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C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

freisprechen
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
Die Jury entschied sich, den Angeklagten von allen Anklagen freizusprechen.
A2 noun /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ/

Cowboy

Cowboy
Meaning
a man who tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western United States
Example
The cowboy rode his horse across the vast prairie to find the cattle.
Der Cowboy ritt auf seinem Pferd über die weite Prärie, um das Vieh zu finden.
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

leidenschaftlich
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
Sie ist eine leidenschaftliche Leserin von Kriminalromanen.
C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

talisman
Meaning
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
Example
He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.
Er trug immer ein kleines Talisman in seiner Tasche für Glück.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

unbeweglich
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
Das Auto blieb an der roten Ampel unbeweglich.
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

im Gegensatz
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
Er ist reich, im Gegensatz, sein Bruder kämpft finanziell.
A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

wundervoll
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
She had a wonderful time at the party.
Sie hatte eine wundervolle Zeit auf der Party.
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

Kehrmaschine
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
Der Kehraus reinigte jeden Morgen den Schulflur.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

bauchnabel
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
Der Nabelschnur des Babys fiel nach einer Woche ab.
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

vulgär; unhöflich; grob;
Meaning
lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior
Example
His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.
Seine vulgäre Sprache beleidigte alle auf der Dinnerparty.
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

Schlüsselbein
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
Er brach sich das Schlüsselbein im Unfall.
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

Umwandler
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
Der Ingenieur benutzte einen Umwandler, um Wechselstrom in Gleichstrom umzuwandeln.
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

Salbe
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine Salbe für die Verbrennung an seinem Arm.
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

Ochse
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Ochsen, um das Feld zu pflügen.
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

fesseln, einschränken
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
Die strengen Regeln fesselten die Kreativität der Studenten.
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
Selbstgenügsamkeit hilft, Vertrauen aufzubauen.
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

widerlegen
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
Niemand konnte die im Gericht präsentierten Beweise widerlegen.
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

große Überholung
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, sein veraltetes Computersystem zu überholen.
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

freilassen
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
Der Gefangene wurde nach zehn Jahren freigelassen.
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

Fettleibigkeit
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Fettleibigkeit erhöht das Risiko für Diabetes und Herzkrankheiten.
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

sich verhalten
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
Sie verhielt sich während der Zeremonie mit Anmut.
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

mit offenem Mund starren
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
Die Menge starrte mit offenem Mund auf den erstaunlichen Zaubertrick.
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

in Knochen verwandelt, starr
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
Das Unternehmen hatte eine starre Managementstruktur, die Innovationen widerstand.
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

Fries
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
Das Fries über dem Eingang zeigt Szenen aus der antiken Mythologie.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

verwirren
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
Die schwierigen Fragen des Interviewers haben den Kandidaten verunsichert.
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

dienst
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
Sie erholte sich dank der freundlichen Ministrationen der Krankenschwestern.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

Lapidarist
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
Das Museum zeigte lapidarische Werkzeuge, die in alten Zeiten verwendet wurden.
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

podcast
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
Podcasts sind großartig, um das Zuhören zu verbessern.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

intensivieren
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
Der Sturm wird voraussichtlich über Nacht intensiver werden.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

Destillateur
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
Der Destillateur brachte letztes Jahr eine neue Whisky-Marke auf den Markt.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

Schlussrede
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
Die Peroration des Politikers ließ das Publikum begeistert klatschen.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
Die Repression der freien Meinungsäußerung durch die Regierung löste weit verbreitete Proteste aus.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

unwahrscheinlich; kaum wahrscheinlich
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass es heute mit solch klarem Himmel regnen wird.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

begehrt
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
Der Standort des Hauses war sehr begehrt, mit tollen Ausblicken.
B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

Laster; schlechte Angewohnheit; moralischer Fehler
Meaning
an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault
Example
Smoking is his only vice.
Rauchen ist sein einziges Laster.
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 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

im Uhrzeigersinn
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
Drehen Sie das Ventil im Uhrzeigersinn, um es festzuziehen.
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

warum
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
Warum bist du heute zu spät?
A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

fallen
Meaning
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
Die Blätter fallen von den Bäumen im Herbst.
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

Buchliebhaber
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
Sie ist eine wahre Buchliebhaberin, die ihre Wochenenden in alten Buchläden verbringt.
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Schatten
Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
Wir saßen unter dem Baum für etwas Schatten.
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

anziehen
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
Die Blumen ziehen Bienen mit ihren leuchtenden Farben an.
B1 noun /ˈmɪlk.mæn/

Milkman

Milchmann
Meaning
a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses
Example
The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning.
Der Milchmann liefert frische Milch zu unserem Haus jeden Morgen.
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

Beförderung
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
Er hoffte auf eine Beförderung im Regierungsbüro.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Sekretär
Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
Der Sekretär hat das Treffen für morgen geplant.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

unverwundbar
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
Die Festung galt als unverwundbar gegenüber Angriffen.
C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

Wiedergutmachung
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
Das Gericht ordnete die Wiedergutmachung für die Opfer des Betrugs an.
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

Garage
Meaning
a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles
Example
He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.
Er parkte sein Auto in der Garage, um es vor dem Hagelsturm zu schützen.
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

kommissar
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
Der Polizeikommissar sprach mit den Medien über den Vorfall.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

Handwerker
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
Der Handwerker fertigte einen schönen Holzstuhl an.
A2 verb /skiː/

ski

skifahren
Meaning
to glide over snow on skis
Example
We went skiing in the Alps last winter.
Wir sind letzten Winter in den Alpen Ski gefahren.
A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

auf
Meaning
moving to a position on the surface of something
Example
She jumped onto the table to get the book.
Sie sprang auf den Tisch, um das Buch zu holen.
B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

ein wütender oder angespannter Blick; ein starkes und blendendes Licht
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
Der strenge Blick des Lehrers brachte die lauten Schüler sofort zum Schweigen.
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

Dichte
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
Die Bevölkerungsdichte im Stadtzentrum ist extrem hoch.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

überheblich / unanständig
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
Seine überheblichen Bemerkungen beleidigten das Publikum.
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.
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

Chiffre
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
Militärnachrichten werden mit einem Cipher geschützt.
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

erster Märtyrer
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
Heiliger Stephanus ist als der Protomärtyrer des Christentums bekannt.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

Asteroid
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Der Asteroidengürtel liegt zwischen den Umlaufbahnen von Mars und Jupiter.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

duftend
Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
Die Küche war duftend nach Gewürzen und frischen Kräutern.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

Interesse / Zinsen
Meaning
A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.
Example
He showed great interest in learning new languages.
Er zeigte großes Interesse daran, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

ähnlichkeit; gleichheit
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
Das Porträt zeigt eine starke Ähnlichkeit mit ihrer Großmutter.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

Freude am Unglück anderer
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
Er fühlte eine Art von Schadenfreude, als sein Rivale scheiterte.
A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

genug
Meaning
as much or as many as required
Example
We have enough food for everyone.
Wir haben genug Essen für alle.
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

Islam Religion
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
Der Islam betont Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und Mitgefühl.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

bedienen
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
Der Chirurg wird den Patienten morgen operieren.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

Esslöffel
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Sie rührte die Suppe mit einem Esslöffel.
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Stock / Symbol der Autorität
Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
Der Dirigent hob seinen Baton, um mit der Symphonie zu beginnen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/

Uncultured

unkultiviert; ungebildet
Meaning
lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized
Example
His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Sein unkultiviertes Verhalten hat alle bei der Dinnerparty in Verlegenheit gebracht.
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

Boxer
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
Der Boxer trainierte jeden Morgen hart vor der Meisterschaft.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

behebbar
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
Der Fehler war ernst, aber immer noch behebbbar.
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

Technik
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
Sie hat eine neue Atemtechnik im Yoga-Kurs gelernt.
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

Kumpel
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
Er ging mit seinem besten Kumpel ins Kino.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

vorhersehbar
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Seine Reaktionen waren vorhersehbar, basierend auf seinem vergangenen Verhalten.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

unverschämt
Meaning
rude and showing a lack of respect
Example
It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.
Es war unverschämt von ihm, die Entscheidung des Managers zu hinterfragen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

erpressen
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
Er versuchte, sie zu erpressen, indem er mit der Veröffentlichung der Dokumente drohte.
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

bravo
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
Das Publikum rief 'Bravo!' nach der beeindruckenden Aufführung.
A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

auf Wiedersehen
Meaning
a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting
Example
She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.
Sie winkte und sagte auf Wiedersehen, bevor sie den Bahnhof verließ.
B1 adjective ɪˈməʊʃənl

emotional

emotional
Meaning
Having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.
Example
Visiting the burial site made him emotional.
Der Besuch der Grabstätte machte ihn emotional.
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.
A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

menge
Meaning
a large number of people gathered together
Example
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
Eine große Menge versammelte sich, um das Konzert zu sehen.
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

nachdenklich oder meditative
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
Er verbrachte einen kontemplativen Abend damit, über seine Entscheidungen nachzudenken.
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

Hofnarr; Spaßmacher
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
Der Hofnarr unterhielt den König mit scharfsinnigen Bemerkungen und lustigen Tricks.
B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

Beruf; Beschäftigung; Übernahme
Meaning
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
Example
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
Lehren ist ihr gewählter Beruf.
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

ein Planet, der einen Stern außerhalb des Sonnensystems umkreist
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
Astronomen haben in den letzten zehn Jahren Tausende von Exoplaneten entdeckt.
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

wählen
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
Viele Studenten entscheiden sich, im Ausland zu studieren, um bessere Möglichkeiten zu haben.
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Chronologie
Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
Die Chronologie der Dynastie wurde sorgfältig von Historikern studiert.
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.
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

Jungschwan
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
Das Zygnet schwamm dicht hinter seiner Mutter.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

Tiger
Meaning
a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia
Example
The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.
Der Tiger jagte lautlos durch den Dschungel.
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

Nähe
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
Die Nähe ihrer Häuser machte sie zu engen Freunden.
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

doppelt
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
Sie hat die doppelte Staatsbürgerschaft beider Länder.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

die Tiefe messen oder genau untersuchen
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Sie benutzten eine Linie, um die Tiefe des Sees zu messen.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

Rechtfertigung
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für so ein unhöfliches Verhalten.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

flüchtig
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
Der Aktienmarkt ist heutzutage äußerst flüchtig.
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

revolutionieren
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
Künstliche Intelligenz wird bereit sein, den Gesundheitssektor zu revolutionieren.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

unvollständig
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
Ihr Bericht war unvollständig und brauchte weitere Details.
A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

Flughafen
Meaning
A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.
Example
We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.
Wir kamen zwei Stunden vor dem Flug am Flughafen an.
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

evolutionär
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
Die evolutionären Veränderungen in den Arten sind faszinierend.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

Bündel
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
Die Arbeiter luden das Bündel Baumwolle auf den Lkw.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

Unterwelt
Meaning
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
Example
The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.
Der Detektiv verbrachte Jahre damit, die Geheimnisse der Unterwelt zu studieren.
C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

Energie
Meaning
Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.
Example
The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.
Der Schauspieler spielte seine Rolle mit bemerkenswerter Energie.
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

streitlustige Frau / kleines, mausähnliches Tier
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
Das Stück beschreibt eine willensstarke Frau als streitlustige Frau.
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

Südamerika
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Brasilien ist das größte Land in Südamerika.
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

regieren
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
Der Präsident regiert das Land weise.
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

klarheit
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
Die Klarheit seines Vortrags machte es den Studenten leicht, komplexe Themen zu verstehen.
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

Misanthropie
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Seine Misanthropie war offensichtlich an der Art und Weise, wie er Menschen mied.
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

gehen
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
Jeden Morgen gehen ist gut für deine Gesundheit.
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

zitternd / schwach
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
Der doddering Professor hatte Schwierigkeiten, die Treppe hinaufzusteigen.
A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

interessiert
Meaning
Showing curiosity or concern about something.
Example
She is very interested in learning new languages.
Sie ist sehr interessiert daran, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

geteilt
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
Sie wohnen in einer gemeinsamen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

Curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
Ich liebe scharfes Hühnchen-Curry mit Reis.
A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

geschehen
Meaning
to occur or take place; to come about by chance
Example
What happened at the meeting yesterday?
Was ist bei dem Treffen gestern passiert?
A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

Russisch
Meaning
relating to Russia, its people, or its language
Example
She is studying the Russian language at university.
Sie studiert Russisch an der Universität.
A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

vorwärts
Meaning
toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction
Example
The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.
Die Truppen zogen nach vorne, um die Brücke zu sichern.
A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

vor
Meaning
Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.
Example
I met her two years ago.
Ich habe sie vor zwei Jahren getroffen.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Naivität
Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
Seine Naivität machte ihn zu einem leichten Ziel für Manipulation.
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

Schnelligkeit
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
Die Schnelligkeit des technologischen Wandels ist erstaunlich.
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.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hyäne
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
Die Hyäne lachte in der Dunkelheit der Nacht.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

nachdrücklich
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
Das Kind war nachdrücklich, ein neues Spielzeug zu bekommen.