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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.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

Annahme
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
Sein Plan basierte auf der Annahme, dass sich der Markt schnell erholen würde.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

anregen / ermutigen
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
Das Lob des Lehrers hat ihn dazu angeregt, härter zu lernen.
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

brütend heiß
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
Die brütende Hitze machte es schwer zu arbeiten.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

salzhaltig; salzwasserbezogen
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
Die salinische Lösung wird für medizinische Behandlungen verwendet.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

Abfindung
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
Das Unternehmen bot ihm nach dem Ende seiner Anstellung eine Abfindung an.
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.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

Selbstgenuss
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
Sein Wochenende des Selbstgenusses beinhaltete das Essen von Süßigkeiten und das Ansehen von Filmen ohne Unterbrechung.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

verschieden
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
Der Laden verkauft Früchte, Kleidung und verschiedene Artikel.
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 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

Kraftfahrzeugpassagier
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
Die Crew entdeckte einen versteckten Kraftfahrzeugpassagier im Frachtabteil.
C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

Salzgehaltintrusion
Meaning
The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.
Example
Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.
Salzgehaltintrusion betrifft Küstenregionen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

Stimulus
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
Helles Licht und laute Geräusche sind häufige Stimuli für Wachsamkeit.
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

verspotten
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Er lachte die Idee aus, ins Ausland zu ziehen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

unterwürfig
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
Seine unterwürfige Haltung nervte seine Kollegen.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

Abkömmling
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
Er ist der Abkömmling einer wohlhabenden Industriellenfamilie.
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

Glück
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simulieren
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Der Pilot musste eine Notlandung während des Trainings simulieren.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

würzig (salzig oder scharf)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Das Restaurant serviert eine Vielzahl von würzigen Gerichten.
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 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

verbrannt
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
Das Feuer verbrannte die Wände des Gebäudes.
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

Savanne (mit verstreuten Bäumen)
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
Giraffen grasten an Akazienbäumen über die weite Savanne.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌlən/

sullen

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and gloomy; silently resentful
Example
She gave him a sullen look and walked away.
Sie warf ihm einen grimmigen Blick zu und ging weg.
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

Stratosphäre
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
Die Stratosphäre bietet eine einzigartige Umgebung.
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

sozioökonomischer Fortschritt
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
Sozioökonomischer Fortschritt hebt marginalisierte Gemeinschaften an.
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

Synergie, Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
Die Synergie zwischen den beiden Unternehmen führte zu einer erfolgreichen Partnerschaft.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

unterwürfig
Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
Sie war zu unterwürfig, um seine Entscheidung in Frage zu stellen.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

überflüssig
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Seine Rede enthielt zu viele überflüssige Details.
C1 verb /struː/

strew

verstreuen
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
Die Kleider lagen verstreut auf dem Boden.
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

vertrocknet; verbrannt; verwelkt
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
Die vertrockneten Blätter fielen im Herbst von den Bäumen.
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

Syndikat
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
Ein Syndikat von Investoren kaufte das strauchelnde Unternehmen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

opfergebend
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
Das Lamm wurde als opfergebendes Geschenk im Ritual verwendet.
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

frech
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
Das Kind gab eine freche Antwort an seinen Lehrer.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

Stipendium
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
Der Forschungsstudent erhält ein monatliches Stipendium für Lebenshaltungskosten.
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.
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

abkratzen
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
Er hat seine Schuhe auf dem Bürgersteig abgewetzt.
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

Gespenst
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
Das Gespenst des Krieges verfolgt immer noch die Region.
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 /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

schriftlich
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
Der Priester gab während der Predigt einen schriftlichen Hinweis.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sektiererisch
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Die Region ist seit Jahrzehnten von sektiererischer Gewalt betroffen.
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.
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.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sesshaft
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Ein sitzender Lebensstil kann zu zahlreichen Gesundheitsproblemen führen.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

Schwäche im Alter
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Der alte Mann wurde senil und vergaß vertraute Gesichter.
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

sekretieren
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
Die Bauchspeicheldrüse sekretiert Insulin, um den Blutzuckerspiegel zu regulieren.
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 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

aufräumen / ein Baumtyp
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
Er hat sein Zimmer aufgeräumt, bevor die Gäste kamen.
C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

verfeinern
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
Reisen ins Ausland half, seine Weltanschauung zu verfeinern.
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

unterhalb der Schwelle des Bewusstseins existierend oder wirkend, vom Geist einer Person wahrgenommen oder beeinflussend, ohne dass sie sich dessen bewusst ist
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
Werbung enthält oft subliminale Botschaften.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

Genügsamkeit
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
Die Genügsamkeit der Lebensmittelversorgung ist für das Überleben entscheidend.
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

verachtend
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
Sie warf ihm einen verachtenden Blick zu, als er den unhöflichen Kommentar machte.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

Gestank
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Der Gestank von Müll füllte die Gasse.
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

systematische Ersparnisse
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
Systematische Ersparnisse können finanzielle Krisen im Alter mildern.
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

Desinfektion
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
Regelmäßige Desinfektion hält Geräte keimfrei.
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.
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

stolz gehen
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
Er lief stolz über die Bühne, nachdem er den Preis gewonnen hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

heiß und feucht, anziehend
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
Das heiße und feuchte Wetter erschwerte es, sich auf die Arbeit zu konzentrieren.
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

scheren
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
Der Landwirt wird das Schaf im Frühling scheren.
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

suizidal
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
Das rücksichtslose Fahren war selbstmörderisches Verhalten.
C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

souveränität
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
Souveränität ist entscheidend für die Identität einer Nation.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

lebendig
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
Der lebendige alte Mann tanzte mit Freude auf der Hochzeit.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

seiden; weich; glatt;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes seidenes Kleid zur Party.
C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

leise lachen
Meaning
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
Example
The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.
Die Schüler kicherten, als der Lehrer einen Fehler machte.
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

Aasfresser / Abfallsammler
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
Aasgeier sind natürliche Scavenger, die die Umwelt reinigen.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

britische Währung / ausgezeichnet
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
Sie wurde für ihre ausgezeichnete Arbeit am Projekt gelobt.
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

Strophe
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
Das Gedicht beginnt mit einer Strophe, die die Natur beschreibt.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

selbstgerecht
Meaning
Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.
Example
His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine selbstgerechten Kommentare machten alle unwohl.
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

vermuten
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
Sie vermutete, dass er nicht zum Meeting kommen würde.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

Papeterie
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
Der Stationär empfahl die besten Stifte für Prüfungen.
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

Stillstand
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
Der Verkehr kam nach dem Unfall zum Stillstand.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

Wächter
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
Ein Wächter stand am Eingang des Lagers.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

blind; ohne Sicht
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
Der blinde Mann navigierte die Straße mit seinem Führhund.
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 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

sitar
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
Das Sitar erzeugt wunderschöne Ragas in der indischen klassischen Musik.
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

symbiotisch
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
Die Beziehung zwischen der Biene und der Blume ist symbiotisch.
C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

Seidenstoff
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
Die Braut trug ein wunderschönes Kleid aus Seidenstoff.
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

Vorladung
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
Der Zeuge erhielt eine Vorladung, um nächste Woche vor Gericht zu erscheinen.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

Krätze
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm Krätze nach der Untersuchung des Ausschlags.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

Schwesterhood
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Die feministische Bewegung schuf ein starkes Gefühl von Schwesterhood unter Frauen.
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

synchron
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
Synchrones Lernen beinhaltet Live-Online-Kurse.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

synergisiert, vereint, koordiniert
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
Die Teams wurden synergisiert, um die Produktivität zu maximieren.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

simuliert
Meaning
Artificially created to look real but not actually real.
Example
The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.
Der Pilot trainierte in einer simulierten Flugumgebung.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

geizen
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
Spare nicht an der Qualität, wenn du einen neuen Laptop kaufst.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

Untertauchen
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
Das Untertauchen von Küstengebieten ist eine große Sorge aufgrund des Anstiegs des Meeresspiegels.
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

abgeschieden, verstecken
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
Der von Bäumen aufgenommene Kohlenstoff kann jahrelang abgetrennt werden.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

über etwas Unbedeutendes laut streiten
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
Die Kinder stritten sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen.
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.
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.
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

Bodenmanagement
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
Richtiges Bodenmanagement verbessert die landwirtschaftliche Produktivität auf lange Sicht.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

Nebengespräche
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
Nebengespräche führen oft zu Vereinbarungen.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

stachelig
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
Der stachelige Kaktus stand hoch in der Wüste.
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

Hütte
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
Der Fischer lebte in einer kleinen Hütte in der Nähe des Strandes.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

Zuschlag
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Das Flugticket hatte einen Treibstoffzuschlag.
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.
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

Subvention
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
Die Subvention der Landwirtschaft hilft den Landwirten, die Ernteproduktion aufrechtzuerhalten.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

einhüllen
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
Der Gipfel des Berges war in Nebel gehüllt.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinität, salzkonzentration
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
Die Salinität des Ozeans variiert je nach Tiefe und Standort.
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

Sichel
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
Der Bauer erntete Weizen mit einer traditionellen Sichel.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

spartianisch
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
Er lebte in einem spartanischen Zimmer mit nur einem Bett und einem Stuhl.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

benutzbar
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
Das alte Fahrrad ist trotz seines Alters immer noch benutzbar.
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

ein Strenger in Bezug auf Regeln
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
Er ist sehr streng in Bezug auf Pünktlichkeit und toleriert keine Verspätungen.
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

Trost
Meaning
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Example
She found solace in music after her loss.
Sie fand Trost in der Musik nach ihrem Verlust.
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

süßes Gebäck
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
Die Kinder genossen die traditionellen Süßigkeiten während des Festivals.
C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

säkulär
Meaning
not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
Example
The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.
Das Land führt eine säkulare Regierung, die Religion von der Politik trennt.
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

löten
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
Er hat die kaputten Drähte wieder zusammen gelötet.
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

schmieren / verleumden
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
Das Kind hat Farbe an die Wand geschmiert.
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

knapp
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
Es gab nur wenig Beweise, um seine Behauptung zu stützen.
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

Schrumpfung
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
Das Unternehmen meldete eine Schrumpfung der Gewinne in diesem Quartal.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

Sündenbock
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
Er wurde zum Sündenbock für die schlechte Leistung des Teams.