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B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

Verantwortlichkeit
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
Verantwortlichkeit ist entscheidend, um Vertrauen in jedes System aufrechtzuerhalten.
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

joggen
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
Sie joggt jeden Morgen im Park.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

Stimmzettel
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Die Wähler gaben ihren Stimmzettel bei der Wahl ab.
B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

Glück
Meaning
relating to machines or the way they work
Example
She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

drängen
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
Ärzte drängen Patienten, regelmäßig Sport zu treiben.
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

schneiden, unbefugten Zugriff auf ein Computersystem erlangen
Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
Der Programmierer schaffte es, in das System einzubrechen.
B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

verwundbarkeit
Meaning
The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.
Example
Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.
Die Ansprechen der Verwundbarkeit ist entscheidend für die Stabilität.
B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

sich sehnen
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
Nachdem er ins Ausland gezogen war, sehnte er sich sehr nach seiner Heimatstadt.
B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

sich schnell und plötzlich bewegen; etwas gewaltsam schlagen oder zerbrechen
Meaning
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
Example
She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
Sie rannte schnell die Straße entlang, um den Bus zu erwischen.
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

Faust; Schlag
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
Er hob seine Faust im Sieg, nachdem er das Meisterschafts-Match gewonnen hatte.
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

tödlich; tödlich; gefährlich
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
Das tödliche Gift tötete die Pflanze sofort.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

beachtlich
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
Es gab eine bemerkenswerte Verbesserung in ihrer Leistung.
B2 noun /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

Grafiken
Meaning
visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression
Example
The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.
Die Website verwendet beeindruckende Grafiken, um Besucher anzulocken.
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

authentisch; echt; real; nicht gefälscht
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
Das Museum zeigt nur authentische Artefakte aus alten Zivilisationen.
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

Privatlehrer
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
Der Privatlehrer half dem Schüler, seine Mathematikfähigkeiten zu verbessern.
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

sich unterhalten
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Sie unterhielten sich stundenlang über Literatur.
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

dankbarkeit
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
Dankbarkeit gegenüber den Märtyrern ist eine moralische Pflicht.
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

enthüllen
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
Das Unternehmen wird nächste Woche ein neues Produkt enthüllen.
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

ehrlich; offen; direkt; aufrichtig
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
Sie gab mir eine frank Meinung über meine Präsentation.
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.
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 verb /pruːn/

prune

schneiden
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Gärtner schneiden die Bäume im Frühjahr, um das Wachstum zu fördern.
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

Soziologie
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
Sie studiert Soziologie an der Universität.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

gesetzgeberisch
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
Das gesetzgebende Gremium hat das neue Steuergesetz verabschiedet.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

chronisch
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
Sie leidet an chronischen Rückenschmerzen.
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

kabine
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
Er ging in die Wahlkabine, um seine Stimme abzugeben.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

ausschließen
Meaning
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
Example
The list excludes temporary workers.
Die Liste schließt vorübergehende Arbeiter aus.
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Missbilligungsruf/warnton
Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
Das Publikum begann, die schlechte Darbietung auszubuhen.
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

rollholz
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
Roll den Teig flach mit einem Rollholz.
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

spirituell; religiös; heilig
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
Sie fand spirituelle Ruhe durch Meditation.
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

Konsens
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
Ein Konsens wurde nach langer Beratung erreicht.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

Revolutionen
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Revolutionen führen oft zu bedeutenden gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen.
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

Klarheit
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
Die Klarheit des Sprechers machte das Konzept leicht verständlich.
B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

Gesten
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
Wirksame Gesten verstärken eine Rede.
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

katholisch
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
Sie hat katholische Vorlieben in der Musik und genießt alles, von Jazz bis Oper.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

hurrikan
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
Der Hurrikan zerstörte hunderte von Häusern entlang der Küste.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

Miniaturversion
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
Der Künstler schuf ein Miniaturmodell des Schlosses.
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

Datenpanne
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
Ein Datenleck hat Millionen von Benutzerpasswörtern offengelegt.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

erträglich; akzeptabel, aber nicht ideal
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
Die Hitze war am Nachmittag kaum erträglich.
B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

Knoten
Meaning
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood
Example
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
Der Seemann knüpfte einen sicheren Knoten, um das Boot sicher zu verankern.
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

zusätzlich
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
Zusätzlich bieten wir Rabatte für frühe Buchungen an.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

stechen
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
Die Biene stach ihn in den Arm, während er im Garten arbeitete.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

nicht zerbrechlich oder beschädigt werden können; sehr stark und langlebig
Meaning
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
Example
Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.
Ihre Freundschaft bildete ein unzerbrechliches Band.
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

Abschluss
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
Der Abschluss des Projekts wird noch einige Wochen dauern.
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

Dimensionen
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
Neue Dimensionen der Weltraumforschung werden aufgedeckt.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavendel
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
Das Lavendelfeld füllte die Luft mit seinem süßen, beruhigenden Duft.
B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

zeitlos
Meaning
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
Example
The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.
Die zeitlose Schönheit des Gemäldes hat Kunstliebhaber über Generationen hinweg fasziniert.
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

Flamme
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
Die Kerzenflamme flackerte sanft im Abendwind.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

Schneefall
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
Der starke Schneefall blockierte gestern alle Straßen.
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

begleiten
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
Der Wachmann eskortierte den Besucher ins Büro.
B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

Expertise
Meaning
Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Example
His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.
Seine Expertise im Grafikdesign ist weithin anerkannt.
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

Drehung; Rotation; Umdrehung
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
Die Rotation der Erde dauert 24 Stunden.
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

Stängel / stoppen
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
Der Gärtner schnitt den Stängel der Rose ab; Neue Politiken zielen darauf ab, den Fluss der Verschmutzung zu stoppen.
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

erwartet
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
Das erwartete Wachstum überstieg die Kapazität der Stadt.
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

künftiger; möglicher;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
Der künftige Schauspieler übte seine Zeilen jeden Tag.
B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

andeuten
Meaning
To suggest something without directly stating it.
Example
Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.
Ihr Ton schien zu implizieren, dass sie verärgert war.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

Abhängigkeit
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Seine Abhängigkeit von Technologie ist besorgniserregend.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

stumpf, direkt
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
Ihre direkten Bemerkungen haben einige Menschen beleidigt.
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

Angst; Schrecken; Entsetzen
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
Der laute Donner versetzte sie in solche Angst, dass sie ihre Kaffeetasse fallen ließ.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

eliminieren
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Eliminieren Sie Zeitverschwendungsgewohnheiten.
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

Verhalten / Haltung
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
Ihre ruhige Haltung beeindruckte alle im Raum.
B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

nutzung
Meaning
The action of making practical and effective use of something.
Example
Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.
Die erhöhte Nutzung von Kunststoff erfordert ein besseres Abfallmanagement.
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

nach dem Krieg
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
Nach dem Krieg erlebte das Land ein schnelles wirtschaftliches Wachstum.
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

kleiner Aufwand
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
Kleine Anstrengungen können große Veränderungen im Schmetterlingsschutz bewirken.
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

Aufstellung; in einer Reihe aufstellen
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
Der Trainer gab die Aufstellung vor dem Spiel bekannt.
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

Rangliste
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
Seine Rangliste in der Konkurrenz verbesserte sich nach jeder Runde.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

unleserlich
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
Die Handschrift des Arztes war völlig unleserlich.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

kreative Ausstellungen
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Die kreativen Ausstellungen hoben die Möglichkeiten des Recyclings hervor.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

Herzschlag
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Das Reiben der Augen hilft, den Herzschlag zu normalisieren.
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

durchbruch
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
Der Durchbruch öffnet Türen für neue Technologien.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

Fossil
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
Das Fossil eines Dinosauriers wurde in den Bergen entdeckt.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

Bürgermeister
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
Der Bürgermeister kündigte eine neue Politik zur Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs an.
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

Unfug
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
Die Kinder waren voller Unfug während der Sommerferien.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

Auszeichnung; Exzellenz; Anerkennung
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
Sie hat mit Auszeichnung abgeschlossen und die höchsten Ehren in ihrer Klasse erhalten.
B2 verb /triːd/

tread

treten
Meaning
to step or walk on something; to crush with feet
Example
Don't tread on the flowers.
Tritt nicht auf die Blumen.
B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

Zoll / langsam bewegen
Meaning
A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.
Example
She inched closer to the edge of the stage.
Sie rutschte langsam näher an den Rand der Bühne.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

Blütenblatt
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Jedes Blütenblatt der Gänseblümchen war weiß mit einem gelben Zentrum.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

bewusstsein
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
Meditation hilft, das Bewusstsein und die Klarheit des Denkens zu verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

höhe
Meaning
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Example
The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
Das Flugzeug fliegt in einer Höhe von 30.000 Fuß.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

komisch
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
Seine komischen Ausdrücke brachten alle zum Lachen.
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

Chamäleon
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
Das Chamäleon änderte seine Farbe von grün zu braun.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

streben
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Sie strebt danach, die beste Schülerin in ihrer Klasse zu sein.
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

Kochbanane
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
Kochbananen können frittiert, gekocht oder gebacken werden und sind ein Grundnahrungsmittel in vielen tropischen Ländern.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

katastrophale Ereignisse
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Zyklone sind katastrophale Ereignisse in Bangladesch.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, durch Worte ausgedrückt
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
Verbale Kommunikation ist in den meisten Situationen wichtig.
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

Leder
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
Er kaufte eine Lederjacke im Laden.
B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

Verdiener
Meaning
A person who earns money through work or business
Example
She is the primary earner in her family.
Sie ist die Hauptverdiener in ihrer Familie.
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

Schläger / Lärm
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
Er hat einen neuen Tennisschläger für das Match gekauft.
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

romanautor
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
Der Romanautor verbrachte Jahre damit, sein neues Buch zu schreiben.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

schwerwiegend
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Ohne Maßnahmen werden die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels schwerwiegender.
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

bedingungslos
Meaning
not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute
Example
She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.
Sie bot ihrem Freund in Not bedingungslosen Support an.
B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

verfeinern
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.
Der Koch verfeinert das Rezept zur Perfektion.
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

Mohnblume
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die rote Mohnblume blühte wunderschön im Garten.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

Durchhaltevermögen
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Sein Durchhaltevermögen half ihm, seine Träume zu verwirklichen.
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

anschließend
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
Er hat seine Prüfung nicht bestanden und musste sie anschließend wiederholen.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

übertreiben
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
Er neigt dazu, seine Erfolge zu übertreiben.
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

geneigt
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
Er ist dazu neigend, Fehler zu machen, wenn er müde ist.
B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

Verhältnis
Meaning
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
Example
The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
Das Verhältnis von Jungen zu Mädchen in der Klasse ist 2:1.
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

kämpfen
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
Viele Regionen kämpfen mit der wirtschaftlichen Erholung.
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

tausendfüßler
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
Ich fand einen Tausendfüßler, der unter dem Stein kroch.
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

falsch
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
Ich lag mit der Uhrzeit des Treffens falsch.
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

Moralität
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
Die Debatte konzentrierte sich auf die Moralität der Entscheidung.
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

Abonnent
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Sie ist Abonnentin der monatlichen Zeitschrift.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

spektakulär
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
Der Start des Raumfahrzeugs war ein spektakuläres Ereignis.
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

Satire
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
Das Stück war eine brillante Satire auf die moderne Politik.
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

Minderheit
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
Das Gesetz zielt darauf ab, die Rechte von ethnischen Minderheiten zu schützen.
B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

wiederaufbauen
Meaning
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
Die Dorfbewohner arbeiteten zusammen, um die Brücke nach der Flut wieder aufzubauen.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

exzessiv
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
Exzessives Bevölkerungswachstum führt zu Ressourcenerschöpfung.
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

Haltung
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
Das Unternehmen hat eine starke Haltung zum Umweltschutz eingenommen.
B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

abkommen
Meaning
An official agreement or treaty.
Example
The accord emphasized gradual progress.
Das Abkommen betonte den schrittweisen Fortschritt.
B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

wesentlich
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
Example
The two plans are essentially the same.
Die beiden Pläne sind im Wesentlichen gleich.
B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

Migration
Meaning
the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons
Example
The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.
Die jährliche Migration der Vögel ist ein faszinierendes Naturereignis.
B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

Grenzen
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
Das Projekt erweitert die Grenzen der Weltraumforschung.
B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

unruhig
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
Das Kind war während der langen Autofahrt unruhig.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

fesselnd
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
Sie hielt eine fesselnde Rede über den Klimawandel.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

erschöpft
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
Sich nach dem Aufwachen erschöpft zu fühlen, ist üblich.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

Schützer
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
Der Hund wurde als der Schützer der Familie gesehen.
B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

darstellung
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
Ihre Darstellung des Teams war tadellos.
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potenziell
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
Dieses Projekt ist potenziell ein großer Erfolg.