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B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

Vermögen
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
Immobilien sind eines der wertvollsten Vermögenswerte.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

sexuell
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
Die sexuelle Gesundheit von Individuen ist ein wichtiges Thema in der modernen Medizin.
A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

nervös, ängstlich
Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
Sie fühlte sich nervös vor ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

feucht; nass
Meaning
containing moisture; damp; moist;
Example
The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.
Das feuchte Klima lässt es heißer erscheinen, als es tatsächlich ist.
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

abtragen
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
Die Küstenlinie hat begonnen, sich durch ständige Wellen abzutragen.
A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

Ort
Meaning
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
Example
She placed the books on the table.
Sie stellte die Bücher auf den Tisch.
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

locke; spirale
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
Sie hatte wunderschöne natürliche Locken, die ihr Gesicht perfekt umrahmten.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

Rand
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Das Unternehmen war am Rande der Insolvenz.
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

unverzichtbare Unterstützung
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
Freiwillige leisten unverzichtbare Unterstützung für Gemeinschaften.
C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

vaterlos
Meaning
without a father
Example
The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.
Das vaterlose Kind war auf die Unterstützung seiner Gemeinschaft angewiesen.
A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

interessiert
Meaning
Showing curiosity or concern about something.
Example
She is very interested in learning new languages.
Sie ist sehr interessiert daran, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

Beben
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
Ein kleines Beben wurde vor dem Erdbeben gespürt.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

infiziert
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
Der Arzt behandelte sofort die septische Wunde des Patienten.
C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

pochen
Meaning
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat
Example
The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.
Die Neonlichter pochten mit einem stetigen Rhythmus.
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

mutig
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
Der mutige Feuerwehrmann rannte in das brennende Gebäude.
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌɡəl/

juggle

jonglieren
Meaning
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
Example
He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.
Er versuchte, Arbeit, Studium und familiäre Verantwortung gleichzeitig zu jonglieren.
A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

draußen; im Freien
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
Wir verbrachten den ganzen Nachmittag draußen und genossen die frische Luft.
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

wieder in die Scheide stecken
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
Er steckte schnell sein Schwert nach dem Duell wieder in die Scheide.
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

Amplituden
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
Die Amplitude des Erdbebens wurde auf der Richterskala gemessen.
B1 verb ˈɪndɪkeɪts

indicates

zeigt an
Meaning
Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
Example
The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action.
Der steigende Trend zeigt einen dringenden Handlungsbedarf an.
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

verstehen
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
Es ist schwierig, das Ausmaß der Katastrophe zu begreifen.
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

verleumden
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Er wurde durch bösartige Gerüchte diffamiert.
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

Rückstände
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
Sie war mehrere Monate im Rückstand mit ihrer Stromrechnung.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

selbst
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Sie hat das Essen ganz allein vorbereitet.
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

locker
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
Das Geschäft ist in der Regenzeit langsam.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

incompatible

unvereinbar
Meaning
Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
Example
Their personalities were completely incompatible.
Ihre Persönlichkeiten waren völlig unvereinbar.
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

Theorie
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
Einsteins Theorie der Relativität revolutionierte die Physik.
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

Kontraktion
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
Die wirtschaftliche Kontraktion führte zu einem Anstieg der Arbeitslosigkeit.
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

vertrocknet; verbrannt; verwelkt
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
Die vertrockneten Blätter fielen im Herbst von den Bäumen.
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

versendet
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
Ein Team wurde schnell versendet.
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

saugfähig
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Dieses Handtuch ist sehr saugfähig und trocknet schnell.
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

unvernünftige Angst oder Misstrauen gegenüber anderen haben
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
Sie wurde paranoid, nachdem sie seltsame Geräusche draußen gehört hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

leicht; oberflächlich; mangelnd an Tiefe
Meaning
easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth
Example
His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.
Seine einfache Erklärung hat das wahre Problem nicht gelöst.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

fesseln
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
Die Aufführung des Magiers fesselte das Publikum.
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

unter; unterhalb
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
Der Schatz liegt unter dem alten Baum.
C2 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

vestigial

vestigial
Meaning
Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.
Example
Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.
Menschen haben ein vestigiales Steißbein, das seine ursprüngliche Funktion nicht mehr erfüllt.
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

despotisch
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
Die despotische Herrschaft des Königs hinterließ das Volk im Elend.
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

ungesund; unwohl
Meaning
harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being
Example
Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.
Zu viel Fast Food zu essen ist ungesund für deinen Körper.
C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

entzücken
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
Die schöne Musik entzückte das Publikum.
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

Nachricht
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
Er schickte eine lange Nachricht an den Gouverneur.
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

vernichten
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
Der Sturm vernichtete ganze Dörfer.
C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

Spielverderber
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
Sei kein Spielverderber auf der Party.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

verschönern
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
Er neigt dazu, Geschichten zu verschönern, um sie interessanter zu machen.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

vielfältig
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
Das Festival war eine vielfältige Feier von Kunst, Musik und Kultur.
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

Batterie
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
Der Handy-Akku war nach einem langen Tag leer.
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

Akustik
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
Die ausgezeichnete Akustik des Saals ließ das Orchester reich und klar klingen.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

Faden
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Sie benutzte einen roten Faden, um den gerissenen Knopf wieder anzunähen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

ungleich; ungerecht;
Meaning
not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just
Example
The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.
Die Verteilung des Wohlstands ist in vielen Ländern ungleich.
A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

Schauspielerin
Meaning
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
Example
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.
Die Schauspielerin sah auf dem roten Teppich umwerfend aus.
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

gehörig
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
Das Wegerecht gehört zum Grundstück des Eigentümers.
A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

Umwelt
Meaning
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Example
Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.
Der Schutz der Umwelt ist entscheidend für zukünftige Generationen.
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

Arbeitsbelastung
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
Seine Arbeitsbelastung hat sich im letzten Monat dramatisch erhöht.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

eisenholz
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
Der Eisenholzbaum blüht mit kleinen weißen Blumen.
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Flagge, Banner; oder ein Warnsignal
Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
Sie hissen die Nationalflagge während der Zeremonie.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

Rückstände
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
Der Verbrennungsprozess hinterlässt keine schädlichen Rückstände.
C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

Guerillakämpfer
Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
Die Guerillakämpfer setzten Hinterhalte ein, um die feindlichen Positionen anzugreifen.
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

computergestützte Kommunikation
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
Computergestützte Kommunikation verändert die Art und Weise, wie wir Informationen teilen.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

bissig, scharf oder sarkastisch
Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
Ihr scharfer Humor ließ ihre Freunde oft sprachlos zurück.
A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

olympisch
Meaning
related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event
Example
She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.
Sie trainierte hart, um an den Olympischen Spielen teilzunehmen.
C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

Beugung
Meaning
The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.
Example
The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.
Der Arzt testete die Beugung des Knies des Patienten während der Untersuchung.
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

Ausweis
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
Bitte zeigen Sie Ihren Ausweis am Eingang.
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

trompete
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
Der Soldat spielte die Trompete, um die Truppen zu signalisieren.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

Weinkellerei
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
Sie besuchten eine berühmte Weinfabrik in Frankreich.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

Vermittler
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
Er trat als Vermittler auf, um den Konflikt zwischen den beiden Familien zu lösen.
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

Gebet
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
Sie sprach ein Gebet vor dem Essen.
A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

selbst
Meaning
Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.
Example
The cat cleaned itself after eating.
Die Katze putzte sich selbst nach dem Essen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

nicht beschäftigungsfähig
Meaning
Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment
Example
Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.
Aufgrund seiner kriminellen Vergangenheit galt er in den meisten Unternehmen als nicht beschäftigungsfähig.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

Prahlen; Angeberrei; Stolz
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Sein ständiges Prahlen über seinen Reichtum nervte alle.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

aufmüpfig
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
Die Soldaten wurden aufmüpfig nach Monaten ohne Bezahlung.
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

grundlos; unbegründet
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
Seine Anschuldigungen gegen sie waren völlig grundlos.
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

Lärm
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
Der Lärm des Verkehrs draußen erschwerte das Konzentrieren.
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

aufgeben
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
Sie mussten ihr Haus wegen der Überschwemmung aufgeben.
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

Schärfe
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
Die Schärfe seiner Bemerkungen ließ alle in Stille zurück.
A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

Länge
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
Die Länge des Tisches beträgt zwei Meter.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

safran
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
Der Safran-Stoff sah im Sonnenlicht wunderschön aus.
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

Barbar; unzivilisiert;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
Die alten Römer betrachteten alle, die außerhalb ihres Reiches waren, als Barbaren.
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

vorhang
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
Sie zog die Vorhänge zu, um das helle Sonnenlicht zu blockieren.
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

satirisieren
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
Das Stück satirisiert die Gier moderner Unternehmen.
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

unter den Teppich kehren
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
Er versuchte, seine Fehler während des Treffens unter den Teppich zu kehren.
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

provokativ
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
Sie trug ein provokatives Kleid zur Party.
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

Echo; Widerhall
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
Seine Stimme erzeugte ein klares Echo in der leeren Kathedrale.
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

Steuergerät
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
Der Gamecontroller erleichterte das Spielen des Videospiels.
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

mütterlich
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
Sie zeigte mütterliche Fürsorge und Zuneigung gegenüber allen Kindern.
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

Sonnenaufgang
Meaning
the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon
Example
We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.
Wir haben den schönen Sonnenaufgang vom Gipfel des Berges aus gesehen.
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

verwirren / verblüffen
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

leistungsbezogen
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
Leistungsbezogene Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

zittern
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
Sie begann vor Angst zu zittern, bevor sie sprach.
B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

kaufen
Meaning
to buy something; to acquire by paying money
Example
I need to purchase groceries for the week.
Ich muss Lebensmittel für die Woche kaufen.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

Kruste
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
Die alten Rohre waren aufgrund einer starken Verkrustung von Mineralien blockiert.
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

Eureka!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
Als ihm die Lösung endlich einfiel, rief er: 'Eureka!'
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

benennen
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
Sie beschlossen, ihr Baby Sarah zu nennen.
A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

dick; kräftig;
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
Das Buch hat dicke Seiten und ein schweres Cover.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

Organ
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Das Herz ist ein wichtiges Organ im menschlichen Körper.
B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

Erwartung; Hoffnung;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
Die neue Lehrerin hat mit ihren innovativen Lehrmethoden die Erwartungen aller übertroffen.
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

Verwirrung, Mystifikation
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
Das Publikum starrte in Verwirrung, während der Zauberer seine Tricks vorführte.
B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

Mixer
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
Example
The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.
Der Koch benutzte einen Mixer, um den Kuchenteig vorzubereiten.
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

vertraulich
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
Die Information wurde vertraulich zwischen den beiden Managern geteilt.
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

vorzeitig
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
Seine Entscheidung, den Job zu kündigen, war vorzeitig.
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

befreien
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
Das neue Gesetz wird kleine Unternehmen von übermäßigen Vorschriften befreien.
C2 verb /traɪˈsɛkt/

trisect

in drei Teile teilen
Meaning
To divide into three parts.
Example
The teacher asked the students to trisect the line segment.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, das Liniensegment in drei Teile zu teilen.
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

Heimatbezirk
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
Er kehrte nach vielen Jahren in seinen Heimatbezirk zurück.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

Ergebnis; Folge;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
Das Ergebnis der Wahl überraschte alle.
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

Porzellan-Geschirr
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
Das teure Porzellan-Geschirr wurde im Schrank ausgestellt.
B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

archive

Archiv
Meaning
A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
Example
The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.
Die Bibliothek entschied sich, alle alten Manuskripte zu archivieren.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

Segen
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
Der Regen war ein Segen für die von der Dürre betroffenen Bauern.
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

Demonstration, Protest
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
Die Arbeiter organisierten eine Demonstration für bessere Löhne.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

reflektierbar
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
Die Oberfläche des Sees ist im Morgensonne stark reflektierbar.
C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

völlig erschöpft; müde
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
Ich bin total erschöpft, nachdem ich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet habe.
C1 noun /ˈmiːdieɪtər/

Mediator

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict agree
Example
The United Nations often acts as a mediator in international disputes.
Die Vereinten Nationen fungieren häufig als Mediator in internationalen Konflikten.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

landwirtschaftlich wichtig
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
Der Winter ist landwirtschaftlich wichtig für die Ernteproduktion.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Die Arbeiter waren damit beschäftigt, die Brücke zu bauen.
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

Fest
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
Der Klang des Festes war die ganze Nacht zu hören.
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

verspielt
Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
Der verspielte Junge rannte sorglos über das Feld.
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

typografisch
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
Es gab einen typografischen Fehler im Buch.
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

regenerativ
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
Regenerative Landwirtschaft verbessert die Bodengesundheit und die biologische Vielfalt.
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

gefräßig
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
Er hat einen gefräßigen Hunger nach Wissen.
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

Taktiker
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
Napoleon war ein brillanter Taktiker.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

betäuben
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
Der eisige Wind betäubte seine Finger innerhalb von Minuten.
B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

praktisch; bequem; geeignet;
Meaning
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical
Example
The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.
Das neue Einkaufszentrum ist sehr praktisch für unsere Familie.
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

kritisieren
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
Der Lehrer kritisierte die schlechte Handschrift des Schülers.
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

Dichotomie
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
Die Dichotomie zwischen Tradition und Moderne wird oft diskutiert.