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C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

symmetrisch
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
Der Künstler entwarf ein symmetrisches Muster auf dem Boden.
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 /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 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

gesellschaftlich
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
Gesellschaftliche Vorteile des Weltraumtourismus werden diskutiert.
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

abgeschieden, verstecken
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
Der von Bäumen aufgenommene Kohlenstoff kann jahrelang abgetrennt werden.
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

sättigen
Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
Der starke Regen hat den Boden in Minuten gesättigt.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

Symbolismus
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
Die Verwendung von Symbolismus in dem Roman ist meisterhaft.
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

Verehrer
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
Sie hatte viele Verehrer, die um ihre Aufmerksamkeit konkurrierten.
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

Stoizismus
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
Sein Stoizismus in Zeiten der Not war bewundernswert.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

gespenstisch
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
Das alte Herrenhaus hatte nachts eine gespenstische Atmosphäre.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

übereinander legen
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
Der Editor superimposierte den Text über das Bild.
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

verleimen
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
Der Techniker hat die beiden Drähte zusammengefügt, um die Verbindung wiederherzustellen.
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

skeptizismus, zweifel
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
Sein Skeptizismus gegenüber neuer Technologie macht ihn oft resistent gegenüber Veränderungen.
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

zittern
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
Sie schauderte bei dem Gedanken, allein im dunklen Wald zu gehen.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

Sari
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
Sie sah elegant aus in ihrem roten Seiden-Sari beim Festival.
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

knickrig geben
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
Er spart nie bei seinen Bemühungen, den Armen zu helfen.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

safran
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
Der Safran-Stoff sah im Sonnenlicht wunderschön aus.
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

brütend heiß
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
Die brütende Hitze machte es schwer zu arbeiten.
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

Glück
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
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 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 adjective /ˈsɪlkən/

Silken

seiden; weich; glatt;
Meaning
made of silk; smooth and soft like silk
Example
She wore a beautiful silken dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes seidenes Kleid zur Party.
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

opfergebend
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
Das Lamm wurde als opfergebendes Geschenk im Ritual verwendet.
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

herausragend; überlegen; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
Ihre herausragende Schönheit ließ alle anhalten und starren.
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

spontanität
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
Seine Spontanität macht ihn zu einem großartigen Gesprächspartner.
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

abschotten
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
Der Mönch wählte es, sich in den Bergen abzuschotten.
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

Abfindung
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
Das Unternehmen bot ihm nach dem Ende seiner Anstellung eine Abfindung an.
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

Séance
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
Sie hielten eine Séance ab, um mit ihrer verstorbenen Großmutter Kontakt aufzunehmen.
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.
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

untertauchen
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
Die Überschwemmungswasser drohten das Dorf zu untertauchen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

düster
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
Die Beerdigung hatte eine düstere Atmosphäre.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

Nebengespräche
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
Nebengespräche führen oft zu Vereinbarungen.
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 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 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 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

saugen
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
Das Baby saugt an einem Schnuller.
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.
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

plötzlich abbiegen
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
Das Auto schlidderte über die vereiste Straße.
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

kleiner Streit
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
Sie hatten einen kurzen Streit darüber, wer das Geschirr spülen sollte.
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 /skraɪb/

scribe

Schreiber
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
Im alten Ägypten zeichneten die Schreiber wichtige Ereignisse auf.
C1 noun /ˈskaʊndrəl/

scoundrel

Schurke
Meaning
a dishonest or unscrupulous person; a villain
Example
That scoundrel cheated the old man out of his savings.
Dieser Schurke betrog den alten Mann und raubte ihm seine Ersparnisse.
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.
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

fest, treu
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
Sie ist eine feste Unterstützerin des Umweltschutzes.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

stachelig
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
Der stachelige Kaktus stand hoch in der Wüste.
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 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

Rasieren
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Er kaufte eine neue Creme zum Rasieren.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

gezackt
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
Das Brotmesser hatte eine gezackte Klinge.
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 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

anfällig oder verletzlich, von etwas Bestimmtem beeinflusst oder geschädigt zu werden
Meaning
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Example
Children are more susceptible to infections.
Kinder sind anfälliger für Infektionen.
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.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

Statur, Ansehen
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Ihre intellektuelle Statur machte sie zu einer respektierten Persönlichkeit in der Wissenschaft.
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

Stillstand
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
Der Verkehr kam nach dem Unfall zum Stillstand.
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.
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 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

Altruismus
Meaning
The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.
Example
Selflessness is a key value for community building.
Altruismus ist ein wichtiger Wert für den Gemeinschaftsbau.
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

schnell laufen
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
Die Mäuse rannten schnell über den Küchenboden, als die Lichter angingen.
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 /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

unantastbar
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
Die Redefreiheit gilt in demokratischen Gesellschaften als unantastbar.
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 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

Scherbe
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
Er schnitt sich den Finger an einer Glasscherbe.
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

Seher
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
Der Seher sagte eine große Veränderung im Königreich voraus.
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

seismisch
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
Die Region ist bekannt für ihre seismischen Aktivitäten.
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

anführen
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
Sie führte die Kampagne für Umweltbewusstsein an.
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 səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

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

saga

lange Geschichte
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
Der Aufstieg und Fall des Unternehmens wurde zu einer Unternehmenssaga.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

Verführung; Versuchung
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
Er fiel dem Verführer des schnellen Geldes zum Opfer.
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

Silbe
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
Das Wort 'Computer' hat drei Silben.
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 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

schulisch
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
Die Schule organisiert jedes Jahr schulische Wettbewerbe.
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

sesshaft
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
Ein sitzender Lebensstil kann zu zahlreichen Gesundheitsproblemen führen.
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.
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

schreien
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
Die Kinder schrien vor Freude, als sie die Überraschung sahen.
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 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

betrügen
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
Der Betrüger versuchte, dem alten Mann seine Ersparnisse zu stehlen.
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

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

shrinkage

Schrumpfung
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
Das Unternehmen meldete eine Schrumpfung der Gewinne in diesem Quartal.
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

Heimlichkeit, unauffällig bewegen
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
Die Katze bewegte sich heimlich in Richtung ihrer Beute.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

Sonett
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Shakespeare schrieb viele berühmte Sonette über Liebe und Schönheit.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

bescheiden
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
Trotz seines Erfolges blieb er bescheiden und demütig.
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

selbstzufriedenes Lächeln
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
Er schmunzelte, als er die Diskussion gewann.
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

Glück
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

verspotten
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Er lachte die Idee aus, ins Ausland zu ziehen.
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

übermäßig vereinfacht
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
Seine Erklärung war zu vereinfacht und ignorierte wichtige Details.
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

Gespenst
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
Das Gespenst des Krieges verfolgt immer noch die Region.
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

Vorladung
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
Der Zeuge erhielt eine Vorladung, um nächste Woche vor Gericht zu erscheinen.
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.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

Selbstbestätigung
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
Tägliche Selbstbestätigung kann dein Selbstvertrauen stärken.
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

knapp
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
Es gab nur wenig Beweise, um seine Behauptung zu stützen.
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

Gipfeltreffen der Zukunft
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
Das Gipfeltreffen der Zukunft behandelte globale Herausforderungen.
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

schwerfällig, altmodisch
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
Die Vorlesung war so schwerfällig, dass viele Studenten Schwierigkeiten hatten, wach zu bleiben.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

Separatist
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
Die separatistische Gruppe forderte die Unabhängigkeit von der Zentralregierung.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

Vermesser
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
Der Vermesser maß das Land für den Bau.
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

salinität, salzkonzentration
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
Die Salinität des Ozeans variiert je nach Tiefe und Standort.
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

vermeiden
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Er versucht immer, seine Verantwortung bei der Arbeit zu vermeiden.
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 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 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.
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 /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 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

Subtilität
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
Sie verstand die Subtilität der Situation.
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 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 /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

Unterwerfung
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
Das Volk litt unter der Unterwerfung eines grausamen Herrschers.
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

Entweihung
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
Diebstahl aus dem Tempel wurde als Akt der Entweihung betrachtet.
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

überflüssig
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
Seine Rede enthielt zu viele überflüssige Details.
C1 verb /siːp/

seep

langsam sickern
Meaning
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
Example
Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
Wasser begann durch die Risse in der Wand zu sickerte.
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

extrem schmutzig
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
Er lebte in einem schmutzigen Zimmer mit kaputten Möbeln.
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 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

anstrengend
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
Der Bergaufstieg war eine anstrengende Aufgabe.
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

einreichung
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
Der Auftragnehmer schickte die Einreichung zur Genehmigung an den Kunden.
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

Selbstbeherrschung
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
Selbstbeherrschung hilft, impulsive Entscheidungen zu vermeiden.
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 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
Er ist zu geizig, um ein Geschenk für seinen Freund zu kaufen.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

über etwas Unbedeutendes laut streiten
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
Die Kinder stritten sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen.
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

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

Shrewd

klug; scharfsinnig; weitsichtig
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
Der schlaue Geschäftsmann schloss einen profitablen Deal auf dem wettbewerbsintensiven Markt.
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

dürr
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
Der dürr Junge konnte die schwere Tasche kaum heben.