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C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

Und-Zeichen
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Verwenden Sie ein Und-Zeichen anstelle des Wortes 'und' im Firmennamen.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

Rentier
Meaning
a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas
Example
Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.
Das Rentier des Weihnachtsmanns zog seinen Schlitten durch den Himmel.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

erröten / mit Wasser reinigen
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Sie wurde rot vor Verlegenheit, als sie ihren Fehler bemerkte.
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

klug; stilvoll; schnell
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Er war für das Geschäftstreffen smart gekleidet.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

kleiner Turm auf einer größeren Festung oder einem Gebäude
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
Die Burg wurde von Soldaten bewacht, die im Turm stationiert waren.
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

Winter
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
Der Winter im Norden kann sehr hart sein, mit starkem Schneefall.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

Biokraftstoff
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Biokraftstoffe verringern die Abhängigkeit von herkömmlichen Energiequellen.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

atheistisch
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
Sie wuchs in einem atheistischen Haushalt ohne religiöse Rituale auf.
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

vereiteln
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
Die Polizei vereitelte den Raubversuch.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

besorgt
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
Sie war besorgt wegen der bevorstehenden Prüfung.
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

Geduld
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
Sie zeigte bemerkenswerte Geduld während der hitzigen Diskussion.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

Eindringling
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
Der Sicherheitswächter erwischte den Eindringling, der über den Zaun kletterte.
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

steuern
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
Das Schiff steuert in Richtung Antarktis.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

Benutzung eines Pseudonyms
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
Die Autorin behielt während ihrer gesamten Karriere die Benutzung eines Pseudonyms bei.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

Steinsalz
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
Steinsalz wird als gesünder angesehen als Tafelsalz.
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

freundlich
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
Sie haben eine freundliche Vereinbarung getroffen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

betrunken
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
Er stolperte betrunken ins Zimmer.
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
Sie hatte Angst vor der Dunkelheit.
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.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

Forum
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
Das Online-Forum ermöglicht es den Menschen, eine breite Palette von Themen zu diskutieren.
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

Schaum
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
Die Wellen krachten gegen die Felsen und hinterließen Schaum in der Luft.
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 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

unumstritten; ohne Widerstand akzeptiert; ohne Rivalen
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
Er blieb fünf Jahre lang der unumstrittene Champion.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

Kassenwart
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
Der Kassenwart genehmigte das Budget für die neue Bibliothek.
C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

Militante
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.
Die militante Gruppe forderte sofortige politische Reformen.
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

beraubt
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
Nach dem Verrat fühlte er sich beraubt von Hoffnung und Vertrauen.
B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

registrieren
Meaning
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
Example
You must register for the conference before the deadline.
Du musst dich für die Konferenz vor der Frist registrieren.
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

Kompromiss
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
Es gibt immer einen Kompromiss zwischen Preis und Qualität.
A2 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

ihnen
Meaning
belonging to them; that which is theirs
Example
This book is theirs, not ours.
Dieses Buch gehört ihnen, nicht uns.
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

verbrauchend
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
Der Arzt riet von verbrauchenden Gewohnheiten ab.
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

siegreich
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
Das siegreiche Team feierte seinen Meisterschaftsgewinn mit großer Freude.
A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

beschämt
Meaning
feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something
Example
He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.
Er fühlte sich beschämt, als er ihren Namen vergaß.
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

Umfang
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
Der Lehrer bat uns, den Umfang des Kreises zu berechnen.
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

umweltfreundliche Urbanisierung
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
Umweltfreundliche Urbanisierung reduziert die Umweltzerstörung.
C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

Separatist
Meaning
A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.
Example
The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.
Die separatistische Gruppe forderte die Unabhängigkeit von der Zentralregierung.
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

integrität
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
Die Integrität der Lehrer fördert ein positives Lernumfeld.
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

verspielt oder schelmisch
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
Seine verspielten Bemerkungen brachten alle zum Lachen.
C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

vergehen
Meaning
to pass or go by, usually referring to time
Example
Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.
Es vergingen mehrere Stunden, bevor er schließlich nach Hause zurückkehrte.
C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

illegitim
Meaning
Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.
Example
The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.
Das Gericht entschied, dass der Vertrag illegitim war.
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

eine Art alter Musketen
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
Die Soldaten trugen Musketen auf das Schlachtfeld.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

Tippfehler
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
Der Bericht war voller Tippfehler.
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

angesehen
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
Er ist ein angesehener Autor im Bereich der Geschichte.
A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

schnell; rasch; zügig
Meaning
at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly
Example
He quickly finished his homework.
Er hat seine Hausaufgaben schnell beendet.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

Versorgungsdienst
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Der Versorgungsdienst der Armee stellte sicher, dass die Soldaten genügend Vorräte hatten.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

Zerstörung; Vernichtung;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
Das Erdbeben verursachte weit verbreitete Zerstörung in der gesamten Stadt.
A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

recyceln
Meaning
to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away
Example
We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.
Wir sollten Papier und Plastik recyceln, um Abfall zu reduzieren.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Banner
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
Das Unternehmen zeigte ein Banner, um sein neues Produkt zu bewerben.
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

schwanken
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Die Temperaturen schwanken von 15 bis 30 Grad diese Woche.
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

Kunstgriff oder Plan
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
Die Uhr war ein komplizierter Kunstgriff aus Zahnrädern und Federn.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

Magnitude; Größe; Bedeutung
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
Die Magnitude des Erdbebens wurde mit 7,5 auf der Richterskala gemessen.
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

rein; klar; ohne Flecken; ohne Diskriminierung;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
Das Wasser aus der Bergquelle ist rein.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

verbannt
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Der König verbannte den Verräter aus dem Königreich.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

Ichthyologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies fish.
Example
The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.
Der Ichthyologe entdeckte eine neue Fischart im Fluss.
A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

Eisen / Bügeleisen
Meaning
a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
Example
He used an iron to smooth his shirt.
Er benutzte ein Bügeleisen, um sein Hemd zu glätten.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

Einführungshandbuch, Grundierung
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
Er las ein Einführungsbuch über Programmierung, bevor er mit seinem Kurs begann.
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

negative Auswirkungen
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
Die Nutzung von Plastik hat negative Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

herausfordernd
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
Der Bergaufstieg war herausfordernd, aber lohnend.
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

vorzeichen
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuten auf einen Sturm hin.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

unwahrscheinlich
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
Es scheint unwahrscheinlich, dass er pünktlich ankommt.
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

krematorium
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
Das Krematorium war in der Nähe des Friedhofs.
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

mit rauer Stimme sprechen oder mit einem groben Geräusch schaben
Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
Er raspte eine Warnung, bevor er zusammenbrach.
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

Taschenrechner
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
Sie benutzte einen Taschenrechner, um die komplexe Gleichung zu lösen.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

harmlos
Meaning
Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.
Example
His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.
Seine harmlosen Bemerkungen hielten das Gespräch freundlich.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

mehr
Meaning
A greater or additional amount or degree.
Example
She wanted more time to finish the project.
Sie wollte mehr Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

wichtig, herausragend oder auffällig
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
Der Bericht hob die wichtigsten Punkte der Diskussion hervor.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

nichtig
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
Seine Bemühungen waren nichtig und änderten das Ergebnis nicht.
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

unendlich
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
Das Universum wird oft als unendlich beschrieben.
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

abgekämpft und besorgt
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
Sein abgekämpftes Gesicht verriet jahrelange Kämpfe.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

unbewusst
Meaning
without being aware of one's actions or surroundings
Example
She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.
Sie wippte unbewusst mit dem Fuß zum Rhythmus der Musik.
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.
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

Nerv; Mut
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
Sie fasste den Mut, vor dem großen Publikum zu sprechen.
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

Wetterisolierung
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
Das Haus wurde wetterfest gemacht, um die Energieeffizienz zu verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
Der Python schlängelte sich fest um seine Beute.
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

vertikal
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
Der Wolkenkratzer hat ein perfekt vertikales Design.
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

engelhafter
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
Das Kind hatte ein engelhaftes Lächeln.
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

früh
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
Sie stand früh auf, um ihre Arbeit zu beenden.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

unablenkbar
Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
Die unablenkbare Aufmerksamkeit des Richters war auf den Fall gerichtet.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

aufhellen; erleichtern
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
Ein Witz kann die Stimmung in einer angespannten Besprechung aufhellen.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

durchzogen
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
Das Land war durchzogen von Korruption.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

stur
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
Der störrische Drucker weigerte sich zu arbeiten, als er am meisten gebraucht wurde.
B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

sofort
Meaning
happening or done without delay
Example
The doctor gave her immediate attention.
Der Arzt gab ihr sofortige Aufmerksamkeit.
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

Büße; Strafe für etwas Falsches tun
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
Der Mönch vollzog Buße für seine vergangenen Fehler.
C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

involvieren
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
Die Beweise implierten mehrere Beamte in den Skandal.
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

Fortsetzung
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
Die Fortsetzung der Serie wurde nach dem Finale angekündigt.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

verarmen
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
Der lange Krieg hat die ganze Nation verarmt.
A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

Affe
Meaning
a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees
Example
The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
Der Affe schwang von Ast zu Ast im Dschungel.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

untauglich; ungeeignet;
Meaning
not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate
Example
He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.
Er wurde aufgrund seiner schlechten Gesundheit für den Militärdienst für untauglich erklärt.
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

Ehrgeiz
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
Ihr Ehrgeiz ist es, einen Quantencomputer zu bauen.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

augenblicklich
Meaning
A very short period of time; happening immediately.
Example
He replied in an instant without hesitation.
Er antwortete im Augenblick ohne zu zögern.
C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

obelisk
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
Die alten Ägypter errichteten Obelisken, um ihre Götter zu ehren.
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

Abholzung
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
Abholzung beschleunigt den Verlust der biologischen Vielfalt.
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

besitz; eigentum; kontrolle
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
Das Haus ist seit Generationen im Besitz ihrer Familie.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

Inkohärenz
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
Seine Rede war voller Inkohärenz und schwer zu folgen.
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.
A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

angekündigt
Meaning
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example
The mission was announced publicly.
Die Mission wurde öffentlich bekannt gegeben.
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

unter intensiver Hitze leiden
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
Wir begannen, in der Mittagshitze zu schwitzen.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

Hilfsarbeiter
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
Der Söldner wurde als einfacher hireling ohne wahre Loyalität entlassen.
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

Hirschgeweih
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
Das Hirschgeweih wuchs jedes Jahr größer.
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

eimer
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
Der Bauer füllte den Eimer mit frischem Wasser aus dem Brunnen.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

verteilen
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
Die Maschine dispensiert sauberes Trinkwasser.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

anstrengend
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
Der Bergaufstieg war eine anstrengende Aufgabe.
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

Güterzug
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
Der lange Güterzug transportierte Container vom Hafen zum Inlandlager.
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

Geologie
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
Sie studierte Geologie, um Erdbeben zu verstehen.
A2 verb /prəˈvaɪd/

provide

bereitstellen
Meaning
to give or supply something that is needed or wanted
Example
The teacher will provide extra materials for the students.
Der Lehrer wird zusätzliches Material für die Schüler bereitstellen.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

jemanden zum Militärdienst zwingen
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
Die Regierung hat junge Männer während des Krieges zwangsrekrutiert.
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

spucken
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Er spuckte aus Wut auf den Boden.
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

zurückfallen
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
Nach Monaten des Fortschritts begann er, in alte Gewohnheiten zurückzufallen.
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

Beweis
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
Der Detektiv präsentierte den Beweis für die Schuld des Verdächtigen.
B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

Scheibe; Stück
Meaning
a thin, flat piece cut from something larger
Example
Would you like a slice of pizza?
Möchten Sie ein Stück Pizza?
C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

zurückziehen
Meaning
To move back or further away from a previous position.
Example
The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.
Die Überschwemmungswellen begannen, sich zurückzuziehen, nachdem der starke Regen aufgehört hatte.
B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

verschwinden
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
Der Zauberer ließ das Kaninchen aus dem Hut verschwinden.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

Mechanismus
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
Der Mechanismus der Uhr hörte nach Jahren der Nutzung auf zu funktionieren.
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

Dutzend
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
Sie kaufte ein Dutzend Eier auf dem Markt.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

monoton
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
Der monoton klingende Lehrer machte es schwer, der Vorlesung zu folgen.
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

Übersetzer
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
Der Übersetzer half den Touristen, den Führer zu verstehen.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

obdachlos
Meaning
Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.
Example
The organization helps homeless people find shelter.
Die Organisation hilft obdachlosen Menschen, ein Dach zu finden.
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.
A2 noun /bɒs/

boss

Chef
Meaning
a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization
Example
Her boss gave her a new project to complete.
Ihr Chef gab ihr ein neues Projekt, das sie abschließen sollte.
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

essen, trinken, verbrauchen
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
Wir konsumieren viel Wasser im Sommer.
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

Andeutung
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
Die Andeutung des Managers war an seinen Konkurrenten gerichtet.