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B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

artikulieren
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
Sie konnte ihre Ideen während des Treffens artikulieren.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

Inklusion
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
Vielfalt und Inklusion sind wichtige Werte in modernen Arbeitsplätzen.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

überzeugend; glaubwürdig; überzeugend; fähig, jemanden dazu zu bringen, etwas zu glauben
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
Sein überzeugendes Argument hat das ganze Jurymitglied gewonnen.
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

Versand
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
Der Versand der Produkte wurde aufgrund der Wetterbedingungen verzögert.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

milchweiß
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Die Wolken sahen milchig weiß aus gegen den blauen Himmel.
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

mildern
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
Sie versuchte, ihre Kritik mit Freundlichkeit zu mäßigen.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

Fortsetzung
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
Die Fortsetzung des Films war noch erfolgreicher als das Original.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

Vorsichtsmaßnahme
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
Zur Vorsicht sollten wir zusätzliches Wasser auf die Wanderung mitbringen.
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

ausrufen
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
Sie rief vor Freude aus, als sie das Geschenk sah.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

inoffiziell
Meaning
not officially authorized or confirmed; informal
Example
The unofficial results showed a close race.
Die inoffiziellen Ergebnisse zeigten ein knappes Rennen.
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

Bereitstellung
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
Die Bereitstellung der neuen Software wurde erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

Retention
Meaning
The continued possession, use, or control of something
Example
The retention of information is essential for academic success.
Die Retention von Informationen ist entscheidend für den akademischen Erfolg.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

witzig; klug
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
Ihre witzige Antwort auf die Frage des Kritikers beeindruckte das ganze Publikum.
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

statistisch
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
Der Bericht liefert statistische Daten über das Bevölkerungswachstum.
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

akustisch
Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
Wir nahmen eine akustische Version des Songs in einem ruhigen Raum auf.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

virtuelle Realität
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
Virtuelle Realität (VR) wird in Spielen und Trainingssimulationen weit verbreitet eingesetzt.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

unwillig; widerwillig;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
Er war nicht bereit, sein Geheimnis mit jemandem zu teilen.
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

Unvollkommenheit
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
Sie akzeptierte ihre Unvollkommenheit als Teil des Menschseins.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

zynisch
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
Sie war zynisch gegenüber den Versprechungen des Politikers.
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

Katalog
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
Die Bibliothek beschloss, alle neuen Bücher digital zu katalogisieren.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

geschmacklos
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
Die Suppe war völlig geschmacklos und brauchte mehr Gewürze.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Diplomatie
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
Effektive Diplomatie half dabei, den Konflikt zu vermeiden.
B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

nutzen
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
Du solltest diese Gelegenheit nutzen.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

liebenswert; entzückend
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
Der Welpe war so liebenswert, dass jeder ihn adoptieren wollte.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

symbolisieren
Meaning
to represent or stand for something else
Example
The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.
Die Taube symbolisiert Frieden über Kulturen hinweg.
B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

finalisieren
Meaning
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
Example
The treaty was finalized after the discussions.
Der Vertrag wurde nach den Diskussionen finalisiert.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

Außenbereich; äußere; äußere Oberfläche
Meaning
relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer
Example
The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.
Die Außenansicht des Gebäudes war in hellen Farben gestrichen.
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

reichlich; genügend; ausgiebig
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
Wir haben genügend Zeit, um das Projekt vor der Frist abzuschließen.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

Patent
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
Er hat seine neue Erfindung patentieren lassen, um sie vor dem Kopieren zu schützen.
B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

treu
Meaning
in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication
Example
She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.
Sie nahm treu an allen Sitzungen teil, trotz ihres vollen Zeitplans.
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

Nachteil; Problem; Mangel
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
Der Hauptnachteil des Lebens in der Stadt ist die hohe Wohnungskosten.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

katastrophal
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
Der Hurrikan hatte katastrophale Auswirkungen auf die Stadt.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

unbequem; störend; problematisch
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
Der kaputte Aufzug machte es unbequem, den obersten Stock zu erreichen.
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

großes Fass
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
Der Wein wurde in einem Holzfass gelagert.
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

konservativ
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
Er hat konservative Ansichten über Familie und Gesellschaft.
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

aschefarbig
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
Das alte Gebäude hatte aschefarbene Wände, die gestrichen werden mussten.
B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

Hausboot
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
Sie verbrachten ihren Urlaub auf einem schönen Hausboot im See.
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

richtlinien
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
Richtlinien für die Nutzung von KI sind unerlässlich.
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

Erkundung
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
Die Weltraum-Erkundung hat unser Verständnis des Universums erweitert.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

katastrophale Ereignisse
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Zyklone sind katastrophale Ereignisse in Bangladesch.
B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

wütend; aufgebracht; zornig;
Meaning
extremely angry; violent; fierce;
Example
She was furious when she discovered the mistake.
Sie war wütend, als sie den Fehler entdeckte.
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

simultan
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
Simultane Ernteausfälle beeinträchtigen die weltweite Lebensmittelversorgung.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Der Prozess der Schaffung und Förderung einer Marken- oder Unternehmensidentität
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Effektives Branding ist der Schlüssel zur Kundenbindung.
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

minimieren
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
Es sollten Anstrengungen unternommen werden, um den Plastikverbrauch zu minimieren.
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

Effizienz
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
Effizienz in der Kommunikation ist entscheidend für Unternehmen.
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

dominieren
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
Das Unternehmen dominiert den Smartphone-Markt.
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

widmen
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
Sie widmete ihr Leben der Hilfe für die Armen.
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

Kult
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
Der Kult folgte ihrem Führer mit großer Hingabe.
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

Ökotourismus
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
Ökotourismus fördert verantwortungsbewusste Reisen in natürliche Gebiete.
B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

dämmerung
Meaning
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
Example
We walked along the beach at twilight.
Wir gingen am Strand bei Dämmerung spazieren.
B2 noun

Longing

Sehnsucht; Verlangen
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

verlängert
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
Moderne Medizin hat die Lebenserwartung verlängert.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

nämlich; spezifisch;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Drei Städte, nämlich Paris, London und Rom, wurden besucht.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

gelehrt
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Sie ist eine gelehrte Historikerin.
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

Entwickler
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
Sie arbeitet als Softwareentwicklerin in einem Technologieunternehmen.
B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

maßgeschneidert
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
Er trug einen maßgeschneiderten Anzug, der seine Figur perfekt ergänzte.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

Vieh
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
Der Bauer züchtete Vieh, um Fleisch und Milch für den Markt bereitzustellen.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

eilig; hastig
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
Triff keine hastigen Entscheidungen, wenn du wütend bist.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

zuerst; vor allem
Meaning
most importantly; above all; in the first place
Example
First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.
Zuerst und vor allem müssen wir die Sicherheit gewährleisten.
B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

fortpflanzungsbezogen
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
Der Fortpflanzungszyklus von Schädlingen kann schnelle Befall verursachen.
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

wirtschaftliches system
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
Der Kapitalismus, der Sozialismus und die gemischten Wirtschaften sind Typen von Wirtschaftssystemen.
B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

Behauptung
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.
Ihre Behauptung, dass sie recht hatte, wurde mit Stille empfangen.
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

persönlich nehmen
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
Nimm es nicht persönlich, er wollte dich nicht verärgern.
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

mit den Schultern zucken
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
Er zuckte mit den Schultern, als man ihn nach der fehlenden Datei fragte.
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

Mangel
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
Sein Bericht fehlte an Details.
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

Vorhersage
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
Die Wettervorhersage sagt, dass es morgen regnen wird.
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

sich unterhalten
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
Sie unterhielten sich stundenlang über Literatur.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

Kompostierung
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
Kompostierung reduziert Abfälle und verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

Geständnis
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
Der Verdächtige legte der Polizei ein vollständiges Geständnis ab.
B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

wahrheitsgemäß
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
Sie war immer ehrlich in ihren Antworten während des Interviews.
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.
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

Epos
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
Die Ilias ist eines der berühmtesten Epen der Weltliteratur.
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

Schnur
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
Er band das Paket mit einer starken Schnur.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

Friedhof
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
Der alte Friedhof in der Nähe der Kirche stammt aus dem 18. Jahrhundert.
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

Schneider
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
Der Schneider hat ihm Maß für einen neuen Anzug genommen.
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

erreicht
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
Die Region hat bemerkenswerte Fortschritte erreicht.
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

Nichtverfügbarkeit
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
Die Nichtverfügbarkeit des Managers verursachte eine Verzögerung im Projekt.
B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

verschwimmen
Meaning
to make something unclear or difficult to see
Example
Tears blurred her vision.
Tränen verschwommen ihre Sicht.
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.
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

Mythos
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
Der Mythos des Phönix erzählt von einem Vogel, der aus seiner Asche wiedergeboren wird.
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

streng
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Rauchen ist im Gebäude streng verboten.
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

bezogen auf Chirurgie
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
Sie unterzog sich einer chirurgischen Behandlung, um den Schaden zu reparieren.
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

Änderung
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
Der Schneider nahm eine Änderung am Anzug vor.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

ungünstig; nachteilig
Meaning
not helpful or advantageous; adverse
Example
The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.
Die Wetterbedingungen waren ungünstig für unser Outdoor-Event.
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

Tundra
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
Eisbären streifen durch die eisige Tundra.
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

Zeitschrift
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
Sie abonnierte eine wissenschaftliche Zeitschrift.
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

unterdrücken
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
Die Behörden müssen kriminelle Aktivitäten auf dem Campus unterdrücken.
B2 noun /den/

Den

Höhle; gemütlicher Raum; Ort für illegale Aktivitäten
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
Der Fuchs verschwand in seiner Höhle, als er Gefahr nahen fühlte.
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

Abhängigkeit
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
Seine Abhängigkeit von der Technologie erschwerte es ihm, ohne Internet zu arbeiten.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

Solarenergie
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
Solarenergie ist entscheidend, um Treibhausgasemissionen zu reduzieren.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzdəm/

Wisdom

Weisheit; Wissen; Urteilskraft
Meaning
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the soundness of an action or decision
Example
Age brings wisdom and experience.
Das Alter bringt Weisheit und Erfahrung.
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

Kanne, Krug
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
Die Wasserkaraffe auf dem Tisch war mit eiskalter Limonade gefüllt.
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

verschmutzen
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
Fabriken verschmutzen die Umwelt mit giftigen Chemikalien.
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

kontinuierlich; wiederholt
Meaning
without stopping; repeatedly
Example
She continually checked her phone for messages.
Sie überprüfte kontinuierlich ihr Telefon nach Nachrichten.
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

unzählbar
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
Es gibt unzählbare Sterne am Himmel.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

einflussreich; mächtig
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
Sie ist eine einflussreiche Führungskraft in der Gemeinschaft.
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

verbessern
Meaning
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Example
The new features will enhance the user experience.
Die neuen Funktionen werden die Benutzererfahrung verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

Lebenslauf
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Lebenslauf zusammen mit der Bewerbung ein.
B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

vulkanische Eruption
Meaning
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
Example
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.
Der vulkanische Ausbruch zwang Tausende von Menschen, das Gebiet zu evakuieren.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

angeblich
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Er ist angeblich der beste Spieler im Team.
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

Prämisse / Gebäude
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
Sein Argument basierte auf einer falschen Prämisse.
B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

isolieren
Meaning
To separate something or someone from others.
Example
Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.
Die Ärzte versuchten, den Patienten zu isolieren, um die Ausbreitung der Infektion zu verhindern.
B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

bereichern
Meaning
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
Example
Space exploration enriches human understanding.
Weltraumforschung bereichert das menschliche Verständnis.
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

Nachbarschaft; Umgebung
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
Es gibt viele Geschäfte in der Nähe der Schule.
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Etikett
Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
Sie hat ihr Gepäck vor dem Einsteigen ins Flugzeug markiert.
B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

umweltfreundliche Technologien
Meaning
Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Example
Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.
Umweltfreundliche Technologien können die Verschmutzung verringern.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

mangel an frischer Luft; schlecht belüftet; formell und konservativ in der Haltung
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
Der Raum war stickig und brauchte frische Luft.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

integrieren
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
Das neue System integriert Daten aus mehreren Quellen.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarkastisch
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Sie machte eine sarkastische Bemerkung über sein Kochen.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

optimale Temperatur
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
Der Winter bietet die optimale Temperatur für die Landwirtschaft.
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

aluminium
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
Der Flugzeugkörper ist aus starkem, aber leichtem Aluminium gebaut.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

sarkasmus
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
Sein Sarkasmus ließ die Leute oft lachen, aber manchmal beleidigte er sie.
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

unbedeutend
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
Sie regt sich oft über die unbedeutendsten Dinge auf.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

diskriminieren
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
Das Gesetz verbietet es Arbeitgebern, gegen Frauen zu diskriminieren.
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

blühen
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
Der kleine Garten begann im Frühling zu blühen.
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

Ehepartner
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
Jeder Mitarbeiter kann seinen Ehepartner in den Gesundheitsversicherungsplan aufnehmen.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

Sponsoring
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
Die Veranstaltung wurde durch das Sponsoring mehrerer großer Unternehmen möglich gemacht.
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

Charakterentwicklung
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
Die Charakterentwicklung von Sydney Carton ist tiefgründig.
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

Rippe
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
Er brach sich eine Rippe im Unfall.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

Renovierung; Restaurierung
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
Das alte Haus wurde im letzten Jahr einer vollständigen Renovierung unterzogen.