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A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

weg
Meaning
to or at a distance; not present; absent
Example
He walked away from the noisy crowd.
Er ging von der lauten Menge weg.
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

risikoreiches Unternehmen, Unternehmung, sich wagen
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
Sein neues Unternehmen im E-Commerce war erfolgreich.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
Sie hatte Angst vor der Dunkelheit.
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

Hündin;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
Die Hündin gebar fünf Welpen.
C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

ungezogen
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Sein ungezogenes Benehmen schockierte alle auf der Dinnerparty.
C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

Debakel
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
Das schlechte Management des Unternehmens führte zu einem finanziellen Debakel.
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

Behinderung
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
Trotz seiner körperlichen Behinderung wurde er ein erfolgreicher Athlet im Rollstuhlracing.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

Potenz
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
Die Potenz des neuen Medikaments erstaunte die Ärzte.
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

Entkommen
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
Seine ständige Entkommen von Verantwortung frustrierte seine Kollegen.
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

Training
Meaning
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
Example
She does a full-body workout every morning before work.
Sie macht jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit ein Ganzkörpertraining.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

ausgezeichnet
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
Das Hotel bot während unseres Aufenthalts ausgezeichneten Service.
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

gänserich
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
Der Gänserich beschützte seine Familie vor dem näherkommenden Hund.
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

Plünderer
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
Die Plünderer hinterließen die Stadt in Trümmern.
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

verbesserbar
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
Die menschliche Natur ist unvollkommen, aber verbesserbar.
A1 interjection /oʊ/

oh

Oh
Meaning
used to express surprise, realization, or understanding
Example
Oh, I didn't know you were here!
Oh, ich wusste nicht, dass du hier bist!
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

Effizienz
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
Effizienz in der Kommunikation ist entscheidend für Unternehmen.
A2 noun ˈhɪrəʊ

hero

Held
Meaning
A person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
Example
Sydney Carton becomes the ultimate hero through his sacrifice.
Sydney Carton wird durch sein Opfer zum ultimativen Helden.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

Plantainblume
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
Wir haben Curry mit Plantainblume zum Abendessen gekocht.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

Ruhe
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Sie genoss die Ruhe auf dem Land nach Jahren in der Stadt.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

Indignität; Demütigung; Erniedrigung;
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
Sie weigerte sich, die Indignität zu ertragen, ohne einen triftigen Grund durchsucht zu werden.
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

transformierend
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
Das neue Bildungssystem ist hochgradig transformierend.
B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

lobenswert
Meaning
deserving praise or approval
Example
Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.
Ihr Engagement für das Projekt war wirklich lobenswert.
C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

Stiftung, Schenkung
Meaning
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
Example
The university received a large endowment for research.
Die Universität erhielt eine große Stiftung für die Forschung.
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

seiner Würde zuwider handeln
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
Der König gönnte sich nicht, dem gemeinen Mann zu antworten.
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

heiligen
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
Der Priester wird die Hochzeitszeremonie heiligen.
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

Faulheit
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
Seine Faulheit verhinderte, dass er seine Ziele erreichte.
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

still; nichts sagen; schweigen
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
Er schwieg über die Pläne für die Überraschungsparty.
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

Gang / Freundesgruppe
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
Er kam zur Party mit seiner Gang von Freunden.
A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

E-Mail
Meaning
messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another
Example
I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.
Ich habe gestern eine E-Mail an meinen Professor geschickt.
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

kleines Mädchen
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
Der alte Mann begrüßte das kleine Mädchen herzlich.
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

Apogäum
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
Das Imperium erreichte seinen Höhepunkt im 18. Jahrhundert.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

unbeschreiblich
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
Sie war von unbeschreiblicher Freude erfüllt, als sie die Nachricht über ihren Erfolg hörte.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

Jubiläum; besonderes Jubiläum
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
Die Schule feierte ihr goldenes Jubiläum mit einer großen Zeremonie.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

Zuneigung; Vorliebe; Neigung
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik entwickelt.
A1 verb /lɜːrn/

learn

lernen
Meaning
to acquire knowledge or skills; to gain understanding
Example
Children learn quickly when they are interested.
Kinder lernen schnell, wenn sie interessiert sind.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

Nebengespräche
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
Nebengespräche führen oft zu Vereinbarungen.
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

schalldicht; verhindert das Eindringen oder Austreten von Schall
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
Das Aufnahmestudio hat schalldichte Wände.
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

Multiplikation
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
Die Multiplikation ist eine grundlegende Rechenart.
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

Herstellung
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
Die Herstellung des Films dauerte mehr als zwei Jahre.
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palästinensisch
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
Das palästinensische Volk hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

Regeneration
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
Ausreichende Ruhe ermöglicht die Regeneration der Muskeln nach dem Training.
C1 noun /ˈdʒækˌfruːt/

Jackfruit

Jackfrucht
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside
Example
The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world.
Die Jackfruit ist die größte Baumfrucht der Welt.
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

Phrasen, die keine Bedeutung mehr haben
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
Er wiederholte während seiner Rede ständig die gleichen Plattitüden.
B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

riesig; weit; umfangreich
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
Der weite Ozean dehnte sich bis zum Horizont aus.
C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

Vulgärität
Meaning
the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste
Example
The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.
Die Witze des Komikers wurden wegen ihrer Vulgarität kritisiert.
A2 noun /wɜːrθ/

Worth

Wert; Preis;
Meaning
the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued
Example
The painting is worth thousands of dollars.
Das Gemälde ist tausende von Dollar wert.
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

kindisch
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
Seine kindischen Witze nervten das Publikum.
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

nordosten
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
Der Sturm zieht nach Nordosten.
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

Widmung
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
Seine Widmung legte den Grundstein für die indische Wissenschaft.
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

allwissend
Meaning
having complete knowledge; all-knowing
Example
The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.
Der Erzähler im Roman scheint omniscient zu sein, da er die Gedanken aller Charaktere kennt.
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

Elektrotyp
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
Der Drucker benutzte ein Elektrotyp, um mehrere Kopien der Seite zu erstellen.
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

Nasenring
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
Sie bekam einen kleinen goldenen Nasenring zum Geburtstag.
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

Reibung
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
Es gab Reibung zwischen den beiden Abteilungen bei der Ressourcenzuteilung.
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

Nachjustierung
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
Nachdem er in eine neue Stadt gezogen war, durchlief er eine Phase der Nachjustierung.
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

kryptografisch
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
Banken verwenden kryptographische Technologie, um Transaktionen zu schützen.
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

Streitereien
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
Ein Visum zu bekommen war ein einziges Durcheinander aus Papierkram und Interviews.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

ausstrahlen
Meaning
to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly
Example
He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.
Er strahlt Selbstvertrauen aus, wann immer er öffentlich spricht.
A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

kürzlich
Meaning
in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I recently moved to a new apartment.
Ich bin kürzlich in eine neue Wohnung gezogen.
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

mit der Fähre transportieren
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
Das Boot transportierte die Passagiere über den Fluss.
C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

feudal
Meaning
relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations
Example
The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.
Das Schloss ist ein Überbleibsel aus der feudalzeit.
C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

Glück
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

subtil, leicht, fein
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
Der Einsatz von Farbe des Künstlers war subtil, aber kraftvoll.
C1 noun /ˈsɪtrɪk ˈæsɪd/

Citric Acid

Zitronensäure
Meaning
a natural acid found in citrus fruits, used as a food preservative and flavoring agent
Example
Add a pinch of citric acid to preserve the color of the fruit jam.
Fügen Sie eine Prise Zitronensäure hinzu, um die Farbe der Fruchtmarmelade zu erhalten.
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.
A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

wohnung
Meaning
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
Example
She rented an apartment in the city center.
Sie mietete eine Wohnung im Stadtzentrum.
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

Ungeheuer, böse Person
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
Er ist ein richtiger Dämon, wenn es darum geht, Rätsel zu lösen.
B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

absichtlich
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.
Die Handlungen wurden absichtlich geplant, um Schaden zu verursachen.
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

zellulär
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
Die Zelluläre Technologie hat die Kommunikation revolutioniert.
B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

beanspruchen
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
Er beansprucht der rechtmäßige Besitzer zu sein.
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Oger
Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
Die Dorfbewohner fürchteten den Oger, der im dunklen Wald lebte.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

optimal
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
Um optimale Ergebnisse zu erzielen, müssen wir die Effizienz verbessern.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

Fürbitte
Meaning
the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person
Example
The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.
Der Gefangene wurde aufgrund der Fürbitte einflussreicher Führer freigelassen.
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

täglich
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
Sie liest täglich die Zeitung.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

lokomotive
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
Die alte Dampflokomotive wurde für das Museum restauriert.
C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

verunsichern
Meaning
To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The sudden news unsettled the entire community.
Die plötzliche Nachricht verunsicherte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

last / hindernis
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
Schulden können ein ernstes Hindernis im Leben werden.
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

Hülsen; wertlose Dinge; leichte Scherze
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
Der Bauer trennte das Weizen vom Spreu mit traditionellen Methoden.
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

priesterlich
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
Das Ritual hatte einen deutlich priesterlichen Charakter.
C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
Er ist zu geizig, um ein Geschenk für seinen Freund zu kaufen.
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

mobilisieren
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
Der Führer arbeitete hart daran, die Gemeinschaft für den Protest zu mobilisieren.
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

Rechtswissenschaft
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
Sie ist Professorin für Rechtswissenschaft an der Universität.
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

mehrere; vielfach; verschieden
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
Sie erlitt mehrere Verletzungen bei dem Unfall.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

selten
Meaning
not often, infrequently
Example
She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.
Sie isst selten Süßigkeiten wegen ihrer Diät.
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

ein von Säulen umgebener Balkon
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
Die römische Villa hatte einen schönen peristyl Garten.
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

Ichthyologie
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
Er hat an der Universität einen Abschluss in Ichthyologie gemacht.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

laubabwerfend
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
Eichen- und Ahornbäume sind laubabwerfend und werfen ihre Blätter im Herbst ab.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness
Example
Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.
Ihre Unverschämtheit während des Treffens überraschte alle.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

germinal
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
Die Idee war noch in ihrer germinalen Phase.
A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

erwähnen
Meaning
to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name
Example
She forgot to mention the meeting time.
Sie hat vergessen, die Uhrzeit des Treffens zu erwähnen.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

schweißfördernd
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein schweißförderndes Medikament, um das Fieber zu senken.
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

Großmutter
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
Meine Großmutter macht leckere Kuchen.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

improvisieren
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
Der Schauspieler musste improvisieren, als er seine Zeilen vergaß.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

unbestreitbar; sicher
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
Ihre Ehrlichkeit und Integrität sind unbestreitbare Qualitäten.
B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

besonders
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
Er ist sehr besonders bei seiner Diät.
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

Glück
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

Lieblingsbehandlung
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
Der Manager wurde beschuldigt, gegenüber bestimmten Mitarbeitern Favoritismus zu zeigen.
B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

evakuieren
Meaning
To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.
Example
The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.
Die Bewohner wurden aufgefordert, das Gebäude nach dem Feueralarm zu evakuieren.
C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

der Kern
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
Der Kern des Problems liegt in schlechter Kommunikation.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɪkreɪt/

consecrate

weihen
Meaning
to make something sacred, usually through a religious ceremony
Example
The church was consecrated by the bishop.
Die Kirche wurde vom Bischof geweiht.
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

Inflation
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
Inflation verringert die Kaufkraft der Verbraucher.
C1 adjective /ˈkwɪzɪkəl/

quizzical

ratlos, fragend
Meaning
Expressing mild or amused puzzlement.
Example
She gave him a quizzical look when he made the strange comment.
Sie warf ihm einen fragenden Blick zu, als er den seltsamen Kommentar machte.
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

hypnotismus
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
Er studierte Hypnotismus als Teil seines Psychologiestudiums.
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

Uhr; Überwachung; Beobachtung
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
Er schaute auf seine Uhr, um zu sehen, ob er zu spät zum Meeting kam.
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.
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.
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

Ameise
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
Die Ameise trug ein Stück, das doppelt so groß wie sie war.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

freizügig
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
Der Roman war voller freizügiger Dialoge.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

erlebend
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Die Reisenden erleben den Nervenkitzel des Abenteuers.
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

Fotometer
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
Der Wissenschaftler verwendete ein Fotometer, um das Licht im Labor zu messen.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

verunreinigte Luft
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Ein Miasma von Verfall hing über dem verlassenen Haus.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

büßend
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
Der Priester hielt eine büßende Predigt über Vergebung.
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

kurzes, prägnantes und lehrreiches Sprichwort oder Maxime
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
Sie hatte immer ein humorvolles Apophthengem zu teilen bei Besprechungen.
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

aufwachen
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
Ich wache jeden Morgen um 7 Uhr auf.
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

geburtsbezogen
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
Sie kehrte nach vielen Jahren in ihr Geburtsdorf zurück.
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

Demurrage
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
Das Unternehmen musste Demurrage zahlen, weil es das Entladen der Waren verzögert hatte.
B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

hexe
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
Die alte Hexe sprach einen Zauber über den Prinzen.
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

Chiromantie
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
Die alte Frau praktizierte Chiromantie und sagte den Reisenden die Zukunft voraus.
B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

Priorität
Meaning
something that is more important than other things and needs attention first
Example
Health should be our top priority.
Gesundheit sollte unsere oberste Priorität sein.
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

Rad
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
Das Rad des Autos ist auf dem Weg kaputt gegangen.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

mehrsprachig
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
Sie wuchs in einem mehrsprachigen Haushalt auf.