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C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

tacit Zustimmung
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
Seine stille Zustimmung zu ungerechten Regeln war überraschend.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

tolerant
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Er ist sehr tolerant gegenüber den Überzeugungen anderer Menschen.
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

Massaker
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
Das Schlachtfeld war nach dem brutalen Krieg mit Massaker gefüllt.
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
Das Unternehmen war zu geizig, um in bessere Ausrüstung zu investieren.
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

hektisch
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
Der Aktienmarkt erlebte nach der Ankündigung hektischen Handel.
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

Wut
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
Sie schrie in einem Wutanfall, nachdem sie die Nachrichten gehört hatte.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

Bauch
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Das Baby trat in ihrem Bauch während der Schwangerschaft.
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

photosynthetische Effizienz
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
Die Verbesserung der photosynthetischen Effizienz kann die Ernteerträge steigern.
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

Pult
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
Der Gewinner stand auf dem Podium, um die Goldmedaille zu empfangen.
A2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.ni/

Journey

Reise
Meaning
an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development
Example
Their journey across the country took three weeks to complete.
Ihre Reise quer durchs Land dauerte drei Wochen.
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

aufstrebend
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
Die aufstrebende Technologiebranche hat viele Investoren angezogen.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

günstig
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für das Outdoor-Event.
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

grob oder missbräuchlich Sprache
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
Die hitzige Diskussion verwandelte sich schnell in grobe Sprache.
B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

Komponist
Meaning
a person who writes music, especially classical music
Example
The composer is working on a new symphony.
Der Komponist arbeitet an einer neuen Sinfonie.
A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

aufheben; abholen; lernen
Meaning
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
Example
She picked up the book from the floor.
Sie hob das Buch vom Boden auf.
B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

umherwandern
Meaning
to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination
Example
She likes to wander through the old city streets.
Sie wandert gerne durch die alten Straßen der Stadt.
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

Fürstentum
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
Monaco ist ein berühmtes Fürstentum in Europa.
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

nerven, belästigen
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
Der Reporter hörte nicht auf, den Politiker mit Fragen zu nerven.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

sabotage
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
Die Fabrik wurde wegen eines Sabotageakts geschlossen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

trügerisch; scheinbar existierend, aber nicht real; täuschend
Meaning
deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading
Example
The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.
Das Versprechen von leichtem Geld erwies sich als trügerisch und täuschend.
B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

Geber
Meaning
a person who gives something
Example
She was always a generous giver to charity.
Sie war immer eine großzügige Geberin für wohltätige Zwecke.
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

Teenager
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
Sie verbrachte ihre Teenagerjahre in einer kleinen Stadt.
C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

Ökotoxikologie
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
Ökotoxikologie untersucht die Auswirkungen von Pestiziden auf die Tierwelt.
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

eine Beziehung herstellen
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
Forscher fanden heraus, dass Diät und mentale Gesundheit stark miteinander korrelieren.
A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

gesamt
Meaning
the whole amount; complete
Example
The total cost was too high.
Die Gesamtkosten waren zu hoch.
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

Rat
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
Der Stadtrat hat für die Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs gestimmt.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

liebenswert; entzückend
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
Der Welpe war so liebenswert, dass jeder ihn adoptieren wollte.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

böse; schlecht;
Meaning
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something
Example
The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.
Die böse Königin verzauberte die Prinzessin.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

Prätense von oberflächlichem Wissen
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
Seine Rede war voller Sciolismus, der niemanden beeindruckte.
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

kirsche
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
Sie pflückte frische Kirschen vom Baum in ihrem Garten.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

ungelernt; Arbeiter ohne Fähigkeiten
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
Viele ungelernte Arbeiter suchen nach Schulungsmöglichkeiten.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

Arbeitsablauf, Prozessabfolge
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
Ein gut strukturierter Arbeitsablauf steigert die Produktivität.
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.
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

gegenseitige Interaktion
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
Der Lehrer förderte mehr Interaktion zwischen den Schülern.
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

bewegliches Gut / persönliches Eigentum
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
In der Vergangenheit wurden Sklaven als bewegliches Gut ihrer Besitzer betrachtet.
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

Einstellung
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Eine Wachstumsmentalität hilft Menschen, Herausforderungen zu meistern.
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

Enzyklika
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
Der Papst veröffentlichte eine Enzyklika zum Thema Klimawandel und moralische Verantwortung.
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

Schicksal; Bestimmung; Vorherbestimmung
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
Sie glaubte, dass es ihr Schicksal war, ihn zu treffen, und dass es bestimmt so kommen musste.
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

brütend heiß
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
Die brütende Hitze machte es schwer zu arbeiten.
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

Staatskunst
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
Der Führer wurde für seine außergewöhnliche Staatskunst bei der Handhabung internationaler Beziehungen gelobt.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

Aufklärung
Meaning
A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
Example
The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.
Die Soldaten führten eine Aufklärung des feindlichen Lagers durch.
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

verleumden
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
Er war wütend, als er merkte, dass sie seinen Ruf verleumdet hatten.
A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

überall
Meaning
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
Example
Wherever you go, I will follow.
Wo auch immer du hingehst, ich werde dir folgen.
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

befreien
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
Ich muss das Haus von all dem Chaos befreien.
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

Stipendium
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
Sie erhielt ein Stipendium, um im Ausland zu studieren.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

inkongruent
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
Seine Witze waren inkongruent während des ernsten Treffens.
C1 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

einlösen
Meaning
to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value
Example
He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
Er konnte seinen Ruf nach dem Skandal wiederherstellen.
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

Genügsamkeit
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
Die Genügsamkeit der Lebensmittelversorgung ist für das Überleben entscheidend.
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

gelassen, emotionslos
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
Trotz des Chaos um ihn blieb er ruhig und gefasst.
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

Ökosystemdienstleistungen
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
Wälder bieten wertvolle Ökosystemdienstleistungen, wie die Reinigung von Luft und Wasser.
C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

lötverbindung
Meaning
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
Example
The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.
Der Mechaniker lötete das kaputte Rohr, um das Leck zu beheben.
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

Ehre
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
Er erhielt einen Preis zu Ehren seiner Leistungen.
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

Verbindung
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
Sie arbeitet als Verbindungsperson zwischen der Firma und ihren Kunden.
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

Eid
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
Der Arzt legte ein Eid ab, den Patienten zu helfen.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

Frettchen, etwas hartnäckig suchen oder entdecken
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Er hat die versteckten Dokumente herausgefunden.
C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

Hammer
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
Der Richter schlug mit dem Hammer, um das Gericht zu ordnen.
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Entlaubungsmittel
Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
Das Heer setzte Entlaubungsmittel ein, um das Laub im Wald zu lichten.
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

Prozess der Wärmeproduktion
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
Würzige Lebensmittel können die Thermogenese und das Kalorienverbrennen fördern.
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

im offenen Meer befindlich
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
Pelagische Fische wie Thunfisch findet man weit entfernt von der Küste.
B1 adjective ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm

long-term

langfristig, dauerhaft, nachhaltig
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.
Example
Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation.
Langfristige Planung ist notwendig für den Umweltschutz.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

Schnur
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
Er band das Paket mit einer starken Schnur.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

Blumenstrauß
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
Sie trug einen Strauß frischer Rosen zur Zeremonie.
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

Fokusverfolgung
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
Richtige Fokusverfolgung steigert die Produktivität.
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

unterhalten
Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
Der Komiker unterhielt das Publikum mit seinen Witzen.
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

ungerechts
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
Sklaverei war eine der ungerechtesten Praktiken in der Geschichte.
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

detailliert
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
Der Bericht lieferte eine detaillierte Analyse der Situation.
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

Fest, bei dem Menschen Masken und Kostüme tragen
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
Die Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung wurde als großes masquerade veranstaltet.
B1 noun /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

Ruf, Ansehen
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
Ein guter Ruf ist entscheidend für den Geschäftserfolg.
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

Waren
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
Das Unternehmen produziert hochwertige Waren für den Export.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

unbequem; unangenehm
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
Der Stuhl war so unbequem, dass ich nicht länger als zehn Minuten darin sitzen konnte.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

stabilität
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
Politische Stabilität ist entscheidend für das Wirtschaftswachstum.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

Buchhalter
Meaning
a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts
Example
The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.
Der Buchhalter hat die Finanzberichte für das Unternehmen erstellt.
A1 verb /læf/

laugh

lachen
Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
Der Witz brachte alle zum Lachen.
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

Veruntreuung
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
Der Minister trat zurück, nachdem er der Veruntreuung beschuldigt wurde.
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

eine kurze, interessante Geschichte, die in Reden oder Texten verwendet wird
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
Ein gut platzierte Anekdote macht eine Rede relatabler.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

überschreiten
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
Der Athlet hat die Erwartungen aller übertroffen, indem er die Goldmedaille gewann.
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

markiert; deutlich; deutlich erkennbar
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
Es gab eine markante Verbesserung in ihrer Leistung.
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

Datenbetrug durch Phishing
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
Phishing-E-Mails täuschen Menschen oft, damit sie ihre Passwörter preisgeben.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

unterdurchschnittlich
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
Der unterdurchschnittlich große Welpe hatte Schwierigkeiten, mit seinen Geschwistern mitzuhalten.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

Großmutter
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Meine Großmutter macht leckere Kuchen.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

feucht
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
Der Raum fühlte sich nach dem Regen kalt und feucht an.
A2 noun /stres/

stress

Stress
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
Übermäßiger Stress kann zu Gesundheitsproblemen führen.
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

ziellos; ohne Ziel
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
Er wanderte ziellos durch die Stadt.
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

abschreckendes Mittel
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
Ein strenges Gesetz dient als abschreckendes Mittel gegen Verbrechen.
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

nackt; unbedeckt; leer; minimal
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
Die nackten Wände des Raumes brauchten etwas Dekoration.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪt.fəl/

fitful

unregelmäßig
Meaning
occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady
Example
He had a fitful sleep due to the storm.
Er hatte einen unregelmäßigen Schlaf wegen des Sturms.
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

minutiös
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
Der Detektiv untersuchte den Beweis minutiös.
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomisch
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
Der astronomische Preis spiegelt seine Exklusivität wider.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

Spannung
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
Die Frist verursachte viel Spannung im Büro.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

spezialisiert
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
Er hat ein spezialisiertes Wissen über alte Zivilisationen.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

Albernheit
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
Seine ständige Albernheit ärgerte das ernste Publikum.
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

plündern
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
Die Einbrecher plünderten das Haus, während die Familie weg war.
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

hispanisch / spanischsprachig
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Sie studiert hispanische Kultur und Sprache.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

Nicht-Resident
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
Nicht-Residenten Studenten zahlen oft höhere Studiengebühren.
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

Logiker
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
Aristoteles gilt als einer der größten Logiker der Geschichte.
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

Resonanz
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
Seine Rede hatte eine tiefe Resonanz beim Publikum.
C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

Zenturio
Meaning
A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
Example
The centurion led his men into battle with courage.
Der Zenturio führte seine Männer mit Mut in die Schlacht.
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

Standort
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
Dieses Café hat einen schönen Standort am See.
B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

Arbeit
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
Die Arbeiter arbeiteten den ganzen Tag in der heißen Sonne.
C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

illusorisch
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
Example
His sense of security was entirely illusory.
Sein Gefühl der Sicherheit war völlig illusorisch.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

fragen
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
Sie fragte nach der Stellenanzeige.
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

Landung
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
Das Flugzeug machte eine sanfte Landung.
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

Ungehorsam
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
Der Ungehorsam des Kindes besorgte seine Eltern.
B1 noun /tɜːm/

term

Begriff
Meaning
a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept
Example
The term 'machine learning' is commonly used in technology.
Der Begriff 'maschinelles Lernen' wird in der Technologie häufig verwendet.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

Schwere; Strenge; Härte
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
Die Schwere des Sturms verursachte weit verbreitete Schäden in der ganzen Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

selbstmord
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
Psychische Gesundheitsfachkräfte arbeiten daran, Selbstmord zu verhindern.
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

fröhlich; ausgelassen
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
Die Kinder tanzten fröhlich beim Festival.
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

repertorial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
Der repertoriale Stil des Journalisten erfasste jedes Detail der sich entfaltenden Geschichte.
C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

ein Dummkopf
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
Sie behandelten ihn wie einen Dummkopf, der nichts Komplexes verstehen konnte.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

unbewusst; nicht wissend; ahnungslos
Meaning
not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something
Example
She was completely unaware of the danger.
Sie war sich der Gefahr überhaupt nicht bewusst.
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

überwuchern
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
Der Garten war von Unkraut überwuchert.
B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

radioaktivität
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
Radioaktivität wird in medizinischen Behandlungen wie der Krebstherapie verwendet.
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

Kapuze
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
Die Kobra verbreitete ihren Kopf, als sie sich bedroht fühlte.
C1 noun /ˈmæn.juˌskrɪpt/

manuscript

manuskript
Meaning
a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer’s draft before publication
Example
The author submitted her manuscript to the publisher.
Die Autorin hat ihr Manuskript dem Verlag vorgelegt.
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

Sägemehl
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
Der Boden war mit Sägemehl vom Tischlerarbeiten bedeckt.
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

brunnen
Meaning
a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows
Example
The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.
Der Brunnen im Park zieht viele Besucher an.
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 /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

prominent
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
Er ist ein prominenter Führer in der Gemeinschaft.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

Komplement
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
der Schal ergänzt ihr Outfit perfekt.
B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

einheimisch
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
Einheimische Pflanzen sind gut an die lokale Umgebung angepasst.
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

Coda
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
Der Roman endet mit einer nachdenklichen Coda, die die Themen verbindet.