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B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Jenseits
Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
Viele Kulturen haben verschiedene Vorstellungen vom Jenseits.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

Häretiker
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
Die Kirche erklärte ihn wegen seiner radikalen Ideen für einen Häretiker.
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

Episode
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
Die letzte Episode des Dramas wurde von Millionen gesehen.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

hoffnungsvoll
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Er blieb hoffnungsvoll trotz der Herausforderungen.
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

Fehltritt
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
Der Fehltritt des Politikers verbreitete sich schnell in den sozialen Medien.
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

verzichten
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
Sie verließ ihre Staatsbürgerschaft, um dauerhaft ins Ausland zu ziehen.
C1 adjective /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

preferential

bevorzugt
Meaning
showing or giving advantage to one over others
Example
Members receive preferential treatment at the club.
Mitglieder erhalten im Club bevorzugte Behandlung.
C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

Fachwerk
Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
Der Ingenieur entwarf einen starken Fachwerkträger für die neue Brücke.
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 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

verherrlichen
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
Der Film verherrlicht Kriegsheroen.
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

Freude
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
Das Festival war voller Freude und Lachen.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

gestreift
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
Die Muskelfasern erschienen unter dem Mikroskop gestreift.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

Urteil; Entscheidung
Meaning
the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court
Example
The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.
Das Urteil der Jury basierte auf einer sorgfältigen Überlegung aller Fakten.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

überschwänglich
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
Sie gab ihm einen überschwänglichen Empfang nach seiner langen Reise.
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

Komfort; Bequemlichkeit
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
Das weiche Sofa bot nach einem langen Arbeitstag großen Komfort.
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

Gewürz
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
Sie fügte dem Curry eine Prise Gewürz hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu geben.
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

Übung
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
Tägliche Übung verbessert die Flüssigkeit.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Er hatte nach dem Unfall eine tiefe Schnittwunde am Bein.
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

abgemagert
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
Nach Wochen der Krankheit sah er blass und abgemagert aus.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

verwurzelt
Meaning
Firmly established and unlikely to change.
Example
Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.
Korruption ist tief im System verwurzelt.
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

gekocht
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
Sie servierte gekochte Eier zum Frühstück.
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

Schäler
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
Verwenden Sie einen Schäler, um die Kartoffelschale zu entfernen.
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

zuschreiben, zuordnen
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
Viele Gelehrte schreiben das Gedicht einem unbekannten Autor zu.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

leidenschaftlich, enthusiastisch
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Sie hielt eine leidenschaftliche Rede über den Klimawandel.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

scheuern
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Die engen Schuhe begannen, an seinen Fersen zu scheuern.
A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

verstecken
Meaning
to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view
Example
Children like to hide during games.
Kinder verstecken sich gerne beim Spielen.
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

legitim; gültig; authentisch; vernünftig
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
Er hat einen legitimen Grund, zu spät zu kommen.
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.
A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

ja
Meaning
used to express agreement or affirmation
Example
Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.
Ja, ich gehe mit dir in den Laden.
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

Drehung; Wende; Gelegenheit;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
Es ist dein Turn, beim Treffen zu sprechen.
B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

Besteuerung
Meaning
The system of imposing and collecting taxes.
Example
Taxation is necessary for funding public services.
Besteuerung ist notwendig, um öffentliche Dienstleistungen zu finanzieren.
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

Schleifstein
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
Der Schmied schärfte seine Klinge auf dem Schleifstein.
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 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

Kreuzung
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
Die Kreuzung der Main Street und der 5th Avenue ist immer befahren.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

Gourmet
Meaning
A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.
Example
They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
Sie gingen in ein Gourmet-Restaurant, um ihren Jahrestag zu feiern.
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

verachten
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
Er würde niemals ehrliche Arbeit verachten, egal wie bescheiden sie auch sein mag.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

stehlen
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
Er versuchte, ein Buch aus der Bibliothek zu stehlen, ohne bemerkt zu werden.
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

Physiologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
Sie studiert Humanphysiologie an der Universität.
B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

Nashorn
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
Das Nashorn stürmte durch die Prärie.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

langweilig; ermüdend
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
Die Vorlesung war so langweilig, dass viele Studenten eingeschlafen sind.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

Optometrist
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
Der Optometrist verschrieb ihr neue Brillen.
B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

bedauerlich; unglücklich; bedauernd
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
Es ist bedauerlich, dass so viele talentierte Menschen das Unternehmen verlassen haben.
C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

Stiftung, Schenkung
Meaning
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
Example
The university received a large endowment for research.
Die Universität erhielt eine große Stiftung für die Forschung.
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

Salz
Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
Bitte geben Sie der Suppe etwas Salz, um den Geschmack zu verbessern.
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

winzig
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
Sie leistete nur einen winzigen Beitrag zum Projekt.
B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

Korrespondenz; Ähnlichkeit oder Gleichwertigkeit; Kommunikation durch den Austausch von Briefen
Meaning
letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters
Example
The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.
Die historische Korrespondenz zwischen den beiden berühmten Schriftstellern wurde kürzlich veröffentlicht.
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

grundlegend; elementar; unterentwickelt; in den frühesten Entwicklungsstadien
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
Sie hat nur rudimentäre Kenntnisse der französischen Sprache.
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

angemessen
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
Das Essen war angemessen für die kleine Gruppe.
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

Geburtskunde
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
Sie studiert Geburtskunde, um eine Spezialistin für Geburtshilfe zu werden.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apostel, verteidiger
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Er wurde ein Apostel des Umweltschutzes.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

monochromatisch
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
Der Kuenstler schuf ein auffaelliges monochromatisches Gemaelde in Blautoenen.
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

noch einmal
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
Ich muss dieses Buch noch einmal lesen, um es besser zu verstehen.
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

durchtränken / schwängern
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete eine Methode, um das Material mit Harz zu imprägnieren.
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

Unterhalt
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
Das Gericht befahl ihm, seiner Ex-Frau monatlich Unterhalt zu zahlen.
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Motiv
Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
Das Motiv der Liebe steht im Zentrum des Romans.
A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

Dieb
Meaning
a person who steals things from others
Example
The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.
Der Dieb wurde beim Stehlen im Juweliergeschäft erwischt.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

Ruheort
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
Der Ruheort der Märtyrer ist nahe dem Fluss.
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

Abonnent
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Sie ist Abonnentin der monatlichen Zeitschrift.
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

einsperren
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
Der Gefangene wurde in einer dunklen Zelle eingesperrt.
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

Gepäck; persönliche Gegenstände;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
Bitte holen Sie Ihr Gepäck vom Gepäckband am Flughafen ab.
A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

restaurant
Meaning
a place where meals are prepared and served to customers
Example
We went to the restaurant for dinner.
Wir sind zum Restaurant zum Abendessen gegangen.
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

vorsitzen
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen die Sitzung leiten.
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

kalorisch
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
Schokolade ist sehr kalorienreich, daher sollte sie in Maßen gegessen werden.
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

Software
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
Er hat die Software installiert, um die Leistung seines Computers zu verbessern.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

Absicht
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Ihre Absicht war es, die Qualität der Bildung in der Gemeinschaft zu verbessern.
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

invasieren
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
Die Armee hat das benachbarte Land invadierte.
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

Glück
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

Tempo, Rhythmus
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
Die Band spielte das Lied in einem schnelleren Tempo als gewöhnlich.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

eine Aufgabe nach der anderen machen
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Monotasking führt oft zu qualitativ hochwertigerer Arbeit.
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

ohne
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
Er ging, ohne sich zu verabschieden.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

unfühlbar
Meaning
unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand
Example
There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.
Es gab ein unfühlbares Gefühl der Angst im Raum.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

sich ausgeben als
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er versuchte, einen Polizisten zu impersonieren.
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

Charakter; Persönlichkeit; Eigenschaft;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
Sie zeigte großen Charakter, indem sie anderen während der Krise half.
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

alt
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
Der alte Mann saß im Park und schaute den Kindern beim Spielen zu.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

in Bezug auf Milch oder Milchsäure
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
Intensive Übungen können zu einer Ansammlung von Milchsäure in den Muskeln führen.
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

Stütze; sich wappnen
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
Sie wappnete sich gegen den starken Wind.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

endearment

liebevolles Wort
Meaning
A word or phrase expressing affection or love.
Example
She whispered a gentle endearment to her child.
Sie flüsterte ihrem Kind ein liebevolles Wort zu.
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

Schützling
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
Der junge Künstler war der Schützling eines berühmten Malers.
B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

so
Meaning
as a result or consequence of something previously stated
Example
He was late, thus he missed the meeting.
Er kam zu spät, so hat er das Treffen verpasst.
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

lobenswert
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
Ihre wohltätige Arbeit ist wirklich lobenswert.
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

Anschuldigung
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
Die Anschuldigung gegen ihn wurde als falsch erwiesen.
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

tragödie; katastrophe
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
Das Erdbeben war eine Tragödie, die Tausende von Familien betroffen hat.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

Tauschhändler
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
Der Tauschhändler tauschte Obst gegen Töpferwaren.
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

Qual
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
Sie war in tiefer Qual, nachdem sie die tragische Nachricht gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

Brechstange
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
Er benutzte einen Kuhfuß, um die alten Nägel zu entfernen.
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

Gerberei
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
Die Gerberei produzierte Leder von hoher Qualität für den Export.
A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

auf
Meaning
physically in contact with and supported by a surface
Example
The book is on the table.
Das Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

rotierend
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
Die Maschine verwendet einen Rotationsmotor, um effizient zu arbeiten.
A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

Glück
Meaning
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
Example
She loves Italian food.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

Merkmal
Meaning
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
Example
The new phone has a unique camera feature.
Das neue Telefon hat ein einzigartiges Kamera-Merkmal.
C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

pompöses Sprache
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
Die pompöse Rede des Politikers konnte keine Verbindung zu den einfachen Leuten herstellen.
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

Scheiße
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
Der Hund hat Unordnung gemacht, indem er seine Scheiße auf dem Boden hinterlassen hat.
A2 noun ˈen.ə.dʒi

energy

Energie
Meaning
Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.
Example
Clean energy sources help reduce pollution.
Saubere Energiequellen helfen, die Umweltverschmutzung zu reduzieren.
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

Sommersprosse
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
Ihr Gesicht war bedeckt mit süßen Sommersprossen, die jedes Jahr im Sommer auftauchten.
C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

berührend, ergreifend
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
Das Ende des Films war so berührend, dass viele im Publikum zu Tränen gerührt waren.
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

Busch
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
Ein Kaninchen versteckte sich unter dem Busch.
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

Prädikat / basieren auf
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
Seine Theorie basiert auf solider Forschung.
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 /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

Fluggesellschaft
Meaning
A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.
Example
The airline announced a discount on international tickets.
Die Fluggesellschaft kündigte einen Rabatt auf internationale Tickets an.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

Erweiterung der Hilfe
Meaning
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Example
The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation startete ein neues Programm zur Erweiterung der Hilfe für Obdachlose.
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

süß; nett; angenehm
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
Sie hat eine süße Stimme, die jeder gerne hört.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

Bronze
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
Die Statue war aus festem Bronze gemacht.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

beunruhigend
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
Die Nachricht über den Unfall war tief beunruhigend.
C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

verdampfen
Meaning
to turn into vapor or gas
Example
The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.
Die Hitze der Sonne kann Wasser von der Oberfläche verdampfen.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

boa constrictor
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
Der Boa constrictor wickelte sich um seine Beute.
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
Die Erhaltung der biologischen Vielfalt ist entscheidend für das ökologische Gleichgewicht.
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

Rock
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
Sie wählte einen blauen Rock, um ihn mit ihrer Bluse abzustimmen.
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

Abteilung
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
Das Unternehmen hat eine separate Abteilung für Forschung und Entwicklung.
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

verblassen
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
Die Blumen werden ohne genug Wasser verwelken.
B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

Ausrüstung / Gerät
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
Der Kletterer packte seine gesamte Ausrüstung, bevor er die Reise begann.
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

schimpfen
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
Der Lehrer schimpfte den Schüler wegen der Verspätung.
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

Schwelle, Grenze
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
Sobald die Schwelle für die Schädlingpopulation erreicht ist, müssen Maßnahmen ergriffen werden.
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

Bienenzucht
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
Die Bienenzucht spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der Landwirtschaft, da sie die Bestäubung unterstützt.
C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

Graphit
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
Der Künstler skizzierte das Porträt mit einem Bleistift aus Graphit.
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

Struktur
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
Die Struktur ist für Sicherheit und Funktionalität ausgelegt.
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
Er brauchte Stiche für eine tiefe Schnittwunde an seinem Bein.
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

Ära
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
Die Renaissance war eine Ära großer künstlerischer und kultureller Errungenschaften.
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Alkohol
Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
Zu viel Alkohol kann deiner Leber schaden.
C1 verb /struː/

strew

verstreuen
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
Die Kleider lagen verstreut auf dem Boden.
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

auslösen
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
Der laute Lärm hat das Alarmsystem ausgelöst.
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

möwe
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
Die Möwe stürzte sich hinunter, um den Fisch aus dem Wasser zu fangen.