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C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

Akkretion
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
Die Akkumulation von Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, in verschiedene Projekte zu investieren.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

unteilbar
Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
Die Einheit des Landes war trotz der Unterschiede unteilbar.
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

Superfoods
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
Blaubeeren und Spinat sind Superfoods, die reich an Vitaminen sind.
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

flasche
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
Sie trank Wasser aus einer Plastikflasche.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

verspielt
Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
Der verspielte Junge rannte sorglos über das Feld.
A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

camping
Meaning
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
Example
Many families go camping during holidays.
Viele Familien gehen während der Ferien campen.
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

wirklich
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
Sie liebt ihre Familie wirklich.
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

annehmen
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
Ich nehme an, dass er zu spät zur Besprechung kommen wird.
C1 noun /væt/

vat

großer Behälter
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
Die Arbeiter füllten den großen Behälter mit frisch gepresstem Traubensaft.
C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

Lebensfreude
Meaning
The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.
Example
The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.
Die Lebensfreude des Kindes erhellte den gesamten Raum.
B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

impfen
Meaning
to give a vaccine to protect against a disease
Example
Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.
Kinder werden in der Regel vor dem Schulbeginn geimpft.
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

in der Musik, sanft und verbunden gespielt oder gesungen
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
Der Pianist spielte das Stück legato, wobei jede Note in die nächste überging.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

Königtum
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
Die Berater des Königs erinnerten ihn oft an die Verantwortlichkeiten des Königtums.
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

vollständig; absolut; total
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
Der Film war eine völlige Katastrophe an der Kinokasse.
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Kompromiss
Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
Der Manager bot einen Bonus als Zugeständnis an die unzufriedenen Mitarbeiter an.
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

kriechen
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
Sie schlich leise die Treppe hinauf, um niemanden zu wecken.
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

Freiheitskämpfer
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
Der Freiheitskämpfer widmete sein Leben der Befreiung seines Landes.
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

tadeln
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
Der Lehrer tadelte den Schüler für seine Unehrlichkeit.
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

zerschmettern
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
Das Auto war bei dem Unfall zerschmettert.
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

Respekt
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
Er zeigte Respekt gegenüber seinem älteren Mentor.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

bereuend; reumütig; voller Reue
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
Der bereuende Dieb gab das gestohlene Geld zurück.
C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

Nadelarbeit, Stickerei
Meaning
The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
Example
Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.
Ihre Großmutter brachte ihr die Kunst der Nadelarbeit bei.
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

beschlagnahmen
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
Das Gericht entschied, das Eigentum des Unternehmens zu beschlagnahmen.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

alte Frau
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Die Kinder hatten Angst vor der Geschichte der bösen alten Frau im Wald.
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

palette
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
Die Kisten wurden auf einer Holzpalette für einen einfachen Transport gestapelt.
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

Ungeheuer, böse Person
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
Er ist ein richtiger Dämon, wenn es darum geht, Rätsel zu lösen.
C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

Widerlegung
Meaning
a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another
Example
Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.
Ihre Widerlegung war klar und überzeugend.
B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

mürrisch
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
Example
The child gets cranky when he is hungry.
Das Kind wird mürrisch, wenn es Hunger hat.
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

konzipieren
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
Der Künstler hat ein neues Design für die Ausstellung konzipiert.
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

Mutterland; Heimatland
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
Er sprach immer liebevoll von seiner Heimat.
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

blatt
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
Das Blatt des Farnes erstreckte sich elegant über den Gartenweg.
B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

löschen
Meaning
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
Example
He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
Er hat versehentlich alle Dateien von seinem Computer gelöscht.
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

Beschaffung
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
Die Beschaffung moderner Ausrüstung hat die Genauigkeit der Forschung verbessert.
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

Erlaubnis
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
Du brauchst eine Erlaubnis, um in den gesperrten Bereich zu gelangen.
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

verspotten
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
Kinder necken oft ihre jüngeren Geschwister verspielt.
C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

Kameradschaftsgeist
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
Der Kameradschaftsgeist des Teams war in ihrem kooperativen Einsatz deutlich zu erkennen.
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

stabil
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
Die starke Kernkraft hält den Kern stabil.
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

elegant
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
Sie trug ein elegantes Kleid zur Party.
A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

saft (von frucht/gemüse oder von fleisch)
Meaning
the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked
Example
The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.
Der frische Apfelsaft war köstlich und voller Vitamine.
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

Mietvertrag; Leasingvertrag
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
Sie unterschrieben einen Zwei-Jahres-Vertrag für die Wohnung.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Soldaten
Meaning
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
Example
The soldiers marched proudly down the street.
Die Soldaten marschierten stolz die Strasse entlang.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

Erste Hilfe
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
Er leistete dem verletzten Radfahrer Erste Hilfe, bevor der Krankenwagen ankam.
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

absurd
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
Es ist absurd zu glauben, dass die Erde flach ist.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

mangelhaft
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Seine Ernährung war mangelhaft an wichtigen Vitaminen.
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

ministerium
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
Das Ministerium für Bildung hat neue Richtlinien für Schulen angekündigt.
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

stilettos / Dolch
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
Sie trug elegante Stiletto-Absätze zur Party.
C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

göttlich
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
Der Duft von frisch gebackenem Brot war einfach göttlich.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

bewusst
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
Er war sich der Risiken bewusst, bevor er das Projekt startete.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

Strahl
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Ein Sonnenstrahl brach durch die Wolken.
B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

Granatapfel
Meaning
a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice
Example
The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.
Die Granatapfelkerne schmeckten süß und erfrischend.
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

neu einstellen
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
Er hat den Stuhl neu eingestellt, um ihn bequemer zu machen.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

Gesichtsanalyse
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
Er glaubte an Physiognomie und versuchte, die Persönlichkeiten der Menschen anhand ihrer Gesichter zu lesen.
B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

Zwilling
Meaning
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
Example
They have twin girls.
Sie haben Zwillingsmädchen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

Fälschung
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
Die Bank entdeckte eine Fälschung in der Unterschrift auf dem Scheck.
C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

öffnung / loch
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
Example
Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.
Das Licht trat durch die kleine Öffnung in der Wand ein.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

unentschieden
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
Die Untersuchung blieb unentschieden wegen eines Beweisfehlens.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

Vermesser
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
Der Vermesser maß das Land für den Bau.
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

warten
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
Wir erwarten deine Antwort mit großer Vorfreude.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

zahnmedizinisch
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
Sie geht alle sechs Monate zur zahnmedizinischen Untersuchung.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

verfallen
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
Das Fleisch begann bei der Hitze zu verfallen.
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

da
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
Er kann nicht teilnehmen, da er krank ist.
A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

Glück
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

konfrontieren
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
Sie musste sich ihren Ängsten stellen, bevor sie die Rede hielt.
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

außerhalb des rechtlichen Systems durchgeführt
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
Die Aktivisten verurteilten die extrajudiziellen Morde.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

angreifen
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
Der Politiker wurde mit schwierigen Fragen angegriffen.
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

teppich
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
Der persische Teppich im Wohnzimmer war ein Familienerbstück.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

Liturgie
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
Der Priester folgte der Liturgie während der Sonntagsmesse.
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

Pan-Amerikanisch
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
Die Pan-Amerikanischen Spiele bringen Athleten aus dem gesamten Kontinent zusammen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

Toleranz
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
Er lebte in Armut mit stiller Toleranz.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

Vieh
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
Der Bauer züchtete Vieh, um Fleisch und Milch für den Markt bereitzustellen.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

Inkonsistenz
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
Es gibt eine Inkonsistenz zwischen seinen Worten und Taten.
A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

entfernen
Meaning
to take something away; to eliminate or delete
Example
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
Bitte ziehen Sie Ihre Schuhe aus, bevor Sie das Haus betreten.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

aufblähen
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
Ihr Bauch begann sich nach dem großen Essen zu distendieren.
A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

zeitung
Meaning
a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence
Example
I read the newspaper every morning.
Ich lese die Zeitung jeden Morgen.
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

Praktiker
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
Sie ist eine qualifizierte medizinische Praktikerin.
A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

berühren
Meaning
to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact
Example
Please don't touch the wet paint.
Bitte berühren Sie nicht die nasse Farbe.
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

Simulation
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
Die Simulation half den Studierenden, die komplexe Theorie zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

Testimonien, Empfehlungsschreiben
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
Positive Testimonials können den Ruf eines Unternehmens verbessern.
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

anbinden
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
Der Bauer band die Ziege an einen Pfosten.
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

schick und gepflegt
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
Er sah in seinem neuen Anzug sehr schick aus.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

Wärme
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Sie spürte die Wärme der Sonne auf ihrem Gesicht.
B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

Lebensraumverlust
Meaning
The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.
Example
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.
Der Verlust von Lebensräumen ist eine der größten Bedrohungen für Schmetterlinge.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

Vertraulichkeit
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
Vertraulichkeit ist entscheidend für die Datensicherheit.
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

sich anpassen
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
Es dauert eine Weile, sich an ein neues Klima anzupassen.
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

Komödie
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
Wir haben eine lustige Komödie im Theater gesehen.
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

stecken
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Sie steckte die Decke um das Baby, um es warm zu halten.
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

beenden / schottischer Whisky
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
Der Bericht hat die Gerüchte einer Fusion gestoppt.
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

feucht und kalt
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
Der Keller war dunkel und feucht, erfüllt von einem muffigen Geruch.
A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

Ha! (Ausdruck von Überraschung oder Freude)
Meaning
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
Example
Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.
Ha! Ich wusste, dass du nicht widerstehen kannst, dich uns anzuschließen.
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

Telefon
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
Ich muss mein Telefon aufladen.
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

plaudern
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
Sie reden gerne über ihre Nachbarn.
C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

Vokativ
Meaning
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
Example
In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.
Im Lateinischen wird der Vokativ verwendet, um jemanden direkt beim Namen zu rufen.
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

Störenfried
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Störenfried bei der privaten Familienversammlung.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

sitar
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
Das Sitar erzeugt wunderschöne Ragas in der indischen klassischen Musik.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
Sie trug ein elegantes, aber zurückhaltendes Kleid.
B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

duft
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
Example
The scent of roses filled the garden.
Der Duft der Rosen erfüllte den Garten.
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

kohäreren
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
Die Ideen in seinem Aufsatz kohieren gut.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

Latein
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
Viele englische Wörter stammen aus dem Lateinischen.
A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

achte
Meaning
coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts
Example
She finished in eighth place in the race.
Sie beendete das Rennen auf dem achten Platz.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

Entwicklungsregionen
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
Verschmutzung betrifft am meisten Entwicklungsregionen.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

göttliche Vorsehung
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Sie glaubten, dass ihr Überleben der göttlichen Vorsehung zu verdanken war.
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

lebensfähig, praktikabel
Meaning
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example
A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.
Eine lebensfähige Lösung ist für den langfristigen Erfolg notwendig.
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

Milz; Zorn
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
Er ließ seinen Zorn an seinen Kollegen nach dem Meeting aus.
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

ungetüm
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
Das Unternehmen wuchs zu einem Unternehmensungetüm.
B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

pessimist
Meaning
a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future
Example
Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.
Als Pessimist erwartete er immer das schlimmste Ergebnis.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

Geschichte
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
Die Geschichte antiker Zivilisationen fasziniert Gelehrte.
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

empfänglich / harmonisch
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
Sie ist empfänglich für die Bedürfnisse ihrer Schüler.
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

Sturm; starker Wind mit einer Stärke von 7 bis 10 auf der Beaufort-Skala
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
Die Fischerboote kehrten früh in den Hafen zurück, weil der Sturm näher kam.
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

Bergkamm oder Gipfel
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
Wir gingen entlang des Gebirgskamms.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

Hierarchie
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
Die Unternehmenshierarchie bestimmt, wer die endgültige Entscheidung trifft.
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

schmeicheln
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Er schmeichelte den Beamten, um ihre Unterstützung zu bekommen.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

nachsichtig
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
Die nachsichtige Mutter ließ ihr Kind lange aufbleiben.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

missbilligen
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
Der Lehrer missbilligte das Schummeln bei den Prüfungen stark.
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

reumütig
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
Sie war reumütig, nachdem sie ihren Fehler erkannt hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

mörderisch; mit der Absicht zu töten; extrem gewalttätig; blutrünstig
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
Der mörderische Blick in seinen Augen erschreckte alle.
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

Tal
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
Das Dorf lag verborgen in einem ruhigen grünen Tal.
B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

Frische
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
Die Frische der Morgenluft ließ alle lebendig fühlen.
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

furchtbarer Geruch
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
Der Mülleimer verströmte einen schrecklichen furchtbaren Geruch.
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

Manifestation
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
Seine Großzügigkeit war eine Manifestation seiner freundlichen Natur.