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B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

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

shareholder

Aktionär
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Jeder Aktionär hat das Recht, auf der jährlichen Versammlung abzustimmen.
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 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

Glück
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

Schuh
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
Sie kaufte ein neues Paar Laufschuhe zum Trainieren.
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.
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

Sklave
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
Die abolitionistische Bewegung kämpfte für die Rechte der Sklaven.
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

erstechen
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
Er wurde während des Streits in den Rücken gestochen.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

Opfer
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
Das Land wurde durch das Opfer der Krieger befreit.
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

Magen
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
Mein Magen tut weh, nachdem ich zu viel gegessen habe.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

sergeant
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
Der Sergeant gab den Soldaten vor der Mission Befehle.
C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Fluch / Plage
Meaning
A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.
Example
Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.
Krankheit und Armut bleiben ein Fluch in vielen Regionen.
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

Mängel
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Institutionelle Mängel wirken sich negativ auf das Verhalten der Schüler aus.
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 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.
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 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.
B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

Vorschlag; Empfehlung
Meaning
an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation
Example
Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?
Haben Sie Vorschläge zur Verbesserung der Produktivität unseres Teams?
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.
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

mit den Schultern zucken
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
Er zuckte mit den Schultern, als man ihn nach der fehlenden Datei fragte.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

ohne Mut; schwach im Willen; feige
Meaning
lacking courage or determination; weak-willed
Example
He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.
Er war zu rückgratlos, um für seine Überzeugungen einzutreten.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

umliegend
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Die umliegenden Hügel waren von Nebel bedeckt.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

Symphonie
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
Das Orchester führte Beethovens Fünfte Symphonie auf.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

mit Kleidung oder Stil verbunden
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Seine sartorialen Entscheidungen waren immer im Trend und wurden bewundert.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

südlich
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
Sie zog in eine südliche Stadt wegen der Arbeit.
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.
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

verstreuen
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
Der Wind verstreute die Blätter im Garten.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

Leibeigenschaft
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
Viele Bauern im mittelalterlichen Europa lebten in der Leibeigenschaft.
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

sadistisch
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
Der Bösewicht hatte ein sadistisches Lächeln, als er seinen Feinden Schaden zufügte.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
Der Verlag bat den Autor, eine einseitige Zusammenfassung des Romans einzureichen.
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

Schrein; heiliger Ort
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
Pilger besuchen das Heiligtum, um für gute Gesundheit zu beten.
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

plötzlich
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
Die Preise stiegen plötzlich nach der Ankündigung.
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ein gezacktes Rand machen
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
Der Handwerker serrierte die Klinge des Messers für besseres Schneiden.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

erfahren / gewürzt
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
Sie ist eine erfahrene Lehrerin mit mehr als 20 Jahren Erfahrung.
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.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

Gewürzdose
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Sie öffnete die Gewürzdose, um Kreuzkümmel für ihr Curry zu finden.
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

stabil
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
Die starke Kernkraft hält den Kern stabil.
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.
A2 noun /ˈsuː.pəˌmɑː.kɪt/

supermarket

supermarkt
Meaning
a large self-service store selling food and household goods
Example
She went to the supermarket to buy groceries.
Sie ging zum Supermarkt, um Lebensmittel zu kaufen.
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

Anschein; Ähnlichkeit
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
Es gab nur einen Anschein von Ordnung im chaotischen Büro
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

schüchtern; scheu
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
Der schüchterne Student sprach selten bei den Klassendiskussionen.
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.
A1 verb /set/

set

setzen
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
Sie stellte das Buch auf den Tisch.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

höchste
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
Der Oberste Gerichtshof traf die endgültige Entscheidung.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

Glück
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

erschrocken
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
Sie war durch das laute Geräusch draußen erschrocken.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

sonnig; optimistisch
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
Es ist ein wunderschöner sonniger Tag, perfekt für ein Picknick.
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

Sportler
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
Er ist ein wahrer Sportler, immer fair und respektvoll gegenüber seinen Gegnern.
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

nippen
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
Sie nippte langsam an ihrem Tee, während sie die Zeitung las.
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

platte
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
Die Arbeiter legten eine Betonplatte für das Fundament.
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

Stütze
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
Das rote Seil war an den Stangen befestigt, um die Menge zu führen.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

sporadisch
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
Die Region erlebte sporadische Regenschauer während der ganzen Woche.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

verzerrte Sichtweise
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
Der Artikel hatte eine politische Neigung.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

schattig; verdächtig; unehrlich;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
Der schattige Geschäftsmann machte einen verdächtigen Deal.
A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

annehmen
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
Ich nehme an, dass sie bald hier sein wird.
B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

verschieben
Meaning
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
Example
She had to shift her focus to the new project.
Sie musste ihren Fokus auf das neue Projekt verschieben.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

Surmafisch
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
Der Surmafisch stammt aus den Flüssen der Region Sylhet.
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.
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.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seide
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
Das Kleid war aus reiner Seide gemacht.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

auf dem Rücken liegend
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Er lag auf dem Gras, starrte in den Himmel.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

nachhaltiger und kollaborativer Ansatz
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
Ein nachhaltiger und kollaborativer Ansatz ist entscheidend, um Umweltprobleme zu lösen.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪŋɡəl/

single

einzeln
Meaning
only one; not one of several
Example
She bought a single ticket for the concert.
Sie kaufte ein Einzelticket für das Konzert.
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

Standort
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
Die Baustelle ist bereit für die nächste Phase des Projekts.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

etwas; ein bisschen; mäßig
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
Der Film war etwas interessant, aber nicht großartig.
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

symbiotische Beziehung
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
Die Symbiose zwischen den beiden Unternehmen führte zu gemeinsamem Wachstum.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

sensibilität
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
Ihre künstlerische Sensibilität half ihr, die feinen Details in den Gemälden zu schätzen.
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

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

strategic insights

strategische Erkenntnisse
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Strategische Erkenntnisse leiten die Politikgestaltung.
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 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 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 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

blockieren
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Der Zeuge versuchte, während der Untersuchung zu stonewallen.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

Abgeschiedenheit
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
Sie verbrachte das Wochenende in völliger Abgeschiedenheit in ihrer Hütte.
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Bahnhof
Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
Wir sind am Bahnhof gerade noch rechtzeitig zum Zug angekommen.
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

dunkelhäutig
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
Der Matrose hatte ein dunkelhäutiges Gesicht nach Jahren unter der Sonne.
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

Sichel
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
Der Bauer schärfte seine Sichel, bevor er den Weizen erntete.
A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

Standard
Meaning
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
Example
This car meets all the safety standards.
Dieses Auto erfüllt alle Sicherheitsstandards.
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

Stimulans
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
Kaffee ist ein häufiges Stimulans, das den Menschen hilft, wach zu bleiben
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

saftig
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
Das Steak war so saftig, dass es allen gut schmeckte.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

mürrisch und grantig; launisch
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
Das Kind wurde mürrisch, als es sein Lieblingsspielzeug nicht bekam.
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.
A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

Sturm
Meaning
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
Example
The storm caused power outages across the city.
Der Sturm verursachte Stromausfälle in der ganzen Stadt.
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

knappheit
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
Wasserknappheit bedroht die Landwirtschaft.
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

nachgeben
Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
Schließlich erlag er seiner Krankheit nach einem langen Kampf.
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

träge
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
Sie war zu träge, um früh aus dem Bett zu kommen.
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

Salbe
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
Sie trug eine Salbe auf die Verbrennung an ihrer Hand auf.
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

irgendwo
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
Ich habe meine Schlüssel irgendwo im Haus gelassen.
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

Skelett
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
Der Lehrer zeigte den Schülern ein menschliches Skelett im Biologieunterricht.
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

Saxophon
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
Der Jazzmusiker spielte ein wunderschönes Solo auf seinem Saxophon.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

Prätense von oberflächlichem Wissen
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Seine Rede war voller Sciolismus, der niemanden beeindruckte.
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

teilen
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
Er teilte das Holz mit einer Axt in zwei Hälften.
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 /səˈplænt/

supplant

ersetzen
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Digitale Plattformen haben traditionelle Zeitungen ersetzt.
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.
C1 noun /stents/

stents

Stents
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
Die Stents wurden erfolgreich mit robotergestützten Techniken platziert.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

sozial
Meaning
in a way that relates to society or social interaction
Example
He is very active socially and attends many events.
Er ist sehr sozial aktiv und nimmt an vielen Veranstaltungen teil.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

Sättigung
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
Die Sättigung des Marktes mit ähnlichen Produkten reduzierte den Verkauf.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

Schritte
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Kleine Schritte reduzieren das Überwältigungsgefühl.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

dünn; mager; hager
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
Die dünne Katze sah aus, als hätte sie seit Tagen nichts gegessen.
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

abgenutzt; in schlechtem Zustand; zeigt Gebrauchsspuren; ungerecht oder grausam
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
Seine abgenutzte Kleidung zeigte, dass er seit Tagen unterwegs war.
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

Synchronizität
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
Die Synchronizität ihrer Gedanken erstaunte alle.
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

billig, niederträchtig oder von schlechter Qualität
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
Er vermied den schäbigen Nachtclub in der Innenstadt.
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 verb /suːð/

soothe

beruhigen
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
Die Mutter beruhigte ihr weinendes Baby mit einem sanften Wiegenlied.
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.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

Einschränkung, Kritik
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
Das neue Gesetz verhängte eine schwere Einschränkung der freien Rede.
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

Fähigkeiten
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
Neue Fähigkeiten zu erlernen kann persönliches und berufliches Wachstum fördern.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

funkeln
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
Der Diamantring funkelte unter den hellen Lichtern.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

trennbar
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
Die beiden Themen sind trennbar und sollten unabhängig besprochen werden.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

gewunden
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Die Wanderer folgten einem gewundenen Pfad durch den Wald.
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 /ˈsætræp/

satrap

Satrap
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
Der König ernannte einen Satrapen, um die abgelegene Provinz zu überwachen.
C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

Elend
Meaning
the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect
Example
They lived in squalor without basic facilities.
Sie lebten in Elend ohne grundlegende Einrichtungen.