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C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

hinter dem Rücken schlecht reden
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Es ist falsch, Kollegen hinter ihrem Rücken schlecht zu reden.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

zwischen den Sternen, interstellar, kosmisch
Meaning
Occurring or situated between stars.
Example
Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen die Möglichkeiten der interstellaren Reisen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

Wanderer; jemand, der ohne festes Ziel reist
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
Der Wanderer erkundete verschiedene Länder ohne festes Ziel.
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

direkt
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
Sie sprach direkt mit dem Manager über ihre Bedenken.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

Kleidung
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Sie trug traditionelle Kleidung bei der Hochzeitszeremonie.
A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

dumm; töricht
Meaning
foolish; lacking good sense or judgement
Example
Don't be silly, of course you can do it!
Sei nicht dumm, natürlich kannst du das tun!
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

Schwimmen
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
Sie nahm Schwimmkurse, um ihre Schwimmfähigkeiten zu verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

Mischung
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
Der Teig ist eine Mischung aus Mehl, Eiern und Milch.
B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

Gelegenheit
Meaning
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example
She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
Sie ergriff die Gelegenheit, im Ausland zu studieren.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

Rabatt/Rückerstattung
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Der Laden bot einen Rabatt bei Großkäufen an.
A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

Juli
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
Der Juli ist oft der heißeste Monat des Jahres.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

Kompetenz
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
Ihre Kompetenz als Managerin beeindruckte das Gremium.
B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

unterliegend
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
Der zugrunde liegende Grund für den Konflikt wurde nie angesprochen.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

legendär
Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

orchestriert
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
Die Angriffe wurden mit Präzision orchestriert.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

Fortsetzung
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
Die Fortsetzung des Films war noch erfolgreicher als das Original.
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

unterdrückt; eingeschränkt; eingesperrt
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
Er hatte unterdrückte Wut, die schließlich explodierte.
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

Riss
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
Es entwickelte sich ein Riss zwischen den beiden Freunden nach dem Streit.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

eilig; hastig
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
Triff keine hastigen Entscheidungen, wenn du wütend bist.
A2 verb /kɪl/

kill

töten
Meaning
to cause the death of; to end life
Example
The hunter killed the deer.
Der Jäger tötete das Reh.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

Gasthaus
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
Sie übernachteten in einem kleinen Gasthaus in der Nähe der Berge.
A1 noun/adjective/adverb /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside

draußen
Meaning
the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary
Example
Children were playing outside in the yard.
Kinder spielten draußen im Garten.
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

Putz, reparieren
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
Die Arbeiter verputzten die Wände, um sie glatt zu machen.
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

leicht verbrennen
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
Das Feuer verbrannte seine Augenbrauen.
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

diktieren
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
Der Chef diktiert Briefe an seinen Sekretär.
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

ranzig
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
Die Butter war ranzig geworden, nachdem sie zu lange draußen war.
C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

inzidenz
Meaning
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
Example
The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.
Die Inzidenz von Straßenunfällen ist in diesem Jahr gesenkt worden.
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

vorhang
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
Sie zog die Vorhänge zu, um das helle Sonnenlicht zu blockieren.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

zentral
Meaning
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
Example
Water is central to human survival.
Wasser ist zentral für das Überleben des Menschen.
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

Hafenpier
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
Die Fischerboote waren am Holzsteg nahe dem Hafen vertäut.
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

Schlag; ein kräftiger Schlag mit der Hand, einer Waffe oder einem harten Objekt
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
Der Boxer landete einen verheerenden Schlag auf seinen Gegner.
C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

neurokognitiv
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
Neurokognitive Funktionen nehmen aufgrund von Schlafmangel ab.
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

Ruhelosigkeit
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
Seine Ruhelosigkeit während der langen Besprechung war für alle offensichtlich.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

ritterlich
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
Er war ritterlich, öffnete immer Türen für andere.
A2 noun /ɡoʊl/

Goal

Ziel; Absicht; Bestimmung;
Meaning
the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports
Example
Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.
Ihr Ziel ist es, Ärztin zu werden und Menschen in unterversorgten Gemeinschaften zu helfen.
A1 verb /muːv/

move

bewegen
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Sie haben beschlossen, in ein größeres Haus zu ziehen.
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

Miene
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
Seine ernste Miene brachte alle zum Schweigen.
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

felsig; instabil; schwierig
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
Der felsige Weg machte das Wandern für die Touristen schwierig.
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

vor Wut brodeln
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
Sie brodelte vor Wut nach der ungerechten Entscheidung.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

Nektarine (eine Sorte von Pfirsich mit glatter Haut)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
Sie kaufte einen Korb mit frischen Nektarinen auf dem Markt.
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

Abschürfung oder Abnutzung der Haut oder Oberfläche durch Reibung
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
Er erlitt eine kleine Abschürfung am Knie, nachdem er gefallen war.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

Täuschung
Meaning
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
Example
The deal turned out to be a sham.
Der Deal stellte sich als Täuschung heraus.
A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

auch
Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
Sie singt wunderschön und spielt auch Gitarre.
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

ein großes, luxuriöses Auto, das von einem Chauffeur gefahren wird
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
Die Braut kam in einer weißen Limousine an.
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

Surmafisch
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
Der Surmafisch stammt aus den Flüssen der Region Sylhet.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

aufregend
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
Der Redner hielt eine aufregende Rede, die das Publikum bewegte.
A1 number /eɪt/

eight

acht
Meaning
The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.
Example
There are eight apples in the basket.
Es gibt acht Äpfel im Korb.
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

henna
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
Die Hände der Braut waren wunderschön mit komplizierten Henna-Mustern für ihre Hochzeitszeremonie verziert.
A2 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

spanisch
Meaning
relating to Spain or the Spanish language
Example
She is fluent in Spanish and French.
Sie spricht fließend Spanisch und Französisch.
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

Zweifel; Misstrauen; Verdacht
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
Es gab keinen Zweifel in ihrem Geist, dass sie die richtige Entscheidung getroffen hatte.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

Abkürzung
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA ist eine Abkürzung für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

indigest; schwer zu verdauen
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
Das alte Brot wurde hart und ungenießbar.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

hingebungsvoll
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
Sie ist eine hingebungsvolle Mutter, die immer ihre Kinder an erste Stelle setzt.
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

Poren / sorgfältig studieren
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
Sie studierte die Dokumente stundenlang, bevor sie eine Entscheidung traf.
C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

Wahlkreis
Meaning
A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.
Example
She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.
Sie führte unermüdlich Wahlkampf in ihrem Wahlkreis.
C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

innerlich
Meaning
In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.
Example
She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.
Sie lächelte äußerlich, aber innerlich war sie besorgt.
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.
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

rollstuhl
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
Das Krankenhaus stellte dem verletzten Patienten einen Rollstuhl zur Verfügung.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

zeitgerecht; pünktlich
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Seine pünktliche Ankunft rettete das Treffen.
B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

Vormund; Wächter
Meaning
a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs
Example
After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.
Nachdem ihre Eltern gestorben waren, wurde ihr Onkel ihr gesetzlicher Vormund und kümmerte sich um sie.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

beleidigende Sprache
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
Die Rede des Politikers war voller beleidigender Sprache gegen seine Gegner.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

unbewusst; nicht wissend; ahnungslos
Meaning
not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something
Example
She was completely unaware of the danger.
Sie war sich der Gefahr überhaupt nicht bewusst.
C2 noun /feɪnt/

feint

Finte, täuschende Bewegung
Meaning
a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports
Example
The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.
Der Boxer machte eine Finte nach links, bevor er nach rechts zuschlug.
B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

Note
Meaning
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.
Der Lehrer benotete alle Arbeiten bis zum Wochenende.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexuell
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
Viele Pflanzen vermehren sich durch asexuellen Methoden wie Knospung oder Spaltung.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

reagieren
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Sie reagierte wütend, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

Sellerie
Meaning
a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked
Example
I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.
Ich habe gehackte Sellerie zur Suppe für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzugefügt.
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

erholen
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Die Welt kämpft darum, sich von der Pandemie zu erholen.
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

kleine Welle
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
Kleine Wellen erschienen auf dem See, als der Fisch sich bewegte.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

kalt
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Es war ein kalter Morgen im Dezember.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

Ahnung
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
Sie hatte einen leichten Verdacht, dass er eine Überraschung plante.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

Delegierter
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
Jedes Land schickte einen Delegierten, um an der internationalen Konferenz teilzunehmen.
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

der Jüngste Tag; der Tag des Weltuntergangs
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
Der Prediger sprach über den Jüngsten Tag und die Bedeutung der spirituellen Vorbereitung.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

Ersparnisse
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
Viele Menschen investieren ihre Ersparnisse in Immobilien.
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

auf dem Rücken liegend
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
Er lag auf dem Gras, starrte in den Himmel.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

anregen / schnell
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
Seine Rede brachte das Publikum dazu, Fragen zu stellen.
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

gerechte Strafe
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
Der korrupte Beamte bekam endlich seine gerechte Strafe vor Gericht.
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

maritim
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
Der maritime Handel stärkt die Wirtschaft.
B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

drastisch; schwerwiegend; weitreichend
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
Das Unternehmen ergriff drastische Maßnahmen, um die Kosten zu senken.
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

Grotte
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
Touristen besuchten die Grotte, die hinter dem Wasserfall versteckt war.
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

Eingangshalle
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
Die Gäste warteten in der Hotellobby, bevor sie eincheckten.
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

Bart
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
Er ließ sich im Winter eine lange Bart wachsen.
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

misshandeln
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
Das Gesetz bestraft diejenigen, die Tiere misshandeln.
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

langsam und langweilig
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber etwas langsam und langweilig in der Mitte.
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

blockieren
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
Der umgefallene Baum blockiert die Straße.
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

Nachfrage; der Wunsch der Verbraucher nach Waren oder Dienstleistungen
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
Die Nachfrage nach Bio-Lebensmitteln ist in den letzten Jahren erheblich gestiegen.
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

eine Aufgabe nach der anderen machen
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Monotasking führt oft zu qualitativ hochwertigerer Arbeit.
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

wechseln
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
Ich habe von Kaffee auf Tee gewechselt.
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

Schlüsselbein
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
Er hat sich das Schlüsselbein im Unfall gebrochen.
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

Mode
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
Minimalistisches Design ist derzeit in Mode.
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

landwirtschaft
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
Landwirtschaft erfordert sowohl harte Arbeit als auch Wissen über das Land.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

bezüglich Wachstum oder der grundlegenden Lebensprozesse
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
Der Patient blieb nach dem Unfall in einem vegetativen Zustand.
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

schwärzen
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
Der Rauch des Feuers begann die Wände zu schwärzen.
B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

zittern
Meaning
to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake
Example
The ground began to quake during the earthquake.
Der Boden begann während des Erdbebens zu zittern.
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

brüsk
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
Seine brüske Antwort beendete das Gespräch.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

Rückfalltäter
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
Die Polizei identifizierte ihn als einen Rückfalltäter, der schon mehrere Male verhaftet worden war.
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

improvisieren
Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
Der Schauspieler musste seine Zeilen improvisieren, als er das Skript vergessen hatte.
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

Besorgnis, Fürsorge
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
Seine Mutter zeigte große Fürsorge für seine Sicherheit.
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Schafwolle
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
Der Bauer schor das Schaf vorsichtig.
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

Sommersprosse
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
Ihr Gesicht war bedeckt mit süßen Sommersprossen, die jedes Jahr im Sommer auftauchten.
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

Klumpen; Stück; Brocken
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
Sie fand ein Stück Zucker in der Schüssel.
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

quer
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
Die quer verlaufende Straße verbindet zwei Autobahnen.
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

gelehrt oder weise
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
Die gelehrte Vorlesung des Professors faszinierte die Studenten.
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

Strafe
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
Er musste eine hohe Strafe zahlen, weil er gegen die Verkehrsregeln verstoßen hatte.
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
Er war ängstlich, einen neuen Job in einem fremden Land zu beginnen.
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

Nummer
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
Sie gab mir ihre Telefonnummer.
C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

Innereien
Meaning
the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts
Example
The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.
Der Metzger bereitete Würste mit Schweineinnereien zu.
C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

rentabilität
Meaning
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example
Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.
Die Steigerung des Verkaufs und die Senkung der Kosten erhöhten die Rentabilität.
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

verfälschen
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
Kritiker sagen, dass das Remake das Original verfälscht hat.
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

Kumpel
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
Er ging mit seinem besten Kumpel ins Kino.
B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

in den Ruhestand treten
Meaning
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
Example
She decided to retire after working for 40 years.
Sie entschied sich, nach 40 Jahren Arbeit in den Ruhestand zu treten.
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

abschotten
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
Der Mönch wählte es, sich in den Bergen abzuschotten.
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

Einfachheit; Klarheit
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
Die Schönheit des Designs liegt in seiner Einfachheit.
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

Sanktion / Genehmigung
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
Die Regierung verhängte Sanktionen gegen das Land.
A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

außer
Meaning
not including; other than
Example
Everyone was invited except John.
Jeder wurde eingeladen, außer John.
C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

Grundlagen
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
Er lernte die rudimentären Grundlagen der Musik, bevor er der Band beitrat.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

entscheidend
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
Erneuerbare Energien spielen eine entscheidende Rolle für die Nachhaltigkeit.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

wertvoll; wichtig
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
Das Gemälde ist sehr wertvoll und kostet Millionen.