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C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

lockern
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
Der Fahrer verlangsamte seine Geschwindigkeit, als er sich dem Dorf näherte.
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.
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

großes Netz
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
Die Fischer warfen ihr großes Netz in den Fluss.
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.
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

schnell
Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
Nach dem heftigen Regen war die Stroemung des Flusses rasch.
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

schnell klettern oder mischen
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Die Kinder kletterten schnell den Hügel hinauf, um den Drachen zu fangen.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

Senilität
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
Seine Vergesslichkeit wurde der Senilität zugeschrieben.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

mit Schere schneiden
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
Der Schneider hat den Stoff ordentlich geschnitten.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

scheinen
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
Die Sonne wird morgen hell scheinen.
B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

streng; verlangt genaue Einhaltung der Regeln
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
Der Lehrer ist sehr streng mit den Abgabeterminen für Hausaufgaben.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

Stasis
Meaning
A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.
Example
The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen Zustand der Stasis ohne Fortschritt.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

Position / Ansehen
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
Er hat in der Gemeinschaft einen hohen Ruf wegen seiner Wohltätigkeitsarbeit.
A2 verb /ʃʌt/

shut

schließen
Meaning
to close something, especially a door or window
Example
Please shut the door before you leave.
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, bevor Sie gehen.
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.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

verblüffen
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum verblüfft.
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

fest
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
Der Boden war fest unter den Füßen.
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

super
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
Sie hat einen super Job im Projekt gemacht.
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.
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.
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

unterstützen
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
Die Familie wird ihren Sohn in seinem Studium unterstützen.
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

Versand
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
Der Versand der Produkte wurde aufgrund der Wetterbedingungen verzögert.
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.
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

somatisch
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
Yoga kann sowohl die somatische als auch die geistige Gesundheit verbessern.
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.
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

Ehepartner
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Jeder Mitarbeiter kann seinen Ehepartner in den Gesundheitsversicherungsplan aufnehmen.
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 /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.
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

sekundär
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
Sicherheit ist unsere Hauptsorge, während Geschwindigkeit nur sekundär ist.
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 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

untergraben
Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
Die Rebellen versuchten, die Regierung zu stürzen.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

Untertauchen
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
Das Untertauchen der Felder dauerte mehrere Tage nach dem starken Regen.
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

Bierkrug
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
Er hob seinen stein, um auf seine Freunde anzustoßen.
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.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

Überfluss
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
Der Garten war mit einer übermäßigen Menge an Blumen gefüllt.
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 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
Der Wald ist ein Zufluchtsort für gefährdete Tiere.
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

traurig
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
Sie fühlte sich traurig, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

überraschend; erstaunlich
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
Es ist überraschend, wie schnell Kinder neue Sprachen lernen.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibyllin
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
Die alte Frau gab eine sibyllinische Warnung über die Zukunft.
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 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.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

Sonnenblume
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
Das Sonnenblumenfeld sah im hellen Sonnenlicht erstaunlich aus.
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

suppe
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
Ich hatte eine Schüssel Hühnersuppe zum Mittagessen.
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

bestechen
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
Der Anwalt wurde beschuldigt, einen Zeugen zu bestechen.
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

umfahren
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
Der Zug wurde auf ein anderes Gleis umgeleitet.
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

süß; nett; angenehm
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
Sie hat eine süße Stimme, die jeder gerne hört.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

Sonnenaufgang
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
Wir haben den schönen Sonnenaufgang vom Gipfel des Berges aus gesehen.
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

einfach; nur;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
Ich wollte einfach nur mit deinen Hausaufgaben helfen.
C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

Betrüger
Meaning
a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain
Example
The police finally caught the notorious swindler.
Die Polizei hat den berüchtigten Betrüger endlich gefasst.
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 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 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.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

laut durch die Nase atmen
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Das Kind begann zu schnüffeln, nachdem es lange geweint hatte.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

sollte
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Du solltest für deine Prüfungen lernen.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

Sponsor
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
Das Unternehmen wurde der Hauptsponsor der Veranstaltung.
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

gleich
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
Wir trugen das gleiche Kleid auf der Party.
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

siebenjährig
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
Das Festival ist eine siebenjährige Tradition im Dorf.
A2 noun steɪt

state

staat
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
Der Staat erklärte eine neue Sprachpolitik.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

strömen
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
Die Menge stürmte nach vorne, als sich die Tore öffneten.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

Schimpfwort
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Er schrie ein Schimpfwort, als er sich den Zeh stieß.
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

Geschlecht
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
Er wurde im Arztbüro nach seinem Geschlecht gefragt.
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.
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

nachhaltige Technologie
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
Nachhaltige Technologie gewährleistet eine sauberere Zukunft.
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

versiegeln, schließen
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
Das Versiegeln von Rissen in den Wänden kann verhindern, dass Schädlinge eindringen.
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

die Stirn runzeln
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
Sie verzog das Gesicht, als sie den ungerechten Kommentar hörte.
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.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

plötzlich
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
Das Auto hielt plötzlich mitten auf der Straße an.
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

Geizkragen
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
Der Vermieter war so ein Geizkragen, dass er nie etwas reparierte.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

langweiliges, langes Schreiben
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Er hielt eine lange Rede gegen Korruption.
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

Seidenwurm
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
Seidenwürmer fressen Maulbeerblätter, um Seide zu produzieren.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

anschließend
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Er hat seine Prüfung nicht bestanden und musste sie anschließend wiederholen.
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.
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

schreien
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
Er schrie so laut er konnte, um ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

zischender Klang
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
Der Dichter benutzte Sibilanz, um einen sanften, zischenden Effekt im Vers zu erzeugen.
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.
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.
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.
B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

lösungen
Meaning
A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
Example
Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.
Biotechnologie bietet Lösungen für Umweltprobleme.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Soldaten
Meaning
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
Example
The soldiers marched proudly down the street.
Die Soldaten marschierten stolz die Strasse entlang.
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

Unterkunft
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
Die Wanderer fanden während des starken Regens Unterkunft in einer Höhle.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

Spinat
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
Frischer Spinat ist sehr nahrhaft.
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

Landschaft
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
Die Berglandschaft war atemberaubend schön.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

spöttisch
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
Er konnte nicht anders, als einen spöttischen Kommentar über ihr Kleid zu machen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

Sanftheit und Charme
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Seine Sanftheit und sein Charme machten ihn in sozialen Zusammenkünften beliebt.
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

schälen
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
Sie lernte, wie man Austern schnell schält.
B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

Oberfläche; obere Schicht
Meaning
the outside part or uppermost layer of something
Example
The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.
Das U-Boot tauchte an die Oberfläche des Ozeans auf.
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

soziale Kompetenz
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
Sie hat die heikle Situation mit bemerkenswertem savoir-faire gemeistert.
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 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

sexuell
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
Der Film wurde für ein junges Publikum als zu sexuell explizit angesehen.
B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

buchstabieren
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
Kannst du deinen Namen für mich buchstabieren?
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

Überwachung
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
Die Regierungsbehörden führen eine Überwachung von Cyberbedrohungen durch.
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

abgelegen
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub in einem abgelegenen Strandhaus.
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.
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

Kugel
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
Die Erde ist fast eine perfekte Kugel.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

langsam
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
Das Auto fuhr langsam die Straße entlang.
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.
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 /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.
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

hoher Grad an Komplexität oder Raffinesse
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
Die Raffinesse moderner KI-Technologie ist bemerkenswert.
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 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.
A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

Lied
Meaning
a short piece of music with words that are sung
Example
She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
Sie sang ein schönes Lied beim Konzert.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

ausschließlich
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Er ist allein verantwortlich für die Entscheidung.
C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

unsorgfältig, nachlässig
Meaning
done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
Example
The project failed due to slipshod planning.
Das Projekt scheiterte aufgrund nachlässiger Planung.
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

nervös
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
Das Pferd war zu nervös zum Reiten.
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

saugen
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
Das Baby saugt an einem Schnuller.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

erschreckend
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
Die Nachricht über den Unfall war für alle erschreckend.
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.
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

Quelle
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
Die Quelle des Flusses liegt hoch in den Bergen.
C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

Glück
Meaning
To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house
Example
He had to stoop to pick up the coin.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

Wissenschaft
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
Wissenschaft setzt die Erforschung des Unbekannten fort.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

hinzuzufügen
Meaning
to add something to what has already been added
Example
The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.
Der Autor entschied sich, ein neues Kapitel zur überarbeiteten Ausgabe hinzuzufügen.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

subsidiär; sekundär; bezogen auf ein Tochterunternehmen
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
Das Tochterunternehmen führt alle Auslandstätigkeiten durch.
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

sieben
Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
Sie hat sieben Äpfel in ihrem Korb.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

stechen
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
Die Biene stach ihn in den Arm, während er im Garten arbeitete.