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B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

Erstaunen
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
Die Kinder schauten mit Erstaunen auf die Feuerwerke.
B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

Wertschätzen
Meaning
to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for
Example
I really appreciate your help with this project.
Ich schätze wirklich deine Hilfe bei diesem Projekt.
B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

ansammeln
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
Sie konnte durch kluge Investitionen ein kleines Vermögen ansammeln.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

erinnerung
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
Es wurde ein Gottesdienst im Gedenken an die gefallenen Soldaten abgehalten.
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

disharmonisch
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Die disharmonischen Geräusche vom kaputten Klavier zwangen alle, sich die Ohren zuzuhalten.
C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

Hülle
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
Die Maishülle wurde vor dem Kochen entfernt.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

unwahrscheinlich; kaum wahrscheinlich
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass es heute mit solch klarem Himmel regnen wird.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

distal
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
Der Arzt untersuchte das distale Ende des Arms des Patienten.
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

wackelig gehen
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
Die Ente wackelte über den Hof.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

einwenden
Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
Er trat schnell zwischen die Kämpfer, um den Streit zu stoppen.
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

grober Mensch; unhöfliche Person
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
Der reiche Geschäftsmann war eigentlich ein grober Mensch, der keinen Respekt vor anderen zeigte.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

Siedler
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Die Siedler kamen in die neue Stadt und begannen, Häuser zu bauen.
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

funkeln
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
Der Diamantring funkelte unter den hellen Lichtern.
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

Laieperson
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
Der Richter erklärte das Gesetz so, dass eine Laieperson es verstehen konnte.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

Eugenik
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
Eugenik wurde aufgrund ihrer unethischen Anwendungen in der Geschichte kritisiert.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

Tribun
Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
Er galt als Tribun des einfachen Volkes.
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

erhobenes Lied/Lob
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
Die Darbietung des Sängers war eine Rhapsodie der Emotionen.
C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

den Atlantischen Ozean überqueren
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
Sie nahmen einen transatlantischen Flug von New York nach London.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

Unvernunft; Nachlässigkeit; Leichtsinn
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
Seine finanzielle Unvernunft führte in nur zwei Jahren zur Insolvenz.
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

detailliert
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
Der Bericht lieferte eine detaillierte Analyse der Situation.
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

blind folgender
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
Die sequaziösen Studenten hinterfragten nie die Meinungen ihres Lehrers.
B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

Naturschutzbewegung
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
Die Naturschutzbewegung begann im 19. Jahrhundert, um die Wildtiere zu schützen.
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

sich beschweren
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
Er beschwert sich immer über das Wetter.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

selbstdisziplin
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
Selbstdisziplin ist entscheidend für den langfristigen Erfolg.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

erleuchtet; aufgeklärt; weise;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
Der erleuchtete Lehrer teilte Weisheit mit allen seinen Schülern.
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

nächster
Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
Der nächste Zug fährt um 9:00 Uhr ab.
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

strahlend, laut
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
Seine strahlende Stimme machte die Debatte unangenehm.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

flexibel und agil
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
Tänzer müssen flexibel bleiben, um gut zu performen.
B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

fruchtbar; vorteilhaft; erfolgreich;
Meaning
productive; beneficial; successful;
Example
Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.
Unsere Diskussion war sehr fruchtbar und führte zu vielen neuen Ideen.
A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

es sei denn
Meaning
except if
Example
We won't go unless it stops raining.
Wir gehen nicht, es sei denn, es hört auf zu regnen.
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

Antiklimax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
Das Ende des Films war ein Antiklimax nach einer so spannenden Geschichte.
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

Gesundheitsrisiken
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
Die Verwendung von Plastik führt zu erheblichen Gesundheitsrisiken.
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.
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

Stabilisierungsstruktur
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
Der Fischer paddelte sein Outrigger-Kanu über die Lagune.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

Glitzersteine
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Ihr Kleid war mit silbernen Glitzersteinen bedeckt, die im Licht funkelten.
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Alkohol
Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
Zu viel Alkohol kann deiner Leber schaden.
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

Ehrerbietung
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
Sie verbeugten sich in Ehrerbietung vor dem König.
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

Auseinandersetzung, Streit
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
Es gab eine kurze Auseinandersetzung zwischen den beiden Fahrern.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

glaubwürdig
Meaning
able to be believed; convincing
Example
Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.
Ihre Erklärung war glaubwürdig genug, um den Ausschuss zu überzeugen.
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

Gen
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
Die Augenfarbe wird von den von den Eltern vererbten Genen beeinflusst.
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

Übermaß
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
Es gab ein Übermaß an Essen auf dem Festival.
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

Garn
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
Sie kaufte farbiges Garn, um einen Pullover zu stricken.
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

nicht mehr
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
Er lebt hier nicht mehr.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

Direktheit
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
Ihre Forthrightness machte sie zu einer respektierten Journalistin.
C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

Projektil
Meaning
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
Example
The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.
Der Soldat wich dem kommenden Projektil aus.
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

Seele
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
Sie goss ihr Herz und ihre Seele in ihr Kunstwerk.
C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

Ungleichgewicht
Meaning
lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution
Example
The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.
Der Arzt sagte, dass die Schwindelgefühle des Patienten durch ein Ungleichgewicht im Innenohr verursacht wurden.
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

übertrieben schmeichelhaft
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
Die Dokumentation wurde für ihre übertrieben schmeichelhafte Darstellung des Führers kritisiert.
B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

über Nacht; plötzlich; sehr schnell
Meaning
during the night; suddenly; very quickly
Example
The city was transformed overnight.
Die Stadt wurde über Nacht verwandelt.
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

pflegen
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Sie verbringt Stunden damit, ihren Hund jede Woche zu pflegen.
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

Karillon
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
Die Karillon-Glocken erklangen über den Stadtplatz.
B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

kritisch
Meaning
Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.
Example
Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.
Die Lösung kritischer Fragen in der Bildung ist dringend erforderlich.
C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

heteromorph
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
Schmetterlinge sind heteromorph während ihres Lebenszyklus und ändern ihre Form von der Larve zum Erwachsenen.
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

Rost
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
Das alte Auto war nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung mit Rost bedeckt.
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

Hektar
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt eine große Hektar fruchtbares Land.
B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

gütmütig
Meaning
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
Example
She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.
Sie ist als gütmütige Lehrerin bekannt, die immer ihren Schülern hilft.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

Organ
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Das Herz ist ein wichtiges Organ im menschlichen Körper.
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

tropfen
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
Wasser tropfte aus dem defekten Rohr.
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

palette
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
Die Kisten wurden auf einer Holzpalette für einen einfachen Transport gestapelt.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

frustrierend
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
Die langsame Internetverbindung war wirklich frustrierend.
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

zensieren
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
Die Regierung versuchte, den umstrittenen Film zu zensieren.
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

ableiten
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
viele englische wörter leiten sich vom lateinischen ab.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

Hoheit; königlicher Titel
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
Eure Hoheit, der königliche Wagen ist bereit, Sie zum Staatsbankett heute Abend zu bringen.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

privat; vertraulich
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Sie sprach mit ihm privat über das Thema.
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

malen
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
Sie liebt es, in ihrer Freizeit Landschaften zu malen.
B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

Vers
Meaning
A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.
Example
She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.
Sie schrieb ein schönes Vers für die Hochzeitszeremonie.
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

erklären
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
Der Professor versuchte, die Relativitätstheorie für seine Studenten zu erklären.
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

Mieter
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
Der Vermieter traf sich mit dem neuen Mieter, um den Mietvertrag zu unterschreiben.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

Aufstellung
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
Die Veranstaltung präsentierte eine mit Stars besetzte Aufstellung von Musikern.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

sich verbeugen als Zeichen der Ehrfurcht oder Anbetung
Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
Die Anbetenden verbeugen sich vor dem Altar.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

ungünstig
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
Das Team begann seine Reise unter ungünstigen Wetterbedingungen.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

Seestern
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
Der Seestern bewegte sich langsam über den Meeresboden auf der Suche nach Nahrung.
A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

Land
Meaning
a nation with its own government and borders
Example
Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.
Bangladesch ist ein schönes Land mit einer reichen Kultur.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

Mikronährstoffe
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Mikronährstoffe sind für die Zellfunktion unerlässlich.
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

Fassade
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
Die Glasfassade des Gebäudes spiegelte den Sonnenuntergang wider.
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

boa constrictor
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
Der Boa constrictor wickelte sich um seine Beute.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

gerinnen
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
Das Blut gerann schnell nach dem Schnitt.
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

kichererbse
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
Sie hat heute zum Mittagessen Kichererbsen-Curry gekocht.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

Festigkeit
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
Sie hat die Widrigkeiten mit großer Stärke bewältigt.
C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

Vernunft, Urteilsvermögen
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Example
Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.
Ihre Vernunft bei Entscheidungen wurde geschätzt.
B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

verdauungsfördernd
Meaning
Relating to the digestion of food.
Example
Digestive enzymes help break down food.
Verdauungsenzyme helfen dabei, Nahrung abzubauen.
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

honorar
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
Der Gastdozent erhielt ein Honorar für ihren Vortrag.
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

saugfähig
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
Dieses Handtuch ist sehr saugfähig und trocknet schnell.
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

umwandeln
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
Wir können dieses Zimmer in ein Büro umwandeln.
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

hörbar
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
Die Stimme des Sprechers war kaum hörbar von hinten im großen Saal.
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

rau, grob oder fähig, durch Reibung abzunutzen
Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Sein rauer Ton hat alle unwohl gemacht.
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

faktisch; auf Fakten basierend; wahr
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
Der Bericht enthält nur faktische Informationen.
B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

bewerten
Meaning
to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
The teacher assessed the students' progress.
Der Lehrer bewertete den Fortschritt der Schüler.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

unverständlich
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
Sie wurde beim Vortrag vor Emotionen unverständlich.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

Beständigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
Ihre Beständigkeit in der Freundschaft ist bewundernswert.
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

missbrauchen
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
Er wurde beschuldigt, die Firmenmittel missbraucht zu haben.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

einheit
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
Jede Einheit in der Produktionslinie wird sorgfältig getestet.
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

Baumstumpf, verblüffen
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
Die Frage hat die Studenten völlig ratlos gemacht.
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

seltsam; ungewöhnlich; eigenartig
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
Das alte Haus hatte eine seltsame Atmosphäre, die die Besucher unbehaglich machte.
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.
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

aufsicht
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
Die Aufsicht der Schule ist die Pflicht des Direktors.
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

greifen
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
Er versuchte, den Ball zu greifen, bevor er wegrollte.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

vermeint
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
Er ist der vermeintliche Vater des Kindes.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

bitter und wütend
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
Die Debatte wurde nach dem umstrittenen Kommentar akrimoniös.
B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

reparieren
Meaning
to fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.
Der Mechaniker wird morgen den Motor des Autos reparieren.
B1 verb /fel/

fell

fällen, umhauen
Meaning
to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down
Example
The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.
Die Holzfäller fällten heute mehrere Bäume im Wald.
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

erscheinen
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
Sie erschien plötzlich an der Tür.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

scherzhaft
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
Er scherzte nur, als er sagte, er würde seinen Job kündigen.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

sich beeilen
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Wir müssen uns beeilen, sonst kommen wir zu spät.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

Hydromechanik
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
Die Hydromechanik bildet die Grundlage für den Schiffbau.
C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Disposition
Meaning
A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.
Example
She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.
Sie hat eine fröhliche Disposition trotz der Schwierigkeiten.
B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

Förderung
Meaning
The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.
Example
Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.
Gute Lehrer spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Förderung der Kreativität von Schülern.
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

Ergänzung zum Testament
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
Er fügte seinem Testament einen Codicil hinzu, um seine Enkelin einzubeziehen.
C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

verschwenderischer Luxus
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
Seine verschwenderische Haltung gegenüber Geld führte ihn in den Bankrott.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

metrisch
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
Das Unternehmen verfolgt den Erfolg mit klaren Leistungskennzahlen.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

Bauer
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Der Bauer arbeitete hart auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Sonnenuntergang.
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

Entfernung; Beseitigung; Entlassung;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
Die Entfernung der alten Möbel dauerte den ganzen Tag.
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

bewerten
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
Der Juwelier bewertete den Diamanten, bevor er ihn kaufte.
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

pflücken, Mut fassen
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
Sie pflückte eine Blume aus dem Garten.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

lebendig
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
Der lebendige alte Mann tanzte mit Freude auf der Hochzeit.
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

ausgewogene Ernährung
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
Eine ausgewogene Ernährung ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung einer guten Gesundheit.
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

legalisieren
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, Online-Geschäfte zu legalisieren.
A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

Betrag
Meaning
a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent
Example
The total amount of money is not enough.
Der Gesamtbetrag an Geld reicht nicht aus.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

gültig
Meaning
in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner
Example
The contract was validly signed by both parties.
Der Vertrag wurde von beiden Parteien gültig unterzeichnet.
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

beginnen
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
lass uns das meeting jetzt beginnen.