Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
specification
spezifikation
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
B2 verb
specify
spezifizieren
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
B2 noun
Specimen
probe; specimen; beispiel
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
C2 adjective
specious
trügerisch
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
C1 noun
speck
Fleck
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
B2 noun
spectacle
Spektakel
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
B2 adjective
spectacular
spektakulär
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
B2 noun
Spectator
Zuschauer
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
C1 noun
specter
Gespenst
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
C1 adjective
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.
B2 noun
spectrum
Spektrum
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
B2 verb
speculate
spekulieren / investieren
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
B2 noun
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.
C1 noun
speculator
Spekulant
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
A2 noun
Speech
Ansprache; Rede;
Meaning
formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
Example
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
B2 adjective
speechless
sprachlos
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
A2 noun
Speed
Geschwindigkeit; Tempo
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
B2 adjective
Speedy
schnell; rasch; flink;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
B1 verb
spell
buchstabieren
Meaning
to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something
Example
Can you spell your name for me?
C1 adjective
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.
C2 noun
spelunker
Höhlenforscher
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
A1 verb
spend
ausgeben
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
B1 noun
spending
Ausgaben
Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
C2 noun
spendthrift
Verschwender
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.