B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

Versicherung

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

Die Qualitätssicherung hat für den Rat oberste Priorität.

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 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

beschränkt auf eine bestimmte Person, Gruppe oder Gebiet; nicht mit anderen geteilt

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

Das Hotel bietet exklusiven Zugang zu einem privaten Strand.

B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

vorbereitend; einführend; als Vorbereitung bestimmt

Meaning

preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation

Example

She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.

Sie nahm vorbereitende Kurse vor der Abschlussprüfung.

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 əˈkwaɪər

acquire

erwerben

Meaning

To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.

Example

Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.

Freiwillige erwerben neue Fähigkeiten durch ihre Erfahrungen.

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

umsetzen

Meaning

To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.

Example

Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.

Es ist entscheidend, Bildungspolitiken umzusetzen, um Fortschritte zu erzielen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

Glück

Meaning

to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation

Example

The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

schlampig; unordentlich; ohne Sorgfalt oder Aufmerksamkeit

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

Seine schlampige Handschrift war schwer zu lesen.

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

gesund; förderlich für körperliches oder moralisches Wohlbefinden

Meaning

conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy

Example

Eating wholesome food is important for good health.

Gesundes Essen ist wichtig für gute Gesundheit.

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

aufmerksam

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

Sie hörte aufmerksam auf die Anweisungen ihres Lehrers.

B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

mobile Sicherheit

Meaning

Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.

Example

Strong mobile security protects personal information.

Starke mobile Sicherheit schützt persönliche Informationen.

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

rasieren

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

Er rasiert sich gerne jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit.

B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

durchhalten

Meaning

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

Example

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.

Sie entschied sich, in ihren Bemühungen, Französisch zu lernen, durchzuhalten.

B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

wiedervereinigen

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

Die Familie wurde nach vielen Jahren wiedervereint.

B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

Eile; Hast

Meaning

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

Example

In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.

In seiner Eile, den Zug zu erwischen, vergaß er, seine Brieftasche vom Tisch zu nehmen.

B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

humanitär

Meaning

A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.

Example

The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.

Die Organisation leistet humanitäre Hilfe für Katastrophenopfer.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

immens; riesig; gewaltig

Meaning

extremely large or great; huge

Example

The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.

Das immense Gebirgsmassiv erstreckte sich über den Horizont.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

wörtlich

Meaning

taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration

Example

His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.

Sein Kommentar war als Scherz gemeint und sollte nicht wörtlich genommen werden.

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

Süßwaren

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

Der Laden verkauft eine große Auswahl an Süßwaren.

B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

selektiv

Meaning

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

Example

The university has a selective admission process for new students.

Die Universität hat einen selektiven Zulassungsprozess für neue Studenten.

B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

statisch

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

Statische Ideen behindern den Fortschritt.

B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

fesselnde Lernerfahrungen

Meaning

Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.

Example

Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.

Digitale Werkzeuge schaffen fesselnde Lernerfahrungen.

B2 verb /ɪˈnækt/

enact

erlassen

Meaning

to make into law; to perform or act out

Example

The government decided to enact a new policy on education.

Die Regierung entschied sich, eine neue Bildungspolitik zu erlassen.

B2 verb /kənˈsoʊl/

console

trösten

Meaning

to comfort someone who is sad or disappointed; to provide solace

Example

She tried to console her friend after the loss.

Sie versuchte, ihre Freundin nach dem Verlust zu trösten.

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 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

Triumph

Meaning

A great victory or achievement.

Example

The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.

Der Roman gilt als eines der größten Triumphe von Dickens.

B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

Parallelen

Meaning

Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations

Example

There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.

Es gibt Parallelen zwischen den Altersproblemen Japans und der Situation in Bangladesch.

B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

Wespe

Meaning

a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting

Example

The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.

Die Wespe stach mich, als ich ihr Nest störte.

B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

glaubwürdig

Meaning

able to be believed; convincing

Example

Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.

Ihre Erklärung war glaubwürdig genug, um den Ausschuss zu überzeugen.

B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

Motiv; Grund; Antrieb

Meaning

a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act

Example

The police are investigating the motive for the crime.

Die Polizei untersucht das Motiv für das Verbrechen.

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 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

komisch

Meaning

Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.

Example

His comical expressions made everyone laugh.

Seine komischen Ausdrücke brachten alle zum Lachen.

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

Gottesdienst

Meaning

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice

Example

They gather every Sunday for worship.

Sie versammeln sich jeden Sonntag zum Gottesdienst.

B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

Unruhen; Aufstand

Meaning

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

Example

The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.

Die friedliche Protestation verwandelte sich in Unruhen, als Gewalt ausbrach.

B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

Institut

Meaning

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

Example

The university decided to institute new rules for the library.

Die Universität beschloss, neue Regeln für die Bibliothek einzuführen.

B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

herstellen

Meaning

to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something

Example

The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.

Das Unternehmen stellt elektronische Geräte für globale Märkte her.

B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

erkennen

Meaning

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

Example

The security system can detect movement in the building.

Das Sicherheitssystem kann Bewegung im Gebäude erkennen.

B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

Schmetterlingspopulation

Meaning

The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.

Example

The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.

Die Schmetterlingspopulation nimmt aufgrund des Verlusts des Lebensraums ab.

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

Regelmäßigkeit

Meaning

the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern

Example

The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.

Die Regelmäßigkeit seiner Trainingsroutine half ihm, gesund zu bleiben.

B2 noun pɛsts

pests

Schädlinge, schädliche Tiere

Meaning

Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.

Example

Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.

Schädlinge können Ernten schädigen und Krankheiten verursachen.

B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

wiederbeleben

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

Die Sanitäter konnten den bewusstlosen Mann wiederbeleben.

B2 verb /briːd/

breed

züchten, züchten

Meaning

to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young

Example

They breed horses on their farm.

Sie züchten Pferde auf ihrem Bauernhof.

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

aufnahme

Meaning

the process of taking something in, especially food or drink

Example

He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.

Er überwachte seine tägliche Kalorienaufnahme, um eine gesunde Ernährung beizubehalten.

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

Vorwand, Schein

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

Seine Freundlichkeit war nur ein Vorwand, um Vertrauen zu gewinnen.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

sequenz

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

Die Tanzsequenz war perfekt choreografiert.

B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

mathematisch

Meaning

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

Example

The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.

Die mathematische Gleichung war schwer zu lösen.

B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

Schwere; Strenge; Härte

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

Die Schwere des Sturms verursachte weit verbreitete Schäden in der ganzen Stadt.

B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

auffrischen

Meaning

to make fresh again; to restore energy

Example

A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.

Ein kaltes Getränk frischt mich an heißen Tagen auf.

B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

Klinge

Meaning

a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool

Example

The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.

Die Klinge des Messers muss geschärft werden.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

Kompetenz

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

Ihre Kompetenz als Managerin beeindruckte das Gremium.

B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

verstärken

Meaning

to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant

Example

The microphone amplifies her voice.

Das Mikrofon verstärkt ihre Stimme.

B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

reparieren

Meaning

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

Example

She learned to mend her torn dress.

Sie hat gelernt, ihr zerrissenes Kleid zu reparieren.

B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

ausgesetzt

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

Er wurde für eine Woche von der Schule ausgesetzt.

B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

leck; loch

Meaning

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

Example

There is a leak in the water pipe.

Es gibt ein Leck im Wasserrohr.

B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

einfallsreich

Meaning

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Example

She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.

Sie ist sehr einfallsreich, wenn es darum geht, unerwartete Probleme zu lösen.

B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

Platzierung oder Zuweisung

Meaning

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

Example

The company arranged job placement for the graduates.

Das Unternehmen organisierte die Arbeitsplatzvermittlung für die Absolventen.

B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

grundsätzlich

Meaning

in a basic and important way; at the core

Example

The two theories are fundamentally different.

Die beiden Theorien sind grundsätzlich unterschiedlich.

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

Absicht

Meaning

the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something

Example

Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.

Ihre Absicht war es, die Qualität der Bildung in der Gemeinschaft zu verbessern.

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

einfach und gemütlich; unprätentiös; schlicht im Aussehen; gemütlich und vertraut

Meaning

simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar

Example

She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.

Sie genoss die heimelige Atmosphäre des kleinen Cafés.

B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

vielfalt

Meaning

The state of being diverse; variety.

Example

Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.

Biodiversität fördert die Stabilität und Resilienz von Ökosystemen.

B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

Muslim

Meaning

a follower of Islam

Example

He is a devout Muslim.

Er ist ein gläubiger Muslim.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

Miniaturversion

Meaning

a very small version of something; small in scale or size

Example

The artist created a miniature model of the castle.

Der Künstler schuf ein Miniaturmodell des Schlosses.

B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

mürrisch

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

Example

The child gets cranky when he is hungry.

Das Kind wird mürrisch, wenn es Hunger hat.

B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

Grenze oder neues Gebiet

Meaning

A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.

Example

Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.

Die robotergestützte Chirurgie erforscht eine neue Grenze in der Medizin.

B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

Pünktlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.

Example

Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.

Pünktlichkeit ist eine geschätzte Eigenschaft in professionellen Umfeldern.

B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

prüfen

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

Der Buchhalter wird nächsten Monat die Bücher des Unternehmens prüfen.

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 /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

kuckuck

Meaning

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

Example

We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.

Wir haben den Kuckuck morgens im Wald singen hören.

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 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 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

Logistik

Meaning

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Example

Logistics ensures timely delivery.

Logistik stellt die pünktliche Lieferung sicher.

B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

klären

Meaning

to make clear; to explain more clearly

Example

The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.

Der Lehrer klärt das schwierige Konzept.

B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

Forelle

Meaning

a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters

Example

Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.

Regenbogenforelle ist bei Sportanglern zum Angeln sehr beliebt.

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

Schlitten

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

Die Kinder fuhren mit einem Schlitten den verschneiten Hügel hinunter.

B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

Unterstützung

Meaning

help or support; financial or material support

Example

The project received backing from several major investors.

Das Projekt erhielt Unterstützung von mehreren wichtigen Investoren.

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

Pendeln

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

Er pendelt jeden Tag zwei Stunden, um sein Büro zu erreichen.

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

Katastrophe

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

Das Erdbeben war eine Katastrophe für die gesamte Region.

B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

erweitern

Meaning

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

Example

Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.

Reisen können deine Perspektive auf verschiedene Kulturen erweitern.

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

Witwer

Meaning

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

Example

The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.

Der ältere Witwer lebte allein, aber er hatte regelmäßige Besuche von seinen Kindern.

B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

akut

Meaning

present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception

Example

The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.

Der Patient litt nach der Operation unter akuten Schmerzen.

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 noun /hʌt/

hut

Hütte

Meaning

a small simple shelter or house

Example

They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.

Sie lebten in einer kleinen Holz-Hütte nahe dem Fluss.

B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

Influencer, Person, die Produkte bewirbt

Meaning

A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

Example

Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.

Social-Media-Influencer beeinflussen die Vorlieben der Verbraucher.

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

Baumstumpf, verblüffen

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

Die Frage hat die Studenten völlig ratlos gemacht.

B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

loyalität

Meaning

a strong feeling of support or allegiance

Example

His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.

Seine Loyalität gegenüber dem Unternehmen verschaffte ihm großen Respekt.

B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

Geschmack

Meaning

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

Example

The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.

Die Suppe hatte einen reichen Geschmack von Kräutern und Gewürzen aus dem Garten.

B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

gegenseitig

Meaning

shared by two or more parties; reciprocal

Example

They have a mutual respect for each other.

Sie haben gegenseitigen Respekt füreinander.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

Theke

Meaning

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

Example

The cashier stood behind the counter.

Der Kassierer stand hinter der Theke.

B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

digitale Entgiftung

Meaning

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

Example

A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.

Eine digitale Entgiftung kann helfen, Handermüdung zu reduzieren.

B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

vibrieren

Meaning

To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.

Example

The phone began to vibrate on the table.

Das Telefon begann zu vibrieren auf dem Tisch.

B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

Notwendigkeit

Meaning

The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.

Example

Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.

Abfallmanagement ist eine Notwendigkeit für die ökologische Nachhaltigkeit.

B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

zweifelhaft

Meaning

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

Example

His questionable business practices led to an investigation.

Seine fragwürdigen Geschäftspraktiken führten zu einer Untersuchung.

B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

lange Zeit

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long time

Example

They are longtime friends who met in college.

Sie sind langjährige Freunde, die sich an der Universität getroffen haben.

B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

fördern

Meaning

Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.

Example

Promoting practical education ensures skill development.

Die Förderung praktischer Bildung stellt die Entwicklung von Fähigkeiten sicher.

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

Schlechtes oder inakzeptables Verhalten, besonders von Kindern oder in formellen Situationen

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

Der Schüler wurde für sein schlechtes Verhalten im Unterricht bestraft.

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

vergleichbar

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

Die beiden Produkte sind in der Qualität vergleichbar, unterscheiden sich aber im Preis.

B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

teilweise; unvollständig;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

Das Gebäude wurde nur teilweise im Feuer zerstört.

B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

unvermeidlich

Meaning

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Example

Death is an inevitable part of life.

Der Tod ist ein unvermeidlicher Teil des Lebens.

B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

bizarr

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

Er erzählte eine bizarre Geschichte, die niemand glauben konnte.

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

leidenschaftlich

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

Er ist leidenschaftlich über den Umweltschutz.

B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

höflich

Meaning

polite, respectful, or considerate in manner

Example

The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.

Das Hotelpersonal war sehr höflich gegenüber allen Gästen.

B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

hyäne

Meaning

a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter

Example

The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.

Die Hyäne lachte in der Dunkelheit der Nacht.

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

astrologie

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

Sie studierte Astrologie, um ihre Zukunft zu verstehen.

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

Korallenriffe

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

Die Insel Saint Martin ist für ihre Korallenriffe bekannt.

B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

dringend

Meaning

in a way that requires immediate attention or action

Example

The patient urgently needs medical attention.

Der Patient benötigt dringend medizinische Hilfe.

B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

entgegengesetzt; gegensätzlich;

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

Im Gegensatz zu der weit verbreiteten Meinung können Katzen sehr gesellige Tiere sein.

B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

abkommen

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

Das Abkommen betonte den schrittweisen Fortschritt.

B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

drücken

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

Sie drückte die Zahnpastatube, um das letzte Stück herauszubekommen.

B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

erbe

Meaning

Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.

Example

Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.

Bangladesch hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

Wissen; scharfsinnig; listig;

Meaning

showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd

Example

She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.

Sie gab ihm ein wissendes Lächeln, als er das Geheimnis erwähnte.

B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

Glück

Meaning

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

Example

She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

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.