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C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

Soliloquium
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
Hamlets Soliloquium ist eine der bekanntesten Passagen im Shakespeare-Drama.
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 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

Urlaubszeit für Studium oder Reise
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
Sie nahm ein Sabbatical, um ihr neues Buch zu erforschen.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Sie wurde sentimental, als sie alte Familienfotos ansah.
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

besorgt
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
Sie war immer besorgt um das Wohl ihrer Studenten.
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

Schwertfisch
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
Der Schwertfisch kann mit Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 60 mph schwimmen.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Verkäufe
Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
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 /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

Sprecher
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
Der Sprecher richtete sich während der Kundgebung an die Menge.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

Stereotyp
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es ist ein Stereotyp, dass alle Gamer antisozial sind.
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

gesund
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
Die Bergluft ist gesund und erfrischend.
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.
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

überwinden
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
Er überwand alle Herausforderungen, um seinen Traum zu verwirklichen.
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

geformt
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
Die Skulptur war wie eine menschliche Figur geformt.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

infiziert
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
Der Arzt behandelte sofort die septische Wunde des Patienten.
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

statisch
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Statische Ideen behindern den Fortschritt.
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

schreien
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
Die Kinder schrien vor Freude, als sie die Überraschung sahen.
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

Statistik
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
Die Statistik zeigte einen Anstieg der Nutzerzahlen im letzten Jahr.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

Untersuchung oder Vorführung
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
Das Krankenhaus bot allen Mitarbeitern eine kostenlose Gesundheitsuntersuchung an.
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

verachten und ablehnen
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
Sie lehnte sein Hilfsangebot mit Verachtung ab.
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

raffiniert
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Raffinierte Designs verbessern die Ästhetik.
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.
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

Skalierbarkeit
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
Die neue Software bietet eine hohe Skalierbarkeit für große Unternehmen.
B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

Suite
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
Sie übernachteten in der Präsidentensuite des Hotels.
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.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

Schwammgurke
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
Die Schwammgurke kann gegessen werden, wenn sie jung ist oder getrocknet werden, um natürliche Schwämme herzustellen.
B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

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

stilted

künstlich, gezwungen
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
Seine Rede klang künstlich und einstudiert.
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

Spur oder Linie; sich sehr schnell in eine bestimmte Richtung bewegen
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
Der Blitz zog über den Nachthimmel.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

Mannschaft
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
Das Fußballteam trainierte hart vor dem Meisterschaftsspiel.
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

Sezession
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
Die Sezession der Südstaaten führte zum Bürgerkrieg.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

Gruß; Ausdruck von Wohlwollen
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
Der Brief begann mit einem formellen Gruß.
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.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

überwachen
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
Sie wurde eingestellt, um das Bauprojekt zu überwachen.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

beschatteter Bereich
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Wir saßen in einem beschatteten Bereich am Ufer des Flusses.
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 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.
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

schneiden
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
Das Unternehmen senkte die Preise, um mehr Kunden anzulocken.
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

Fußball
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
Er spielt gerne Fußball mit seinen Freunden.
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

Leid
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
Sie versuchten, sein Leid mit Medikamenten zu lindern.
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

kleiner Streit
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
Sie hatten einen kurzen Streit darüber, wer das Geschirr spülen sollte.
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.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

zusammenfassen
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Sie fasste den Bericht in nur wenigen Minuten zusammen.
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.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

getrennt
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
Sie beschlossen, zur Konferenz getrennt zu reisen.
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

Probe
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
Der Arzt nahm eine Blutprobe für den Test.
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

Spaltung
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
Die politische Partei erlebte eine Spaltung aufgrund ideologischer Streitigkeiten.
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

Unterwürfigkeit
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
Seine Unterwürfigkeit gegenüber der Autorität ärgerte seine Kollegen.
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

spezifikation
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
Die Produktspezifikation enthält alle notwendigen Details.
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

spöttisch lächeln
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
Sie höhnte über seinen Versuch zu singen.
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

Selbstbeherrschung
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
Selbstbeherrschung hilft, impulsive Entscheidungen zu vermeiden.
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

plötzlich die Richtung ändern
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
Das Auto änderte plötzlich die Richtung, um den Hund zu vermeiden.
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

zittern
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
Sie schauderte bei dem Gedanken, allein im dunklen Wald zu gehen.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

Satire
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
Das Stück war eine brillante Satire auf die moderne Politik.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

Rauchen
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
Rauchen ist im Gebäude verboten.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

duft
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
Der Duft der Rosen erfüllte den Garten.
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.
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

erfolgreich
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
Sie bestand die Prüfung erfolgreich nach wochenlangem Studium.
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.
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

tiefes Wissen
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
Seine Sagazität machte ihn zu einem großartigen Führer.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

spontan
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
Kinder lernen spontan durch Interaktionen mit Gleichaltrigen.
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

suchen
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
Er entschied sich, Rat bei seinem Mentor zu suchen.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

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

stoppage

Stopp; Unterbrechung
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
Der plötzliche Stopp des Zuges verursachte Verspätungen für alle Passagiere.
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.
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

musikalische Komposition (Sonate)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
Sie spielte eine wunderschöne Beethoven-Sonate auf dem Klavier.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

Segeln
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
Wir sind im Sommer auf dem See segeln gegangen.
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

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

squat

hocken
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
Er hockte sich hin, um seine Schuhe zu binden.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

überraschenderweise
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Überraschenderweise beendete sie das gesamte Projekt an nur einem Tag.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

ähnlich; gemeinsame Merkmale aufweisend
Meaning
alike; having characteristics in common
Example
The two sisters have similar interests in music.
Die beiden Schwestern haben ähnliche Interessen an Musik.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

Schlafmangel
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Schlafmangel kann die geistige Gesundheit schwerwiegend beeinträchtigen.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

belagerung
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
Die Belagerung der Burg dauerte drei Monate.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

weisenhaft
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Der Mönch teilte weisenhafte Lehren mit seinen Studenten.
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

speziell
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
Dieses Geschenk wurde speziell für dich gemacht.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

streng
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Rauchen ist im Gebäude streng verboten.
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

schmelzen
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
Die Arbeiter schmelzen Eisen aus seinem Erz in der Fabrik.
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

Sweatshirt
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
Er trug beim Joggen im Park ein graues Sweatshirt.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

Selbstbeherrschung
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
Seine Selbstbeherrschung während der Krise war bemerkenswert.
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.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

Ersparnisse
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
Viele Menschen investieren ihre Ersparnisse in Immobilien.
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

Glück
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

erschrecken
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
Das laute Geräusch erschreckte die Kinder.
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 /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

optimistisch
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
Trotz der Herausforderungen blieb sie optimistisch in Bezug auf die Zukunft.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

Überfülle
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
Der Raum war mit einer Überfülle an Dekorationen gefüllt.
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

empfindlich
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
Empfindliche Systeme erfordern eine präzise Handhabung.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

verschütten
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du deinen Kaffee nicht verschüttest.
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 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.
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 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

Selbstbewusstsein
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
Selbstbewusstsein hilft dabei, die eigenen Emotionen und Handlungen zu verstehen.
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

tiefen Klang
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
Die sonore Stimme des Schauspielers erfüllte das ganze Theater.
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

stagnierend; unbeweglich; ohne Entwicklung
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
Das stagnierende Wasser im Teich war mit Algen bedeckt.
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

Alterung
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
Der Biologe untersuchte die Seneszenz bei Pflanzen, um das Altern zu verstehen.
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

schneiden
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
Sie schnitt den losen Faden von ihrem Kleid ab.
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.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

Separatist
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
Die separatistische Gruppe forderte die Unabhängigkeit von der Zentralregierung.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

bescheiden
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
Trotz seines Erfolges blieb er bescheiden und demütig.
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

Hinterlist
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
Die Wahl war voller politischer Hinterlist.
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

aufrührerisch
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
Der Aktivist verteilte aufrührerische Flugblätter unter der Menge.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

Seele
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Sie goss ihr Herz und ihre Seele in ihr Kunstwerk.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

sarkasmus
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
Sein Sarkasmus ließ die Leute oft lachen, aber manchmal beleidigte er sie.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

Schurke
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Dieser Schurke betrog den alten Mann und raubte ihm seine Ersparnisse.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
Die Fabrik wurde wegen eines Sabotageakts geschlossen.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

sanft oder ruhig
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Sie sprach sanft, um das Baby nicht zu wecken.
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.
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

spachtel
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
Ich habe einen Spachtel benutzt, um die Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne zu wenden.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

Senator
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
Der Senator sprach leidenschaftlich über Umweltpolitik.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

Chirurg
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
Der Chirurg führte eine komplexe Herzoperation durch.
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

Verehrer
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
Sie hatte viele Verehrer, die um ihre Aufmerksamkeit konkurrierten.
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

zufrieden
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
Er fühlte sich zufrieden, nachdem er sein Projekt beendet hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

dünn und schwach
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
Der dünne Baum bog sich unter dem Gewicht des Schnees.