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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.
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

schwammig
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
Der Kuchen hatte eine leichte und schwammige Textur.
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 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

Glück
Meaning
Grimly mocking or cynical.
Example
She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

Stratosphäre
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
Die Stratosphäre bietet eine einzigartige Umgebung.
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

Seriosität
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
Die Zeremonie wurde mit großer Seriosität durchgeführt.
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.
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

stilettos / Dolch
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
Sie trug elegante Stiletto-Absätze zur Party.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

sinnlich
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
Das Gemälde hatte eine sinnliche Qualität, die die Zuschauer fesselte.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

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

solvency

das Besitzen von Vermögenswerten, die größer als Verbindlichkeiten sind; Fähigkeit, Schulden zu begleichen
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
Die Solvabilität des Unternehmens verbesserte sich nach der Umstrukturierung.
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 /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

festlegen
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
Der Vertrag stipuliert, dass die Zahlung innerhalb von 30 Tagen erfolgen muss.
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

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

strait

Meerenge
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Die Meerenge von Gibraltar verbindet den Atlantischen Ozean und das Mittelmeer.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

wichtig, herausragend oder auffällig
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
Der Bericht hob die wichtigsten Punkte der Diskussion hervor.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

Sieb
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
Verwenden Sie ein Sieb, um das Pasta-Wasser abzugießen.
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

Fleck
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
Es war ein kleiner Fleck Staub auf dem Glastisch.
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

Konflikt, Streit
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
Die Region wurde von politischen Konflikten zerrissen.
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

schleudern, werfen
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
Er warf seine Tasche über seine Schulter, bevor er ging.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

ersetzen
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
Dieses neue Gesetz wird die alten Vorschriften ersetzen.
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

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

statute

Gesetz
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
Das neue Gesetz schützt die Rechte der Arbeiter.
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

klug, geschickt
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
Sie ist eine technikaffine Unternehmerin.
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.
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

Faden / gestrandet
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
Der Sturm strandete viele Touristen auf der Insel.
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 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

Saboteur
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
Der Saboteur wurde verhaftet, bevor er die Bombe legen konnte.
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.
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

Sierra Club
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
John Muir gründete den Sierra Club 1892, um wilde Gebiete zu schützen.
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

Zuckerbonbon
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
Die Kinder genossen es, bunte Zuckerbonbons beim Festival zu essen.
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

Beruhigungsmittel
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Sedativum, um dem Patienten beim Schlafen zu helfen.
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

sieb
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
Sie benutzte ein Sieb, um die Pasta abzusieben.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

unterdrücken
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Sie versuchte ein Lachen während des ernsten Treffens zu unterdrücken.
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.
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

heuchlerisch fromm
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
Er hielt eine heuchlerische Rede über Ehrlichkeit, während er selbst korrupt war.
C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

Überlegenheit; höchste Autorität oder Macht
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
Das Land etablierte die maritime Überlegenheit in der Region.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

ablenken
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
Sie wurde von einem unerwarteten Anruf abgelenkt.
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

genießen
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Er savorte jeden Bissen des köstlichen Kuchens.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

unterwürfig; gehorsam; bescheiden
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
Sie wurde unterwürfig nach Jahren harter Behandlung.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

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

serene

ruhig und friedlich
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
Der See hatte eine serene und friedliche Atmosphäre.
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

Stupor
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
Er blieb in einem Stupor, nachdem er die schockierenden Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

Säger
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
Der geschickte Säger schnitt die Stämme in Bretter.
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

arrogant
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
Sie schien arrogant, weil sie es vermied, mit den Kellnern zu sprechen.
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

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

semiannual

halbjährlich
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
Das Unternehmen veranstaltet alle sechs Monate ein Treffen mit allen Mitarbeitern.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

ordentlich; gut organisiert; in gutem Zustand
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Alles war shipshape vor der Inspektion.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

Lösungsmittel, zahlungsfähig
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
Aceton ist ein häufiges Lösungsmittel, das in Laboren verwendet wird.
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

Status quo
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
Die Regierung entschied, den Status quo bis zur weiteren Überprüfung beizubehalten.
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

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

stringent

streng
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
Die Regierung verhängte strenge Maßnahmen während der Krise.
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

charmant und elegant
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
Er war ein eleganter Gentleman, der alle auf der Party beeindruckte.
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

Schiefer / planen
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
Das Treffen ist für nächsten Montag angesetzt.
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

ausweichen
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
Der Politiker versuchte, der schwierigen Frage auszuweichen.
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

standhaft; entschlossen; unbeirrbar
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
Sie blieb standhaft in ihrem Engagement, den Armen zu helfen.
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

Knurren, Stau
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
Der Hund knurrte den Fremden in der Nähe des Tors an.
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

abfälliger Blick
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
Er fühlte sich verletzt, als seine Einladung abgelehnt wurde.
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.
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

Sergeant-Major
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
Der Sergeant-Major inspizierte die Truppen vor der Parade.
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.
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 /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

bitten
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation bittet um Spenden für die Flutopfer.
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.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

schlängeln
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
Die Schlange schlängelte sich durch das Gras.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

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

smudge

Fleck, Schmutzmarke
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Sie hat versehentlich ihren Lippenstift auf der Serviette verschmiert.
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

standhaft, treu
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
Sie war immer eine standhafte Unterstützerin der Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

durchtränkt
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
Die Stadt ist durchtränkt von Geschichte und Tradition.
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

Schiene
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
Der Arzt legte eine Schiene an, um den gebrochenen Arm des Patienten zu stabilisieren.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

formlos
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
Der Nebel erschuf eine formlose Masse in der Ferne.
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

streitlustige Frau / kleines, mausähnliches Tier
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
Das Stück beschreibt eine willensstarke Frau als streitlustige Frau.
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

Summe, Zusammenfassung
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
Der Anwalt gab eine kraftvolle Zusammenfassung des Falls.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

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

sustainable practices

nachhaltige Praktiken
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
Nachhaltige Praktiken sind entscheidend für den Umweltschutz.
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.
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.
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

sieben / sorgfältig durchsuchen
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
Sie siftete das Mehl, bevor sie es in die Kuchenteigmischung gab.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

köstlich
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
Sie backte einen köstlichen Schokoladenkuchen für die Party.
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

falsch / unrechtmäßig
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
Der Bericht basierte auf falschen Behauptungen.
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

ersticken / ersticken
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Sie erstickte das Feuer mit einer Decke.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sektiererisch
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Die Region ist seit Jahrzehnten von sektiererischer Gewalt betroffen.
C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

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

sullen

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

shrivel

schrumpfen
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
Die Blumen schrumpften unter der heißen Sonne.
C1 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.
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

suizidal
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
Das rücksichtslose Fahren war selbstmörderisches Verhalten.
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

Stereotypisierung
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
Stereotypisierung von Menschen aufgrund ihrer Rasse ist schädlich.
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

unvollständig
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
Die Details des Projekts waren noch unvollständig.
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

außergewöhnlich
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
Sie gab eine außergewöhnliche Leistung im Stück.
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

abschneiden, Beziehungen beenden
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
Er musste nach dem Streit die Verbindung zur Firma trennen.
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

Sharon Frucht
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
Die Sharon-Frucht ist süß und kann wie ein Apfel gegessen werden.
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

Satan
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
Laut religiösen Texten verführt Satan die Menschen zur Sünde.
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

scharfe Kritik
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
Der Kritiker schrieb eine scharfe Kritik über den Film.
C1 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.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

untergeordnet
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
Er verwaltet zehn Untergebene in seiner Abteilung.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

eingebildet
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
Er trug ein eingebildetes Lächeln, nachdem er die Debatte gewonnen hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

prachtvoll
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
Die Gäste wurden mit einem prachtvollen Bankett behandelt.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

schlecht gemacht
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
Der Auftragnehmer hat bei den Reparaturen einen schlechten Job gemacht.
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 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.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

satirisch
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
Der Roman nimmt eine satirische Sicht auf das städtische Leben.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

behindern
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.
Die neuen Regelungen könnten kleine Unternehmen behindern.
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

Löslichkeit
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
Die Löslichkeit von Salz in Wasser ist hoch.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
Der Bauernhof erreichte vollständige Selbstgenügsamkeit in der Lebensmittelproduktion.
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

schalldicht; verhindert das Eindringen oder Austreten von Schall
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
Das Aufnahmestudio hat schalldichte Wände.
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

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

sterile

steril
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
Der Chirurg arbeitete in einer sterilen Umgebung, um eine Infektion zu vermeiden.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

Sklaverei
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
Viele Menschen kämpften darum, der durch das koloniale System auferlegten Sklaverei zu entkommen.
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

Sensibilisierung
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
Der Arzt warnte vor der Sensibilisierung, die durch wiederholte Exposition gegenüber Chemikalien verursacht wurde.