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C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

attestieren
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
Der Zeuge attestierte die Genauigkeit des Berichts.
A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

Haustier
Meaning
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure
Example
My dog is my favorite pet.
Mein Hund ist mein Lieblingshaustier.
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

optimieren
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
Das Unternehmen arbeitet daran, seine Lieferkette zu optimieren.
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

Gipfel
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
Die Wanderer erreichten den Gipfel des Berges beim Sonnenaufgang.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

Landwirt / treuer Mitarbeiter
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
Er leistete treue Arbeit, indem er das Projekt pünktlich abschloss.
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

begleiten
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
Der Wachmann eskortierte den Besucher ins Büro.
A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

hundert
Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
Es gibt hundert Schüler im Saal.
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

formelle Unterhaltung
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
Die Professoren führten eine tiefgehende Unterhaltung über die Zukunft der Bildung.
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

Hunger
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
Das Kind weinte vor Hunger.
C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

aktive Sterbehilfe
Meaning
The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
Example
The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.
Die Debatte über Euthanasie wirft schwierige ethische Fragen auf.
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

rational; vernünftig; logisch
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Sie traf eine rationale Entscheidung basierend auf den verfügbaren Fakten.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

ungenutzt; ungebraucht
Meaning
not being used; not having been used before
Example
There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.
Es gibt viele ungenutzte Räume in diesem alten Herrenhaus.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

hoffnungslos; verzweifelt
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
Die Situation schien hoffnungslos, bis Hilfe eintraf.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

kohäsiv
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
Das Team zeigte eine kohäsive Strategie.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

Vermieter
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
Der Vermieter stimmte zu, das kaputte Heizsystem zu reparieren, bevor der Winter kam.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

begünstigter
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Sie ist die einzige Begünstigte des Erbes ihres Vaters.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

seraphisch
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Sie schenkte ihm ein seraphisches Lächeln, das seine Ängste beruhigte.
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

künstlich oder erzwungen; nicht natürlich oder spontan
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
Das Ende des Films fühlte sich konstruiert und unrealistisch an.
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

Armlast
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
Sie trug einen Armlast Bücher in die Bibliothek.
C1 noun /beɪl/

bale

Bündel
Meaning
A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.
Example
The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck.
Die Arbeiter luden das Bündel Baumwolle auf den Lkw.
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

zenanna
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
Das Zenanna war wunderschön mit komplizierten Mustern dekoriert.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

Pferdeblutegel
Meaning
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
Example
The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.
Der Tierarzt erklärte, dass der Pferdeblutegel früher häufig verwendet wurde, um Pferde zu behandeln.
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

hungrig; gierig; eifrig
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
Der Hund fraß hungrig, nachdem er stundenlang nichts gegessen hatte.
B2 noun

Patriot

Patriot
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Logo
Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
Das Logo des Unternehmens wurde neu gestaltet, um sein neues Image widerzuspiegeln.
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

soziale verantwortung
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
Soziale Verantwortung sollte Teil des Lehrplans sein.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

Gelehrter; Akademiker
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Der renommierte Gelehrte veröffentlichte mehrere Bücher über alte Geschichte.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Verlagswesen
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
Er arbeitet in der Verlagsbranche als Redakteur.
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.
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

mit weit geöffneten Augen starren
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
Die Touristen starrten mit weit aufgerissenen Augen auf die hohen Wolkenkratzer.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

ausbeuterisch
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
Die Arbeiter protestierten gegen die ausbeuterischen Praktiken der Fabrik.
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

plappern
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
Die Kinder plapperten fröhlich nach der Show.
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

Hierarchie
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
Die Unternehmenshierarchie bestimmt, wer die endgültige Entscheidung trifft.
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

Rokoko
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
Der Palast wurde im luxuriösen Rokoko-Stil dekoriert.
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

Schale
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
Die Artillerie feuerte eine Granate auf die feindliche Position.
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

kämpferisch / chaotisch
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
Trotz seiner kleinen Größe war er ein kämpferischer Kämpfer.
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

Feigheit
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
Seine Feigheit hinderte ihn daran, zu sprechen.
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

das Besitzen von Vermögenswerten, die größer als Verbindlichkeiten sind; Fähigkeit, Schulden zu begleichen
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
Die Solvabilität des Unternehmens verbesserte sich nach der Umstrukturierung.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

genießbar
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
Der Picknickkorb war voller köstlicher, genießbarer Sachen.
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.
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

langweiliges, langes Schreiben
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
Er hielt eine lange Rede gegen Korruption.
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

mit offenem Mund starren
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
Die Menge starrte mit offenem Mund auf den erstaunlichen Zaubertrick.
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

Politische Bildung
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
Politische Bildung hilft Schülern, ihre Bürgerpflichten zu verstehen.
A1 adjective /njuː/

new

neu
Meaning
recently made, discovered, or introduced; not existing before
Example
He bought a new car yesterday.
Er kaufte gestern ein neues Auto.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

ungeduldig
Meaning
Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
Example
She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.
Sie wurde ungeduldig, während sie in der langen Schlange wartete.
C2 adjective /ɡælˈvænɪk/

galvanic

galvanisch / intensiv
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
Die Nachricht hatte einen galvanischen Effekt auf das Publikum.
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

Bodenkunde
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
Pedologie hilft Wissenschaftlern, die Fruchtbarkeit des Bodens zu verstehen.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

Heuschrecke
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
Die Heuschrecken zerstörten das gesamte Weizenfeld.
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

modisch
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
Sie trug ein modisches Outfit, das die Aufmerksamkeit aller auf sich zog.
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

sehr klein
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
Das Modell-Dorf war mit sehr kleinen Häusern gefüllt.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

jemanden zum Militärdienst zwingen
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
Die Regierung hat junge Männer während des Krieges zwangsrekrutiert.
C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

Geruchssinn
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
Hunde haben einen sehr gut entwickelten Geruchssinn.
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

schädlich, verderblich
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
Die schädlichen Auswirkungen des Rauchens sind gut dokumentiert.
C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

neigen
Meaning
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
Example
She is inclined to agree with the proposal.
Sie ist geneigt, dem Vorschlag zuzustimmen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

eine Nachricht in Code oder Chiffre umwandeln
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
Der Agent verschlüsselte die geheime Nachricht, bevor er sie verschickte.
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

pflichtbewusst
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
Das pflichtbewusste Kind folgte immer den Anweisungen seiner Eltern.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

kompass
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
Der Wanderer benutzte einen Kompass, um die richtige Richtung zu finden.
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

Schleife, Ring
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
Der Faden bildete eine saubere Schleife um das Paket.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

Rehfleisch
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliche Rehsteaks.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

rasend
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
Die rasende Menge jubelte, als die Band die Bühne betrat.
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Dialektik
Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
Der Philosoph benutzte die Dialektik, um die Annahmen seiner Studenten herauszufordern.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

zwangsweise
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
Die Polizei führte einen gewaltsamen Eintritt ins Haus durch.
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

löslich
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
Zucker ist in Wasser löslich.
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.
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

indikator
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
Die Arbeitslosenquote ist ein wichtiger Indikator für die wirtschaftliche Gesundheit.
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.
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

verfallen
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
Das verfallene alte Haus stand kurz vor dem Einsturz.
C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

plötzlich die Richtung ändern
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
Das Auto lenkte plötzlich von der Straße ab, um den Unfall zu vermeiden.
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

Gattung
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
Der Tiger gehört zur Gattung Panthera.
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

Agronom
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
Der Agronom hat neue Methoden vorgeschlagen, um den Reis-Ertrag zu steigern.
B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

ungesund; mangelnde Hygiene
Meaning
not clean; lacking proper sanitation
Example
The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.
Das Restaurant war aufgrund unhygienischer Bedingungen in der Küche geschlossen.
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

Palanquin
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
Die Braut wurde in einem verzierten Palanquin zur Hochzeitszeremonie getragen.
C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

zerrissen; abgenutzt; schäbig
Meaning
torn; tattered; frayed; shabby
Example
The homeless man wore ragged clothes.
Der obdachlose Mann trug zerrissene Kleidung.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

saphir
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
Die königliche Krone war mit einem großen Saphir geschmückt.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

schrecklich
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Ich freue mich schrecklich, dich wiederzusehen.
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

eine Person, die als heilig oder tugendhaft anerkannt wird; eine sehr freundliche oder geduldige Person
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Mutter Teresa wurde von der katholischen Kirche heiliggesprochen.
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

Juxtaposition
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
Die Juxtaposition von hellen und dunklen Farben erzeugte einen dramatischen Effekt.
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

verehren
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
Sie begannen, die Statue wie eine Gottheit zu verehren.
A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

hungrig
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
Ich bin sehr hungrig, nachdem ich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet habe.
A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

Kleber
Meaning
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
Example
The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.
Die Kinder verwendeten weißen Kleber, um die bunten Papierstücke an ihrem Kunstprojekt anzubringen.
B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

Kern
Meaning
the central or most important part of something
Example
Honesty is at the core of their values.
Ehrlichkeit ist der Kern ihrer Werte.
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

über etwas Unbedeutendes laut streiten
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
Die Kinder stritten sich um das letzte Stück Kuchen.
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 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

Glück
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

eine Person, die Frauen liebt oder bewundert
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
Als bekannter Philogynist setzte er sich für die Bildung von Frauen ein.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

Priester
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
Die Soldaten nahmen an der Messe teil, die vom Priester geleitet wurde.
B1 noun /tʃɪl/

Chill

Kälte; Gefühl von Angst oder Besorgnis; entspannen
Meaning
an unpleasant feeling of coldness; a feeling of fear or anxiety; to relax
Example
There was a chill in the air as autumn approached.
Es war eine Kälte in der Luft, als der Herbst näher rückte.
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

Folter
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
Er wurde während des Verhörs gefoltert.
B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

Vertreter
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
Der Vertreter sprach kritische Themen an.
C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

meteorologisch
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
Meteorologische Bedingungen beeinflussen landwirtschaftliche Kreisläufe.
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
Er kaufte neue Unterwäsche für die Reise.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

Wärme
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Sie spürte die Wärme der Sonne auf ihrem Gesicht.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

unerschütterlich
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
Trotz der Krise blieb er unerschütterlich und selbstbewusst.
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

Verleumdung
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
Er hat eine Verleumdung über ihren Charakter ausgesprochen.
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

gehören
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
Sie fühlte, dass sie wirklich zum Team gehörte.
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

geschwätzig; redselig; plappernd
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
Der geschwätzige alte Mann im Café sprach stundenlang über seine Reisen.
B1 noun /kɪk/

Kick

Tritt; Schlag mit dem Fuß
Meaning
a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement
Example
The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.
Der Fußballspieler erzielte ein Tor mit einem kräftigen Tritt von außerhalb des Strafraums.
B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

verletzen
Meaning
to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
Er verletzte sein Bein beim Fußballspielen.
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

Lagerhaus
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
Das Lager diente als Storehouse für alle importierten Waren.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

Antiquar
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
Der Antiquar verbrachte Jahre damit, seltene Manuskripte aus der mittelalterlichen Zeit zu sammeln.
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

Proteine
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
Mageres Fleisch und Hülsenfrüchte liefern hochwertige Proteine.
B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

Indikation; Zeichen
Meaning
a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint
Example
The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.
Die dunklen Wolken waren ein deutliches Zeichen dafür, dass ein Sturm sich der Gegend näherte.
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

Angst haben; ein kleiner, kurzschwänziger Vogel
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
Sie zitterte bei dem Anblick des herannahenden Sturms.
B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

Quarantäne
Meaning
A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
Example
The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.
Die Reisenden wurden für zwei Wochen in Quarantäne gestellt.
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

ruhig und vernünftig
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
Sie blieb ruhig während der Krise.
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.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

inkongruent
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
Sein lässiges Outfit sah bei dem formellen Abendessen inkongruent aus.
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

Pult
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
Der Gewinner stand auf dem Podium, um die Goldmedaille zu empfangen.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

retuschieren
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
Der Fotograf retuschierte das Bild, um Flecken zu entfernen.
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

einweihen
Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
Der Bürgermeister wird morgen die neue Brücke einweihen.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampe
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
Das Auto fuhr die Rampe in die Garage hinauf.
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

beflecken
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
Der Skandal befleckte den Ruf des Politikers.
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

Wein
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
Sie haben ein Glas Rotwein zum Abendessen serviert.
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

Erkennung
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
Die Erkennung von Betrug im System war schnell.
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

zunehmend
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
Die Menschen sind zunehmend besorgt über den Klimawandel.
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

Mangrovenwald
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
Sundarbans ist der größte Mangrovenwald der Welt.
C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

Fehlertoleranz
Meaning
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
Example
Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.
Fehlertoleranz sorgt für zuverlässige Systeme.
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

Vernetzung
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
Networking ist wichtig für die berufliche Entwicklung.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

unbestreitbar
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
Der Beweis seiner Schuld war unbestreitbar.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

entlassen
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
Das Unternehmen hat ihn wegen schlechter Leistung entlassen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

falsch; ungenau; fehlerhaft
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
Die Wettervorhersage war gestern ungenau.