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B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

stimulieren
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
Richtiges Sonnenlicht stimuliert das Pflanzenwachstum.
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

Weisheit
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Ihre Weisheit bei der Lösung von Problemen verschaffte ihr den Respekt ihrer Kollegen.
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

kurz; knapp
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
Das Treffen war sehr kurz und dauerte nur zehn Minuten.
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.
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

Subvention
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
Die Subvention der Landwirtschaft hilft den Landwirten, die Ernteproduktion aufrechtzuerhalten.
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.
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.
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

Sozialist
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
Er ist ein bekannter sozialistischer Schriftsteller.
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.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

beschlagnahmen
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
Das Gericht entschied, das Eigentum des Unternehmens zu beschlagnahmen.
A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

Serie
Meaning
a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes
Example
The detective series ran for five successful seasons.
Die Detektivserie lief über fünf erfolgreiche Staffeln.
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 /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

einsamkeit
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
Die Einsamkeit kann die Möglichkeit für tiefgehende Reflexion bieten.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

sternenübersät; leuchtend;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
Wir genossen den sternenübersäten Nachthimmel, während wir in den Bergen zelteten.
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

Abendessen
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
Wir essen normalerweise gegen sieben Uhr Abendessen.
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

Spaced Repetition
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
Spaced Repetition hilft, langfristige Gedächtnisretention zu verbessern.
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

extrem sauber und ordentlich; makellos
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
Das Haus war nach der Reinigung blitzsauber und ordentlich.
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

Schicht
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
Die obere Schicht der Gesellschaft genoss Privilegien, die anderen nicht zur Verfügung standen.
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

schlitz
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
Stecken Sie die Karte in den Schlitz, um die Tür zu öffnen.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

Toleranz
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Er lebte in Armut mit stiller Toleranz.
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

unter intensiver Hitze leiden
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
Wir begannen, in der Mittagshitze zu schwitzen.
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 verb /spreɪ/

spray

sprühen
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
Sie sprühte Parfüm auf ihr Handgelenk, bevor sie ging.
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 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

Mangel; Defizit; Fehler
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Trotz seiner vielen Talente hat er einige Mängel.
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.
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

traurig
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
Sie fühlte sich traurig, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

sago
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
Sie bereitete Sago-Pudding zum Nachtisch zu.
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

verzaubert; gebannt
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
Die Kinder saßen verzaubert, während der Zauberer seine Tricks vorführte.
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

seltsam
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
Es war seltsam, ihn nach so langer Zeit auf der Party zu sehen.
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

beenden / schottischer Whisky
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
Der Bericht hat die Gerüchte einer Fusion gestoppt.
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

Wahrsager
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
Der König konsultierte einen Wahrsager, bevor er in den Krieg zog.
B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

vernünftig; sinnig; praktisch
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
Es wäre vernünftig, einen Regenschirm mitzunehmen, da es regnen könnte.
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.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

Sensation; Aufregung; Aufruhr; Interesse
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Der neue Sänger wurde über Nacht zu einer Sensation.
A2 verb /skiː/

ski

skifahren
Meaning
to glide over snow on skis
Example
We went skiing in the Alps last winter.
Wir sind letzten Winter in den Alpen Ski gefahren.
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

Silber
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
Der Silberring funkelte im Sonnenlicht.
C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

Glück
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

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

Suspicion

Verdacht
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
Die Polizei nahm ihn unter dem Verdacht des Diebstahls fest.
A2 noun /suːt/

suit

Anzug
Meaning
a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket
Example
He wore a black suit to the wedding.
Er trug einen schwarzen Anzug zur Hochzeit.
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

süß; nett; angenehm
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
Sie hat eine süße Stimme, die jeder gerne hört.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

soziale Medien
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
Soziale Medien verursachen oft Verzögerungen.
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

räumlich
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
Der Wissenschaftler studierte die räumliche Anordnung der Sterne.
B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

Schock
Meaning
a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
Example
The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.
Die Nachricht von seiner plötzlichen Abreise war ein Schock für alle.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

Sonnensystem
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten, die um die Sonne kreisen.
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.
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

scheinen
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
Die Sonne wird morgen hell scheinen.
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

scheren
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
Der Landwirt wird das Schaf im Frühling scheren.
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

mit einer Säge schneiden
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
Der Zimmermann sägt das Holz in Stücke.
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.
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

Weltraumforschung
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
Die Weltraumforschung hat unser Wissen über das Universum erweitert.
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.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

Sonnenfinsternis
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
Die Sonnenfinsternis wird nächsten Monat von unserer Stadt aus sichtbar sein.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
Die Unterdrückung der freien Meinungsäußerung führte zu Protesten.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

mehrere
Meaning
more than one but not many; a few
Example
Several people attended the meeting yesterday.
Mehrere Personen nahmen gestern an der Besprechung teil.
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

Rationalisierung
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
Die Rationalisierung von Prozessen kann die Betriebskosten erheblich senken.
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

saisonal
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
Viele Unternehmen stellen saisonale Arbeiter während der Ferien ein.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

sklavisch
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
Seine sklavische Hingabe an die Tradition verhinderte jede Innovation.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

südosten
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
Die Stadt liegt im Südosten des Landes.
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.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

Sperre
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Der Spieler erhielt eine dreispielige Sperre wegen Fehlverhaltens.
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

Sekretion
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
Die Insulinsekretion ist entscheidend für die Regulierung des Blutzuckers.
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

Software
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
Er hat die Software installiert, um die Leistung seines Computers zu verbessern.
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.
A1 noun /sɪks/

six

sechs
Meaning
the number 6
Example
There are six apples on the table.
Es gibt sechs Äpfel auf dem Tisch.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

umwerfend
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
Die Darbietung des Magiers war einfach umwerfend.
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

sich spezialisieren
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Er entschied sich, sich auf Kardiologie zu spezialisieren.
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

kurze Tätigkeit
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
Sie hat eine kurze Tätigkeit als Lehrerin gemacht, bevor sie ins Ausland zog.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

waldreich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
Das Ferienhaus war in einer waldreichen Landschaft mit hohen Bäumen gelegen.
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.
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

Plan / Verschwörung
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
Sie entwickelten einen Plan, um Investoren zu betrügen.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

Skorpionfisch
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
Der Skorpionfisch hat gefährliche Stacheln, die Gift injizieren können.
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

Bittsteller
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
Der Tempel war voller Bittsteller, die um Segen baten.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

kaum; kaum möglich; nur gerade
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Ich konnte meinen Augen kaum trauen.
C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

trennen
Meaning
To split apart or separate, especially with force.
Example
The war sundered families and friends.
Der Krieg hat Familien und Freunde auseinandergerissen.
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

Salzgehaltsteigerung
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
Übermäßige Bewässerung kann zur Salzgehaltsteigerung auf landwirtschaftlichen Flächen führen.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Selbstdisziplin ist entscheidend für den langfristigen Erfolg.
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.
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.
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

schreien
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
Sie schrie, als sie die Spinne sah.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

Sektor
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Der Technologiesektor wächst schnell.
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

beginnen
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
lass uns das meeting jetzt beginnen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

löslich
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
Zucker ist in Wasser löslich.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

sowjetisch
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
Die sowjetische Ära erlebte bedeutende Veränderungen in Osteuropa.
B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

Spannung
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Der Film hielt uns bis zum Ende in Spannung.
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 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

schuppig
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
Der Fisch hat eine schuppige Haut.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pər.əˈbʌn.dəns/

superabundance

Überfluss
Meaning
An excessive or overflowing amount of something.
Example
The garden was filled with a superabundance of flowers.
Der Garten war mit einer übermäßigen Menge an Blumen gefüllt.
B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

Vorrat. Lieferung.
Meaning
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
Example
Supply chains ensure resource availability.
Versorgungsketten gewährleisten die Verfügbarkeit von Ressourcen.
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Schatten
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
Wir saßen unter dem Baum für etwas Schatten.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

weise
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
Der Professor gab eine weise Antwort auf die komplexe Frage.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

Himmel
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
Der Himmel ist heute blau.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

dumm; blöd; idiotisch
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
Es war dumm von mir, meinen Regenschirm an einem regnerischen Tag zu vergessen.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

Haltung
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
Das Unternehmen hat eine starke Haltung zum Umweltschutz eingenommen.
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.
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.
A2 verb /ʃʌt/

shut

schließen
Meaning
to close something, especially a door or window
Example
Please shut the door before you leave.
Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, bevor Sie gehen.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Südamerika
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Brasilien ist das größte Land in Südamerika.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

zusätzlich
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
Das Stück beinhaltete mehrere zusätzliche Schauspieler, um die Hintergrundszenen auszufüllen.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

schweißfördernd
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein schweißförderndes Medikament, um das Fieber zu senken.
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
Sie schrieb eine Zusammenfassung des Buches für ihre Klasse.
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 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

Andenken
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
Ich habe ein kleines Souvenir im Geschenkeladen gekauft.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

Sophist
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
Er wurde als ein Sophist abgetan, der Fakten verdrehte, um Debatten zu gewinnen.
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

Spekulation
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
Spekulation auf dem Aktienmarkt kann zu hoher Volatilität führen.