B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

Junggeselle; jemand, der einen Universitätsabschluss hat

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Er blieb sein ganzes Leben lang Junggeselle und erwarb einen Ingenieurabschluss.

A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

schaden

Meaning

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

Example

Smoking can harm your health.

Rauchen kann Ihrer Gesundheit schaden.

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.

A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

beißen

Meaning

to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect

Example

The dog might bite if it feels threatened.

Der Hund könnte beißen, wenn er sich bedroht fühlt.

C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

galaxienbezogen

Meaning

Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.

Example

The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.

Die galaktischen Phänomene, die durch das Teleskop beobachtet wurden, waren faszinierend.

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

kompost

Meaning

decayed organic matter used as fertilizer

Example

The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.

Der Gärtner fügte Kompost hinzu, um den Boden zu bereichern.

C2 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃənɪst/

obstructionist

Verhinderer

Meaning

a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress by being uncooperative or oppositional

Example

The obstructionist in the committee kept delaying the decision-making process.

Der Verhinderer im Ausschuss verzögerte weiterhin den Entscheidungsfindungsprozess.

C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

Glück

Meaning

To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.

Example

The new law enfranchised thousands of people.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

lauschen

Meaning

to secretly listen to a conversation

Example

She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.

Sie stand nahe der Tür, um ihre Unterhaltung zu belauschen.

C1 noun /ˈek.stə.si/

Ecstasy

Ekstase

Meaning

an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement

Example

She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news.

Sie war in völliger Ekstase, als sie die guten Nachrichten hörte.

C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

tacit Zustimmung

Meaning

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Example

His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.

Seine stille Zustimmung zu ungerechten Regeln war überraschend.

B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

Gebot; Angebot

Meaning

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

Example

She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.

Sie gab ein Gebot für die antike Vase bei der Auktion ab.

C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

wütend

Meaning

Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.

Example

He was a rabid fan of the football team.

Er war ein wütender Fan des Fußballteams.

C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

elegant und glänzend

Meaning

smooth, shiny, and stylish

Example

She drove a sleek black sports car.

Sie fuhr ein glänzendes schwarzes Sportauto.

C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

Verdorbenheit

Meaning

moral corruption; wickedness

Example

The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.

Der Film porträtiert die moralische Verdorbenheit einer korrumpierten Gesellschaft.

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

Überforderung

Meaning

to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend

Example

The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.

Der Politiker hat sich übernommen, indem er Versprechungen gemacht hat, die er nicht einhalten konnte.

C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

fehlerfrei

Meaning

Without making any mistakes; always accurate

Example

The archer aimed unerringly at the target.

Der Bogenschütze zielte fehlerfrei auf das Ziel.

C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

Pathologie

Meaning

the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body

Example

Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.

Fortschritte in der Pathologie halfen den Ärzten, die seltene Infektion schnell zu identifizieren.

C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

Demonstrator, Protestierender

Meaning

a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest

Example

The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.

Die Demonstranten marschierten friedlich durch die Straßen der Stadt.

C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

Freunde

Meaning

Friends, acquaintances, and relations.

Example

He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.

Er lud alle seine Freunde und Verwandten zur Hochzeit ein.

C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

auffällig, protzig

Meaning

ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention

Example

He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.

Er fuhr ein auffälliges Sportwagen durch die Straßen der Stadt.

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

hoffnungslos; verzweifelt

Meaning

feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate

Example

The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.

Die Situation schien hoffnungslos, bis Hilfe eintraf.

C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

Gleichgewicht

Meaning

A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.

Example

The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.

Der Markt erreichte ein Gleichgewicht zwischen Angebot und Nachfrage.

C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

inkognito

Meaning

In disguise or with one's identity concealed.

Example

The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.

Der Promi reiste inkognito, um den Paparazzi zu entkommen.

A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

weil

Meaning

for the reason that; since

Example

He stayed home because it was raining.

Er blieb zu Hause, weil es regnete.

C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

abschweifend

Meaning

Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.

Example

His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.

Sein abschweifender Vortrag ließ die Studenten über das Hauptthema verwirrt zurück.

C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

Verhalten

Meaning

a person's outward behavior or appearance

Example

Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.

Ihr ruhiges Verhalten beeindruckte alle bei dem Treffen.

B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

erfrischend

Meaning

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

Example

The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.

Die kühle Brise war erfrischend nach dem heißen Tag.

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

Sichel

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

Der Bauer schärfte seine Sichel, bevor er den Weizen erntete.

C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

Pentathlon

Meaning

An athletic contest featuring five different events.

Example

She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.

Sie trainierte hart, um im modernen Pentathlon zu konkurrieren.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

unfähig

Meaning

lacking the power, skill, or means to do something

Example

He was unable to attend the meeting.

Er war nicht in der Lage, an dem Treffen teilzunehmen.

B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

Verhalten / Haltung

Meaning

a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something

Example

Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.

Ihre ruhige Haltung beeindruckte alle im Raum.

C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

in ungeordneter Weise

Meaning

In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.

Example

The children ran pell-mell through the playground.

Die Kinder rannten in ungeordneter Weise durch den Spielplatz.

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

relevant

Meaning

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.

Example

She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.

Sie stellte während des Treffens eine relevante Frage.

C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

höchster; oberster

Meaning

highest in position or rank

Example

The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.

Die Flagge wurde auf dem obersten Ast des Baumes platziert.

B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

Kundenbindung

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

Hohe Kundenbindung erhöht die Nachhaltigkeit des Geschäfts.

C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

Gesellschaft der oberen Klasse

Meaning

People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners

Example

The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.

Die Gesellschaft der oberen Klasse der Stadt versammelte sich zum jährlichen Ball.

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

Konformist

Meaning

A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.

Example

She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.

Sie wurde als Konformistin bezeichnet, weil sie immer der Menge folgte.

C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

Sekante

Meaning

A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.

Example

In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.

In der Geometrie schneidet eine Sekante den Kreis an zwei verschiedenen Punkten.

C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

geräuschlos; völlig still

Meaning

making no sound; completely silent

Example

She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.

Sie ging lautlos durchs Haus, um das Baby nicht zu wecken.

B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

Erinnerung

Meaning

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

Example

He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.

Er hat eine Erinnerung eingestellt, um seine Mutter an ihrem Geburtstag anzurufen.

B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

industriell

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by industry.

Example

Industrial sectors boost exports.

Industrielle Sektoren steigern den Export.

B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

Kadett

Meaning

A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.

Example

The cadet marched proudly in the parade.

Der Kadett marschierte stolz im Umzug.

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

süchtig

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

Viele Menschen sind süchtig nach sozialen Medien.

A2 noun /trʌk/

truck

Lkw

Meaning

a large motor vehicle for transporting goods

Example

The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.

Der Lkw war mit Kisten für das Lager beladen.

C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

gotteslästerlich; ungläubig

Meaning

irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous

Example

The impious act shocked the religious community.

Die gotteslästerliche Handlung schockierte die religiöse Gemeinschaft.

C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

kleine Statue

Meaning

A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.

Example

The artist won a gold statuette for his work.

Der Künstler gewann eine goldene kleine Statue für seine Arbeit.

B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

verdauen

Meaning

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

Example

It takes time to digest a heavy meal.

Es dauert, um eine schwere Mahlzeit zu verdauen.

C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

vorübergehende Aussetzung

Meaning

a state of temporary suspension or inactivity

Example

The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.

Das Projekt wurde bis zur Verfügbarkeit von Mitteln ausgesetzt.

C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

unverschämt, arrogant

Meaning

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Example

The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

Der unverschämte Schüler weigerte sich, den Anweisungen des Lehrers zu folgen.

C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

Abweichung; Abkommen von einem festgelegten Kurs

Meaning

the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards

Example

Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.

Jede Abweichung von der festgelegten Vorgehensweise muss sofort gemeldet werden.

B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

getrennt

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

Sie beschlossen, zur Konferenz getrennt zu reisen.

B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

Regeln und Vorschriften

Meaning

Official orders and laws that control how something is done.

Example

Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.

Regeln und Vorschriften allein können Einstellungen nicht ändern.

A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

Fahrrad

Meaning

a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle

Example

He biked to school every day.

Er fuhr jeden Tag mit dem Fahrrad zur Schule.

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

einbetten

Meaning

to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context

Example

The journalist was embedded with the military unit.

Der Journalist war mit der Militär-Einheit eingebettet.

C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

lindern oder mildern

Meaning

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

Example

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

Meditation kann Stress lindern und die Konzentration verbessern.

B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

abschließen

Meaning

to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration

Example

We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.

Wir werden das Treffen um fünf Uhr beenden.

C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

vorbeugen

Meaning

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

Example

The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.

Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um eine Krise durch die Einführung neuer Politiken zu verhindern.

C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

Mangel

Meaning

the quality of being scanty or meager in amount

Example

The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.

Der Mangel an Ressourcen machte das Projekt schwierig zu beenden.

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

Labyrinth

Meaning

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

Example

The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.

Die Kinder gingen im Maislabyrinth auf dem Erntedankfest verloren.

A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

Glück

Meaning

success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions

Example

She had good luck with her job interview.

Sie hatte Glück bei ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.

C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

agitieren, aufregen

Meaning

to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change

Example

The protesters agitated for better working conditions.

Die Demonstranten agitierten für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.

A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

Geschwindigkeit; Tempo

Meaning

the rate at which someone or something moves or operates

Example

The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.

Das Auto erreichte eine Geschwindigkeit von 100 Meilen pro Stunde.

C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

feige

Meaning

cowardly; lacking courage

Example

He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.

Er war zu feige, um für seine Überzeugungen einzutreten.

C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

Dunkelheit; Traurigkeit; Melancholie

Meaning

partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency

Example

The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.

Die dicken Wolken warfen eine Dunkelheit über das Tal, wodurch alles düster und trübe erschien.

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 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

unangreifbar

Meaning

Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.

Example

She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.

Sie ist bekannt für ihre unangreifbare Ehrlichkeit.

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

Florist

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

Wir haben einen Strauß beim lokalen Floristen gekauft.

C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

Gemisch

Meaning

a mixture or blend of different things

Example

The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.

Die neue Politik ist ein Gemisch aus mehreren früheren Gesetzen.

A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

Glück

Meaning

A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.

Example

We watched a movie together last night.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

mühsam gehen

Meaning

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Example

They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.

Sie mussten mühsam durch den Schnee gehen, um das Dorf zu erreichen.

B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

Bereitschaft

Meaning

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Example

Her willingness to help others made her very popular.

Ihre Bereitschaft, anderen zu helfen, machte sie sehr beliebt.

C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

Katharsis

Meaning

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Example

Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.

Das Schreiben in ihrem Tagebuch war eine Form der Katharsis für sie.

C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

Inquisitor

Meaning

A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.

Example

The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.

Der Inquisitor forderte detaillierte Antworten vom Zeugen.

C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

saftig

Meaning

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

Example

The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.

Das Steak war so saftig, dass es allen gut schmeckte.

C1 verb /priːn/

preen

sich herausputzen

Meaning

To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.

Example

She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.

Sie richtete sich vor dem Spiegel her, bevor sie zur Party ging.

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

neuheit

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

Die Neuheit der Erfindung zog Investoren an.

C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

enzymatisch

Meaning

Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.

Example

Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.

Enzymatische Reaktionen regulieren den Stoffwechsel im menschlichen Körper.

C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

Sharon Frucht

Meaning

a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm

Example

The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.

Die Sharon-Frucht ist süß und kann wie ein Apfel gegessen werden.

C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

einmischen

Meaning

To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.

Example

He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.

Er fühlte sich peinlich berührt, in ihr privates Gespräch einzutreten.

A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

Blatt

Meaning

a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem

Example

The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.

Die Herbstblätter fallen vom Baum.

C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

Zusammenfassung

Meaning

a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research

Example

The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.

Der Verlag bat den Autor, eine einseitige Zusammenfassung des Romans einzureichen.

B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

brummen

Meaning

a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound

Example

The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.

Das ständige Brummen der Klimaanlage half ihr, friedlich einzuschlafen.

C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

Mitwisserschaft

Meaning

the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing

Example

The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.

Der Diebstahl geschah mit der Mitwisserschaft des Sicherheitsmannes.

A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

kämpfen

Meaning

to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against

Example

The soldiers fight for their country.

Die Soldaten kämpfen für ihr Land.

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

exotisch und ansprechend

Meaning

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

Example

The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.

Der Garten war mit exotischen Pflanzen aus tropischen Ländern gefüllt.

C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

verschwören

Meaning

to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes

Example

The rebels tried to machinate against the king.

Die Rebellen versuchten, gegen den König zu verschwören.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

schnell

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly

Example

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

Das Unternehmen expandiert schnell in neue Märkte.

C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

Barbarei

Meaning

extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization

Example

The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.

Der Barbarismus der Kriegsverbrechen erschütterte die gesamte internationale Gemeinschaft.

C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

lexikalisch

Meaning

Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.

Example

Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.

Ihr lexikalisches Wissen über Geschichte hat alle bei der Konferenz erstaunt.

C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

implizierte oder vorgeschlagene Bedeutung

Meaning

The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition

Example

The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.

Das Wort 'Zuhause' hat eine warme Konnotation von Komfort und Familie

B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

entgegengesetzt; gegensätzlich;

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

Im Gegensatz zu der weit verbreiteten Meinung können Katzen sehr gesellige Tiere sein.

C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Neurologie

Meaning

The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.

Example

She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.

Sie ist auf Neurologie spezialisiert und behandelt Patienten mit Hirnerkrankungen.

C2 verb /dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

disgorge

erbrechen, ausspucken

Meaning

to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly

Example

The broken pipe disgorged water all over the floor.

Das kaputte Rohr spuckte Wasser über den gesamten Boden.

C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

eingestanden

Meaning

ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants

Example

He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.

Er gab ein eingestandenes Lächeln und stimmte dem Plan zu.

A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

gründen

Meaning

to establish or create something; to discover

Example

They founded the company in 1995.

Sie gründeten das Unternehmen im Jahr 1995.

A2 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

dünn; schmal

Meaning

having little thickness; not thick; slender

Example

She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.

Sie trug eine dünne Jacke bei kaltem Wetter.

A2 noun /dʒɔɪ/

Joy

Freude

Meaning

a feeling of great pleasure and happiness; a person or thing that causes delight

Example

The children's laughter filled the house with joy during the holiday celebration.

Das Lachen der Kinder füllte das Haus mit Freude während der Feiertagsfeier.

B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

reizend

Meaning

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Example

The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.

Der ständige Lärm von der Straße ist extrem reizend.

B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

anti-diskriminierend

Meaning

Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.

Example

The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.

Die anti-diskriminierende Bewegung war bahnbrechend.

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

skandal

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

Die Affäre des Politikers wurde ein öffentlicher Skandal.

C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

Univalenz

Meaning

The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.

Example

Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.

Wasserstoff ist durch seine Univalenz in chemischen Reaktionen gekennzeichnet.

C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

eine übermäßige Menge

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

She has a plethora of books on her shelf.

Sie hat eine übermäßige Menge an Büchern auf ihrem Regal.

B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

Reptil

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land

Example

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

Die Eidechse ist ein häufig vorkommendes Reptil, das in Gärten zu finden ist.

C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

einäschern

Meaning

to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite

Example

According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.

Gemäß seinem Wunsch kremierten sie seinen Körper nach der Beerdigung.

A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

Werke

Meaning

the physical or mental effort used to achieve something

Example

Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.

Ihre Werke wurden in Museen auf der ganzen Welt ausgestellt.

B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

erweiterte Realität, Kombination von virtueller und realer Welt

Meaning

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

Example

Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.

Augmented Reality hat das Spiel verändert.

B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

Nährstoff

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.

Example

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

Pflanzen nehmen Nährstoffe aus dem Boden für das Wachstum auf.

B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

bedeutend

Meaning

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Example

Social media has a significant impact on relationships.

Soziale Medien haben einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf Beziehungen.

stur

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

Er war zu stur, um seinen Fehler zuzugeben.