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B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

Buchhaltung
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
Sie arbeitet in der Buchhaltungsabteilung eines großen Unternehmens.
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

promiskuitiv
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
Der Roman beschreibt eine Figur mit einem promiskuitiven Lebensstil.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

reformator
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Der soziale Reformator widmete sein Leben der Verbesserung der Bildung für alle Kinder.
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

Atemtechniken
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
Atemtechniken helfen, Stress und Angst abzubauen.
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

Bad; Badewanne
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
Ich nehme jeden Abend ein heißes Bad.
C1 verb /rɪˈprɛs/

repress

unterdrücken
Meaning
To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.
Example
He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.
Er versuchte, seinen Ärger während des Treffens zu unterdrücken.
C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

Überzeugungskraft
Meaning
The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
Example
Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.
Ihre Überzeugungskraft überzeugte das Team, ihren Vorschlägen zu folgen.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

speichern
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Sie lagert ihre Winterkleidung auf dem Dachboden.
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

steuern
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
Er steuerte das Auto vorsichtig durch die enge Straße.
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

Inversion
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
In der Poesie wird die Inversion oft verwendet, um Nachdruck zu verleihen.
C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

ärgern
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
Seine ungerechte Kritik ärgerte sie tagelang.
A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

öffnen
Meaning
to move something so as to allow access; to begin
Example
Please open the door for me.
bitte öffne die Tür für mich.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

verspotten
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
Der Tyrann versuchte, ihn mit grausamen Worten zu hänseln.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Banner
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
Das Unternehmen zeigte ein Banner, um sein neues Produkt zu bewerben.
B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

Hass
Meaning
intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion
Example
His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.
Sein Hass auf Ungerechtigkeit motivierte ihn, Menschenrechtsanwalt zu werden.
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 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

korrodieren
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Die Eisenrohre korodierten im Laufe der Zeit durch die Wasserexposition.
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

abgemagert
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
Nach Wochen der Krankheit sah er blass und abgemagert aus.
C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

etwas zartes
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
Der Schleier der Braut war aus zartem Gossamertuch gefertigt.
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

frustrieren
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
Der Verkehrsstau frustrierte alle Pendler.
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

Wein
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
Sie haben ein Glas Rotwein zum Abendessen serviert.
C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

schwerwiegend
Meaning
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Example
The accident was a grievous blow to the community.
Der Unfall war ein schwerwiegender Schlag für die Gemeinschaft.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

würzig (salzig oder scharf)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
Das Restaurant serviert eine Vielzahl von würzigen Gerichten.
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

torrential; starker Regen
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
Der heftige Regen überschwemmte die Straßen innerhalb weniger Stunden.
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

verraten
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
Er fühlte sich von seinem engsten Freund betrogen.
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

eine kleine Menge
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
Sie zeigte eine kleine Menge Geduld während des langen Treffens.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

starker Strom; Stromschnelle
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
Der starke Regen schuf einen Strom von Wasser, der den Berg hinabfloss.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

Menge; Anzahl; Volumen
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
Die Menge Wasser in der Flasche reicht für die Reise.
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

Kontakt
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
Du solltest deinen Arzt kontaktieren, wenn die Symptome weiterhin bestehen.
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

wackeln, sich bewegen
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
Das Baby wackelte fröhlich in den Armen seiner Mutter.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

wohltätig
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
Das Krankenhaus wurde als eine wohltätige Institution gegründet.
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

eine Person, die langsame Fortschritte macht und hinter den anderen zurückbleibt
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
Der zurückgebliebene Student reichte schließlich seine Aufgabe nach der Frist ein.
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

ungefähr; auf eine grobe oder gewalttätige Weise
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
Das Projekt wird ungefähr drei Monate dauern, um abgeschlossen zu werden.
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

Schmelzen
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
Das Eis schmilzt schnell unter der heißen Sonne.
B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

rauben
Meaning
to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery
Example
The thief tried to rob the bank last night.
Der Dieb versuchte, die Bank letzte Nacht zu überfallen.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

Enthusiasmus
Meaning
great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something
Example
She sang the song with great gusto.
Sie sang das Lied mit großem Enthusiasmus.
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

Linse
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
Er reinigte die Kamera Linse, bevor er das Bild aufnahm.
C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

lobend
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
Der Lehrer nickte zustimmend, nachdem er den Aufsatz gelesen hatte.
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Drehmoment
Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
Der Mechaniker maß das Drehmoment des Motors.
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

sehr heiß und trocken; voller starker Emotionen oder Leidenschaft
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
Die Wüstenglut war tagsüber sehr heiß.
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

Sterblichkeit
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
Fortschritte in der Medizin haben die Kindersterblichkeit erheblich reduziert.
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

Dimension
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
Erneuerbare Projekte bringen eine neue Dimension in die Stadtplanung.
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

laut, krachend
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
Die Menge wurde laut, nachdem das Team ein Tor erzielt hatte.
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

Glück
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

lobend
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
Das Buch war mit lobenden Bemerkungen über den Autor gefüllt.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

unversehrt
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
Sie ging unversehrt aus dem Unfall hervor.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

Kompendium
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
Das Buch ist ein Kompendium alter Mythen und Legenden.
B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

bestimmen
Meaning
to decide; to find out exactly
Example
We must determine the cause of the problem.
Wir müssen die Ursache des Problems bestimmen.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

verschönern
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
Er neigt dazu, Geschichten zu verschönern, um sie interessanter zu machen.
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

beitragen
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
Jeder trug mit Geld bei, um ein Abschiedsgeschenk für den Lehrer zu kaufen.
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

zustimmen
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
Ich stimme Ihrer Meinung zu in dieser Angelegenheit.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

bellen
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Der Hund bellt Fremde an.
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

Felsen
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
Der Berg war aus festem Felsen.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

Agrochemikalie
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
Übermäßiger Einsatz von Agrochemikalien kann die Bodenqualität verschlechtern.
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

konjugieren
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
Schüler werden gebeten, das Verb 'sein' zu konjugieren.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

unabhängig von
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Sie wird zur Party gehen, unabhängig vom Wetter.
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

in der Luft an einem Ort schweben, ohne sich vorwärts oder rückwärts zu bewegen
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
Der Hubschrauber schwebte über der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

Ehe
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
Sie gingen nach Jahren der Freundschaft in den Ehestand ein.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

verstreut
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
Die verstreute Bevölkerung erschwerte die Bereitstellung öffentlicher Dienste.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

so sehr
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
Er war so müde, dass er kaum noch stehen konnte.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

Hahnenkammblume
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
Die leuchtend roten Hahnenkammblumen fügten dem Gartenbeet lebendige Farben hinzu.
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

große Schüssel
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
Sie mischte die Zutaten in einer großen Schüssel.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

athletisch, kräftig
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Sie hat einen athletischen Körper, weil sie regelmäßig Sport treibt.
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

exquisit
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
Die exquisite Handwerkskunst der Uhr machte sie zu einem Sammlerstück.
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

Ankunft
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
Die Ankunft des Internets hat die Art und Weise, wie Menschen kommunizieren, verändert.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

Mut
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
Der junge Athlet zeigte seinen Mut im letzten Spiel.
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

psychiatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
Sie entschied sich, Psychiatrie zu studieren, um Menschen mit psychischen Gesundheitsproblemen zu helfen.
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

Klima
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
Er reiste während des Winters in wärmeres Klima.
B1 noun /ˈtiːspuːn/

teaspoon

Glück
Meaning
a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingredients.
Example
Add a teaspoon of sugar to the tea.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

sich hingeben
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
Er hat nach dem Abendessen ein Stück Schokoladenkuchen genossen.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

Triumvirat
Meaning
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
Example
The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.
Die Römische Republik wurde einst von einem Triumvirat regiert.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

unsichtbar; zuvor nicht gesehen oder bemerkt
Meaning
not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
Example
The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.
Die unsichtbaren Kräfte der Natur können sehr mächtig sein.
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.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propaganda; Gerüchte
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
Die Regierung nutzte Propaganda, um die öffentliche Meinung während des Krieges zu beeinflussen.
A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

gesund
Meaning
Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.
Example
Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.
Regelmäßige Bewegung und eine ausgewogene Ernährung halten den Körper gesund.
C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

Profitgieriger
Meaning
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
Example
The government punished war profiteers.
Die Regierung bestrafte die Kriegsprofiteure.
A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

Existenz; ein lebendes Wesen; der Zustand des Existierens
Meaning
existence; a living creature; the state of existing
Example
Every human being deserves respect and dignity.
Jeder Mensch verdient Respekt und Würde.
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

unpraktikabel
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
Die Wiederherstellung des Waldes kann unpraktikabel werden, wenn die Zerstörung fortsetzt.
B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

knöchel
Meaning
the joint connecting the foot with the leg
Example
He twisted his ankle while playing football.
Er verdrehte sich den Knöchel, während er Fußball spielte.
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

Reproduktion, Fortpflanzung
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
Das Lehrbuch enthielt ein detailliertes Diagramm der menschlichen Reproduktion.
C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

sich unterwerfen
Meaning
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
Example
He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.
Er weigerte sich, sich den Forderungen der korrupten Beamten zu unterwerfen.
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

nachhaltige Technologie
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
Nachhaltige Technologie gewährleistet eine sauberere Zukunft.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

alles
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
Du kannst mich alles über das Projekt fragen.
C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

Cineast
Meaning
A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.
Example
As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.
Als wahrer Cineast verbringt sie die meisten Wochenenden damit, klassische Filme zu schauen.
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

sparsam; wirtschaftlich
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart Geld, indem sie nur notwendige Artikel kauft.
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

Handlanger
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
Der Diktator war von treuen Handlangern umgeben, die seine Befehle ausführten.
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

Razzia
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
Die Polizei führt eine Razzia im illegalen Glücksspielhaus durch.
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

kleiner schelmischer Teufel
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
Das Kind benahm sich wie ein kleiner Teufel, der seine Spielzeuge überall versteckte.
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

Planisphäre
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
Der Astronom benutzte ein Planisphäre, um die Konstellationen zu identifizieren.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

Insistenz
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
Auf seine Insistenz hin blieben wir länger.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
Die strahlende Sonne erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

instrumentell
Meaning
Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.
Example
Children can be instrumental in building a better society.
Kinder können bei der Schaffung einer besseren Gesellschaft eine wichtige Rolle spielen.
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

Effektivität
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
Die Effektivität der neuen Politik wird noch bewertet.
C1 verb ɪɡˈzɛm.plɪ.faɪ

exemplify

veranschaulichen
Meaning
To be a typical example of or to illustrate something clearly, to show as an example or demonstrate.
Example
His dedication exemplifies true leadership.
Seine Hingabe veranschaulicht wahre Führung.
C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

Angriff
Meaning
A fierce or destructive attack.
Example
The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.
Das Dorf sah sich einem Angriff der feindlichen Truppen gegenüber.
C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

verallgemeinern
Meaning
To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
Example
It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.
Es ist falsch, aufgrund von ein paar Erfahrungen zu verallgemeinern.
B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

behaupten
Meaning
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims
Example
She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.
sie entschloss sich, ihre Autorität in der Sitzung durchzusetzen.
C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

Weiblichkeit
Meaning
The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.
Example
In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.
In alten Zeiten wurde Weiblichkeit oft als Zeichen von Schwäche kritisiert.
C1 adjective ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

quantifiable

quantifizierbar
Meaning
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.
Example
The impact of the project is quantifiable.
Die Auswirkungen des Projekts sind quantifizierbar.
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

Gattung
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
Der Tiger gehört zur Gattung Panthera.
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

Bibliothek
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
Sie geht jedes Wochenende in die Bibliothek, um zu lernen.
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

Aggregat, Gesamt
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
Die Daten wurden aggregiert, um ein klareres Bild des Marktes zu liefern.
C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

Eklektizismus
Meaning
A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.
Die Arbeit des Architekten zeigt Eklektizismus, indem moderne und traditionelle Elemente miteinander vermischt werden.
B1 noun /pɑːm/

Palm

Palme
Meaning
a tropical tree with fan-shaped leaves; fruit of the palm tree
Example
The palm tree produces sweet fruit that we enjoy eating.
Der Palmenbaum produziert süße Früchte, die wir gerne essen.
A1 pronoun /miː/

me

mich
Meaning
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.
Example
She gave me a beautiful gift.
Sie gab mir ein schönes Geschenk.
C1 noun

Longitude

Längengrad
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

motivieren
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
Die Rede des Trainers motivierte das Team, die Meisterschaft zu gewinnen.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

ständig; immer; ohne Pause
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Das Baby weinte die ganze Nacht ständig.
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

autor
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
Der Autor verbrachte drei Jahre mit dem Schreiben ihres Bestsellers.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

unbestreitbar
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
Die Beweise waren unbestreitbar und bewiesen seine Unschuld.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

Oberkörper
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
Der Künstler malte den Oberkörper des Modells im Detail.
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

eingreifen
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
Der Lehrer musste eingreifen, um den Kampf zwischen den Schülern zu stoppen.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

hinzugefügt
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
Sie fügte Zucker zu ihrem Kaffee hinzu.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

Großvater
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
Mein Großvater erzählt uns jeden Abend Geschichten.
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

schwinden
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
Der Mond schwinden nach der Vollmondnacht.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

friedlich; geneigt, Konflikte zu vermeiden
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
Der friedliche Protest endete ohne Gewalt.
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

Wimper; Peitschenhieb
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
Sie trug vorsichtig Mascara auf, um ihre Wimpern länger und dunkler erscheinen zu lassen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

Vierergruppe
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
Die Vierergruppe genoss zusammen eine Runde Golf.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

weiblich
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
Sie hat einen sehr weiblichen Kleidungsstil.
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

Böswilligkeit
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
Seine Böswilligkeit war klar in der grausamen Art und Weise, wie er seine Rivalen behandelte.