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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.
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Dusche
Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
Nach dem Training nahm ich schnell eine Dusche, um mich zu erfrischen.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

Nachhaltigkeit
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
Nachhaltigkeit gewährleistet langfristige Umweltgesundheit.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

sehne
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Die Sehnen in seinen Armen traten hervor, als er die schwere Kiste hob.
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

Bauchschmerzen
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
Ich habe nach zu viel Essen Bauchschmerzen.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

Hang; schräg verlaufendes Gelände
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Wir gingen den steilen Hang des Berges hinauf.
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

ausrutschen
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Sie rutschte auf dem nassen Boden und fiel.
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

Schwarm
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
Ein Schwarm Bienen umkreiste den Baum.
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 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

strategisch
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Strategische Politiken fördern die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

streuen
Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
Sie streute Zucker auf den Kuchen.
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

säugen
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
Die Mutterkatze säugte ihre Kätzchen im Korb.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

Scheiße
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
Der Hund hat Unordnung gemacht, indem er seine Scheiße auf dem Boden hinterlassen hat.
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

stehen
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
Bitte stehen Sie auf, wenn der Lehrer kommt.
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

stramonienblume
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
Die Stramonienblume blüht in der Nacht mit einem süßen Duft.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

Heiligkeit
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
Die Heiligkeit des Lebens darf niemals kompromittiert werden.
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.
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.
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.
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

Saft / schwächen
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
Die lange Reise begann, seine Energie zu schwächen.
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

unterstützen
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
Der Bogen bildet einen 60-Grad-Winkel im Zentrum des Kreises.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

anhalten
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
Das Schiff hält auf den Falklandinseln an.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

ernst; nachdenklich; wichtig;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
Dies ist eine ernste Angelegenheit, die sofortige Aufmerksamkeit erfordert.
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

beeinflussbar
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
Kinder sind sehr beeinflussbar und glauben möglicherweise, was ihnen gesagt wird.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

Bildhauer
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
Der Bildhauer verbrachte Monate damit, eine schöne Marmorskulptur zu schaffen.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

blind folgender
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Die sequaziösen Studenten hinterfragten nie die Meinungen ihres Lehrers.
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

geschmackvoll
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
Der Koch bereitete ein geschmackvolles Gericht zu, das allen am Tisch gefallen hat.
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 /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

langsam gehen
Meaning
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort
Example
We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.
Wir schlenderten am Flussufer entlang und hielten ab und zu an, um die Boote zu beobachten.
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

signifikant
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
Die Wirtschaft hat sich in den letzten zehn Jahren signifikant verbessert.
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 /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 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

abirren
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Der Hund wich vom Hof ab und verlor sich.
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

zucker
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
Bitte fügen Sie zwei Teelöffel Zucker in meinen Kaffee.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

Ärmel
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Sie krempelte ihre Ärmel hoch, bevor sie mit dem Kochen begann.
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

Spektakel
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
Die Feuerwerke schufen ein atemberaubendes Spektakel am Nachthimmel.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

geschmeidig
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
Der Körper der Sportlerin war bemerkenswert geschmeidig.
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

Somnolenz
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
Die Somnolenz nach einer schweren Mahlzeit machte es schwierig, sich zu konzentrieren.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

Hervorhebung
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
Die Hervorhebung des Themas wurde in der Debatte betont.
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

Satz; Strafe
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
Der Richter gab ihm eine fünfjährige Freiheitsstrafe.
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

erheblich
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
Die neue Politik hat die Arbeitsbedingungen erheblich verbessert.
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.
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

imaginäres Paradies
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
Sie beschrieben die Insel als ein modernes Shangri-La.
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

Größe
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
Dieses Hemd ist zu klein in der Größe für mich.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

heilig
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Der heilige Tempel wurde von Tausenden Pilgern besucht.
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.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

stich; alt; nicht mehr frisch
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Das Brot wurde nach drei Tagen an der Luft alt.
B2 verb /suː/

sue

klagen
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
Sie entschied sich, das Unternehmen wegen Schäden zu verklagen.
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

Überredung
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
Der Führer verwendete sanfte Überredung, um Unterstützung für den Plan zu gewinnen.
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

laut weinen
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
Sie begann nach dem Hören der Nachricht unkontrolliert zu schluchzen.
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

sauer
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
Die Milch ist sauer geworden und riecht furchtbar.
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

Sättigung
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
Ballaststoffreiche Lebensmittel bieten eine längere Sättigung.
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 /səbˈdʌk.ʃən/

subduction

Die seitliche und nach unten gerichtete Bewegung einer Schicht der Erdkruste in den Mantel unter einer anderen Schicht.
Meaning
The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.
Example
The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.
Der pazifische Feuerring ist ein Gebiet intensiver Subduktion.
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

Schmeichlerisch
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
Sein schmeichlerisches Verhalten nervte seine Kollegen.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

zerbrechen
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Sie zerschlug das Glas aus Frustration.
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

Ersparnis
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
Regelmäßige Spargewohnheiten sichern die finanzielle Sicherheit.
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

einbeziehen
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
Kleine Details wurden unter das Hauptthema subsumiert.
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.
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.
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

abspalten
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
Mehrere Staaten drohten, sich von der Union zu trennen.
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

geschickt; fähig; kompetent
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
Der geschickte Chirurg führte die Operation mit großer Präzision durch.
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

Heimlichkeit, unauffällig bewegen
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
Die Katze bewegte sich heimlich in Richtung ihrer Beute.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

Schere
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
Sie benutzte die Schere, um das Papier in kleine Stücke zu schneiden.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

Syntax
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
Programmiersprachen folgen strengen Syntaxregeln.
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Socken
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
Er zog ein Paar saubere Socken an, bevor er das Haus verließ.
B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

Zeitplan; Stundenplan;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihren Zeitplan, bevor Sie die Besprechungszeit bestätigen.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

senat
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Der Senat stimmte für das neue Gesundheitsgesetz.
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

Redner
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
Der Redner hielt eine inspirierende Rede auf der Konferenz.
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

singen
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
sie singt wunderschön im Chor
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

sensorisches Zentrum
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
Das Sensorium des Patienten war nach dem Unfall getrübt.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarkastisch
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Sie machte eine sarkastische Bemerkung über sein Kochen.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

Sophismus
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller Sophismen, die darauf abzielten, die Wähler zu täuschen.
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

schmeichelhaft / falsche Höflichkeit
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
Der Verkäufer hielt eine schmeichelhafte Rede, die unecht wirkte.
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

eine Phrase oder Überzeugung, die eine bestimmte Gruppe von Menschen unterscheidet
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
Der Satz wurde während des Wahlkampfs zu einem politischen Shibboleth.
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

weise; erfahren; klug; mit gutem urteil
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
Der weise Rat des älteren Mannes half, das Problem zu lösen.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

schnell lesen
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Sie überflog den Bericht vor dem Treffen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

sakristei
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
Der Priester betrat die Sakristei, bevor die Messe begann.
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

Scrupel
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
Er hatte keine Scrupel, um zu lügen, um voranzukommen.
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

feierlich
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
Der Tag beginnt mit einer feierlichen Zeremonie am Denkmal.
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

stoppen
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
Bitte hör auf zu reden während des Films.
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

Schaukel
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
Kinder lieben es, im Park zu schwingen.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

Glück
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

Einrichtung
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
Die Einrichtung der Veranstaltung dauerte Stunden.
C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

Vergleich
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
Sie benutzte einen Vergleich, um ihre Augen so hell wie Sterne zu beschreiben.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

Verführung; Versuchung
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Er fiel dem Verführer des schnellen Geldes zum Opfer.
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

sortieren
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
Bitte sortieren Sie die Dateien nach Datum.
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

etwas extra geben / schonen
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
Könntest du mir ein paar Minuten deiner Zeit geben?
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

solar
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
Das Haus wird durch Solarenergie betrieben.
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

reste
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Der Hund aß die Reste vom Tisch.
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 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.
A2 verb /siːm/

seem

scheinen
Meaning
to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality
Example
He seems tired after the long journey.
Er scheint nach der langen Reise müde zu sein.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

eine kleine Menge
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Sie fügte nur eine kleine Menge Gewürz zum Gericht hinzu.
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.
A2 noun /ˈseɪf.ti/

Safety

Sicherheit
Meaning
condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury
Example
The company prioritizes workplace safety above all else.
Das Unternehmen stellt die Sicherheit am Arbeitsplatz über alles andere.
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
Viele Bauern sind auf Subsistenzlandwirtschaft angewiesen.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

Täuschung
Meaning
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
Example
The deal turned out to be a sham.
Der Deal stellte sich als Täuschung heraus.
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

Sumpf
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
Das Dorf wurde in der Nähe eines Sumpfes gebaut.
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

Glück
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

knickrig geben
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
Er spart nie bei seinen Bemühungen, den Armen zu helfen.
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

weise
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
Seine weise Führung rettete das Unternehmen vor dem Scheitern.
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

Nahrung oder Unterstützung
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
Wasser ist für das menschliche Überleben unerlässlich.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

schwerwiegend
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Ohne Maßnahmen werden die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels schwerwiegender.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

ausgewählt
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Er war einer der ausgewählten Kandidaten für das Stipendium.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

Synchronität
Meaning
Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.
Example
Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.
Ihre Tanzaufführung zeigte perfekte Synchronität.
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.
B2 noun /spæn/

span

Spannweite
Meaning
the full extent or length of something from one end to another
Example
The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.
Die Brücke hat eine Spannweite von mehr als 500 Metern.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

kämpferisch / chaotisch
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
Trotz seiner kleinen Größe war er ein kämpferischer Kämpfer.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

Übermaß
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
Es gab ein Übermaß an Essen auf dem Festival.
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

ernst, respektabel
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
Er kam aus einer ernsthaften Familie.
C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

Sonnenwende
Meaning
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
Example
People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.
Menschen feiern die Sommersonnenwende mit Festivals und Ritualen.
A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

spinne
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
Example
The spider caught a fly in its web.
Die Spinne fing eine Fliege in ihrem Netz.
C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

übertreffen
Meaning
to exceed or go beyond
Example
Her performance surpassed all expectations.
Ihre Leistung übertraf alle Erwartungen.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

auf dumme oder gekünstelte Weise lächeln
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Sie lächelte dumm über sein Kompliment, eindeutig verlegen.
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

Garnele
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
Wir haben gegrillte Garnelen mit Knoblauchbutter zum Abendessen bestellt.
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.