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C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

Akklimatisierung
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
Die Wanderer brauchten Zeit zur Akklimatisierung an hohe Höhen.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

Arzt
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Der Arzt verschrieb einige Medikamente, um die Krankheit zu behandeln.
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

rau, grob
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
Der Stoff fühlte sich rau an.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

nach unten oder nach außen drücken
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Die gewalttätigen Wellen haben Felsen vom Kliff verdrängt.
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

Kabalismus
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
Der Historiker schrieb ausführlich über Kabalismus am königlichen Hof.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

kleines Mädchen
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
Der alte Mann begrüßte das kleine Mädchen herzlich.
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

plötzlicher, starker Regen
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
Das Picknick wurde durch einen plötzlichen, starken Regen ruiniert.
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

abnehmbar
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
Dieses Telefon hat eine abnehmbare Batterie.
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

überspringen
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
Er entschied sich, das Frühstück zu überspringen und direkt zur Arbeit zu gehen.
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 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

verzichten, verlieren als Strafe
Meaning
to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing
Example
He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.
Er musste das Spiel aufgeben, nachdem er die Regeln gebrochen hatte.
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

Uhr; Überwachung; Beobachtung
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
Er schaute auf seine Uhr, um zu sehen, ob er zu spät zum Meeting kam.
A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

klug, intelligent
Meaning
Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.
Example
She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.
Sie ist klug genug, um das Puzzle schnell zu lösen.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

Bettlaken
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
Das saubere weiße Bettlaken fühlte sich weich gegen ihre Haut an.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

Auto
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Er hat letzte Woche ein neues Auto 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 /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

Triumvir
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
Caesar war ein Triumvir im ersten römischen Triumvirat.
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

Sonnenuntergang
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
Wir hatten geplant, das Dorf vor dem Sonnenuntergang zu erreichen.
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

Rutsche
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
Die Kinder hatten Spaß beim Spielen auf der Rutsche im Park.
B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

relativ
Meaning
in comparison to something else; quite; fairly
Example
The weather is relatively warm today.
Das Wetter ist heute relativ warm.
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

Rückstände
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
Sie war mehrere Monate im Rückstand mit ihrer Stromrechnung.
A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

angekündigt
Meaning
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example
The mission was announced publicly.
Die Mission wurde öffentlich bekannt gegeben.
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.
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

kuchen
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
Meine Großmutter macht den besten Apfelkuchen in der Stadt.
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

männliche biene
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
Die Drohnen sammeln keinen Honig wie die Arbeiterbienen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

Inhärenz
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
Das Inherente Risiko ist Teil jedes geschäftlichen Vorhabens.
B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

Kaulquappe
Meaning
the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail
Example
The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.
Der Teich war voller Kaulquappen, die überall herumschwammen.
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

Statistik
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
Die Statistik zeigte einen Anstieg der Nutzerzahlen im letzten Jahr.
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

Feder Spitze
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
Er tauchte die Feder Spitze in die Tinte, bevor er schrieb.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

unentschlossen; unsicher
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
Sie war unentschlossen, welches College sie besuchen sollte.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

Sehnsucht, Verlangen
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
Nach Jahren im Ausland entwickelte sie ein tiefes Verlangen nach der traditionellen Küche ihrer Heimat.
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

kämpfen, ringen
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
Das Unternehmen hat mit finanziellen Schwierigkeiten zu kämpfen.
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

vernebeln
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
Sein Geist war durch Erschöpfung verwirrt.
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

Pantomime
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
Die Kinder genossen die Weihnachtspantomime im örtlichen Theater.
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

Verräter
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
Der Spion wurde als Verräter seines Landes gebrandmarkt, nachdem er gefangen genommen wurde.
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

Engel
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
Sie sah aus wie ein Engel in ihrem weißen Kleid.
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

Hangar
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
Das Flugzeug wurde während des schweren Sturms sicher im Hangar untergebracht.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

Leidenschaft, Begeisterung
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
Sie sprach mit Leidenschaft über ihr neues Projekt.
A1 noun /ˈaɪs kriːm/

Ice-cream

eiscreme
Meaning
a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold
Example
Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days.
Kinder essen gerne Eiscreme an heißen Sommertagen.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

unversöhnlich
Meaning
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Example
The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.
Die Soldaten standen einem unversöhnlichen Feind gegenüber, der sich weigerte, sich zu ergeben.
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

Säugetier, das seine Jungen in einer Tasche trägt und ernährt
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
Das Känguru ist ein bekanntes Marsupial.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

stur
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Er war zu stur, um seinen Fehler zuzugeben.
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

kleine Flöte
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
Sie spielte eine lebhafte Melodie auf dem Piccolo während des Konzerts.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

verständlich
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
Der Lehrer erklärte das Thema auf verständliche Weise.
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

bilden
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
Diese Dokumente stellen die rechtliche Vereinbarung zwischen den beiden Parteien dar.
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

gesund
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
Die Bergluft ist gesund und erfrischend.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

niederwerfen
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
Er lag niedergeworfen auf dem Boden nach der langen Schlacht.
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

blutig
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
Die Schlacht war einer der blutigsten Konflikte des Krieges.
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

Wörterbuch
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
Ich habe das Wort im Wörterbuch nachgeschlagen, um seine Bedeutung zu verstehen.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

Gentleman
Meaning
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
Example
He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.
Er öffnete die Tür für sie wie ein wahrer Gentleman.
C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

fehlerfrei
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
Der Bogenschütze zielte fehlerfrei auf das Ziel.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

pendel
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
Der Pendel schwang vor und zurück im Inneren der Uhr.
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

Abteil
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
Wir fanden Plätze im ersten Klasse Abteil.
B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

Dekoration; Zierde; Preis;
Meaning
the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify
Example
The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.
Die Weihnachtsdekoration verwandelte den gewöhnlichen Raum in ein festliches Wunderland.
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

Hagelsturm
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
Der Hagelsturm beschädigte viele Autos im Parkhaus.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

getrennt
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
Sie beschlossen, zur Konferenz getrennt zu reisen.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

jemand, der vor Krankheit schummelt
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
Der Manager verdächtigte, dass John ein Malingerer war.
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

blühen
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
Die Rosen blühen jeden Frühling wunderschön.
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

Versöhnung
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
Der Friedensvertrag war ein wichtiger Schritt in Richtung Versöhnung.
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

verschicken
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
Das Unternehmen hat Hilfsgüter an die Überschwemmungsopfer gesendet.
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

Reichtum
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
Vermögensbildung bedeutet, Vermögenswerte aufzubauen, die verdienen, während du schläfst.
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

hirse
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
Hirse wird oft als Nahrung in ländlichen Gebieten verwendet.
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

Gouvernante
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
Die junge Dame wurde während des Festivals von einer Duéna begleitet.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

kalt; scharfe Paprika;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Der Koch fügte roten Chili hinzu, um das Curry schärfer zu machen.
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

Löslichkeit
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
Die Löslichkeit von Salz in Wasser ist hoch.
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

streiten
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
Die beiden Nachbarn stritten sich stundenlang über die Grundstücksgrenze.
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

Maklergebühr
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
Die Immobilienmakler haben ihnen geholfen, ein neues Zuhause zu finden.
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

wohlwollend
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre wohltätigen Aktivitäten in der Stadt.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

vertraulich; privat; dazu bestimmt, geheim gehalten zu werden
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Bitte halten Sie diese Informationen vertraulich.
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

Eitelkeit
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
Seine Rede war voller Eitelkeit und Eigenlob.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

Nomenklatur
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
Die chemische Nomenklatur kann für Anfänger schwer verständlich sein.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

rechtschaffen; gerecht; tugendhaft
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
Sie fühlte gerechten Zorn über die ungerechte Behandlung der Arbeiter.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

Gottheit
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
Der Tempel ist einer hinduistischen Gottheit gewidmet.
A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

Eisenbahn
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
Die Eisenbahn verbindet die großen Städte des Landes.
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

eintönig
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
Der Raum sah mit seinen grauen Wänden und der gedämpften Beleuchtung eintönig aus.
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

venere
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
Ärzte warnen vor den Gefahren von venerischen Krankheiten.
A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

genau; exakt; vollständig zustimmend
Meaning
precisely; accurately; in complete agreement
Example
Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.
Sag mir genau, was während des Treffens passiert ist.
B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

Seepferdchen
Meaning
a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail
Example
The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.
Das Seepferdchen schwebte anmutig zwischen den Korallenriffen.
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

einbeziehen
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Schüler in die Diskussion einzubeziehen.
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

Bewertung
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
Eine genaue Bewertung hilft dabei, die Nachhaltigkeit von Ressourcen zu bestimmen.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

Inselchen
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
Die Fischer ruhten auf einem kleinen Inselchen, bevor sie ihre Reise fortsetzten.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

Zauberei
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
Die Dorfbewohner glaubten, dass die Krankheit durch Zauberei verursacht wurde.
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

Heiligenschein
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
Das Gemälde zeigte den Heiligen mit einer Aureole um seinen Kopf.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

aufregend
Meaning
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The journey has been an exciting experience.
Die Reise war eine aufregende Erfahrung.
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

Glück
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

aufgeregt
Meaning
very enthusiastic and eager about something
Example
The children were excited to open their presents.
Die Kinder waren aufgeregt, ihre Geschenke zu öffnen.
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

Hinweis
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
Der Detektiv fand einen Hinweis in der Nähe des Fensters.
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

Forscher
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
Forscher arbeiten an innovativen Lösungen.
A1 noun /tuː/

two

zwei
Meaning
the number following one
Example
She has two children.
Sie hat zwei Kinder.
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

Alkoholiker
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
Der Roman stellte den tragischen Untergang eines Alkoholikers dar, der alles wegen Alkohol verlor.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

austauschen
Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
Sie tauschten Witze über den Tisch hinweg aus.
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

je, immer; auf jede Weise
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
Bist du jemals in Paris gewesen?
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

grundlegend; elementar; unterentwickelt; in den frühesten Entwicklungsstadien
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
Sie hat nur rudimentäre Kenntnisse der französischen Sprache.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

Monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Die Monotonie des Alltags zu durchbrechen kann die mentale Gesundheit verbessern.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

treu; loyal; engagiert
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Sie blieb ihren Prinzipien während ihrer gesamten Karriere treu.
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

verwarnung
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Er erhielt eine Verwarnung für seine nachlässige Arbeit.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

Phytochemikalien
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
Grüner Tee enthält starke Phytochemikalien.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

genialität
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
Seine Ingenuität führte zu bahnbrechenden Innovationen.
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

meiden
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
Sie entschied sich, Junkfood für eine gesündere Diät zu meiden.
A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

geboren
Meaning
To come into life; brought into existence.
Example
He was born in Dhaka in 1995.
Er wurde 1995 in Dhaka geboren.
C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

präzedenz
Meaning
Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
Example
The court’s decision has precedential value.
Die Entscheidung des Gerichts hat einen präzedenzwert.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

Glück
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Die Arbeiter waren damit beschäftigt, die Brücke zu bauen.
C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

heftig schimpfen
Meaning
to scold or rebuke severely
Example
The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.
Der Lehrer schimpfte mit dem Schüler, weil er unehrlich war.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

an den falschen Ort stellen
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
Ich verliere oft meine Schlüssel, wenn ich in Eile bin.
A2 verb /bit/

beat

schlagen
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
Unser Team wird ihres im letzten Spiel schlagen.
A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

Fuß
Meaning
the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking
Example
She hurt her foot while running.
Sie hat sich ihren Fuß beim Laufen verletzt.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

Zuschlag
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Das Flugticket hatte einen Treibstoffzuschlag.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

Mode
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Minimalistisches Design ist derzeit in Mode.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

Besorgnis, Fürsorge
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
Seine Mutter zeigte große Fürsorge für seine Sicherheit.
C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

Glück
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

lernen
Meaning
The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
Das Lernen einer neuen Sprache kann aufregend sein.
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

rücksichtslos; fahrlässig; gefährlich;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
Sein rücksichtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall.
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

Schmutz; Erde; unrein Materie
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
Nach dem Spielen im Garten waren die Kinder von Kopf bis Fuß mit Schmutz bedeckt.
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

Folgen
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
Die Folgen des Erdbebens waren verheerend.
C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

hypothetisch, angenommen, theoretisch
Meaning
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
Example
The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.
Die Diskussion basierte auf hypothetischen Szenarien.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

Horizonte
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
Das Teleskop öffnet neue Horizonte für die Astronomie.
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

Hilarität
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
Der Film verursachte große Hilarität beim Publikum.
B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

dennoch
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
Es regnete, aber trotzdem gingen sie wandern.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

verschlechtern
Meaning
To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.
Example
Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.
Ungeplanter Wachstum kann die Lebensbedingungen verschlechtern.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

immoderat
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
Er hat eine immoderate Liebe zu Süßigkeiten.