B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

Vorfahre

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

Sie forschte in ihrem Stammbaum, um mehr über ihre Vorfahren zu erfahren.

B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

stecken

Meaning

to push or fold something neatly into a particular place

Example

She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.

Sie steckte die Decke um das Baby, um es warm zu halten.

B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

Masse; der größere Teil;

Meaning

the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something

Example

The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.

Der Großteil der Arbeit wurde vor der Frist abgeschlossen.

C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

Dachfenster

Meaning

A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.

Example

The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.

Das alte Haus hatte ein Dachfenster, das auf den Garten blickte.

A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

Geschäft; Unternehmen; Handel

Meaning

work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services

Example

He started his own business after graduating from university.

Er gründete sein eigenes Geschäft, nachdem er die Universität abgeschlossen hatte.

B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

gern und mit Vergnügen

Meaning

willingly and with pleasure

Example

I would gladly help you with your homework.

Ich würde dir gerne bei deinen Hausaufgaben helfen.

A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

Verschmutzung

Meaning

The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.

Example

Industrial pollution harms marine life.

Industrielle Verschmutzung schadet dem marinen Leben.

A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

warten

Meaning

to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens

Example

Please wait here while I get the documents.

Bitte warten Sie hier, während ich die Dokumente hole.

B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

kleiden

Meaning

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

Example

She clothed the baby in warm garments.

Sie kleidete das Baby in warme Kleidung.

C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

mit dem Ellbogen anstoßen

Meaning

To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.

Example

She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.

Sie stieß ihn an, damit er während der Besprechung ruhig blieb.

B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

Puder

Meaning

a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles

Example

She sprinkled some powder on the cake.

Sie streute etwas Pulver auf den Kuchen.

B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

Wachstum

Meaning

The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.

Example

Economic growth improves living conditions.

Wirtschaftliches Wachstum verbessert die Lebensbedingungen.

C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

folgen

Meaning

to happen as a result or consequence

Example

After the argument, silence ensued.

Nach dem Streit folgte Stille.

C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

perversität; starrsinn;

Meaning

deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate

Example

His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.

seine perversität, hilfe abzulehnen, frustrierte alle.

B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

anzeigen

Meaning

to show or exhibit; to present for others to see

Example

The museum displays ancient artifacts.

Das Museum zeigt antike Artefakte.

C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

Parasit

Meaning

an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others

Example

The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.

Der Hund wurde gegen Darmparasiten behandelt.

C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

zensieren, stark kritisieren

Meaning

to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval

Example

The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.

Der Ausschuss hat den Politiker wegen seines Fehlverhaltens zensiert.

C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

Fortschritt

Meaning

An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.

Example

The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.

Das Unternehmen hat signifikante Fortschritte im Mobilmarkt gemacht.

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

Rezept

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

Der Arzt gab ihr ein Rezept für Antibiotika.

B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

Trainer

Meaning

a person who teaches skills or gives training

Example

The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.

Der Fitnesstrainer half mir, meine Haltung zu verbessern.

C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

lebenskräftiges rot

Meaning

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

Example

The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.

Der Himmel wurde beim Sonnenuntergang lebendig rot.

C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

eisenhaltig

Meaning

containing or consisting of iron

Example

Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.

Ferrometalle werden häufig im Bauwesen verwendet.

A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

heilen

Meaning

to make someone healthy again after an illness

Example

The new medicine cured her of the infection.

Das neue Medikament heilte sie von der Infektion.

A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

still; nichts sagen; schweigen

Meaning

silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet

Example

He kept mum about the surprise party plans.

Er schwieg über die Pläne für die Überraschungsparty.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

Sirene

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

Das Polizeiauto fuhr vorbei, während seine Sirene heulte.

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

viel

Meaning

a large amount or degree of something

Example

She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.

Sie hat nicht viel Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.

C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

Mikroskopie

Meaning

The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.

Example

Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.

Die Mikroskopie enthüllte die Struktur der Zellen.

B1 adverb /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

Entirely

vollständig; vollständig

Meaning

completely; wholly; fully

Example

The building was entirely destroyed in the fire.

Das Gebäude wurde im Feuer vollständig zerstört.

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

Sonntag

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

Am Sonntag entspannen wir normalerweise zu Hause.

C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

Krafteinheit (cgs-System)

Meaning

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

Example

The physicist measured the force in dynes.

Der Physiker maß die Kraft in Dynes.

C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

Fußnote

Meaning

A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.

Example

The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.

Der Autor fügte eine Fußnote hinzu, um den historischen Kontext zu erklären.

A2 verb /ˈpræktɪs/

practise

üben

Meaning

to do something repeatedly to improve skill; to work in a profession

Example

She practises piano for two hours daily.

Sie übt täglich zwei Stunden Klavier.

B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

ängstlich; besorgt

Meaning

feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern

Example

She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.

Sie fühlte sich ängstlich wegen ihres bevorstehenden Vorstellungsgesprächs.

C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

lockern

Meaning

to make or become less tight, less active, or slower

Example

The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.

Der Fahrer verlangsamte seine Geschwindigkeit, als er sich dem Dorf näherte.

B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

erforderlich

Meaning

necessary or compulsory

Example

A visa is required to enter the country.

Ein Visum ist erforderlich, um das Land zu betreten.

C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lüstern

Meaning

Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.

Example

The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.

Das Boulevardblatt veröffentlichte eine lüsterne Geschichte über den Prominenten.

C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

eine Situation oder ein Ereignis, das einen plötzlichen Anstieg von Reichtum, Glück oder Gewinn schafft

Meaning

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

Example

The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.

Die Ölfunde waren eine Bonanza für das kleine Land.

A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

pro Person

Meaning

for each, according to

Example

The tickets are priced at $20 per person.

Die Tickets sind zu je 20 $ pro Person bepreist.

C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

vorherrschen

Meaning

To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.

Example

Traditional values still predominate in the community.

Traditionelle Werte dominieren noch in der Gemeinschaft.

C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brüsk

Meaning

abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude

Example

His brusque reply ended the conversation.

Seine brüske Antwort beendete das Gespräch.

C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

strahlend

Meaning

Shining brightly; radiant.

Example

The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.

Die strahlende Sonne erleuchtete das ganze Tal.

C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

verziehen

Meaning

to twist or bend out of the normal shape

Example

She contorted her face in pain after the injury.

Sie verzog ihr Gesicht vor Schmerz nach der Verletzung.

C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

proaktive Führung

Meaning

Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.

Example

Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.

Proaktive Führung sorgt für rechtzeitige Entscheidungen.

B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

meinung

Meaning

a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof

Example

In my opinion, this is the best solution.

Meiner Meinung nach ist dies die beste Lösung.

A1 noun /iːst/

east

osten

Meaning

The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.

Example

The sun rises in the east.

Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.

A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

Quadrat

Meaning

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles

Example

The table has a square shape.

Der Tisch hat eine quadratische Form.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

unschön

Meaning

Unpleasant to look at; ugly.

Example

The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.

Der Müllhaufen schuf eine unschöne Aussicht im Park.

C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

Unsinn, Dummheit

Meaning

a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness

Example

The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.

Die Rede war voller Unsinn, der das Publikum langweilte.

C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

Dilemma; Unentschlossenheit

Meaning

a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma

Example

She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.

Sie war in einem Dilemma, welches Jobangebot sie annehmen sollte.

A1 noun /ruːm/

room

Zimmer

Meaning

A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

Example

She decorated her room with bright colors.

Sie dekorierte ihr Zimmer mit hellen Farben.

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.

B2 verb /slæm/

slam

mit großer Kraft zuschlagen

Meaning

to close or hit something with great force

Example

He slammed the door angrily after the argument.

Er schlug die Tür wütend zu, nachdem der Streit beendet war.

A1 verb /ɡoʊ/

go

gehen

Meaning

to move or travel from one place to another

Example

I go to school every day.

Ich gehe jeden Tag zur Schule.

B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

hilflos; machtlos; verletzlich

Meaning

unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable

Example

The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.

Das Kind fühlte sich hilflos, als es sich im überfüllten Markt verirrte.

A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

Mantel

Meaning

an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection

Example

He put on his winter coat before going outside.

Er zog seinen Wintermantel an, bevor er nach draußen ging.

C2 noun /oʊf/

Oaf

eine tollpatschige, dumme oder unsensible Person

Meaning

a clumsy, stupid, or insensitive person

Example

Don't be such an oaf - handle the dishes carefully!

Sei kein Oaf – gehe mit den Tellern vorsichtig um!

A2 adjective /rɪtʃ/

Rich

reich; wohlhabend; wertvoll

Meaning

having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor

Example

The rich businessman donated money to the charity.

Der reiche Geschäftsmann spendete Geld für wohltätige Zwecke.

C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

Zweifel; Besorgnis; Unsicherheit

Meaning

A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something

Example

She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.

Sie hatte ernsthafte Bedenken, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

Seifenbox

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

Sie kaufte eine schöne Seifenbox für das Badezimmer.

A2 noun /deθ/

Death

Tod

Meaning

the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions

Example

The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.

Der Tod des großen Führers wurde von der ganzen Nation betrauert.

B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

Klempner

Meaning

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

Example

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.

Der Klempner reparierte das leckende Rohr in der Küche.

C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

Tyrannei

Meaning

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

Example

The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.

Das Volk erhob sich gegen die Tyrannei ihres Herrschers.

B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

umdrehen

Meaning

to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly

Example

She flipped the pancake in the pan.

Sie hat den Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne geworfen.

B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

Grundlage

Meaning

the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

Example

Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.

Vertrauen ist die Grundlage jeder starken Beziehung.

C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

domestizieren

Meaning

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

Example

Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

Menschen domestizierten Hunde vor Tausenden von Jahren.

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

Trennung; Teilung; Abtrennung

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

Die Trennung der beiden Länder war friedlich.

B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

Betrug

Meaning

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

Das Unternehmen wurde wegen Kreditkartenbetrugs und Geldwäsche untersucht.

C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

Gehalt

Meaning

payment for work or services; salary or fees

Example

The professor received his annual emolument from the university.

Der Professor erhielt sein jährliches Gehalt von der Universität.

C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

gerichtliches Organ

Meaning

An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.

Example

The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.

Das adjudikative Organ beriet sich über den Fall.

B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

glühende Flamme

Meaning

to burn brightly or powerfully

Example

The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.

Das Feuer brannte stundenlang, bevor es unter Kontrolle gebracht wurde.

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

bewusstsein

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

Meditation hilft, das Bewusstsein und die Klarheit des Denkens zu verbessern.

B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

einsetzen

Meaning

to position strategically; to use effectively

Example

The military will deploy troops to the border.

Das Militär wird Truppen an der Grenze einsetzen.

B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

investieren

Meaning

To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.

Example

Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.

In geistiges Eigentum zu investieren kann passives Einkommen generieren.

C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

Hälfte oder Teil

Meaning

One of two equal parts; a half or portion.

Example

The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.

Das Anwesen wurde in zwei Hälften zwischen den Erben aufgeteilt.

C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

Unglauben

Meaning

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

Example

She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.

Sie sah ihn mit Unglauben an, nachdem sie die seltsame Geschichte gehört hatte.

C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

Lexikograf

Meaning

A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.

Example

The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.

Der Lexikograf verbrachte Jahre mit der Zusammenstellung des Wörterbuchs.

A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

Klebeband

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together

Example

I need some tape to seal this box.

Ich brauche etwas Klebeband, um diese Box zu versiegeln.

B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

idiotisch

Meaning

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

Example

His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

Sein idiotisches Verhalten hat alle bei der Besprechung in Verlegenheit gebracht.

B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

die Stirn runzeln

Meaning

to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration

Example

She frowned when she heard the bad news.

Sie runzelte die Stirn, als sie die schlechte Nachricht hörte.

C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ratifizieren

Meaning

to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent

Example

The government ratified the trade agreement.

Die Regierung hat das Handelsabkommen ratifiziert.

C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

streuen

Meaning

To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.

Example

The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.

Der Boden war mit Herbstblättern bedeckt.

C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

Pfropfung; Korruption

Meaning

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business

Example

The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.

Der Gärtner verwendete eine Pfropfung, um verschiedene Apfelsorten zu kombinieren.

C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

Britannia

Meaning

the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield

Example

Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.

Britannia ist seit der römischen Zeit ein Symbol für Großbritannien.

B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

mischen

Meaning

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

Example

She blends the ingredients carefully.

Sie mischt die Zutaten sorgfältig.

C2 noun /skæd/

scad

Scad Fisch

Meaning

A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.

Example

The fisherman caught a scad in the net.

Der Fischer fing einen Scad im Netz.

A1 verb /noʊ/

know

wissen

Meaning

to have information about something; to be familiar with

Example

I know the answer to this question.

Ich weiß die Antwort auf diese Frage.

C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

überrascht

Meaning

by surprise; unexpectedly

Example

I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.

Ich war überrascht von seiner plötzlichen Ankündigung.

B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

Muskel

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

Example

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

Regelmäßige Bewegung hilft, deinen Muskel zu stärken.

A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

Verbindung

Meaning

a connection between two things; to connect or associate

Example

The article includes a link to the official website.

Der Artikel enthält einen Link zur offiziellen Webseite.

C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

interimistisch

Meaning

In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.

Example

Interim governments manage transitional phases.

Interim-Regierungen verwalten Übergangsphasen.

A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

Vorteil; Nutzen; Gewinn

Meaning

an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect

Example

Exercise has many health benefits for your body.

Bewegung hat viele gesundheitliche Vorteile für den Körper.

C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

Stopp; Unterbrechung

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

Example

The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.

Der plötzliche Stopp des Zuges verursachte Verspätungen für alle Passagiere.

C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

mit Talg verbunden

Meaning

Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.

Example

Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.

Akne wird oft durch überaktive Talgdrüsen verursacht.

A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

dann

Meaning

at that time; next in order of time or place

Example

We went to the park, and then we had lunch.

Wir gingen zum Park und danach haben wir zu Mittag gegessen.

C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

Toleranz

Meaning

The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.

Example

The government promoted religious toleration.

Die Regierung förderte religiöse Toleranz.

B1 noun fʌnd

fund

Fonds

Meaning

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

Example

The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.

Die Regierung hat einen Fonds für Katastrophenhilfe bereitgestellt.

C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

Horoskop

Meaning

A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.

Example

She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.

Sie las jeden Morgen ihr Horoskop, um zu sehen, was die Sterne vorhersagten.

A2 noun /siːt/

seat

Sitz

Meaning

a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting

Example

I reserved a seat for you at the concert.

Ich habe einen Platz für dich beim Konzert reserviert.

C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

Zurückhaltung

Meaning

the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely

Example

His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.

Seine Zurückhaltung machte es schwierig zu wissen, was er dachte.

A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

Löwe

Meaning

a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India

Example

The lion roared loudly in the savanna.

Der Löwe brüllte laut in der Savanne.

C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

Bosheit; Übelwollen; Feindseligkeit;

Meaning

The intention or desire to do evil; ill will

Example

There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.

In seiner Kritik war keine Bosheit, nur ehrliches Feedback.

C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

Isolierung

Meaning

Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.

Example

Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.

Die Isolierung von Lebensmittel-Lagerbereichen kann verhindern, dass Schädlinge eindringen.

C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

träge

Meaning

Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.

Example

He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.

Er wurde als ein träger junger Mann ohne Ziele gesehen.

C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

Zange

Meaning

a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects

Example

He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.

Er benutzte die Zange, um die heiße Kohle aufzuheben.

C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

Gestikulationen

Meaning

Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions

Example

His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.

Seine energetischen Gestikulationen machten die Rede fesselnder.

B1 noun truː ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃən

true education

wahre Bildung

Meaning

Genuine learning that develops both mind and character.

Example

True education builds a noble and beautiful life.

Wahre Bildung baut ein edles und schönes Leben auf.

B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

fehlerhaft

Meaning

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

Example

The flawed design of the car led to a recall.

Das fehlerhafte Design des Autos führte zu einem Rückruf.

B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig

Meaning

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Example

Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.

Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.

C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

introspektiv

Meaning

Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

Example

Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.

Schriftsteller neigen dazu, hochgradig introspektive Individuen zu sein.

A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

beste

Meaning

Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.

Example

She is the best student in the class.

Sie ist die beste Schülerin in der Klasse.

C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

Meeresfrüchtesuppe

Meaning

A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.

Example

We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.

Wir haben im Restaurant Hummersuppe bestellt.

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

Voreingenommenheit, Vorurteil

Meaning

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Example

The judge must remain free from bias.

Der Richter muss frei von Vorurteilen bleiben.

plötzlich

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

Example

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

Das Auto hielt plötzlich mitten auf der Straße an.