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C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

oben
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
Eine Flagge wurde oben auf den Turm gesetzt.
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

norden
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
Wir reisten nach Norden, um die Berge zu erreichen.
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

Bitterkeit
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
Sie sprach mit Bitterkeit über ihren früheren Arbeitgeber.
B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

Assistent
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
Der Assistent des Senators organisierte das Treffen mit den Journalisten.
C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

Vernunft, Urteilsvermögen
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Example
Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.
Ihre Vernunft bei Entscheidungen wurde geschätzt.
B1 noun /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/

Evidence

Beweis
Meaning
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
Example
The detective found crucial evidence that solved the mysterious case.
Der Detektiv fand entscheidende Beweise, die den mysteriösen Fall lösten.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

sensorisch
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
Sensorisches Feedback verbessert das VR-Erlebnis.
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

zufällig
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
Sein Erfolg war teilweise auf zufällige Umstände zurückzuführen.
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

Bewertung
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
Der Bewertungsprozess stellt Fairness sicher.
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

Gepäckwagen
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
Der Gepäckwagen transportierte alle Koffer der Passagiere.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

irradikabel
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
Die Liebe einer Mutter zu ihrem Kind ist irradikabel.
A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

genießen
Meaning
to take pleasure in; to have a good time
Example
I enjoy reading books in my free time.
Ich genieße es, in meiner Freizeit Bücher zu lesen.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

Mode
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Minimalistisches Design ist derzeit in Mode.
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

antagonisieren
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
Seine unhöflichen Bemerkungen dienten nur dazu, seine Kollegen zu antagonisieren.
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

glücklich
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
Sie fühlte sich glücklich, so unterstützende Freunde zu haben.
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

pragmatisch
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
Er nahm einen pragmatischen Ansatz zur Lösung der Finanzkrise.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

Notizen oder Kommentare hinzufügen
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, das Gedicht mit ihren Interpretationen zu annotieren.
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

vorläufig
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
Vorbereitende Schritte sind entscheidend vor dem Hauptprojekt.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

affenähnlich
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
Der Wissenschaftler studierte das affenähnliche Verhalten der Schimpansen.
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

im Ausland
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
Sie entschied sich, für ein Jahr im Ausland zu studieren.
C2 noun /dəˈkɔɪt/

Dacoit

Bandit
Meaning
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
Example
The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.
Das Dorf wurde von einer Bande von Banditen terrorisiert, die Reisende ausraubten.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

besorgt
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
Sie war besorgt wegen der bevorstehenden Prüfung.
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

gerechte Strafe
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
Der korrupte Beamte bekam endlich seine gerechte Strafe vor Gericht.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

Zögern
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
Seine Zögerlichkeit bei der Antwort ließ alle an seinem Selbstvertrauen zweifeln.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd/

disadvantaged

benachteiligt
Meaning
Lacking the basic resources or conditions needed for a good standard of living or equal opportunities.
Example
The program provides support to disadvantaged children.
Das Programm bietet Unterstützung für benachteiligte Kinder.
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

groß angelegt
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
Das Unternehmen plant eine groß angelegte Expansion in internationale Märkte.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

Jutestoff
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
Der Bauer lagerte Getreide in Jutensäcken.
C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

gleichsetzen
Meaning
To consider as equal or equivalent.
Example
Many people equate wealth with success.
Viele Menschen setzen Wohlstand gleich mit Erfolg.
A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

Keks
Meaning
a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter
Example
She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.
Sie bot mir einen Schokoladenkeks an.
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

Anästhetikum
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
Der Arzt verabreichte vor dem Nähen der Wunde ein örtliches Anästhetikum.
C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

Ölverkäufer
Meaning
a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products
Example
The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.
Der Ölverkäufer entdeckte ein neues Ölfeld in der Wüste.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

rotierend
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
Die Maschine verwendet einen Rotationsmotor, um effizient zu arbeiten.
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

Bahn
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
Der Satellit folgte seiner vorgesehenen Bahn.
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.
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

Graben
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
Die Soldaten gruben einen Graben zum Schutz während der Schlacht.
A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

überprüfen
Meaning
To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.
Example
Please check the report before submitting it.
Bitte überprüfen Sie den Bericht, bevor Sie ihn einreichen.
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

nachfolgend / folgend
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
In den folgenden Jahren expandierte das Unternehmen schnell.
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

gnom
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
Der Garten war mit einer Gnomstatue dekoriert.
C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

sammeln
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
Der Journalist sammelte Fakten aus verschiedenen Quellen.
B1 noun /ˈwæɡən/

wagon

Wagen
Meaning
a vehicle with four wheels used for carrying loads, often pulled by horses or a motor vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto the wagon.
Der Bauer lud Heu auf den Wagen.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

schwerer Schuh
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
Der Bauer trug alte Brogans, während er auf dem Feld arbeitete.
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

nicht trennbares Leerzeichen
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Verwenden Sie   in HTML, um ein Leerzeichen hinzuzufügen, das nicht in eine neue Zeile bricht.
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

Glück
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Er faltete seine Unterwäsche sorgfältig, bevor er sie einpackte.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

ein plötzlicher lauter Knall; ein harter Schlag oder Aufprall
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
Die Tür fiel mit einem lauten Knall ins Schloss, der alle aufweckte.
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

geräumig; groß; weit;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
Der geräumige Saal kann fünfhundert Personen unterbringen.
A1 verb /liːv/

leave

verlassen
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
Der Zug fährt um 18 Uhr ab.
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

Hieroglyphen
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
Die Wände des Tempels waren mit Hieroglyphen bedeckt.
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

Zweifel, Bedenken
Meaning
feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.
Sie hatte ernsthafte Zweifel an der Unterzeichnung des Vertrags.
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

mit Paris verbunden
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
Sie trug ein pariser Stil-Kleid auf der Party.
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

kontinuierlich
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
Die Fabrik arbeitet nach einem kontinuierlichen 24-Stunden-Plan.
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

aus einem großen Schluck trinken
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
Er trank eine Tasse Bier nach dem langen Tag.
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

Politik, Regierungssystem
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
Die antike griechische Politik hatte ein System von Stadtstaaten.
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

unwiderstehlich
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
Sie fühlte einen unwiderstehlichen Drang, über den Witz zu lachen.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

auffällig darstellen
Meaning
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
Example
The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.
Das Logo des Teams war auf ihren Uniformen eingeblazen.
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

unkooperativ
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
Der Zeuge war unkooperativ und weigerte sich, Fragen zu beantworten.
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

Optimismus
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
Ihr Optimismus half ihr, schwierige Zeiten zu überstehen.
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

vielleicht; möglicherweise;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
Es könnte morgen vielleicht regnen.
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

Bachlauf
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
Ein Bachlauf floss durch die Wiese.
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

Garten
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
Sie verbrachte ihren Morgen damit, sich um die Rosen in ihrem schönen Garten zu kümmern.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

ehren
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
Wir ehren unsere Veteranen für ihren Dienst.
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obszön
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er in der Öffentlichkeit obszöne Bemerkungen machte.
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

hydraulisch
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
Der Mechaniker reparierte das hydraulische System der Maschine.
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

wirksam
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
Wirksame Politiken fördern den organisatorischen Erfolg.
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

unerschrocken, tapfer, entschlossen
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
Der unerschrockene Soldat kämpfte gegen alle Widrigkeiten.
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

auftreten
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
Der Unfall trat an der Kreuzung während der Stoßzeit auf.
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

leer; nicht besetzt; verfügbar
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
Es gibt eine leere Wohnung im zweiten Stock.
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

Blume
Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
Der Garten war voller bunter Blumen.
B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

pausieren
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
Bitte pausieren Sie das Video, während ich Notizen mache.
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.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

Mesa
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
Die Wanderer hielten an, um die Mesa zu bewundern, die über dem Wüstengeschirr aufstieg.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

Friseur
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
Der Friseur gab ihm einen perfekten Haarschnitt für seine Hochzeit.
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Tablet
Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
Sie nahm eine Tablette, um ihre Kopfschmerzen zu lindern.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

ausdrucksvoll
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
Ihre Augen waren so ausdrucksvoll, dass keine Worte nötig waren.
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

Schraubenschlüssel
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
Er benutzte einen Schraubenschlüssel, um die Schraube anzuziehen.
C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

befall, das Vorhandensein einer ungewöhnlich großen Anzahl von Insekten oder Tieren an einem Ort
Meaning
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
Example
The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.
Die Insektenplage in der Küche führte zu sofortigen Maßnahmen zur Schädlingsbekämpfung.
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

hinein
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
Sie ging leise in das Zimmer.
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

eine Situation oder ein Ereignis, das einen plötzlichen Anstieg von Reichtum, Glück oder Gewinn schafft
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
Die Ölfunde waren eine Bonanza für das kleine Land.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

unkonventionell
Meaning
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
Example
Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.
Ihr unkonventioneller Lehransatz inspirierte die Schüler, kreativ zu denken.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

toxisch; schädlich oder unangenehm
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
Die Fabrik setzte giftige Chemikalien in den Fluss frei.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

Überschwemmung
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
Die Stadt litt unter einer schweren Überschwemmung nach den starken Regenfällen.
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

schutzgöttlich
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
Athene wurde als die schützende Göttin von Athen angesehen.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

belagerung
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
Die Belagerung der Burg dauerte drei Monate.
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

spöttisch
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
Er war spöttisch, als er sagte, dass er auf dem Mond leben wollte.
A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

Tante
Meaning
the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage
Example
My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.
Meine Tante wohnt in der Nähe unseres Hauses und besucht uns oft.
C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

Kreuzgang
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
Die Mönche gingen still durch den Kreuzgang.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

reichlich
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
Sie machte reichlich Notizen während der Vorlesung.
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Anzeige
Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Anzeige in der Zeitung für die neue Position geschaltet.
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

Teenager
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
Sie verbrachte ihre Teenagerjahre in einer kleinen Stadt.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

grausam
Meaning
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
Example
She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.
Sie sprach grausam über ihre Kollegin während der Besprechung.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

Fossil
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
Das Fossil eines Dinosauriers wurde in den Bergen entdeckt.
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

Bote
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
Der Bote lieferte die Dokumente pünktlich.
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

körperlich, materiell
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
Gespenster werden oft als ohne körperliche Form beschrieben.
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

Amortisierung
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
Der Amortisierungsplan zeigte einen Rückzahlungsplan über 10 Jahre.
C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

das Feuer schüren; ein starkes Gefühl oder eine Aktivität anregen oder verstärken
Meaning
To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.
Example
The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.
Die Rede des Politikers entfachte Zorn unter der Menge.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

rückwärts; in umgekehrter Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Er zählte rückwärts von zehn bis eins.
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

Import
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
Die Import von Luxusgütern ist streng reguliert.
A1 noun /end/

End

Ende; Schluss; Abschluss;
Meaning
the final part of something; termination or conclusion
Example
The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.
Das Ende des Films war unerwartet und ließ alle überrascht zurück.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

Unauflöslich
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
Die Ehe wurde einst als unauflösliche Bindung betrachtet.
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

Werbungen
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
Ich überspringe oft Werbungen, wenn ich Videos online sehe.
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

beweglich und anmutig
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
Ihre bewegliche Figur ermöglichte es ihr, sich wie eine Ballerina zu bewegen.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

Schlucht, Bach
Meaning
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
Example
After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.
Nach dem Sturm wurde die Straße von einem tiefen Tal durchzogen.
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

Mohnblume
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die rote Mohnblume blühte wunderschön im Garten.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

günstig
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
Die Wetterbedingungen waren günstig für das Outdoor-Event.
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

Grobian
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
Der betrunkene Grobian hat auf der Party einen Skandal gemacht.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

halten
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
bitte halte meine Hand.
A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

Desktop-Computer
Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
Ich bewahre meine Dokumente auf dem Desktop auf, damit ich leicht darauf zugreifen kann.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

Abschnitt; Teil; Segment
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
Die Orange wurde in acht Segmente geteilt.
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

Naturkatastrophe
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
Die Küstenstadt wurde durch eine Naturkatastrophe verwüstet.
A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

zentrum
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
Das erste Roboterchirurgie-Zentrum wurde in Rangpur gegründet.
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

verhöhnen
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
Der Karikaturist verhöhnte den Politiker wegen seiner widersprüchlichen Aussagen.
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

Schritte
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
Kleine Schritte reduzieren das Überwältigungsgefühl.
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

diversifiziert
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
Das Unternehmen hat eine diversifizierte Geschäftsstrategie übernommen, um Risiken zu reduzieren.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

neugierig
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
Das neugierige Kind stellte unzählige Fragen über die Sterne.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

verwerflich
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
Seine unehrlichen Taten waren wirklich verwerflich.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

körperliche oder geistige Anstrengung
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
Übermäßige exertion kann zu Müdigkeit und Erschöpfung führen.
B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

erforderlich
Meaning
necessary or compulsory
Example
A visa is required to enter the country.
Ein Visum ist erforderlich, um das Land zu betreten.
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

tschüss
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
Ich sagte tschüss, bevor ich ging.
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

bereuen
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
Sie wird den Tag bereuen, an dem sie ihm vertraut hat.
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Abtreibung
Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
Die Debatte über Abtreibung teilt weiterhin die öffentliche Meinung.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

Hochstimmung oder Freude
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
Das Gefühl der Exhilaration nach einer Achterbahnfahrt ist erstaunlich.