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C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

mit der Aurora verbunden
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
Die Wissenschaftler beobachteten aurorale Aktivität am Nachthimmel.
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

Cashewnüsse
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
Cashewnüsse werden oft in indischen Süßigkeiten und Currys verwendet.
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

Rauchabzug
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
Der Rauchabzug des Kamins muss regelmäßig gereinigt werden.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

Reisepass
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Sie erneuerte ihren Reisepass vor der Auslandsreise.
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

kann sein / Mai Monat
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
Du kannst früh gehen, wenn du deine Arbeit beendest.
A1 noun, verb /pleɪs/

place

Ort
Meaning
a particular position or location; to put something in a specific position
Example
She placed the books on the table.
Sie stellte die Bücher auf den Tisch.
A1 title /mɪz/

ms

Fräulein
Meaning
a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status
Example
Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.
Frau Akter wird eine Rede auf dem Seminar halten.
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

siebenjährig
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
Das Festival ist eine siebenjährige Tradition im Dorf.
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

anthropogen
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
Der Klimawandel ist weitgehend auf anthropogene Aktivitäten zurückzuführen.
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

abhalten, abbringen
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Sie versuchte, ihn davon abzuhalten, seinen Job zu kündigen.
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

Passagier
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
Der Bus kann dreißig Passagiere befördern.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

Ausdauer
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Marathonläufer brauchen große Ausdauer, um das Rennen zu beenden.
A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

wählen
Meaning
to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather
Example
Please pick your favorite color from the palette.
Bitte wählen Sie Ihre Lieblingsfarbe aus der Palette.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

Benutzung eines Pseudonyms
Meaning
the practice or state of using a pseudonym
Example
The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.
Die Autorin behielt während ihrer gesamten Karriere die Benutzung eines Pseudonyms bei.
B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

vernünftig; in angemessenem Maße;
Meaning
in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree
Example
The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.
Das Hotelzimmer war für den Standort vernünftig bepreist.
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

urteil fällen
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
Er wurde vom Gericht für schuldig befunden.
C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

Untreue
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
Seine Untreue führte zum Ende ihrer Ehe.
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

Festival; Feier;
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
Das Musikfestival zog Tausende von Besuchern aus der ganzen Welt an.
B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

Befehl
Meaning
to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct
Example
The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.
Der General befahl den Soldaten, nach vorne zu gehen.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

ungerecht; unlauter;
Meaning
not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others
Example
It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.
Es ist unfair, sie für etwas verantwortlich zu machen, das sie nicht getan hat.
B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

reflektieren
Meaning
to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
Example
The mirror reflects her beautiful face.
Der Spiegel reflektiert ihr schönes Gesicht.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

Leiche
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
Die Polizei entdeckte eine Leiche im verlassenen Haus.
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

tsunami
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
Der Tsunami verwüstete die Küstenstadt und ließ Tausende von Menschen obdachlos.
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

verfärben
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
Der Stoff begann sich zu verfärben, nachdem er in der Sonne gelassen wurde.
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

vollständig, vollständig
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
Sie ist in jeder Hinsicht eine vollständige professionelle Fachkraft.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

Marsmensch
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
Der Film zeigte einen Marsmenschen, der die Erde besuchte.
A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

auf Wiedersehen
Meaning
a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting
Example
She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.
Sie winkte und sagte auf Wiedersehen, bevor sie den Bahnhof verließ.
C2 adjective /ˈfɪt.fəl/

fitful

unregelmäßig
Meaning
occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady
Example
He had a fitful sleep due to the storm.
Er hatte einen unregelmäßigen Schlaf wegen des Sturms.
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

Plattfisch
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
Plattfische wie Seezunge und Flunder sind ausgezeichnet zum Grillen.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

Phytochemikalien
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
Brokkoli ist reich an Phytochemikalien, die die Immunität stärken.
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

Bezirk
Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
Sie ging, um in ihrem lokalen Bezirk abzustimmen.
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

kompakt
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
Protonen und Neutronen sind kompakt angeordnet.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

gefährden
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Sein rücksichtslose Verhalten könnte seine Karriere gefährden.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

stimulieren
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
Richtiges Sonnenlicht stimuliert das Pflanzenwachstum.
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

Sumpf
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
Das Dorf wurde in der Nähe eines Sumpfes gebaut.
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

trauern
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
Sie trauert weiterhin um den Verlust ihrer besten Freundin.
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.
B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

Opfer
Meaning
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
Example
The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.
Das Opfer wurde sofort ins Krankenhaus gebracht.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

kosmisch, weitläufig
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
Astronomen studieren kosmische Phänomene, um das Universum zu verstehen.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

unwissend
Meaning
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
Example
She became an unwitting participant in the scam.
Sie wurde eine unwissende Teilnehmerin an dem Betrug.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

loyal; treu; zuverlässig
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
Er blieb seinen Freunden in schwierigen Zeiten loyal.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

fiebrig, aufgeregt
Meaning
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
Example
The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.
Der Patient war in einem fiebrigen Zustand mit hoher Temperatur.
A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

Hirsch
Meaning
a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male
Example
We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.
Wir haben einen schönen Hirsch auf der Wiese grasen sehen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

leidenschaftlich, enthusiastisch
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
Sie hielt eine leidenschaftliche Rede über den Klimawandel.
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

durch
Meaning
moving in one side and out the other side of something
Example
The train passed through the tunnel.
Der Zug fuhr durch den Tunnel.
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

erschrecken
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
Das laute Geräusch erschreckte das Kind.
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

vermeiden
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
Er meidet öffentliche Aufmerksamkeit und bevorzugt Privatsphäre.
A2 adjective /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

Quiet

leise; ruhig; still; kaum oder keinen Lärm machend
Meaning
silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise
Example
Please keep quiet during the movie.
Bitte bleiben Sie während des Films ruhig.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

Hornisse
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
Die Hornisse baute ihr Nest unter dem Dach.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

Gewissenhaftigkeit
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
Ihre Gewissenhaftigkeit bei der Arbeit führte zu einem gut organisierten Projekt.
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

schneiden
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
Das Unternehmen senkte die Preise, um mehr Kunden anzulocken.
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

Befestigung
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
Die Befestigungen schützten die Stadt.
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

Kleinigkeiten
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
Er war gelangweilt von den Kleinigkeiten der Büroarbeit.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

unentschlossen
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
Er stand unentschlossen an der Kreuzung und wusste nicht, welchen Weg er nehmen sollte.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Tasche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Er steckte sein Telefon in seine Hosentasche.
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

Schuss
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
Er hat ein Schuss aufs Tor gemacht.
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

trickeln
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
Nach dem starken Regen begann Wasser langsam die Wand herunter zu trickeln.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

Artefakt
Meaning
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
Example
The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
Das Museum zeigte antike Artefakte aus Ägypten.
B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

samt
Meaning
a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side
Example
The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.
Die königlichen Vorhänge waren aus reichhaltigem roten Samt gemacht.
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

Verdampfer
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
Sie benutzte einen Verdampfer, um ihren Husten zu lindern.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

spezifizieren
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Bitte geben Sie die Zeit und den Ort des Treffens an.
B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

Staub
Meaning
Fine particles of matter.
Example
Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.
Straßenstaub ist ein wichtiger Schadstoff in städtischen Gebieten.
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

Aufgabe
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
Er hat die Aufgabe vor der Frist erledigt.
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

spezifikation
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
Die Produktspezifikation enthält alle notwendigen Details.
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

aktuariel
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
Das Unternehmen verließ sich auf Aktuariellenberichte, um die Versicherungsprämien festzulegen.
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

unbedeutend, trivial
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
Er beschwerte sich über die trivialen Details des Vertrags.
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

Pharmakopöe
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
Der Arzt konsultierte die Pharmakopöe, um die richtige Dosis des Medikaments zu überprüfen.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

Intelligenz; Klugheit; ordentliche und moderne Erscheinung
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Ihre Intelligenz beim Lösen von Problemen beeindruckte alle.
A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

taxi
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
Wir nahmen ein Taxi zum Restaurant.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

reißen
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
Sei vorsichtig, das Papier nicht zu reißen.
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

missbräuchlich / schädlich verbal oder physisch
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
Sie hat ihren Job wegen ihres missbräuchlichen Chefs verlassen.
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

verhungern
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
Die gestrandet Wanderer begannen zu verhungern, nachdem sie mehrere Tage ohne Nahrung waren.
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

Mediation
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
Die Mediation half, den Konflikt zwischen den beiden Teams zu lösen.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

regenerative Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
Regenerative Landwirtschaft verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die biologische Vielfalt.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

Sanftheit und Charme
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Seine Sanftheit und sein Charme machten ihn in sozialen Zusammenkünften beliebt.
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

von
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
Das Buch wurde von einem berühmten Autor geschrieben.
B2 noun jiːld

yield

Ertrag, Gewinn
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
Die Investition erzielte hohe Renditen im letzten Jahr.
A2 verb /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

market

vermarkten
Meaning
to promote and sell products or services; to advertise
Example
The company will market their new product through social media.
Das Unternehmen wird ihr neues Produkt über soziale Medien vermarkten.
B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

erweitern
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, die Frist für das Projekt zu verlängern.
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

Befreiung der Sklaven
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
Die Befreiung der Sklaven markierte einen Wendepunkt in der Geschichte.
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

Ritterturnier
Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
Die Ritter bereiteten sich vor, vor der jubelnden Menge zu kämpfen.
C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

vorteilhafter Standort
Meaning
a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view
Example
From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.
Von diesem Standort aus konnten wir das gesamte Tal sehen.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

heimlich
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Sie plante heimlich eine Überraschungsparty für ihre Freundin.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

Mitwirkender
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
Er war ein regelmäßiger Mitwirkender der lokalen Zeitung.
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

gespannt
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
Das Seil war zwischen den beiden Pfosten gespannt.
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

deprimieren
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
Das trübe Wetter deprimiert die Leute.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

unabsichtlich; versehentlich
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
Der Schaden am Auto war unbeabsichtigt.
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

von neuem
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
Nach dem Misserfolg entschied sie sich, ihr Leben von neuem zu beginnen.
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

offen; öffentlich
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
Sie sprach offen über ihre Kämpfe mit der psychischen Gesundheit.
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

bakul blume
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
Der süße Duft der Bakul-Blumen füllte die Abendluft im Dorf.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

Übereinstimmung oder Harmonie
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
Die Führer arbeiteten auf internationale Übereinstimmung hin.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

Jonglage
Meaning
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
Example
The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.
Das Jonglieren des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum.
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

dekantieren
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
Sie goss den Wein vorsichtig in ein sauberes Glas.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

nüchtern; ernst und nachdenklich; maßvoll
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
Er blieb während der gesamten Feier nüchtern.
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

bettler
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
Der Bettler bat um Essen am Tor des Klosters.
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

Rektitüde
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
Seine Rektitüde verschaffte ihm Respekt in der Gesellschaft.
A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

Lesen
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
Lesen ist eines meiner Lieblingshobbys.
B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

historisch
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
Der Tag des Sieges ist ein historischer Moment für Bangladesch.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

probe; specimen; beispiel
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
Der Wissenschaftler sammelte eine Blutprobe zur Analyse.
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

komplize (bei einem Verbrechen)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
Er wurde als Komplize im Verbrechen gefunden.
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

Beamter
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
Der untergeordnete Beamte war für das Einreichen der Berichte verantwortlich.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

Aktionär
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Jeder Aktionär hat das Recht, auf der jährlichen Versammlung abzustimmen.
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

List
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
Die List des Politikers wurde von den Medien aufgedeckt.
B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

Fristen
Meaning
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example
Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.
Das Setzen von Fristen hilft, Aufgaben zu beenden.
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

drehen
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
Die Erde dreht sich alle 24 Stunden um ihre Achse.
C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

robotische chirurgie
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
Robotische Chirurgie verbessert die Präzision bei komplexen Verfahren.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

Auto
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Er hat letzte Woche ein neues Auto gekauft.
C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

Leichtigkeit; Frivolität; Mangel an Respekt
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
Die Leichtigkeit im Gerichtssaal war unangemessen.
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

Gelegenheiten
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
Die Gelegenheiten für Jobs nahmen ab.
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

etwas
Meaning
an unspecified or unknown thing
Example
I think something is wrong with my phone.
Ich denke, dass etwas mit meinem Telefon nicht stimmt.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

ehrwürdig; respektiert
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
Der ehrwürdige Professor hat fünfzig Jahre lang an der Universität unterrichtet.
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

Rebus
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
Die Kinder haben es genossen, die Rebus-Rätsel im Magazin zu lösen.
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

malati
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
Die Malati-Rebe bedeckte die Gartenmauer mit süß riechenden Blumen.
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

Plantage
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
Die Zuckerrohrplantage erstreckte sich über Meilen durch das Tal.
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

teilweise beschatteter Bereich
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
Die Penumbra des Mondes erzeugte einen schwachen Schatten über der Erde.
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

Atavismus
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
Der Wissenschaftler bemerkte Atavismus in den physischen Merkmalen des Kindes.
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

seltsames Objekt
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
Sie kaufte ein seltsames Objekt im Antiquitätengeschäft.
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
Die Repression der freien Meinungsäußerung durch die Regierung löste weit verbreitete Proteste aus.
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

funkeln
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
Die Feuerwerke funkelten über den Nachthimmel.
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

Neigung
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
Sie hat eine Neigung, anderen zu helfen.
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

genießen
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
Er savorte jeden Bissen des köstlichen Kuchens.