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C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

Erzählgesang
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
Der Sänger trug eine bewegende Ballade über verlorene Liebe vor.
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

Andeutung
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
Ihre Geschichte enthielt eine Andeutung auf einen berühmten Mythos.
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

synthetisieren
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
Wissenschaftler synthetisieren neue Verbindungen für die medizinische Forschung.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

ehrenlos
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
Die Armee erlitt eine ehrenlose Niederlage.
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

Koagulationsmittel
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
Der Arzt trug ein Koagulationsmittel auf, um die Blutung schnell zu stoppen.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

harmlos
Meaning
Not harmful or offensive.
Example
His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.
Seine Bemerkung war völlig harmlos und nicht dazu gedacht, jemanden zu beleidigen.
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

aufwachen
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
Ich wache jeden Morgen um sechs Uhr auf.
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

Meer
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
Wir gingen schwimmen im Meer.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

implizit
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
Ihr Vertrauen in ihn war implizit.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

Zirkelschluss
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
Die Rede des Politikers war voll von Zirkelschlüssen.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

resistent
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
Dieser Stoff ist resistent gegen Wasser und Flecken.
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

Angreifer
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
Die Polizei hat den Angreifer am Tatort festgenommen.
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

Senfkörner
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
Senf Samen werden oft in heißem Öl gebraten, um ihren nussigen Geschmack freizusetzen, bevor sie zu Gerichten hinzugefügt werden.
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

Busch
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
Ein Kaninchen versteckte sich unter dem Busch.
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

reinigen
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
Dieser Filter wird das Wasser effektiv reinigen.
B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

erstaunt
Meaning
feeling very surprised or amazed
Example
She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.
Sie war über den unglaublichen Trick des Zauberers erstaunt.
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

Dramatiker
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
Shakespeare ist einer der größten Dramatiker der Geschichte.
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

Rationalisierung
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
Seine Rationalisierung des Fehlers war nicht überzeugend.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

eine Reise beginnen
Meaning
Beginning a journey or enterprise.
Example
The group is embarking on a long journey.
Die Gruppe beginnt eine lange Reise.
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

Destillateur
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
Der Destillateur brachte letztes Jahr eine neue Whisky-Marke auf den Markt.
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

Gruppe, Theatertruppe
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
Die Theatergruppe trat brillant auf der Bühne auf.
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.
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

Wahnsinn; Geisteskrankheit
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
Der Verteidiger argumentierte, dass sein Mandant aufgrund von Wahnsinn nicht schuldig sei.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

ausgeglichen
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
Er bewahrte während der Krise eine gleichmäßige Haltung.
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurd, unlogisch
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
Es ist absurd zu denken, dass die Erde flach ist.
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

Bakterien
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
Spezialisierte Bakterien helfen bei der Abfallzersetzung.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

Abfall; unnütze Dinge; Unsinn
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in den Mülleimer.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

lüstern
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
Das Boulevardblatt veröffentlichte eine lüsterne Geschichte über den Prominenten.
A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

äh
Meaning
a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.
Example
Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.
Äh, ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob das die richtige Antwort ist.
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

Baumwollstoff
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
Baumwollstoff ist perfekt für Sommerkleidung.
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

territorial
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
Die beiden Länder hatten einen territorialen Streit um die Insel.
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

Angeber
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
Am Ende merkten alle, dass er ein Angeber war.
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

Erregung
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
Die Nachricht verursachte große Erregung unter den Fans.
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

Abschnitt
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
Dieser Abschnitt des Berichts benötigt eine weitere Überprüfung.
C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

zu Glas werden
Meaning
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
Example
Sand can vitrify under intense heat.
Sand kann bei intensiver Hitze zu Glas werden.
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

Dezibel
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
Der Geräuschpegel in der Fabrik überschritt 90 Dezibel.
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

sporadisch
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
Die Region erlebte sporadische Regenschauer während der ganzen Woche.
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

aktivitäten
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
Produktive Aktivitäten treiben den Fortschritt voran.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

unermesslich
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
Das Ergebnis der Wahl hängt von vielen unermesslichen Faktoren ab.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

Banalität
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
Die Banalität des Büroalltags kann ermüdend sein.
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

verhören
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen stundenlang verhört.
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

mit vielen Blättern; mit Blättern bedeckt
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
Die blätterreichen grünen Gemüse sind sehr nahrhaft.
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

Prozessstabilität
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
Kalte Luft gewährleistet die Prozessstabilität in Pflanzen.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

Unerschütterlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
Ihre Unerschütterlichkeit während der Krise beeindruckte alle.
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

unparteiisch
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
Die Richterin wurde für ihre unparteiische Herangehensweise an den Fall gelobt.
C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

Verantwortung
Meaning
A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.
Example
The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.
Die Verantwortung liegt bei der Regierung, den Opfern Hilfe zu leisten.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

unfähig
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
Er ist unfähig, komplexe Anweisungen zu verstehen.
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

verblüffen
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum verblüfft.
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

fortsetzen
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
Sie setzen ihre Reise trotz des Regens fort.
A2 preposition /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

including

einschließlich
Meaning
used to show that someone or something is part of a larger group
Example
Many people attended the event, including students and teachers.
Viele Menschen nahmen an der Veranstaltung teil, einschließlich Studenten und Lehrern.
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

öffentlich
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
Die Öffentlichkeit forderte Maßnahmen zu dem Thema.
B1 abbreviation /vərsəs/

vs

gegen
Meaning
used to indicate opposition or contrast between two things
Example
The match was Brazil vs Argentina in the final.
Das Spiel war Brasilien gegen Argentinien im Finale.
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

Verleger
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
Der Verleger beschloss, 10.000 Exemplare des neuen Romans zu drucken.
C1 noun /dɪˈten.ʃən/

Detention

Haft; Untersuchungshaft
Meaning
the action of detaining someone or being detained in official custody
Example
The student received detention for repeatedly disrupting the class.
Der Schüler erhielt Haft für wiederholte Störungen im Unterricht.
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

Webervogel
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
Der Webervogel baut geschickt sein komplexes Nest
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

Mörgler
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
Er ist morgens immer ein Griesgram vor dem Kaffee.
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

azur
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
Der klare Himmel war in einem tiefen Azurblau gemalt.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

Prägung
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
Das Ereignis hinterließ eine unauslöschliche Prägung in der Geschichte der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

Freiberufler
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
Sie arbeitet als Freelancerin und entwirft Websites für verschiedene Kunden.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

britische Währung / ausgezeichnet
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
Sie wurde für ihre ausgezeichnete Arbeit am Projekt gelobt.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

kohärent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Seine Rede war klar und kohärent.
C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

globalisieren
Meaning
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
Example
Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.
Viele Unternehmen globalisieren ihre Aktivitäten, um internationale Märkte zu erreichen.
B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

Übertragung, Sendung
Meaning
the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.
Die Übertragung von Daten über das Internet ist sehr schnell.
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

abwertend
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
Der Artikel enthielt abwertende Kommentare über den Politiker.
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

Besatzung
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
Die Besatzung des Schiffes arbeitete unermüdlich während des Sturms.
A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

groß
Meaning
having a greater than average height
Example
He is the tallest player on the team.
Er ist der größte Spieler im Team.
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

Taille
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
Sie band einen Gürtel um ihre Taille.
B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

Hygiene
Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
Gute Hygiene ist entscheidend, um die Ausbreitung von Infektionen zu verhindern.
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

Schärfe
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
Ihre Perspicazität in Geschäft Entscheidungen führte zum Erfolg.
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Kürze
Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
Die Kürze der Rede hielt das Publikum interessiert.
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

widersetzen
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
Die Demonstranten widersetzten sich weiterhin dem Regierungsbann auf öffentliche Versammlungen.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

phänomenal
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
Das Team erzielte einen phänomenalen Erfolg im Turnier.
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

Met
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
Die Wikinger waren bekannt dafür, große Mengen Met bei Festen zu trinken.
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

Vizekönig
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
Der Vizekönig regierte die Kolonie im Namen des Königs.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

Brechung
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
Die Brechung von Licht im Wasser lässt Objekte gebogen erscheinen.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

unaufhaltsam
Meaning
Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
Example
The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.
Der unaufhaltsame Aufstieg der Technologie verändert jeden Aspekt des Lebens.
A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

feiern
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
Das Feiern von Bewusstseinstagen hilft, wichtige Botschaften zu verbreiten.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

ausführlich sprechen oder schreiben
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
Der Professor expatierte über die Bedeutung des kritischen Denkens.
C1 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

entkorken
Meaning
To remove the cork from a bottle; to open a bottle, especially of wine
Example
He uncorked the wine and poured a glass for everyone.
Er entkorkte den Wein und goss ein Glas für alle ein.
C2 noun /ˌɒktədʒəˈnɛəriən/

octogenarian

Oktogenarier
Meaning
A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
Example
The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.
Der Oktogenarier joggt immer noch jeden Morgen, um gesund zu bleiben.
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

Spirale
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
Die Wendeltreppe führte zum obersten Stockwerk.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

exzessive oder irrationale Hingabe
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
Er hat einen Fetisch für das Sammeln seltener Briefmarken.
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

Zivilität
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
Er behandelte seinen Gegner mit Zivilität, trotz ihrer Unterschiede.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

Strauß; Bündel; Traube
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Sie pflückte einen Strauß Blumen aus dem Garten für ihre Mutter.
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

Erschöpfung
Meaning
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Example
Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
Chronische Erschöpfung kann zu Erschöpfung und sinkender Produktivität führen.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seide
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
Das Kleid war aus reiner Seide gemacht.
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

entstellen
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
Das Feuer hat das alte Gebäude entstellt.
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.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

Diener
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
Der Diener öffnete die Tür für die Gäste.
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

sergeant
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
Der Sergeant gab den Soldaten vor der Mission Befehle.
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

auferlegt
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
Die Regierung hat neue Vorschriften für die Industrie erlassen.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

antithetisch
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
Seine Ansichten waren antithetisch zu den Werten der Organisation.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

Albernheit
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
Seine ständige Albernheit ärgerte das ernste Publikum.
A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

fahrplan
Meaning
a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times
Example
Please check the train timetable for departure times.
Bitte überprüfen Sie den Fahrplan des Zuges für die Abfahrtszeiten.
B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

Problemlösung
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
Problemlösungsfähigkeiten sind der Schlüssel zur Führung.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

Windhund
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
Der Windhund hat das Rennen auf der Hundebahn gewonnen.
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

allmächtig
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
Der allmächtige Sturm zerstörte alles auf seinem Weg.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

Hedonist
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
Sie wurde als Hedonist bezeichnet, weil sie immer das Vergnügen über die Pflicht stellte.
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

linguistisch
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
Das KI-Modell lernt von linguistischen Mustern.
A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

Bild; Darstellung; Abbild; Vorstellung
Meaning
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression
Example
The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.
Das Unternehmen arbeitete hart daran, sein öffentliches Bild nach dem Skandal zu verbessern.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

übermäßig; unangemessen; mehr als nötig oder richtig
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.
Der Lehrer beschwerte sich über den übermäßigen Druck von den Eltern.
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

hinterhältig
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
Der Politiker wurde für seine hinterhältigen Aussagen kritisiert.
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

Anhänger; Verehrer
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
Als Anhängerin der klassischen Musik besuchte sie jedes Konzert in der Stadt.
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

Unregelmäßigkeit
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
Die Prüfung deckte mehrere finanzielle Unregelmäßigkeiten in den Unterlagen des Unternehmens auf.
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

Blumenstrauß
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
Die Braut trug einen wunderschönen Blumenstrauß mit weißen Rosen den Gang entlang.
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

phonetisch
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
Der Lehrer unterrichtete die Schüler die phonetische Rechtschreibung schwieriger Wörter.
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

Mars
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
Wissenschaftler planen in der nächsten Dekade eine bemannte Mission zum Mars.
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

übersetzen
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
Sie kann fünf Sprachen übersetzen.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuell
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Dies ist ein manueller Prozess, der sorgfältige Aufmerksamkeit erfordert.
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

verzichten
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
Sie entschied sich, auf Dessert zu verzichten, um ihre Diät aufrechtzuerhalten.
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

ein Landbesitz, der unter dem Feudalsystem gehalten wird; ein Bereich oder Gebiet der Kontrolle
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
Der Ritter erhielt ein Lehen vom Herrn für seinen Dienst.
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

Allegorie
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
Der Roman ist eine Allegorie des Kampfes zwischen Gut und Böse.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

Randgebiet
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
Sie verbrachten den Nachmittag damit, die Purlieus der antiken Stadt zu erkunden.
C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

Zusatz
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
Der Bericht enthielt einen Zusatz mit aktualisierten Statistiken.
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.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

Liberalisierung
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
Die Liberalisierung der Handelspolitik zog ausländische Investitionen an.
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

anhalten
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
Das Schiff hält auf den Falklandinseln an.
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

ursprünglich, wesentlich
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
Angst ist eine der primitivsten Emotionen, die Menschen erleben.
C1 adjective /ˌɒmnɪˈprezənt/

omnipresent

omnipräsent
Meaning
(of God) present everywhere at the same time.
Example
Social media has become an omnipresent force in modern society.
Soziale Medien sind zu einer omnipräsenten Kraft in der modernen Gesellschaft geworden.
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

Abstinenz, Verzicht
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
Sein Arzt empfahl Abstinenz von Alkohol für eine bessere Gesundheit.
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

aufmüpfig
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
Die Soldaten wurden aufmüpfig nach Monaten ohne Bezahlung.