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C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

Ästhetik
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Innenarchitektur konzentriert sich auf Ästhetik und Funktionalität.
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

strahlen
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
Der Kamin strahlt Wärme im ganzen Raum aus.
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

letztlich
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
Das endgültige Ergebnis war besser als erwartet.
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

Fingerabdruck
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
Die Polizei fand seine Fingerabdrücke am Türgriff am Tatort.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

Schmeichelei; falsche Lobreden
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Seine Schmeichelei konnte niemanden von seiner Aufrichtigkeit überzeugen.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

mord
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
Der Detektiv wurde beauftragt, den Mord zu untersuchen, der letzte Nacht im Stadtzentrum passiert ist.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

teilnehmer
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
Jeder Teilnehmer im Marathon erhielt eine Medaille.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

niedergeschlagen
Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich niedergeschlagen, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

Nachdenken
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
Ihr Nachdenken war klar und präzise.
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

über Kleinigkeiten streiten
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
Die Kinder begannen, sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen zu streiten.
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

gastronomie
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
Paris ist berühmt für seine reiche Tradition der Gastronomie.
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

jenseits oder über die Reichweite normaler oder nur physischer menschlicher Erfahrungen
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
Seine Kunst hat eine transzendente Qualität.
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

egoistisch
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
Er war zu egoistisch, um sein Essen mit anderen zu teilen.
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

folgend
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
Die folgenden Ereignisse änderten den Verlauf der Geschichte.
A2 verb /sɜːrtʃ/

search

suchen
Meaning
to look carefully for someone or something; to examine thoroughly
Example
The police searched the house for evidence.
Die Polizei durchsuchte das Haus nach Beweisen.
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

Hafenpier
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
Die Fischerboote waren am Holzsteg nahe dem Hafen vertäut.
A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

Fülle; ausreichend
Meaning
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
Example
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
Es gibt genug Essen für alle auf der Party.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

Zwangsvollstreckung
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
Die Familie verlor ihr Zuhause aufgrund der Zwangsvollstreckung, nachdem sie mehrere Hypothekenzahlungen versäumt hatte.
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

verherrlichen
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
Sie versammelten sich, um ihren geliebten Lehrer zu loben.
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

Weihnachten
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
Familien versammeln sich, um Weihnachten mit Freude und Liebe zu feiern.
B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

ähnlich; auf die gleiche Weise
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
Die beiden Schwestern sehen sich sehr ähnlich.
C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

heiße, trockene Wind
Meaning
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
Example
The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.
Der Sirocco machte die Stadt unerträglich heiß und staubig.
B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

treiben
Meaning
to move slowly, especially by air or water currents
Example
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
Das Boot begann, sich vom Ufer zu entfernen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

debilitierend
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
Die Krankheit hatte eine debiliterende Wirkung auf seine Gesundheit.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

Eile; Hast
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
In seiner Eile, den Zug zu erwischen, vergaß er, seine Brieftasche vom Tisch zu nehmen.
C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

venös
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
Der Arzt untersuchte die venöse Zirkulation des Patienten.
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

Magnolie
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
Der wunderschöne Magnolienbaum blühte im Frühling mit rosa Blumen.
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

Annäherung
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten ein Abkommen, das eine neue Annäherung markierte.
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

Schwäche im Alter
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
Der alte Mann wurde senil und vergaß vertraute Gesichter.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

Kurzsichtigkeit; engstirnige Sichtweise
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
Seine kurzsichtige Entscheidung, die Schule früh zu verlassen, beeinträchtigte seine Karriereperspektiven.
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

weiße Ameise
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
Weiße Ameisen haben die Holzmöbel in unserem Haus beschädigt.
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.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

unüberschaubar; außer Kontrolle
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
Die große Klasse wurde ohne richtige Aufsicht unüberschaubar.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

voll
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
Das Buch ist voll mit faszinierenden historischen Details.
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

Konformität, Gehorsam, Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
Strikte Konformität zu den Regeln gewährleistet Ordnung in der Gesellschaft.
B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

Miete
Meaning
an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting
Example
The car rental was more expensive than we expected.
Die Autovermietung war teurer als erwartet.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

Verteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
Die Verteilung von Samen durch den Wind hilft Pflanzen, sich zu vermehren.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

Mitte
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
Der Park ist in der Mitte der Stadt.
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

Verschlechterung
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
Schlechte Wartung führt zu Materialverschlechterung.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

Mantel, Verantwortung
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
Der Führer übernahm den Mantel der Verantwortung.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

Aubergine
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
Meine Mutter hat Auberginen-Curry zum Mittagessen gekocht.
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

verwirren
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Schüler.
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

degradieren
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
Der Manager beschloss, den Mitarbeiter aufgrund schlechter Leistung zu degradieren.
A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

fünfzig
Meaning
the number 50
Example
The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.
Das Stadion kann fünfzigtausend Menschen fassen.
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

Fortschrittsverfolgung
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
Regelmäßiges Verfolgen des Fortschritts hilft, langfristige Ziele zu erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

Maschine, die Elektrizität erzeugt; eine Person mit großer Energie und Begeisterung
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
Sie ist die wahre Dynamo hinter dem Erfolg des Unternehmens.
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

sogenannt
Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
Der sogenannte Experte konnte die Frage nicht beantworten.
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

Bevölkerung
Meaning
the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area
Example
The new law was welcomed by the local populace.
Das neue Gesetz wurde von der lokalen Bevölkerung begrüßt.
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

mit Flügeln fliegen
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
Der Vogel fliegt seinen Weg über den Himmel.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

übertreffen
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Konkurrenten im Verkauf im letzten Jahr übertroffen.
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Araber
Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
Er ist ein Araber, der in Dubai lebt.
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

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

Permanence

permanenz
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
Die Permanenz des Steinmonuments beeindruckte alle Besucher.
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Maschinerie
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
Die Fabrik investierte in neue Maschinen, um die Produktion zu steigern.
C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

ein winziger Betrag
Meaning
An extremely small amount.
Example
He did not show an iota of fear.
Er zeigte keinen winzigen Anflug von Angst.
B1 noun praɪd

pride

Stolz
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
Der Tag des Sieges erfüllt unsere Herzen mit Stolz.
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

Mit Oxidation verbunden
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
Übermäßiger Stress kann oxidativen Schaden in Zellen verursachen.
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

verzweifelt
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
Er rief verzweifelt nach Hilfe nach dem Unfall.
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

brummen
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
Das ständige Brummen der Klimaanlage half ihr, friedlich einzuschlafen.
B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

hell
Meaning
in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner
Example
The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.
Die Sterne leuchteten hell am klaren Nachthimmel.
C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

Zugabe
Meaning
An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.
Example
The band returned to the stage for an encore.
Die Band kehrte auf die Bühne zurück für eine Zugabe.
A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

Vereinbarung
Meaning
A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Example
The agreement was accepted by all countries.
Die Vereinbarung wurde von allen Ländern akzeptiert.
A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

Waschen
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
Regelmäßiges Waschen der Kleidung hilft, die Hygiene zu erhalten.
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

Bohrer
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
Die Schüler nahmen an einer Feuerübung in der Schule teil.
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

mokassin
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
Er zog sich bequeme Mokassins an, bevor er nach draußen ging.
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

Sumpf
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
Die Wanderer blieben in einem Sumpf stecken.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

gerade Linie
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
Er machte eine gerade Linie zum Esstisch, sobald er die Party betrat.
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

Verschwender, Faulenzer
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
Der junge Mann wurde von seiner Familie als ein Verschwender abgetan.
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.
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

danach
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
Wir gingen zum Abendessen und sahen danach einen Film.
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

teilweise; unvollständig;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
Das Gebäude wurde nur teilweise im Feuer zerstört.
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

kriegerisch oder aggressiv
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
Seine kriegerische Haltung führt oft zu Konflikten.
B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

gründlich, ausführlich
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
Der Bericht war gründlich und gut recherchiert.
B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

spektakulär
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
Der Start des Raumfahrzeugs war ein spektakuläres Ereignis.
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

bestätigen
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
Der Zeuge hat die Aussage des Angeklagten korrigiert.
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

die Quintessenz
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
Sie ist die Quintessenz von Eleganz.
C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

Offenbarung
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
Die Offenbarung von Unternehmensgeheimnissen führte zu einem großen Skandal.
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

Bestie
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
Der Löwe ist eine wilde Bestie des Dschungels.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

aufruhr; lärm; unruhe
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
Die Ankündigung verursachte einen Aufruhr unter den Studenten.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

ungeschickt
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
Der Teenager fühlte sich ungeschickt in seinem zu großen Anzug.
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Memo
Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
Er schrieb ein Memo an das Personal über das bevorstehende Meeting.
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

zufügen
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
Der Sturm fügte der Stadt erheblichen Schaden zu.
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

Kritik
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
Die neue Politik hat viel Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit erhalten.
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

Absender
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
Der Absender schickte die Waren zum Lagerhaus.
B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

falten
Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
Sie faltete den Brief sorgfältig, bevor sie ihn in den Umschlag legte.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

aus Eichenholz
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
Die Dorfbewohner versammelten sich um den Eichentisch in der Halle.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

Hoheit; königlicher Titel
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
Eure Hoheit, der königliche Wagen ist bereit, Sie zum Staatsbankett heute Abend zu bringen.
A2 adjective /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

dangerous

gefährlich
Meaning
likely to cause harm or injury; unsafe
Example
Driving fast on icy roads is dangerous.
Schnell fahren auf vereisten Straßen ist gefährlich.
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

Emanzipation
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
Die Emanzipation der Sklaven war ein bedeutender Moment in der amerikanischen Geschichte.
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

prophetisch
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
Seine prophetischen Worte wurden nach vielen Jahren wahr.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

arbeitend
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
Sie arbeitet gerade an ihrem Projekt.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

gerichtlicher Befehl
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Der Richter erließ einen Habeas-Corpus-Befehl.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

unhöflich
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
Es wäre unhöflich, ihre freundliche Einladung abzulehnen.
B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

Kommunikation
Meaning
The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.
Example
Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.
Effektive Kommunikation ist entscheidend für jedes erfolgreiche Projekt.
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

Rätsel
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
Das alte Rätsel verwirrte alle Gelehrten jahrelang.
C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

Sessel
Meaning
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
Example
He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.
Nach der Arbeit entspannte er sich in seinem Lieblingssessel.
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

Wille
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
Sie verließ den Job aus eigener Volition.
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

einritzen
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
Sie haben ihren Namen auf dem Pokal eingraviert.
C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

Ätiologie
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
Ärzte untersuchen die Ätiologie des neuen Virus.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

Sprichwort
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
Es gibt ein altes Sprichwort, das sagt, dass Übung den Meister macht.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Kommunist
Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
Die kommunistische Ideologie strebt nach einer klassenlosen Gesellschaft.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

maharadscha
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
Der Maharadscha lebte in einem großen Palast, der von Gärten umgeben war.
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

Protektorat
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
Das kleine Land wurde zu einem Protektorat des Imperiums.
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

Haarschneider / schnelles Schiff aus dem 19. Jahrhundert
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
Der Friseur benutzte einen Haarschneider, um seine Haare zu schneiden.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

heimlich mit einem Verbrechen in Verbindung stehen
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
Der Manager konspirierte mit dem Lieferanten, um das Unternehmen zu betrügen.
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

Zwischenfruchtanbau
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
Der Zwischenfruchtanbau kann helfen, die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die Schädlingsbekämpfung zu verbessern.
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

falsch
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
Ich lag mit der Uhrzeit des Treffens falsch.
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
Die Plausibilität seiner Erklärung überzeugte die Jury.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

verstellbar; anpassbar; justierbar;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Dieser Stuhl hat eine verstellbare Höhe.
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

unterstützen
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
Der Bogen bildet einen 60-Grad-Winkel im Zentrum des Kreises.
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

idyllische Szene
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
Ihre Hochzeitsreise war eine idyllische Szene auf einer tropischen Insel.
A1 noun /ˈaʊər/

hour

Stunde
Meaning
A period of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example
The meeting lasted for two hours.
Die Sitzung dauerte zwei Stunden.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

verzögernd
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
Das Komitee wurde für seine verzögernde Antwort auf die Krise kritisiert.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

vergebend
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Sie hat eine vergebende Natur und hält selten Groll.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

Galgen
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
Im Mittelalter wurden Kriminelle oft an einem Galgen als öffentliche Warnung aufgehängt.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

gleichgültig
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
Sie war gleichgültig gegenüber dem Ausgang des Spiels.
A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

langweilig
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
Die Vorlesung war so langweilig, dass mehrere Studenten eingeschlafen sind.
A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

kommend
Meaning
approaching or happening soon
Example
We are preparing for the coming festival.
Wir bereiten uns auf das kommende Festival vor.
C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

nominiert
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
Sie war die nominierte für den besten Schauspielerpreis.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

Antipathie
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
Es gab eine gegenseitige Antipathie zwischen den beiden konkurrierenden Unternehmen.
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

Propeller
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
Der Propeller des Flugzeugs schnitt die Luft mit großer Geschwindigkeit.