Vocabulary Cards C1
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C1 noun
Poppy Seeds
Mohnsamen
Meaning
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
Example
Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.
C1 noun
populace
Bevölkerung
Meaning
the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area
Example
The new law was welcomed by the local populace.
C1 noun
populist
populistischer Führer
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
C1 adjective
Populous
bevölkerungsreich
Meaning
having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people
Example
China is the most populous country in the world.
C1 noun
porcelain
porzellan
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
C1 noun
Porcupine
Stachelschwein
Meaning
a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body
Example
The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.
C1 noun/verb
pore
Poren / sorgfältig studieren
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
C1 adjective
porous
porös
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
C1 noun
Porpoise
Schweinswal
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
C1 verb
posit
postulieren
Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
C1 noun
possessor
Besitzer
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
C1 verb
postdate
nachträglich datieren
Meaning
To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.
Example
She postdated the check to next month.
C1 adjective
posterior
posterior
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
C1 noun
posterity
Nachwelt
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
C1 adjective
Posthumous
posthum
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
C1 noun, adjective
postmortem
Obduktion
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
C1 noun
postscript
Nachschrift
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
C1 verb
postulate
postulieren
Meaning
to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion
Example
Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.
C1 adjective
potable
trinkbar
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
C1 noun
potency
Potenz
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
C1 adjective
Potent
potent; stark; wirksam
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
C1 noun
potion
Trank
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
C1 verb
pout
Schmollen
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
C1 adjective
practicable
praktikabel
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.