerüst, um die Außenwände des Gebäudes zu streichen.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
Die Unterdrückung der freien Meinungsäußerung führte zu Protesten.
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

zweitrangig
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber im Vergleich zum Original eindeutig zweitklassig.
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

stapeln oder aufhäufen
Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
Er stapelte die Bücher ordentlich auf das Regal.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

Synonym
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Glücklich und fröhlich sind Synonyme.
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.
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

gestützt
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
Der Vorschlag wurde nicht gestützt.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

mit Pension in den Ruhestand versetzen
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
Die Firma beschloss, ihre älteren Mitarbeiter nach dreißig Jahren Dienst mit Pension in den Ruhestand zu versetzen.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

unreif
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
Sein unreifes Verhalten brachte seine Freunde in Verlegenheit.
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 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.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

jemand
Meaning
an unspecified person
Example
Somebody is knocking at the door.
Jemand klopft an der Tür.
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

Beruhigungsmittel
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Sedativum, um dem Patienten beim Schlafen zu helfen.
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

gleichzeitig
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
Er arbeitete an zwei Projekten gleichzeitig.
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

gruselig
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
Dieser Horrorfilm war wirklich gruselig.
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

sedieren
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
Die Krankenschwester sedierte den Patienten vor der Operation.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

seraphisch
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Sie schenkte ihm ein seraphisches Lächeln, das seine Ängste beruhigte.
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.
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

stigmatisieren
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
Menschen mit bestimmten Krankheiten werden oft ungerecht stigmatisiert.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

seismisch
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
Die Region ist bekannt für ihre seismischen Aktivitäten.
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 /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

Überraschung
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
Seine Ankunft war eine angenehme Überraschung.
C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

retten
Meaning
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
Example
They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.
Sie haben es geschafft, einige Waren aus dem Feuer zu retten.
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

grüßen
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Die Soldaten grüßten ihren Kommandeur.
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

geeignet
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
Dieses Kleid ist für die Hochzeit geeignet.
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

verkürzen
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Rede zu verkürzen, um die Zeitbegrenzung einzuhalten.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

mitfühlend; verständnisvoll; empfindlich;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
Sie war sehr sympathisch, als ich ihr von meinen Problemen erzählte.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

Seminar
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
Der Professor lud alle Studenten ein, am Seminar über den Klimawandel teilzunehmen.
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

Grab; Gruft;
Meaning
the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb
Example
The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.
Das Sepulcher des alten Königs wurde von Archäologen entdeckt.
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

Wels
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
Der Wels ist einer der größten Süßwasserfische in Südasien.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

Stagnation
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
Hohe Arbeitslosigkeit führte zu wirtschaftlicher Stagnation.
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

stilettos / Dolch
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
Sie trug elegante Stiletto-Absätze zur Party.
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

Substanz
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
Der Wissenschaftler analysierte die unbekannte Substanz im Labor.
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

schlagen
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
Der Blitz schlägt das hohe Gebäude während des Sturms.
C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

boden lockern
Meaning
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
Example
The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.
Der Bauer eskariert den Boden vor dem Pflanzen von Samen.
C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

Sphärometer
Meaning
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
Example
The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete ein Sphärometer, um die Krümmung der Linse zu messen.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

Halbkreis
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Die Schüler saßen in einem Halbkreis um den Lehrer.
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

festlegen
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
Der Vertrag stipuliert, dass die Zahlung innerhalb von 30 Tagen erfolgen muss.