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C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexuell
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
Viele Pflanzen vermehren sich durch asexuellen Methoden wie Knospung oder Spaltung.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

Auslassung
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
Der Schriftsteller verwendete eine Auslassung, um zu zeigen, dass ein Teil des Zitats ausgelassen wurde.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

ineffektiv
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
Die ineffektive Führung des Managers führte dazu, dass das Team die Motivation verlor.
B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

haushalt
Meaning
All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.
Example
There are five people in our household.
In unserem Haushalt sind fünf Personen.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

landesweit
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
Die Kampagne erhielt landesweite Unterstützung.
A1 adjective /kwɪk/

Quick

schnell
Meaning
fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time
Example
She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.
Sie gab eine schnelle Antwort auf die Frage des Lehrers.
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

übertragbar
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
Eigentumsrechte sind übertragbar und können verkauft oder übertragen werden.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

Predigt
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
Der Pastor hielt eine bewegende Predigt über Mitgefühl und Vergebung.
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

unbeschwert
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
Sie hielt eine unbeschwerte Rede auf der Party.
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

Taschengeld
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
Kinder erhalten ein wöchentliches Taschengeld für die Hilfe bei den Hausarbeiten.
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

angeblich
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
Die angeblichen Beweise wurden später als falsch entlarvt.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

Kritiker
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
Der Filmkritiker lobte den neuesten Film des Regisseurs.
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

Geburtsrecht
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
Freiheit wird als Geburtsrecht jedes Einzelnen angesehen.
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

verloben
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
Sie beschlossen, sich nach Jahren der Freundschaft zu verloben.
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

Nachwuchs
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
Der Vogel fütterte vorsichtig seinen Nachwuchs.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Gesetzloser
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die schädliche Praxis zu verbieten.
C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

mutieren
Meaning
To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.
Example
The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.
Das Virus kann sich in einen gefährlicheren Stamm mutieren.
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

befreien
Meaning
To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
Example
The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.
Die Feuerwehrleute extrizierten die Passagiere aus dem zerstörten Auto.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

gnadenlos
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
Der gnadenlose Herrscher ignorierte das Leid seines Volkes.
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

schwierig; erfordert großen Aufwand; nach oben geneigt
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
Eine neue Sprache zu lernen kann eine schwierige Schlacht sein.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

Liberalist
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
Er ist ein bekannter Liberalist, der sich für Menschenrechte einsetzt.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

direkt; vollständig; ohne Vorbehalt
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
Sie lehnte den Vorschlag direkt ab.
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

sechste
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
Er beendete das Rennen auf dem sechsten Platz.
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

weiß; rein
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
Sie trug ein schönes weißes Kleid zur Hochzeit.
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

düster
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
Die Zukunft sah düster aus nach der Katastrophe.
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

Schublade
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
Sie legte ihren Schmuck in die obere Schublade der Kommode.
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

Perfidi
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
Seine Perfidie schockierte alle, die ihm vertraut hatten.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

befreien
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
Die Armee befreite die Stadt von der feindlichen Kontrolle.
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

fangen
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
Die Soldaten haben es geschafft, die feindliche Basis zu erobern.
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

säule
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
Der alte Tempel wurde von riesigen Steinsäulen gestützt.
C1 noun /klæn/

clan

Clan
Meaning
a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry
Example
The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.
Der ganze Clan versammelte sich, um das Festival zu feiern.
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

Ration
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
Während des Krieges erhielt jede Familie eine wöchentliche Ration Reis.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

Betrüger; Hochstapler
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
Der Imposter überzeugte alle, dass er ein Arzt war, bis seine falschen Qualifikationen entdeckt wurden.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proaktiv
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Proaktive Strategien sind notwendig, um mit der Knappheit umzugehen.
A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

scheitern
Meaning
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
Example
He failed to complete the assignment on time.
Er scheiterte daran, die Aufgabe rechtzeitig zu beenden.
B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

Atmosphäre
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Die Atmosphäre schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

asiatischer Sumpfaal
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
Der asiatische Sumpfaal kann Luft atmen und in flachen, schlammigen Gewässern überleben.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

Kontinent
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
Asien ist der größte Kontinent der Welt.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

grimmig
Meaning
bad-tempered and unfriendly
Example
The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.
Der Kellner warf uns einen grimmigen Blick zu, als wir nach mehr Wasser fragten.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

Hauptstraße
Meaning
a main road or public highway that goes through a place
Example
The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.
Das neue Einkaufszentrum befindet sich entlang der Hauptstraße.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

beruhigen
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
Der Tierarzt musste den Tiger beruhigen, bevor er ihn bewegte.
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

unerschütterlich
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
Seine unerschütterliche Natur machte ihn zu einem großartigen Führer.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

Vorauszahlung / Retainer
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
Der Anwalt verlangte eine Vorauszahlung, bevor er den Fall übernahm.
C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

Kalkül
Meaning
A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.
Example
Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.
Der Kalkül ist für fortgeschrittene Studien in Physik und Ingenieurwesen unerlässlich.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

willkürlich
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
Der willkürliche Einsatz von Pestiziden schadet der Umwelt.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

unverbesserlich
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
Er ist ein unverbesserlicher Optimist, der niemals die Hoffnung verliert.
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

antworten
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
Sie antwortet schnell auf E-Mails.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

schlafend
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
Das Baby schläft tief.
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

die Stirn runzeln
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
Sie verzog das Gesicht, als sie den ungerechten Kommentar hörte.
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

Evolution
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
Die Theorie der Evolution erklärt, wie sich Arten im Laufe der Zeit verändern.
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

Gipfel
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
Der Gewinn des Nobelpreises war der Gipfel ihrer Karriere.
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

Aufregung
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
Es gab sichtbare Aufregung in der Menge.
B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

vernünftig; in angemessenem Maße;
Meaning
in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree
Example
The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.
Das Hotelzimmer war für den Standort vernünftig bepreist.
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

silbisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
Der Lehrer erklärte die silbische Struktur des Wortes.
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

servieren
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
Sie serviert Frühstück um 8 Uhr morgens.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

zentripetal
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
Die zentripetale Kraft hält die Planeten in ihrer Umlaufbahn um die Sonne.
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

schmerzhaft
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
Die Verletzung war sehr schmerzhaft, und er brauchte sofortige Pflege.
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

gestreift
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
Das Schild des Ritters war mit gestreiften roten und goldenen Streifen verziert.
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

beschäftigt
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
Er ist zu beschäftigt, um das Telefon abzunehmen.
A2 noun /trʌk/

truck

Lkw
Meaning
a large motor vehicle for transporting goods
Example
The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.
Der Lkw war mit Kisten für das Lager beladen.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

optisch
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
Der optische Nerv überträgt Signale vom Auge zum Gehirn.
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

gartenbaulich
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
Sie studierte Gartenbauwissenschaften an der Universität.
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

Risikofaktor
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
Wasserverschmutzung ist ein signifikanter Risikofaktor für die Gesundheit.
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

laut feiern
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
Sie blieben die ganze Nacht wach, um nach dem Sieg zu feiern.
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

hörbar
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
Die Stimme des Sprechers war kaum hörbar von hinten im großen Saal.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

zurückweisen
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
Sie lehnte seine Einladung zum Abendessen ab.
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

Lob
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
Der Dichter erhielt viel Lob für seine bewegenden Verse.
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

geklopfter Reis
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
Geklopfter Reis wird oft mit Milch und Zucker zum Frühstück gegessen.
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.
C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

benachteiligte Gruppen
Meaning
Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.
Example
Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.
Benachteiligte Gruppen profitieren von sozialen Initiativen.
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

glänzend; glänzend;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
Das glänzende neue Auto erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

funktional
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
Das Design des Stuhls ist einfach, aber sehr funktional.
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

Unfall; Missgeschick; Pech
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
Der Küchenunfall führte zu einem verbrannten Abendessen.
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

lunar
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
Die Mondfinsternis war letzte Nacht sichtbar.
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

Trommel
Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
Der Schlagzeuger hielt das perfekte Timing auf seinem Schlagzeug Set.
A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

Knochen
Meaning
any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame
Example
The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.
Der Arzt sagte, der Knochen war nach dem Bruch vollständig geheilt.
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

ausreichend
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
Sie hat ausreichend gelernt, um die Prüfung zu bestehen.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

Zurückzugsort
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
Der Mönch verbrachte Jahre im Zurückzugsort, fernab von der Gesellschaft.
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

kleine Krone
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
Sie trug eine zarte kleine Krone auf ihrem Kopf für die Zeremonie.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

verherrlichen
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
Die Presse begann, den jungen Wissenschaftler nach seiner Entdeckung zu lionisieren.
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

Herstellung
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
Die Herstellung des Films dauerte mehr als zwei Jahre.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

erkunden
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
Die Soldaten haben das Gebiet vor dem Vorrücken erkundet.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

sauer
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
Die Zitrone schmeckt sauer.
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

Pädagogik
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
Er studierte Pädagogik, um ein besserer Lehrer zu werden.
B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

normalerweise
Meaning
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
Example
She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.
Sie kommt normalerweise um 9 Uhr zur Arbeit.
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

Ruf
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
Er ist ein Gelehrter von großem Ruf in seinem Fachgebiet.
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

bescheiden
Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
Sie wohnt auf dem Land in einem bescheidenen Haus.
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

Andeutung
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
Ihre Geschichte enthielt eine Andeutung auf einen berühmten Mythos.
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

intellektuell
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
Sie genießt intellektuelle Diskussionen über Philosophie.
B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

Sichtbarkeit
Meaning
The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.
Example
Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.
Erhöhte Sichtbarkeit in den sozialen Medien kann Unternehmen helfen, zu wachsen.
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

bemerkenswert
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
Sie ist bemerkenswert talentiert in der Malerei.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

Terminologie
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
Medizinische Terminologie kann für neue Studenten schwer verständlich sein.
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

wurmähnlich
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
Der Künstler verwendete ein wurmähnliches Design, um den Rand des Manuskripts zu dekorieren.
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

oleander
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
Die schönen Oleanderblumen blühten im Garten, trotz ihrer giftigen Natur.
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 /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

improvisieren
Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
Der Schauspieler musste seine Zeilen improvisieren, als er das Skript vergessen hatte.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

fahrplan
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
Bitte überprüfen Sie den Fahrplan des Zuges für die Abfahrtszeiten.
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

Jüngling
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
Der Jüngling träumte davon, ein tapferer Ritter zu werden.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

überbezahlen
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
Sie erkannte, dass sie für die Konzertkarten zu viel bezahlt hatte.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

sich beschweren / eine Art von Vogel
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
Er beschwert sich immer über die langen Arbeitsstunden.
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

waghalsig
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
Es war eine waghalsige Entscheidung, den Fluss während des Sturms zu überqueren.
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

schmelzbar
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
Der Ingenieur verwendete eine schmelzbare Legierung im Experiment.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

Dekagramm
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
Das Paket wog genau ein Dekagramm.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

greifen
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Er versuchte, den Ball zu greifen, bevor er wegrollte.
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

Wohnsitz
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
Er erklärte Kanada als seinen rechtlichen Wohnsitz.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

gewöhnlich
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
Dieser Ausdruck wird gewöhnlich in der alltäglichen Sprache verwendet.
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

stark
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
Eine starke Verteidigung sichert den Sieg.
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

laut
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
Die Musik war zu laut, um sich zu konzentrieren.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

Trailer / Vorschau
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
Der Trailer des Films wurde letzte Woche veröffentlicht.
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

Rinnsal
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
Ein Rinnsal lief den Hügel hinunter nach dem Regen.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

nackt; ohne Kleidung; entblößt; unbedeckt
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
Die nackte Wahrheit über die Situation schockierte alle.
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

Nachsicht
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
Der Richter zeigte Nachsicht in seinem Urteil.
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

Islam Religion
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
Der Islam betont Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und Mitgefühl.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

improvisieren
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
Der Schauspieler musste improvisieren, als er seine Zeilen vergaß.
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

Pad
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
Er schrieb ihre Telefonnummer auf ein gelbes Pad.
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

Abhandlung
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt eine lange Abhandlung über antike Philosophie.
C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/

Karonda

Karonda
Meaning
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
Example
Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.
Karonda wird oft verwendet, um Pickles und Konserven herzustellen.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

Gewürze oder Saucen
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
Ketchup und Senf sind beliebte Gewürze für Burger.
C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

Pracht
Meaning
splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty
Example
The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.
Die Pracht des Palastes ließ alle sprachlos zurück.
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.