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B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomisch
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
Der astronomische Preis spiegelt seine Exklusivität wider.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

Aktenordner
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
Der Anwalt reichte dem Gericht ein Dossier mit Beweismaterial vor.
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

Fußbetriebener Hebel
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
Er drückte fest auf das Pedal des Fahrrads.
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

Rennen
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
Das Rennen war sehr aufregend, mit vielen Wettbewerbern.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

Ärgernis; schrecklicher Anblick
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
Das verlassene Gebäude ist zu einem Ärgernis in der Nachbarschaft geworden.
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

schleichen
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
Die Katze schlich leise in den Raum, ohne ein Geräusch zu machen.
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

Tennis
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
Er spielt gerne Tennis mit seinen Freunden am Wochenende.
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

Traurigkeit, Schmerzlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Die Traurigkeit des Abschieds brachte Tränen in die Augen aller.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

rostig; aus der Übung; beeinträchtigt durch mangelnde Übung
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
Meine Klavierskills sind rostig, nachdem ich jahrelang nicht gespielt habe.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

freudig springen
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Die Lämmer sprangen freudig auf dem Feld unter der Sonne.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

Nicht-Resident
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
Nicht-Residenten Studenten zahlen oft höhere Studiengebühren.
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

Wasserkastanie
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
Wasserkastanien verleihen Pfannengerichte einen schönen Crunch.
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

Zweifel; Misstrauen; Verdacht
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
Es gab keinen Zweifel in ihrem Geist, dass sie die richtige Entscheidung getroffen hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

scharf
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
Die Soße hatte einen scharfen Geschmack, der das Gericht noch schmackhafter machte.
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

Zustand des Schülers
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
Während seines Schülerstatus studierte er Recht unter einem senior Barrister.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

feurig; leidenschaftlich; hitzköpfig
Meaning
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
Example
She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.
Sie hat ein feuriges Temperament, das schnell aufflammt.
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

Verschlechterung
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
Schlechte Wartung führt zu Materialverschlechterung.
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

Amtliche Mitteilung
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
Die Beförderung wurde letzte Woche offiziell im Amtsblatt der Regierung bekannt gegeben.
C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

Speicherfestigung
Meaning
The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory
Example
Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.
Schlaf spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Konsolidierung von Erinnerungen.
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

gesetzlich regeln
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
Die Regierung plant, neue Sicherheitsstandards zu gesetzlich festzulegen.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

Inquisition
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
Der Journalist wurde einem harten Verhör durch das Panel über seine Quellen unterzogen.
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

subsidiär; sekundär; bezogen auf ein Tochterunternehmen
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
Das Tochterunternehmen führt alle Auslandstätigkeiten durch.
B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

geräumig; weit
Meaning
having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable
Example
The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.
Das Haus hat ein geräumiges Wohnzimmer mit hohen Decken.
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

kreuzzug, intensiver kampf
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
sie hat ihr Leben lang für die Rechte der Frauen gekämpft.
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

beweglich; tragbar; versetzbar
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
Das Mobiliar ist beweglich, sodass wir den Raum leicht neu anordnen können.
A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

Mittwoch
Meaning
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
Example
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Das Treffen ist für Mittwoch Nachmittag angesetzt.
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

Stadt
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
Die Stadt war sonntags ruhig.
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

Verschwender
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
Der junge Prinz war als Verschwender bekannt und verschwendete sein Vermögen in luxuriösen Partys.
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

Besen
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
Sie benutzte einen alten Besen, um die gefallenen Blätter von der Veranda zu fegen.
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

tacit Zustimmung
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
Seine stille Zustimmung zu ungerechten Regeln war überraschend.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

jeder
Meaning
every person; all people
Example
Everyone must bring their own lunch.
Jeder muss sein eigenes Mittagessen mitbringen.
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

eine Straße mit zerbrochenem Stein bedecken
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die alten ländlichen Straßen mit Makadam zu bedecken.
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

Abweichung, Anomalie, Fehlschlag
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
Der Wissenschaftler wies die Daten als eine Abweichung ab.
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

Refraktor
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
Refraktor-Teleskope verwenden Linsen, um Licht zu fokussieren.
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

angreifen
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
Der Politiker wurde mit schwierigen Fragen angegriffen.
B1 noun /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

parliament

parlament
Meaning
the highest legislative body in a country
Example
The bill was passed in parliament after a long debate.
Das Gesetz wurde im Parlament nach einer langen Debatte verabschiedet.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

numinos
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
Der Tempel hatte eine numinose Atmosphäre, die Ehrfurcht erweckte.
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

Idiotie
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
Die Entscheidung, die Sicherheitsprotokolle zu ignorieren, war pure Idiotie, die alle in Gefahr brachte.
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

Lärm, Krach
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
Der Lärm der Kirchenglocken füllte den Stadtplatz.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

Mikronährstoff
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
Eisen und Zink sind wichtige Mikronährstoffe für das Wachstum.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

reumütig
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
Sie war reuig, nachdem sie ihre Freundin angeschrien hatte.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

Bedauern
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Sie empfand tiefes Bedauern über ihre harten Worte.
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

Imitation; Nachahmung; Kopie
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
seine Imitation des berühmten Schauspielers war so gut, dass alle in Lachen ausbrachen.
C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

unterdrückend
Meaning
Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;
Example
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.
Die drückende Hitze erschwerte die Arbeit im Freien während des Sommers.
C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

gegner
Meaning
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Example
The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.
Der Boxer trat einem starken Gegner im Ring gegenüber.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

fange
Meaning
To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.
Example
The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.
Die Polizei versuchte, den Kriminellen mit falschen Beweisen zu fangen.
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

Kutsche
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
Die königliche Familie reiste in einer schönen Kutsche während der Paraden.
C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

anstacheln
Meaning
to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Example
He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.
Er versuchte, seinen Gegner zu einem Fehler zu verleiten.
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

Eremitage
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
Der Mönch verbrachte Jahre in einem Eremitage tief im Wald.
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

frische Kurkuma
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
Reibe frische Kurkuma in das Curry für authentischen Geschmack.
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

massieren
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
Der Therapeut wird deinen Rücken massieren, um die Muskelverspannung zu reduzieren.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

schön
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
Die Schauspielerin war bekannt für ihre schönen Merkmale.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

Feinschmecker
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
Als Feinschmecker suchte sie immer die besten Restaurants in der Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

sanft und angenehm; entspannt und sanft
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
Das sanfte Abendlicht schuf eine friedliche Atmosphäre.
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

Tippfehler
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
Der Bericht war voller Tippfehler.
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

Gesundheitsversorgung
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
Das Land investierte massiv in die Gesundheitsversorgung, um die öffentliche Gesundheit zu verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

intervall
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
Es gab ein kurzes Intervall zwischen den beiden Aufführungen.
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

Konjunktion
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
Die Wörter 'und' und 'aber' sind häufige Konjunktionen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

begraben
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
Sie begruben den Krieger mit voller Ehre.
C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

Pakt; Vertrag
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten einen Friedenspakt, um den Krieg zu beenden.
C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

Strahlkraft
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
Ihr Gesicht war nach dem Hören der guten Nachrichten von Strahlkraft erfüllt.
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

stillschweigend
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
Ihr gegenseitiges Verständnis beruhte auf einer stillschweigenden Vereinbarung.
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parabel
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
Jesus lehrte oft mit einer Parabel, um tiefere Wahrheiten zu vermitteln.
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

Zusatzmelodie
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
Der Chor fügte dem Lied eine schöne Zusatzmelodie hinzu.
C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

hochverräterisch
Meaning
Relating to or involving the crime of treason.
Example
The general was accused of treasonable conduct.
Der General wurde wegen hochverräterischen Verhaltens beschuldigt.
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

unrechtes Geld
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
Der korrupte Beamte wurde nur durch unrechtes Geld motiviert.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

Trauernde Person
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.
Die Trauernden versammelten sich auf dem Friedhof, um ihre Respekte zu erweisen.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

Kloster; Ashram
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
Das alte Kloster wurde auf einem Hügelgipfel gebaut.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

dichtung
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Dichtung zu lesen.
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

Flügelspannweite
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
Der Adler hat eine beeindruckende Flügelspannweite von über zwei Metern.
B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

Intelligenz
Meaning
The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things
Example
Intelligence is key in AI development.
Intelligenz ist der Schlüssel zur KI-Entwicklung.
A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

Auto
Meaning
A motor vehicle, especially a car.
Example
He drove his auto to the market.
Er fuhr sein Auto zum Markt.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

Modul
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
Das Modul zum maschinellen Lernen war schwierig, aber informativ.
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

Gemeinschaftsprogramme
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
Gemeinschaftsprogramme fördern das Bewusstsein für den Schmetterlingsschutz.
A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

sprechen
Meaning
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
Example
Let's talk about your future plans.
Lass uns über deine zukünftigen Pläne sprechen.
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

Rabatt
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
Der Laden bot einen Rabatt von 20 % auf alle Elektronikprodukte an.
B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

Perle
Meaning
a small round object with a hole through it for threading
Example
She made a necklace with colorful beads.
Sie machte eine Halskette mit bunten Perlen.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

Brise
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
Die kühle Meeresbrise machte den heißen Sommertag angenehmer.
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

Ein Wort oder eine Phrase, die durch Umstellen der Buchstaben eines anderen Wortes oder einer anderen Phrase gebildet wird.
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
'listen' ist ein Anagramm von 'silent'.
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

Schmeichelei; falsche Lobreden
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
Seine Schmeichelei konnte niemanden von seiner Aufrichtigkeit überzeugen.
A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

nach oben
Meaning
towards a higher position or level
Example
He climbed up the ladder quickly.
Er stieg schnell die Leiter hinauf.
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

Spott; Hohn;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
Seine Rede wurde mit Spott vom Publikum empfangen.
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

einberufen
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
Das Komitee hat eine Notfallsitzung einberufen, um die Krise zu besprechen.
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

Unwichtigkeit
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
Er wies das Thema mit einem Gefühl der Unwichtigkeit zurück.
B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

erschwinglich
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
Dieses Restaurant bietet erschwingliche Mahlzeiten für Familien an.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

erträglich; akzeptabel, aber nicht ideal
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
Die Hitze war am Nachmittag kaum erträglich.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

unanständig
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
Er wurde wegen einer unanständigen Bemerkung verwarnt.
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

verbieten
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
Die Schule verbietet das Rauchen auf dem Campus.
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

Statik
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
Sie studiert Statik im Rahmen ihres Ingenieurstudiums.
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.
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

stabilität
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
Politische Stabilität ist entscheidend für das Wirtschaftswachstum.
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

Pflanzen studieren
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
Sie gingen in den Wald, um Pflanzen während ihres Urlaubs zu studieren.
C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

rauh
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
Trotz seiner rauen Art war er sehr freundlich.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

incipient
Meaning
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
Example
The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.
Der Dichter benutzte inchoative Ausdrücke, um den Beginn der Schöpfung darzustellen.
A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

beweisen
Meaning
to show that something is true; to demonstrate
Example
The evidence will prove his innocence.
Die Beweise werden seine Unschuld beweisen.
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

rollholz
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
Roll den Teig flach mit einem Rollholz.
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

hilfsbedürftig
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
Das Krankenhaus bietet indigenten Patienten kostenlose Pflege an.
C2 noun /ˈsuːpsɒ̃/

soupcon

eine kleine Menge
Meaning
a very small quantity of something; a trace
Example
She added just a soupcon of spice to the dish.
Sie fügte nur eine kleine Menge Gewürz zum Gericht hinzu.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪˌlɔːɡ/

epilogue

Epilog
Meaning
A section at the end of a book, play, or speech that serves as a conclusion.
Example
The author included an epilogue to explain what happened to the characters later.
Der Autor fügte ein Epilog hinzu, um zu erklären, was später mit den Charakteren geschah.
A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

ritterschaft
Meaning
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
Example
He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.
Er wurde für seine Beiträge zur Wissenschaft mit der Ritterschaft geehrt.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

Komponente
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
Der Motor ist das wichtigste Bauteil des Autos.
A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

Notfall
Meaning
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.
Example
A financial emergency can arise at any time.
Ein finanzieller Notfall kann jederzeit auftreten.
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

Prospekt
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
Die Gesundheitsabteilung verteilte ein Prospekt über Ernährung.
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

bewundern
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
Ich bewundere wirklich ihre Hingabe an die Bildung.
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

hinweise
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Gesichtsausdrücke geben Hinweise auf die Emotionen einer Person.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

irreversibel
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
Der durch das Feuer verursachte Schaden war irreversibel.
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

gewähren
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
Die Universität gewährte ihm ein Stipendium.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

glühend
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
Die glühende Lampe erleuchtete den gesamten Raum.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

Pfaunin
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
Die Pfaunin ist weniger farbenfroh als der männliche Pfau.
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

Geriatrie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
Er spezialisierte sich auf Geriatrie, um sich um die Älteren zu kümmern.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

verbessert
Meaning
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
Example
Her health has significantly improved since last month.
Ihre Gesundheit hat sich seit letztem Monat erheblich verbessert.
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

Fleisch
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
Der Arzt untersuchte die Wunde, um zu sehen, ob sie in das Fleisch eingedrungen war
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

mittelstufig
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
Sie nimmt einen Französischkurs auf mittlerem Niveau.
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

Wertsteigerung
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
Immobilienwerte erfahren oft eine Wertsteigerung im Laufe der Zeit.
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

Erbe
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
Sie wurde die Erbin des Familienvermögens.
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

eine Person, die schläft; etwas, das unerwartet erfolgreich ist
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
Der Film stellte sich als unerwarteter Erfolg heraus.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

Tierchen
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete ein Tierchen, das unter dem Mikroskop bewegte.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

unversöhnlich, unnachgiebig
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
Er war kompromisslos in seiner Forderung nach einer vollständigen Entschuldigung.
A1 determiner/pronoun /iːtʃ/

each

jeder
Meaning
every one of two or more people or things considered separately
Example
Each student received a certificate.
Jeder Schüler erhielt ein Zertifikat.
B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

impfen
Meaning
to give a vaccine to protect against a disease
Example
Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.
Kinder werden in der Regel vor dem Schulbeginn geimpft.