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C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

karg; steril; unfruchtbar; unproduktiv
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
Die kahle Wüste erstreckte sich über Meilen ohne Vegetation.
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

Schärfe; Intensität
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
Ihre Schärfe half ihr, Details zu bemerken, die andere übersahen.
A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

Vereinbarung
Meaning
A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Example
The agreement was accepted by all countries.
Die Vereinbarung wurde von allen Ländern akzeptiert.
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

Sonnenfinsternis
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
Die Sonnenfinsternis wird nächsten Monat von unserer Stadt aus sichtbar sein.
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

angemessen
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
Er hat die Aufgabe angemessen abgeschlossen, könnte aber beim nächsten Mal noch verbessern.
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

nachlässig, locker
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
Die Sicherheit am Flughafen war überraschend lax.
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

Pöbel
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
Der Politiker verwarf die Demonstranten als bloßen Pöbel.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

Erklärer
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
Der Kritiker diente als Erklärer der komplexen Werke des Dichters.
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

vielleicht
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
Vielleicht gehen wir morgen in den Park.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

Redseligkeit
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Seine Redseligkeit machte ihn zu einem erfolgreichen Radio-Moderator.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

Dekorative Kleinigkeiten
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
Die Regale waren mit alten dekorativen Kleinigkeiten aus ihren Reisen voll.
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

schwinden
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
Seine Ersparnisse schwanden aufgrund unerwarteter Ausgaben.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

weite Fläche
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
Die Wüste ist eine weite Fläche aus Sand und Felsen.
C1 noun /dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

dissemination

Verbreitung
Meaning
The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.
Example
The dissemination of false information is a major issue.
Die Verbreitung falscher Informationen ist ein großes Problem.
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

durch
Meaning
moving in one side and out the other side of something
Example
The train passed through the tunnel.
Der Zug fuhr durch den Tunnel.
A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

zeigen
Meaning
to display or present something to others; to make visible
Example
Can you show me the way to the station?
Kannst du mir den Weg zum Bahnhof zeigen?
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

charmant und elegant
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
Er war ein eleganter Gentleman, der alle auf der Party beeindruckte.
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

lüstern
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
Das Stück wurde wegen seiner lüsternen Charaktere kritisiert.
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

olympische spiele
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Die Olympischen Spiele bringen die besten Athleten der Welt zusammen.
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

günstig; preiswert; erschwinglich
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
Dieses Restaurant bietet köstliche und günstige Mahlzeiten für Studenten an.
A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

hockey
Meaning
a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field
Example
He plays hockey for the national team.
Er spielt Hockey für das nationale Team.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

unbemerkt; ignoriert
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
Seine harte Arbeit blieb vom Manager unbeachtet.
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

Entdeckungen
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
Seine Entdeckungen revolutionierten mehrere Bereiche.
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

anerkennen
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Sie erkannte ihren Fehler an und entschuldigte sich.
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

widerlegen
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
Der Anwalt widerlegte die Aussage des Zeugen mit soliden Beweisen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

sinnlich
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
Der Garten war mit sinnlichen Farben und Düften gefüllt.
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

saugen
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
Das Baby begann, seinen Daumen zu saugen.
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 /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

Enklave
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
Die Stadt hat eine kleine italienische Enklave, in der Traditionen bewahrt werden.
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

konvergent
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
Die beiden Flüsse haben einen konvergierenden Weg, bevor sie in den See münden.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

nahrhaft
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
Der Nährwert der Frucht ist sehr hoch.
A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

Teilzeit
Meaning
working for only part of the usual working day or week
Example
She works part-time as a waitress.
Sie arbeitet als Teilzeit-Kellnerin.
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

anbeten
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
Sie verehrt ihre kleine Schwester.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

imposant
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
Das Schloss ist eine imposante Struktur, die das Tal überblickt.
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

nekropole
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
Die Archäologen entdeckten Artefakte auf der Nekropole der alten Stadt.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

begünstigter
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
Sie ist die einzige Begünstigte des Erbes ihres Vaters.
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

sich beschweren
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
Er beschwert sich immer über das Wetter.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

Misogamie
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
Seine Misogamie verhinderte, dass er sich jemals mit einem Partner niederließ.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

hoffnungsvoll
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Er blieb hoffnungsvoll trotz der Herausforderungen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

defekt; unvollständig
Meaning
having faults or defects; imperfect
Example
The defective product was returned to the store.
Das defekte Produkt wurde zurückgegeben.
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

Messgerät
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
Das Manometer zeigte an, dass der Tank voll war.
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

BH
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
Sie kaufte einen bequemen BH für den täglichen Gebrauch.
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

Nachbarschaft
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
Die Nachbarschaft der beiden Gebäude erleichterte es, sie zu verbinden.
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

vereinigen
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
Jugendliche vereinen sich mit Gleichaltrigen für soziale Akzeptanz.
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

der Punkt in der Umlaufbahn des Mondes oder eines Satelliten, der der Erde am nächsten ist
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
Der Mond erschien während seines Perigeums viel größer.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

Dolch
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
Der antike Krieger trug einen silbernen Dolch.
C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

halbtransparent
Meaning
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
Example
She placed the flower in a translucent vase.
Sie stellte die Blume in eine halbtransparente Vase.
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

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

contemporary

zeitgenössisch, modern
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
Sie genießt zeitgenössische Kunstausstellungen.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

stinkend
Meaning
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
Example
The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
Der stinkende Geruch vom Müll machte es schwer zu atmen.
C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

rachsüchtig
Meaning
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Example
His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.
Sein rachsüchtiges Verhalten gegenüber seinen ehemaligen Kollegen war unprofessionell.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

mittelalterlich
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
Das Schloss zeigte mittelalterliche Architektur und Design.
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

ein runder Griff an einer Tür oder Schublade; ein kleiner runder Schalter an einer Maschine
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
Er drehte den Messingknopf, um die alte Holztür zu öffnen.
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

Mischung aus getrockneten Blumen
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
Das Wohnzimmer war mit dem Duft von Potpourri erfüllt.
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 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

Pantheismus
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
Die Philosophie von Spinoza wird oft mit dem Pantheismus in Verbindung gebracht.
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Schroffheit
Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
Sie sprach mit Schroffheit, als sie unterbrochen wurde.
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

vereinigen
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
Die beiden Flüsse vereinigen sich kurz bevor sie das Meer erreichen.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

Freunderlwirtschaft
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
Das Unternehmen wurde des Klientelismus in den Einstellungsverfahren beschuldigt.
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

integrität
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
Die Integrität der Lehrer fördert ein positives Lernumfeld.
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

Lorbeerblatt
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
Fügen Sie ein Lorbeerblatt zur Suppe für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzu.
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

Zeuge
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
Der Zeuge bestätigte die Richtigkeit der Aussage während des Prozesses.
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

attraktiv und verführerisch; faszinierend
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
Der verführerische Duft von Rosen füllte den Garten.
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

hinzugefügt
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
Sie fügte Zucker zu ihrem Kaffee hinzu.
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

Dyslexie
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
Der Lehrer verwendete spezielle Methoden, um dem Schüler mit Dyslexie zu helfen.
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

Zufriedenheit
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
Sie verspürte tiefe Zufriedenheit, nachdem sie anderen geholfen hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

dornig
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
Der dornige Kaktus war schwer zu handhaben ohne Handschuhe.
C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

klebrig
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
Der klebrige Reis blieb im Topf zusammenkleben.
A2 noun/verb /ˈbætəl/

battle

Schlacht
Meaning
A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.
Example
The soldiers prepared for the final battle.
Die Soldaten bereiteten sich auf die letzte Schlacht vor.
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

eine Person, die ein Geschäft oder mehrere Geschäfte organisiert und betreibt
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
Die junge Unternehmerin gründete mit 22 Jahren ihr eigenes Technologieunternehmen.
C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

Knicks
Meaning
a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
Example
She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.
Sie machte einen schnellen Knicks, bevor sie die Bühne verließ.
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

Karmin
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
Der Künstler mischte Karmin mit Weiß, um einen schönen Rosaton zu kreieren.
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

subversiv
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
Die Gruppe wurde wegen ihrer subversiven Aktivitäten verboten.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

obszön
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
Die obszönen Witze des Komikers brachten das Publikum zum Lachen und Erröten.
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

dreijährig
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
Das Kunstfestival ist eine dreijährliche Veranstaltung in der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

Täter
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
Die Polizei hat den Täter des Verbrechens verhaftet.
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

scharf kritisieren / bestrafen
Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
Der Lehrer hat den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen scharf zurechtgewiesen.
C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

erklären
Meaning
to present and explain in detail
Example
The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.
Der Professor erklärte die Theorie in einfachen Worten.
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

stecken
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
Sie steckte die Decke um das Baby, um es warm zu halten.
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

abhängig / contingent
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
Die Anwesenheit hängt von der vorherigen Registrierung ab. / Ein contingent von Studenten nahm an der Konferenz teil.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

armreif
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
Sie trug wunderschöne goldene Armreifen an ihren Handgelenken.
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

beruhigen
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
Der Lehrer versuchte, die Ängste der Schüler vor der Prüfung zu lindern.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

wasserhaltig
Meaning
Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
Example
The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.
Das Mineral ist hydriert, da es Wassermoleküle in seiner Struktur enthält.
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

Gebäude
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
Das alte Gebäude wurde zu einem Museum umgebaut.
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

schmeicheln
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
Sie schaffte es, ihre Freundin zum Mitkommen auf die Reise zu überreden.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Die Arbeiter waren damit beschäftigt, die Brücke zu bauen.
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

Fahrrad
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
Sie fährt jeden Tag mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

Moment
Meaning
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time
Example
Please wait a moment while I check your order.
Bitte warten Sie einen Moment, während ich Ihre Bestellung überprüfe.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

wogend
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
Sie ging durch die wogenden Vorhänge.
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

zurückgezogen
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
Nach dem Vorfall wurde er zurückgezogen und mied seine Freunde.
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

offen
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
Es gab eine offene Darstellung von Feindseligkeit zwischen den Rivalen.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

Glück
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

fröhlich
Meaning
cheerful and lighthearted
Example
They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.
Sie gingen zusammen in einer fröhlichen Stimmung nach der Feier spazieren.
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

knielange Hosen
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
Er trug knielange Hosen für das Reitturnier.
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

gehörig
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
Das Wegerecht gehört zum Grundstück des Eigentümers.
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

schwarz
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes schwarzes Kleid zur Party.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

schmelzen
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
Das Eis schmolz in der Sonne.
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

Inkohärenz
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
Seine Rede war voller Inkohärenz und schwer zu folgen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

unermüdlich
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
Ihr unermüdlicher Geist hielt das Team während des langen Projekts motiviert.
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

Hol satellite
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat demonstriert die Verwendung von Holz im Weltraum.
B1 verb /spred/

spread

verbreiten
Meaning
to extend over a larger area; to distribute; to apply
Example
The news spread quickly through the town.
Die Nachricht verbreitete sich schnell durch die Stadt.
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

biegsam
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
Der biegbare Strohhalm machte es einfacher, aus dem Becher zu trinken.
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

vorübergehender Fehler; Lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Es gab eine kurze Sicherheitslücke, die dem Eindringling den Zugang zum Gebäude ermöglichte.
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

zurückziehen
Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
Das Unternehmen zog seine vorherige Erklärung zurück, nachdem es den Fehler bemerkt hatte.
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

bestreichen
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
Die Kinder bestreichen die Wände mit Farbe.
C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

Laune
Meaning
a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
Example
She bought the dress on a whim.
Sie kaufte das Kleid aus einer Laune heraus.
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

Rechtliche Verpflichtung
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
Er wurde auf eigene rechtliche Verpflichtung freigelassen.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

Prototyp
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
Das Unternehmen baute einen Prototyp des neuen Smartphones vor der Massenproduktion.
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

Bezogen auf ein Unternehmen/Korporation
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
Corporate soziale Verantwortung ist für moderne Unternehmen wichtig.
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

zehn
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
Ich habe zehn Äpfel im Korb.
B1 verb /ter/

tear

reißen
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
Sei vorsichtig, das Papier nicht zu reißen.
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

hart arbeiten
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Die Bauern toil auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Abenddämmerung.
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

elegant; attraktiv; mutig;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
Er sah in seinem neuen Anzug eleganter aus.
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

transformativ
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
Transformative Projekte definieren den Fortschritt neu.
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

Morgengabe
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
Die Tradition der Morgengabe wird in einigen Kulturen immer noch befolgt.
C1 noun /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

fanaticism

Fanatismus
Meaning
the quality of being fanatical; extreme zeal or obsession
Example
Religious fanaticism can lead to intolerance and conflict.
Religiöser Fanatismus kann zu Intoleranz und Konflikten führen.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

Medien
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
Die Nachrichten wurden in allen Formen der Medien weit verbreitet berichtet.
B1 noun /per/

Pear

Birne
Meaning
a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top
Example
She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.
Sie genoss eine frische Birne aus dem Obstgarten.
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

Unwirklichkeit
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
Die traumhafte Kulisse verlieh der Geschichte ein Gefühl von Unwirklichkeit.
C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

kantate
Meaning
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.
Der Chor führte während des Festivals eine schöne Kantate auf.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

Freude; Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
Das Lachen der Kinder erfüllte ihr Herz mit purem Freude.