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C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

eine Art von grobem Wollstoff
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
Der alte Kartentisch war mit abgenutztem Baize bedeckt.
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

Erzähler
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
Der Erzähler führte das Publikum durch die komplexe Handlung.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

Skala / Größe anpassen
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Operationen global zu skalieren.
B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

lösen
Meaning
to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied
Example
She untied the rope to free the boat.
Sie löste das Seil, um das Boot zu befreien.
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

unperfektibel
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
Einige menschliche Eigenschaften gelten als unperfektibel.
C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

gewohnheitsmäßig
Meaning
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
Example
He was a habitual latecomer to class.
Er war ein gewohnheitsmäßiger Zuspätkommer im Unterricht.
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

rascheln
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
Die Blätter raschelten sanft im Abendwind.
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

Gynäkologie
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
Sie entschied sich, nach der medizinischen Schule auf Gynäkologie zu spezialisieren.
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

unvergesslich
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
Unvergessliche Ereignisse inspirieren Generationen.
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

aussagen
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
Sie wurde aufgefordert, vor Gericht über den Unfall auszusagen.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

begeistern
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
Der Bergblick begeisterte die Reisenden.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

elastisch
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
Das elastische Band kann sich dehnen und in seine ursprüngliche Form zurückkehren.
B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

indirekt
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
Die Politik beeinflusste kleine Unternehmen indirekt.
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

Herrschaft der Menge
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
Der Protest verwandelte sich in Mobokratie, als die Menge begann, Eigentum zu zerstören.
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

wohl
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
Sie ist wohl die talentierteste Spielerin im Team.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

Sonnensystem
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten, die um die Sonne kreisen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

Insider
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
Er war ein Insider, der alle Geheimnisse der Firma kannte.
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

verliebt sein
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
Sie war verliebt in die schöne Landschaft.
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

Foto
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
Ich habe ein Foto vom Sonnenuntergang gemacht.
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

Mähne
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
Der Löwe schüttelte stolz seine dicke Mähne.
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

Erde; Boden;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
Die Astronauten konnten die Erde von ihrem Raumschiff aus im Orbit sehen.
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

länger bleiben als nötig
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
Der Kaffeeduft blieb länger in der Küche.
A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

viele
Meaning
A large number or amount; a group or portion.
Example
She bought a lot of books at the fair.
Sie kaufte viele Bücher auf der Messe.
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
Er war zu geizig, um ein anständiges Trinkgeld zu hinterlassen.
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

Triade
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
Das Projekt wurde von einer Triade von Experten geleitet.
C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

Entgiftung
Meaning
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
Example
Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
Detoxifikation hilft, den Körper von schädlichen Substanzen zu befreien.
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

sextuplizieren
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
In zwei Quartalen hat die Kampagne ihre täglichen Anmeldungen versexfacht.
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

verletzen
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
Sie fühlte sich durch die ungerechte Entscheidung verletzt.
A2 verb /riːtʃ/

reach

erreichen
Meaning
to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something
Example
We will reach the station in ten minutes.
Wir werden in zehn Minuten die Station erreichen.
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

nächtliches Studium
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
Sein Roman war das Ergebnis langen nächtlichen Studiums.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

Baumpflege
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
Er studierte Arborikultur, um städtische Grünflächen zu verbessern.
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

Waschmaschine
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
Die Waschmaschine ist kaputt gegangen und muss repariert werden.
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

Güterzug
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
Der lange Güterzug transportierte Container vom Hafen zum Inlandlager.
A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

erkennen, akzeptieren
Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
Sie hat ihn in der Menge nicht erkannt.
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
Das Produkt wurde auf Übereinstimmung mit den Sicherheitsstandards getestet.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

erneuern
Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
Ich muss meinen Reisepass vor der Reise erneuern.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

darstellend
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
Der Künstler bevorzugte einen darstellenden Malstil.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

Brise
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
Die kühle Meeresbrise machte den heißen Sommertag angenehmer.
A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

Studio
Meaning
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
Example
The singer recorded her new song in the studio.
Die Sängerin nahm ihr neues Lied im Studio auf.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

groß, schlank und biegsam, wie ein Weidenbaum
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
Sie bewegte sich mit einer willowy Eleganz über die Bühne.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

Verfolgung
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
Die Verfolgung von Minderheiten wurde weltweit verurteilt.
B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

persönlichkeit
Meaning
the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person
Example
She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.
Sie hat eine sehr extrovertierte und freundliche Persönlichkeit.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

Hämophilie
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
Die Behandlung der Hämophilie profitiert von genetischer Bearbeitung.
A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

Großeltern
Meaning
The parents of one's father or mother.
Example
Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.
Großeltern sind ein wichtiger Teil des Familienstammbaums.
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Gemeinde
Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
Die Gemeinde plant, eine neue Bibliothek zu bauen.
C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

Schimmer
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
Ein Schimmer der Hoffnung erschien in ihren Augen.
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

halten
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
bitte halte meine Hand.
B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

Verfahren
Meaning
An established or official way of doing something.
Example
Follow the procedure for accuracy.
Folgen Sie dem Verfahren für Genauigkeit.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

bedrängen / nötigen
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
Der Anwalt versuchte, den Zeugen zu bedrängen.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

Lehren
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
Lehren ist ein edler Beruf.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

intrigieren
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
Der Mystery-Roman wird jeden Leser faszinieren.
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

löten
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
Er hat die kaputten Drähte wieder zusammen gelötet.
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ratifizieren
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
Die Regierung hat das Handelsabkommen ratifiziert.
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

lautstarke oder herrschsüchtige Frau
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
Das Stück stellte die Heldin als eine furchtlose Virago dar, die die Tradition herausforderte.
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Ja
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘Verstehst du?’ ‘Ja.’
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

Totaler Chaos
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
Nach dem Sturm war die ganze Stadt in totalem Chaos.
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

gerissen; schlau; listig
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
Der gerissene Fuchs entkam der Falle, indem er seine schlaue Intelligenz einsetzte.
B1 noun /klɪf/

cliff

Klippe
Meaning
a high, steep face of rock or earth
Example
The waves crashed against the bottom of the cliff.
Die Wellen prallten gegen den Boden der Klippe.
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

im Überfluss sein
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
Gelegenheiten gibt es in Hülle und Fülle im Technologiebereich.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

anspruchsvoll
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
Der Job ist sehr anspruchsvoll und erfordert lange Arbeitsstunden.
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

schnell
Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
Nach dem heftigen Regen war die Stroemung des Flusses rasch.
B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

nutzen
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
Du solltest diese Gelegenheit nutzen.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

Armband
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Sie erhielt ein goldenes Armband als Geburtstagsgeschenk.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

quantitativ
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
Die Studie liefert quantitative Beweise für die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels.
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

zittern beim Gehen
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
Der alte Mann zitterte beim Gehen die Straße entlang mit einem Stock.
B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

verpflichten
Meaning
to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
Example
I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.
Ich würde mich freuen, Ihnen die benötigten Informationen zu geben.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/

incarnation

Inkarnation
Meaning
the embodiment of a deity, spirit, or quality in a physical form
Example
The monk was considered the incarnation of compassion.
Der Mönch wurde als die Inkarnation des Mitgefühls betrachtet.
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

podcast
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
Podcasts sind großartig, um das Zuhören zu verbessern.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

Heraldo
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Die blühenden Blumen verkünden die Ankunft des Frühlings.
C2 noun /liːən/

lien

Pfandrecht
Meaning
A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.
Example
The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.
Die Bank legte ein Pfandrecht auf das Haus, bis die Hypothek beglichen war.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

Übergewicht
Meaning
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
Example
The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
Der Arzt riet ihm, Gewicht zu verlieren, da er übergewichtig war.
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

schmieren / verleumden
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
Das Kind hat Farbe an die Wand geschmiert.
B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

kompass
Meaning
an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north
Example
The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.
Der Wanderer benutzte einen Kompass, um die richtige Richtung zu finden.
A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

weniger
Meaning
A smaller amount; not as much.
Example
She spends less money than her brother.
Sie gibt weniger Geld aus als ihr Bruder.
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.
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

Format
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
Bitte reichen Sie Ihren Bericht bis zum Ende der Woche im PDF-Format ein.
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

schwächen
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
Die langen Arbeitsstunden haben ihn geschwächt.
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

hinzuzufügen
Meaning
to add something to what has already been added
Example
The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.
Der Autor entschied sich, ein neues Kapitel zur überarbeiteten Ausgabe hinzuzufügen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
Sie trug ein elegantes, aber zurückhaltendes Kleid.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

Diplomat
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
Der Diplomat verhandelte ein Friedensabkommen.
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

Tiara
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
Die Prinzessin trug eine funkelnde Diamant-Tiara beim königlichen Ball.
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

säubern
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
Der Verlag beschloss, den Roman vor dem Nachdruck zu säubern.
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

scharf
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
Seine scharfen Kommentare haben viele Menschen bei dem Treffen beleidigt.
B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

gefährlich
Meaning
in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily
Example
He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.
Er fuhr gefährlich schnell auf der Autobahn.
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

grüne Papaya
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
Grüner Papayasalat ist ein beliebtes Gericht in der thailändischen Küche.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

journalist

Journalist
Meaning
a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media
Example
The journalist covered the political event.
Der Journalist deckte das politische Ereignis ab.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

unbestimmt
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
Das Treffen wurde auf einen unbestimmten Zeitraum verschoben.
C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

Luftröhre
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
Die Luftröhre ist durch Knorpelringe geschützt, die sie offen halten.
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

geschickt, klug, gewandt
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
Sie ist geschickt darin, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

kleine Korrektur oder Verbesserung
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
Der Künstler gab der Malerei einen schnellen Touch-up.
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

Rabatt
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
Der Laden bot einen Rabatt von 20 % auf alle Elektronikprodukte an.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

kleines Partikel oder Zelle, insbesondere Blutzelle
Meaning
a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell
Example
Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.
Rote Blutkörperchen transportieren Sauerstoff durch den Körper.
C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

treuhänderisch
Meaning
Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Example
Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.
Banken haben treuhänderische Pflichten gegenüber ihren Kunden.
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

Glück
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

eigenartig
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
Sie hat einen eigenartigen Sinn für Mode, der sie hervorhebt.
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

Aktionen
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
Es sind sofortige Aktionen für die Kontrolle der Umweltverschmutzung erforderlich.
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

himmlisch; göttlich; angenehm
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
Der Schokoladenkuchen hatte einen himmlischen Geschmack, der in meinem Mund schmolz.
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

haarig
Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
Der haarige Mann sticht in der Menge mit seinem langen Bart heraus.
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

unabhängig; ohne Berücksichtigung
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
Alle Studenten werden gleich behandelt, unabhängig von ihrem Hintergrund.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

ruhig
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
Er blieb ruhig, auch unter Druck.
A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

Notfall
Meaning
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.
Example
A financial emergency can arise at any time.
Ein finanzieller Notfall kann jederzeit auftreten.
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

schmerzhaft
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
Die Verletzung war sehr schmerzhaft, und er brauchte sofortige Pflege.
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

medizinisches Verfahren zur Öffnung von blockierten oder verengten Blutgefäßen, die Blut zum Herzen transportieren
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
Die Angioplastie ist jetzt sicherer mit robotischer Unterstützung.
A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

obwohl
Meaning
in spite of the fact that; even though
Example
Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
Obwohl es regnete, gingen sie spazieren.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

Beutel
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
Sie bewahrte ihre Münzen in einem kleinen Lederbeutel auf.
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

Glück
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

erniedrigen
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
Er weigerte sich, sich vor dem König zu erniedrigen.
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.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

Freundlichkeit; Sanftmut; die Eigenschaft, gutmütig oder gütig zu sein
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Ihre Freundlichkeit gegenüber allen Menschen machte sie bei allen beliebt.
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

Elektronik
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
Er hat Elektronik an der Universität studiert.
B2 noun ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

infrastruktur
Meaning
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.
Digitale Infrastruktur ist entscheidend für zukünftige Fortschritte.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

vierteljährlich
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
Das Unternehmen veröffentlicht vierteljährliche Berichte an die Aktionäre.
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

überrascht
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
Ich war überrascht, meinen alten Freund auf dem Markt zu sehen.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

Jupiter; der Hauptgott der römischen Mythologie
Meaning
the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology
Example
Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.
Jupiter ist bekannt für seine massive Größe und den markanten roten Fleck.
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

Funktion
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
Die Hauptfunktion des Herzens ist es, Blut zu pumpen.
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

Alliteration
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
Sie verwendete Alliteration in ihrem Gedicht, um Musikalität hinzuzufügen.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

bitten
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
Sie flehte ihn an, noch ein wenig länger zu bleiben.
B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

gemessen
Meaning
carefully considered and deliberate
Example
She spoke in a calm, measured tone.
Sie sprach in einem ruhigen, gemessenen Ton.
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

Auskultation
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
Der Arzt führte eine Auskultation durch, um die Lungen des Patienten zu überprüfen.
C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

Verwegenheit
Meaning
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Example
He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.
Er hatte die Verwegenheit, das Argument des Professors herauszufordern.