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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.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

abgenutzt / alt
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
Die shopworn Schuhe wurden mit Rabatt verkauft.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

Hinterlist
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
Sie haben Hinterlist verwendet, um die Steuerzahlung zu vermeiden.
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

Unterwerfung oder Dominierung
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
Die Unterwerfung schwächerer Nationen durch koloniale Mächte prägte die Geschichte.
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 /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

dunkel
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
Sie gingen mit Fackeln durch die dunkle Höhle.
C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

mit einem Grab in Verbindung, düster
Meaning
Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.
Example
The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.
Das verlassene Haus hatte eine sepulkrale Stille.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lüstern
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Das Boulevardblatt veröffentlichte eine lüsterne Geschichte über den Prominenten.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

leicht sauer
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
Die Frucht hatte einen leicht sauren Geschmack, der an einem heißen Tag erfrischend war.
C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

unsorgfältig, nachlässig
Meaning
done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
Example
The project failed due to slipshod planning.
Das Projekt scheiterte aufgrund nachlässiger Planung.
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

Grußrede
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
Sie hielt eine Grußrede bei der Abschlussfeier.
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

Steppe
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
Die Nomaden reisten mit ihren Herden durch die weite Steppe.
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

Küchengehilfe
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
Im Mittelalter war ein Scullion für das Reinigen von Töpfen und Pfannen verantwortlich.
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 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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

eng gedrängt
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
Die Soldaten standen in eng gedrängten Reihen, bereit zur Inspektion.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

wieder in die Scheide stecken
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Er steckte schnell sein Schwert nach dem Duell wieder in die Scheide.
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

Glück
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

Strategem
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
Der General entwarf ein kluges Strategem, um den Feind zu überlisten.
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

laut durch die Nase atmen
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
Das Kind begann zu schnüffeln, nachdem es lange geweint hatte.
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

Bedeutung
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
Die Bedeutung der Geste wurde missverstanden.
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.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Skorbut
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Seefahrer litten oft an Skorbut während langer Seereisen ohne frisches Obst.
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 /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

verworfen, schmutzig
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
Der Roman enthüllt die schmutzige Seite des Stadtlebens.
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

den Blutfluss stoppen
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
die Krankenschwester stoppte schnell die Blutung von dem Schnitt.
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

pomelo
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
Der Schadok ist die größte Zitrusfrucht der Welt.
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

Schlangenkopffisch
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
Der Schlangenkopffisch ist in Südasien ein beliebter Fisch für die Aquakultur.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

nachlässig
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
Der Bericht wurde nachlässig geschrieben, voller Fehler.
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

Höhlenforscher
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
Der Höhlenforscher trug Seile und Lichter in die dunkle Höhle.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

unterdrückbar
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Die Symptome der Krankheit sind mit Medikamenten unterdrückbar.
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

Scheide
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
Der Ritter zog sein Schwert aus der Scheide.
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

Synchronizität
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
Die Synchronizität der Bewegungen der Tänzer erstaunte das Publikum.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

synkopiert
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
Das Jazzstück hatte einen synkopierten Rhythmus, der die Menge anheizte.
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

träge
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
Er wurde als ein träger junger Mann ohne Ziele gesehen.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

mysteriös
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Ihr sphinxartiges Lächeln machte es schwer zu erraten, was sie dachte.
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

donnernd
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
Die donnernde Stimme des Lehrers beruhigte den lauten Klassenraum.
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

elefantenapfel
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
Der Elefantenapfel hat einen einzigartigen Geschmack, den viele Menschen genießen.
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 /ˈsteɪsɪs/ or /ˈstæsɪs/

stasis

Stasis
Meaning
A state of inactivity or equilibrium; a situation where nothing changes.
Example
The negotiations reached a state of stasis with no progress made.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen Zustand der Stasis ohne Fortschritt.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

mit zischendem Geräusch
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
Das Wort 'snake' beginnt mit einem sibilanten Laut.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

weisenhaft
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Der Mönch teilte weisenhafte Lehren mit seinen Studenten.
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

sextuplizieren
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
In zwei Quartalen hat die Kampagne ihre täglichen Anmeldungen versexfacht.
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

tapferherzig
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
Der tapfere Soldat gab nie auf.
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

Weizenbündel
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
Der Bauer trug ein Bündel Weizen auf seiner Schulter.
C2 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.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

Holzwand
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Die Gefangenen wurden in der Holzwand eingesperrt.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

Seminar
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Er entschied sich, sich in einem Seminar einzuschreiben, um Theologie zu studieren.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

statuesk
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Sie hatte eine statueske Figur, die überall Köpfe drehte, wohin sie auch ging.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

unreif
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
Sein unreifes Verhalten brachte seine Freunde in Verlegenheit.
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

Salve
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
Die Soldaten feuerten eine Salve ab, um den gefallenen General zu ehren.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

Sybarit
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
Der Millionär war ein wahrer Sybarit, der nur für Komfort und Genuss lebte.
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

Minuend
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
In der Gleichung 10 - 4 ist die Zahl 4 der Minuend.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

Schmeichler
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
Der Manager war von Schmeichlern umgeben, die allem zustimmten, was er sagte.
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.
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

Steinkiste
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
Das Museum zeigte einen wunderschön geschnitzten Steinkasten aus dem alten Ägypten.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

unterliegend
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
Die geologische Untersuchung zeigte unterliegende Gesteinsschichten.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

veraltet
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
Die Fabrik war mit veralteten Maschinen gefüllt, die die Produktion verlangsamten.
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

Sylphe
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
Sie bewegte sich über die Bühne wie eine Sylphe, leicht und anmutig.
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

schleichen
Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
Er versuchte, sich im Schatten zu schlichen, um nicht gesehen zu werden.
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

stillen
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
Die riesige Mahlzeit stillte ihren Hunger nach der langen Reise.
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

Sphärizität
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
Die Sphärizität des Balls ließ ihn glatt auf dem Boden rollen.
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

krampfartig
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
Der Patient hatte während der Nacht krampfartige Hustenanfälle.
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.
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

mit Talg verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
Akne wird oft durch überaktive Talgdrüsen verursacht.
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

Bachlauf
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
Ein Bachlauf floss durch die Wiese.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

Syllogismus
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
Der Philosoph erklärte das Konzept des Syllogismus mit einfachen Beispielen.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

Staatskunst
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
Der Führer wurde für seine außergewöhnliche Staatskunst bei der Handhabung internationaler Beziehungen gelobt.
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.
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 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

leichte Arbeit
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
Er erhielt eine leichte Arbeit an der Universität als Belohnung für seine Loyalität.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɜːrdʒɪk/

synergic

synergisch
Meaning
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
Example
The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity.
Die beiden Abteilungen haben eine synergische Beziehung, die die Produktivität steigert.
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

Wasserabfluss-Tor / abspülen
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
Die Arbeiter spülten den Schlamm von der Straße nach dem starken Regen.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

verblüffen
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum verblüfft.
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

aufsicht
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
Die Aufsicht der Schule ist die Pflicht des Direktors.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

Schmeichelei; falsche Lobreden
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Seine Schmeichelei konnte niemanden von seiner Aufrichtigkeit überzeugen.
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

im Geheimen
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
Der Deal wurde sub rosa gemacht, um öffentliche Kontrolle zu vermeiden.
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

Betrüger
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
Der Geschäftsmann wurde als Betrüger entlarvt, der Kunden betrogen hat.
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

Haut abwerfen / Sumpfgebiet
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
Die Schlange warf ihre alte Haut ab.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

blassgelb
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
Sein blassgelbes Gesicht ließ ihn müde und krank aussehen.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

nachlässig
Meaning
Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.
Example
His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.
Sein nachlässiges Aussehen hinterließ einen schlechten Eindruck im Interview.
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.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

langweiliges, langes Schreiben
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Er hielt eine lange Rede gegen Korruption.
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.
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

Sicherheit
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
Der Vermieter verlangte eine Sicherheit, bevor er die Wohnung vermietete.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

kleines Boot
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
Der Fischer paddelte mit seinem kleinen Boot über den See.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subaquatisch
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Taucher erkundeten das subaquatische Höhlensystem, das mit seltenen Fischen gefüllt war.
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

Selbsterniedrigung
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
Seine ständige Selbsterniedrigung machte andere unwohl.
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.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

seraphisch
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Sie schenkte ihm ein seraphisches Lächeln, das seine Ängste beruhigte.
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.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

hinzuzufügen
Meaning
to add something to what has already been added
Example
The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.
Der Autor entschied sich, ein neues Kapitel zur überarbeiteten Ausgabe hinzuzufügen.
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

Überfülle
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
Der Raum war mit einer Überfülle an Dekorationen gefüllt.
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

in höhere Aktivitäten umwandeln
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
Sie sublimierte ihren Ärger, indem sie wunderschöne Landschaften malte.
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

Empfindungsvermögen
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
Viele argumentieren, dass Tiere Empfindungsvermögen besitzen.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

supramundan
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
Der Mönch sprach von supramundanem Frieden jenseits des materiellen Lebens.
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.
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

Eiter absondern
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
Die Wunde begann nach ein paar Tagen zu suppurieren.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

Gelassenheit
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Sie beeindruckte alle mit ihrer Gelassenheit während des Interviews.
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

übertrieben theatralisch
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
Ihre Darbietung fühlte sich übertrieben theatralisch und unnatürlich an.
C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

ein weiches Geräusch machen, wie beim Gehen im Matsch; unterdrücken oder zum Schweigen bringen
Meaning
to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence
Example
His boots squelched in the wet ground.
Seine Stiefel machten ein Squelch-Geräusch im nassen Boden.
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.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

synaptisch
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
Lernen stärkt die synaptischen Verbindungen im Gehirn.
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

ein Dummkopf
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Sie behandelten ihn wie einen Dummkopf, der nichts Komplexes verstehen konnte.
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

trügerisch
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
Das Argument des Politikers war trügerisch, es klang überzeugend, hatte aber keine wirklichen Beweise.
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

silbisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
Der Lehrer erklärte die silbische Struktur des Wortes.
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.
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

schläfrig machend
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
Die somniferen Vorlesungen des Professors brachten die Hälfte der Klasse zum Einschlafen.
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.
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

Durst löschen
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
Sie trank kaltes Wasser, um ihren Durst zu stillen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

Spoonerismus
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
Er machte einen Spoonerismus, als er 'seltsamer alter Dekan' anstelle von 'lieber alter König' sagte.
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

zischender Klang
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
Der Dichter benutzte Sibilanz, um einen sanften, zischenden Effekt im Vers zu erzeugen.