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C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

streng, schlicht
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
Der Mönch lebte ein strenges Leben in den Bergen.
B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

Ernte
Meaning
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
Example
The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.
Die Bauern haben ihre Reisernte im Herbst eingebracht.
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

schnelle und fröhliche Bereitschaft
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
Er hat die Herausforderung mit Alakrität angenommen.
B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

fest; stabil; stark; unnachgiebig
Meaning
solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure
Example
She has a firm grip on the rope.
Sie hat einen festen Griff an dem Seil.
C1 noun /deɪˈtɑːnt/

detente

Entspannung
Meaning
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The two nations worked toward detente after decades of conflict.
Die beiden Nationen arbeiteten nach Jahrzehnten des Konflikts auf Entspannung hin
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Antiseptikum / antiseptisch
Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
Die Krankenschwester wendete ein Antiseptikum auf die Wunde an.
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

unaufhörlich; stetig
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
Der unaufhörliche Regen dauerte drei Tage.
B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

Mut
Meaning
Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
Example
The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.
Der Mut unserer Soldaten ist unvergesslich.
C1 noun /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

precipice

Abgrund
Meaning
A very steep cliff or a situation of great danger.
Example
The hikers stood at the edge of the precipice, gazing into the valley below.
Die Wanderer standen am Rand des Abgrunds und schauten ins Tal hinunter.
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

Curry
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
Ich liebe scharfes Hühnchen-Curry mit Reis.
A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

Kätzchen
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
Das kleine Kätzchen liebt es, mit Wollbällen zu spielen.
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

Häufigkeit
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
Die Häufigkeit von Erdbeben in dieser Region hat in den letzten zehn Jahren dramatisch zugenommen.
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

Vitrine, etwas auf attraktive oder vorteilhafte Weise präsentieren
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
Die Ausstellung zeigte die besten Werke des Künstlers.
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

Inhaftierung
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
Der Kriminelle verbrachte Jahre der Inhaftierung für seine Verbrechen.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

glitzernd; strahlend; funkelnd
Meaning
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
Example
The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.
Die funkelnden Sterne füllten den klaren Nachthimmel.
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

herzlich; mit ganzem Herzen
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
Sie begrüßte ihre Gäste herzlich auf der Party.
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 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

windig
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
Es war ein kalter, windiger Tag am Meer.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

Holzwand
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Die Gefangenen wurden in der Holzwand eingesperrt.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

gesund; förderlich für körperliches oder moralisches Wohlbefinden
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
Gesundes Essen ist wichtig für gute Gesundheit.
B2 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.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

abkoppeln
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
Er versuchte, sich aus der hitzigen Diskussion abzukoppeln.
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

alltäglich, gewöhnlich
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
Er konzentrierte sich auf die alltäglichen Details des Familienlebens.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

Büroabteil
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Sie arbeitet in einem Büroabteil mit drei anderen Kollegen.
A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

möbel
Meaning
Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.
Example
The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.
Das Wohnzimmer war mit schönen Holzmöbeln gefüllt.
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

Kirschblüte
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
Die Kirschblüten blühen im April wunderschön.
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

kerngesund
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
Trotz seines Alters blieb der Mann gesund und aktiv.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

reintegrieren
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
Das Programm hilft Gefangenen, sich in die Gesellschaft reintegrieren.
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

Ein ozeanografisches Phänomen, das die Bewegung von dichtem, kaltem und nährstoffreichem Wasser an die Oberfläche des Ozeans umfasst.
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
Das Upwelling bringt Nährstoffe an die Oberfläche des Ozeans.
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

stachelig
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
Der stachelige Kaktus stand hoch in der Wüste.
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.
C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

Jute
Meaning
a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth
Example
Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.
Jute wird zur Herstellung von Säcken verwendet.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

verrückt
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
Die Idee, von der Klippe zu springen, schien verrückt.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

schnell lesen
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Sie überflog den Bericht vor dem Treffen.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

betrügerisch
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
Sie gab eine betrügerische Antwort, um die Wahrheit zu verbergen.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

eine Art antikes Saiteninstrument
Meaning
A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
Example
The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.
Der Musiker spielte ein altes Vial im Kammermusik-Konzert.
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

trügerisch
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
Das Argument des Politikers war trügerisch, es klang überzeugend, hatte aber keine wirklichen Beweise.
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

Leidenschaft oder Begeisterung
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
Er sprach mit großer Leidenschaft über seine Vision für das Unternehmen.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.
A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

nicht mögen
Meaning
to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion
Example
I really dislike eating spicy food.
Ich mag es wirklich nicht, scharfes Essen zu essen.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

Parodie
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
Die Comedy-Show enthielt eine Parodie bekannter Politiker.
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

Fußkette
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
Sie trug ein schönes silbernes Fußkettchen an ihrem linken Fuß.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

aufregend
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
Fallschirmspringen war die aufregendste Erfahrung seines Lebens.
A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

vorschlagen
Meaning
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
Example
He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.
Er schlug vor, ins neue Restaurant zum Abendessen zu gehen.
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

verspotten
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
Er lachte die Idee aus, ins Ausland zu ziehen.
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

Schärfe
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
Der scharfe Geschmack von Knoblauch füllte die Küche.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

konvex, nach außen gewölbt
Meaning
curved or rounded outward
Example
The lens has a convex shape to focus light.
Die Linse hat eine konvexe Form, um Licht zu fokussieren.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

unbußfertig
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
Der Kriminelle blieb unbußfertig nach dem Prozess.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

architektonisch
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihre schönen architektonischen Designs.
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

nicht trivial
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
Die Lösung der Gleichung stellte sich als nicht triviale Aufgabe heraus.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

schnell und unordentlich schreiben
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
Er kritzelte seine Unterschrift am unteren Rand der Seite.
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

ordentlich; systematisch; friedlich
Meaning
well-organized; systematic; peaceful
Example
Please keep your desk orderly and clean.
Bitte halten Sie Ihren Schreibtisch ordentlich und sauber.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

Umfrage, Befragung
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
Sie führten eine Umfrage durch, um die Vorlieben der Kunden zu verstehen.
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

Glück
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

Kassenwart
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
Der Kassenwart genehmigte das Budget für die neue Bibliothek.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

verjüngen
Meaning
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
Example
A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.
ein urlaub kann den geist und den körper verjüngen.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

bezogen auf Bäume mit Zapfen
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
Kiefern sind Nadelbäume und wachsen in kälteren Klimazonen.
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

Desinfektion
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
Regelmäßige Desinfektion hält Geräte keimfrei.
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

ärgern
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
Sein ständiges Summen begann, jeden im Raum zu ärgern.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

befriedigen
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
Das leckere Essen hat unseren Hunger vollständig gestillt.
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

karg; steril; unfruchtbar; unproduktiv
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
Die kahle Wüste erstreckte sich über Meilen ohne Vegetation.
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

Gerät
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
Er liebt es, die neuesten Küchengeräte zu kaufen.
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

animiert
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
Der animierte Film wurde von Kindern und Erwachsenen gleichermaßen geliebt.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

Augapfel
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
Der Arzt hat seinen Augapfel sorgfältig untersucht.
B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

Einfahrt
Meaning
a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage
Example
The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.
Das Auto war in der Einfahrt neben dem Garten geparkt.
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

Kellnerin
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
Die Kellnerin nahm unsere Bestellung freundlich auf.
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

geräumig
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
Sie mieteten eine geräumige Wohnung in der Stadt.
B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

Zeremonie
Meaning
A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.
Die Abschlusszeremonie fand in der Aula der Universität statt.
A2 adjective /ˈklɛvər/

clever

klug, intelligent
Meaning
Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.
Example
She is clever enough to solve the puzzle quickly.
Sie ist klug genug, um das Puzzle schnell zu lösen.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

verlassen auf
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
Ich verlasse mich auf meine Freunde für Unterstützung.
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

Analgesie
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
Der Arzt induzierte die Analgesie, bevor er den Eingriff durchführte.
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

Erinnerung
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Seine Erinnerung an Kindheitserinnerungen war lebendig.
A2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/

electricity

Strom
Meaning
A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.
Example
The storm caused a power cut and we had no electricity.
Der Sturm verursachte einen Stromausfall und wir hatten keinen Strom.
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

gefroren
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
Der See war im Winter vollständig gefroren.
B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

Krug
Meaning
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle
Example
She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.
Sie goss frischen Orangensaft aus dem Glaskrug in ihre Tasse.
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

Stiefel
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
Er zog seine Wanderschuhe an, bevor er die Bergwanderung begann.
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

enttäuschen
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
Sie versuchte, ihn von den falschen Gerüchten zu enttäuschen.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

starker Regen; plötzlicher Regenschauer
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
Der plötzliche starke Regen überraschte alle und durchnässte die Veranstaltung im Freien.
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

Koagulationsmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
Der Arzt trug ein Koagulationsmittel auf, um die Blutung schnell zu stoppen.
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

hartnäckig
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
Der hartnäckige Anwalt weigerte sich, den Fall aufzugeben.
A2 noun /ˈpɪərɪəd/

period

Zeitraum
Meaning
a length or portion of time
Example
The meeting will last for a period of two hours.
Das Treffen wird eine Dauer von zwei Stunden haben.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

unwirklich
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
Das Erlebnis fühlte sich nach der plötzlichen Nachricht unwirklich an.
B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

angesprochen
Meaning
To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.
Example
Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.
Schlüsselprobleme anzusprechen ist entscheidend für langfristige Veränderungen.
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

Pult
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
Der Pastor stand am Pult, um die Gemeinde anzusprechen.
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

der Freund
Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
Sie stellte ihren Freund ihren Eltern vor.
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

Flora und Fauna
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
Die Galápagos-Inseln haben eine einzigartige Flora und Fauna.
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

Richtlinie
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
Das Unternehmen hat neue Richtlinien für die Sicherheit der Mitarbeiter herausgegeben.
C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

Verbesserung
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
Das Unternehmen erlebte im letzten Quartal eine Verbesserung der Verkaufszahlen.
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

lügen
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
Er wurde dabei erwischt, wie er über seine Noten log.
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

sekretieren
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
Die Bauchspeicheldrüse sekretiert Insulin, um den Blutzuckerspiegel zu regulieren.
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

Späße
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
Die Kollegen genossen ein wenig leichte Unterhaltung während des Treffens.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

Schmeichler
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
Der Manager war von Schmeichlern umgeben, die allem zustimmten, was er sagte.
A1 noun /lænd/

Land

Land; Boden
Meaning
the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth
Example
The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops.
Der Bauer arbeitete hart, um sein Land zu kultivieren und gesunde Ernten zu züchten.
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

Treuhänder
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
Sie wurde als Treuhänderin des Familienvermögens ernannt.
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

Wurm
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
Der Vogel hat einen Wurm aus dem Gartenerde gefangen.
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

festhalten / Verschluss
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
Sie verschränkte ihre Hände in Gebet.
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

Militärischer Offizier, der als vertraulicher Assistent eines höheren Offiziers fungiert
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
Der General wurde während der Zeremonie von seinem Aide-de-Camp begleitet.
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

Läuseeier
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
Der Lehrer bemerkte Läuseeier im Haar des Kindes.
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

Kubebenpfeffer
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
Kubebenpfeffer wird in der traditionellen indonesischen Küche verwendet.
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

Dringlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
Die Dringlichkeit der Situation erforderte sofortige medizinische Aufmerksamkeit.
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

Eigentum; Immobilie; Grundstueck; Eigenschaft
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
Sie kauften eine schoene Immobilie auf dem Land.
B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

Kündigung, Ablehnung
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
Seine ungerechte Kündigung führte zu einer Klage gegen das Unternehmen.
A2 verb /rɪˈlæks/

relax

sich entspannen
Meaning
to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest
Example
After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.
Nach einem langen Tag entspannt sie sich gerne mit einem guten Buch.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

Introversion
Meaning
The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.
Example
Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.
Ihre Introversion machte es ihr schwer, große Partys zu genießen.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

skorpion
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
Der Skorpion versteckte sich während des Tages unter dem Felsen.
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

Ungleichheit
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
Das Thema der Ungleichheit ist throughout in der Geschichte wichtig.
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

kalvinismus
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
Der Kalvinismus spielte eine wichtige Rolle bei der Formulierung der protestantischen Theologie.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

Räuber
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
Der Räuber wurde nach einer schnellen Polizeiverfolgung gefasst.
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

dichtung
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
Die Anthologie war voll romantischer Dichtung.
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

schädlich
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Rauchen ist schädlich für Ihre Gesundheit.
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

essigartig
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
Der essigartige Geruch von Essig erfüllte die Küche.
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

zu lang
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
Die prolixe Vorlesung des Professors brachte viele Studenten zum Einschlafen.
C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

Volksabstimmung
Meaning
a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question
Example
The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.
Die Regierung hielt eine Volksabstimmung ab, um über die neue Verfassung zu entscheiden.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

Wildtierwelt
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Der Park ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Wildtieren.
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

messen
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
Sie maß die Länge des Tisches.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

Isobar
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
Der Meteorologe erklärte, wie Isobaren die Windgeschwindigkeit und -richtung anzeigen.
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

übermäßig sentimental
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
Der Film wurde für seine übermäßige Sentimentalität kritisiert.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

Geizhals
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
Der alte Geizhals weigerte sich, auch nur einen Cent für wohltätige Zwecke zu spenden.
A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

bekannt
Meaning
recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged
Example
He is a well-known actor in the country.
Er ist ein bekannter Schauspieler im Land.
C2 verb /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

inebriate

betrinken
Meaning
to intoxicate; to make someone drunk
Example
The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker.
Der starke Wein war genug, um sogar den erfahrensten Trinker zu betrunken.
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

Geburtskunde
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
Sie studiert Geburtskunde, um eine Spezialistin für Geburtshilfe zu werden.