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C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Tausch
Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
Sie tauschten ihre Ernten gegen handgefertigte Werkzeuge.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

neu anordnen
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Sie entschied sich, die Möbel in ihrem Wohnzimmer neu anzuordnen.
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

Schuppen
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
Er benutzte ein spezielles Shampoo, um sein hartnäckiges Problem mit Schuppen zu behandeln.
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

Zauberei, Täuschung
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
Die Zauberei des Magiers ließ das Publikum erstaunt zurück.
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

Pigmentierung
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
Übermäßiges Reiben kann Pigmentierungsprobleme verursachen.
B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

Impuls; plötzlicher Drang
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
Sie kaufte das teure Kleid im Impuls und bereute später den Kauf.
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

körperliche oder geistige Anstrengung
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
Übermäßige exertion kann zu Müdigkeit und Erschöpfung führen.
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Ausnahme
Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
Die Schule gewährte ihm aufgrund einer Erkrankung eine besondere Ausnahmegenehmigung, die Prüfung zu versäumen.
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

potent; stark; wirksam
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
Das Medikament ist sehr potent und sollte vorsichtig eingenommen werden.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

Zyklon
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
Der Zyklon verursachte schwere Überschwemmungen an der Küste.
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

Überstellung in Haft / Inhaftierung
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
Der Richter ordnete die Überstellung des Angeklagten in Haft an.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

geneigt
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Er ist geneigt, den Bedürftigen zu helfen.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

Seismograph
Meaning
An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
Example
The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.
Das Seismograph hat ein starkes Beben in der Region erkannt.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

Glück
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

negieren, widerlegen
Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
Die neuen Beweise werden die vorherigen Behauptungen widerlegen.
C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

Volatilität
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
Die Volatilität des Aktienmarkts macht Investitionen riskant.
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Kalvarienberg
Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
Für viele Flüchtlinge war die Reise durch die Wüste eine große Prüfung.
C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

magmatisch
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
Granit ist ein magmatisches Gestein, das häufig im Bauwesen verwendet wird.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

Franchise
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Er eröffnete eine neue Fast-Food-Franchise in der Stadt.
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

Ausbildung
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
Sie hat ihre Ausbildung als Krankenschwester letztes Jahr abgeschlossen.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

Gestank
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Der Gestank von Müll füllte die Gasse.
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

Patrizid
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
Der alte Mythos beschreibt einen Sohn, der einen Patricid begeht, um den Thron zu erlangen.
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

Protagonist
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
Charles Darnay ist einer der Protagonisten der Geschichte.
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

totpunkt; blockierung
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen toten Punkt, als keine Seite Kompromisse eingehen wollte.
B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

Kollege
Meaning
a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business
Example
She invited her colleagues to the office party.
Sie hat ihre Kollegen zur Bürofeier eingeladen.
A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

Popular

beliebt
Meaning
liked or admired by many people; well-known and widely accepted
Example
This restaurant is very popular among young people.
Dieses Restaurant ist bei jungen Leuten sehr beliebt.
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

brennbar
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
Trockene Blätter sind sehr brennbar.
B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

integrieren
Meaning
To combine or bring together into a unified whole.
Example
The new system integrates data from multiple sources.
Das neue System integriert Daten aus mehreren Quellen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

Einzelhandel
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
Das Unternehmen ist auf den Einzelhandel von Kleidung und Accessoires spezialisiert.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

inkongruent
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
Seine Witze waren inkongruent während des ernsten Treffens.
A1 noun /help/

Help

Hilfe; Unterstützung
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
Der Freiwillige bot seine Hilfe an, um die Einkäufe der älteren Frau zu ihrem Auto zu bringen.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

Biokraftstoff
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Biokraftstoffe verringern die Abhängigkeit von herkömmlichen Energiequellen.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

observatorium
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
Das Observatorium ist am Wochenende für die Öffentlichkeit geöffnet.
C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

usw.
Meaning
Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.
Example
We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.
Wir müssen Stifte, Papier, Notizbücher, usw. kaufen.
C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

Kanzler / Rektor
Meaning
A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.
Example
The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.
Der Kanzler hielt eine inspirierende Rede bei der Abschlussfeier.
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

renovieren
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Sie beschlossen, das alte Haus vor dem Einzug zu renovieren.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning
a formal or polite demand for something
Example
She made a request for additional time to complete the project.
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

langweilig; ermüdend
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
Die Vorlesung war so langweilig, dass viele Studenten eingeschlafen sind.
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

massieren
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
Der Therapeut wird deinen Rücken massieren, um die Muskelverspannung zu reduzieren.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaʊ/

endow

ausstatten
Meaning
To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.
Example
The university was endowed with a generous donation.
Die Universität wurde mit einer großzügigen Spende ausgestattet.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

zerfahren
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
Der Film fühlte sich zerfahren an und war schwer zu folgen.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

ersetzen
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
Dieses neue Gesetz wird die alten Vorschriften ersetzen.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

missmanagen
Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
Das Unternehmen ging jahrelang bankrott, weil es missmanagt wurde.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

ernte
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
Die Bauern sind während der Reisernte beschäftigt.
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

barrikade
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
Protestierende bauten eine Barrikade über die Straße.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

Genitiv
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
Im Englischen wird der Genitiv oft mit einem Apostroph und 's' angezeigt.
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

zugänglich
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
Das Museum ist leicht mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

aufkommend
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
Das aufkommende Startup zog schnell Investoren an.
B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

Schatten
Meaning
a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
Example
The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.
Der Baum warf am Abend einen langen Schatten über den Garten.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

Bandit
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
Die Reisenden wurden in den Bergen von Banditen angegriffen.
A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

sie
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw them at the park yesterday.
Ich habe sie gestern im Park gesehen.
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

höchstes Glück oder Segen, oft verwendet in Bezug auf die Lehren von Jesus in der Bergpredigt
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
Sie fühlte einen Zustand der Seligkeit, nachdem sie die guten Nachrichten erhalten hatte.
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

Flicken
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
Sie nähte einen Flicken über das Loch in ihrer Jeans.
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

Anschuldigungen
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
Die Anschuldigungen wurden von einer internationalen Organisation untersucht.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

wahrhaft
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
Das Haus war ein wahrhaftiges Schloss im Vergleich zu unserem.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

kompost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
Der Gärtner fügte Kompost hinzu, um den Boden zu bereichern.
C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

Atempause
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
Das Wochenende bot eine willkommene Atempause von der Arbeit.
C1 noun /moʊld/

Mould

Gussform / Schimmel
Meaning
a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus
Example
She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.
Sie goss Schokolade in die Form, um Bonbons herzustellen.
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

verhindern
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
Starker Regen verhinderte die Möglichkeit eines Picknicks.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

Plagiat
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
Der Student wurde für das Begehen von Plagiat in seinem Aufsatz ausgeschlossen.
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

Fruchtbarkeit, Fekundität
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
Die Fruchtbarkeit des Flussdeltas unterstützt die vielfältige Tierwelt.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

illustrious

berühmt
Meaning
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Example
She had an illustrious career in medicine.
Sie hatte eine berühmte Karriere in der Medizin.
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

Glück
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

wundersam; erstaunlich; außergewöhnlich
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
Ihre wundersame Genesung überraschte alle Ärzte.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

neu kalibrieren, anpassen
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
Das Unternehmen musste seine Strategien neu kalibrieren, um sich dem Markt anzupassen.
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

Stütze, Abstützung
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
Die Kathedralmauern wurden gestützt, um einen Einsturz zu verhindern.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

undurchlässig
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
Die Jacke ist undurchlässig gegen Regen.
A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

Mode
Meaning
a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something
Example
She always keeps up with the latest fashion.
Sie bleibt immer auf dem neuesten Stand der Mode.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

ein kleines Stück schmackhaftes Essen; ein kleines interessantes Stück Information
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
Sie servierte köstliche Häppchen auf der Party.
B1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃəs/

cautious

vorsichtig
Meaning
careful to avoid potential problems or dangers
Example
She was cautious about trusting strangers.
Sie war vorsichtig, als sie Fremden vertraute.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

winzig
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
Trotz seiner winzigen Größe war er ein mächtiger Anführer.
C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

Überzeugungskraft
Meaning
The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
Example
Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.
Ihre Überzeugungskraft überzeugte das Team, ihren Vorschlägen zu folgen.
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

kreuzen
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
Bauern kreuzen Kühe, um die Milchproduktion zu verbessern.
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

sorglos
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
Er fuhr mit sorgloser Missachtung der Regeln.
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

vorläufig; unsicher
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
Wir haben vorläufige Pläne gemacht, uns nächste Woche zu treffen.
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

Schiff
Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
Das Frachtschiff verließ den Hafen bei Morgengrauen.
B2 noun /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/

ecologist

Ökologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Example
The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.
Der Ökologe untersuchte die Auswirkungen der Verschmutzung auf das Waldökosystem.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

ungeschickt
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Er ist so ungeschickt, dass er ständig Dinge fallen lässt.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

uncompressibel
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
Flüssigkeiten gelten im Allgemeinen als uncompressibel.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

hallen
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
Der Klang der Explosion hallte durch das Tal.
B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

Ernährung
Meaning
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Example
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.
Eine gute Ernährung ist wichtig für ein gesundes Leben.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

berüchtigt
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
Das Gebiet ist berüchtigt wegen seiner hohen Kriminalitätsrate.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

interrogativ
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
Sie hob eine interrogative Augenbraue, als sie die Nachricht hörte.
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

Lieder
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
Hören Sie Lieder, um die Aussprache zu lernen.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

Hedonismus
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
Der Lebensstil der Reichen wird oft als reiner Hedonismus kritisiert.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

verdrängen
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
Die neue Technologie wird viele traditionelle Fertigungsjobs verdrängen.
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

veraltet
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
Diese Software ist vollständig veraltet.
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

schnitzen
Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
Der Künstler schnitzte eine wunderschöne Statue aus Marmor.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

verärgert
Meaning
feeling slightly angry or irritated
Example
She felt annoyed by the constant noise.
Sie war vom ständigen Lärm verärgert.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

verlocken
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.
Die Anzeige wurde entwickelt, um Kunden in den Laden zu locken.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

Begeisterung; Enthusiasmus; Eifer
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Ihre Begeisterung für das Projekt inspirierte das gesamte Team.
C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

nachträglich datieren
Meaning
To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.
Example
She postdated the check to next month.
Sie setzte das Datum des Schecks auf den nächsten Monat.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

Hilfs
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Der Professor arbeitete als Hilfs an der Universität.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

beleibt
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
Der beleibte Mann betrat den Raum mit Selbstvertrauen.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

Partikel
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Ein Staubpartikel schwebte im Sonnenlicht.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

unnatürlich
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
Das Lächeln des Schauspielers sah unnatürlich und gezwungen aus.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

Betrug
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Betrügerei beschuldigt.
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

rammen
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
Der Lkw rammte in die Wand.
A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

draußen
Meaning
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
Example
He stepped out of the room quietly.
Er trat leise aus dem Raum.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

komplementär; lobend; kostenlos angeboten als Höflichkeit
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
Das Hotel bietet kostenloses Frühstück für alle Gäste an.
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

kleine Dekorfigur
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
Sie kaufte eine Porzellanfigur einer tanzenden Ballerina.
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

Mischung zum Verbinden von Ziegeln / kleine Kanone
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
Die Arbeiter trugen Mörtel zwischen die Ziegel.
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

schwer zu lesen, schlecht gelaunt
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
Seine Handschrift war schwer zu lesen und fast unleserlich.
A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

Freundschaft
Meaning
A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.
Example
Their friendship has lasted since childhood.
Ihre Freundschaft besteht seit der Kindheit.
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

Nationalität
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
Ihre Nationalität ist kanadisch, obwohl sie in Frankreich geboren wurde.
A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

jugend; junge Menschen
Meaning
the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young
Example
He spent his youth traveling around the world.
Er verbrachte seine Jugend damit, die Welt zu bereisen.
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

dreifach, hoher Ton
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
Der Gewinn des Unternehmens hat sich in nur zwei Jahren verdoppelt.
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

junger Vogel
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
Der junge Vogel versuchte, seinen ersten Flug zu machen.
B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

Assistent
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
Der Assistent des Senators organisierte das Treffen mit den Journalisten.
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

zange
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
Benutze die Zange, um die heißen Fleischstücke vom Grill zu nehmen.
B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

stricken
Meaning
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
Example
She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.
Sie liebt es, Schals für ihre Freunde im Winter zu stricken.
C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

weibliche Vorfahrin
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
Sie entdeckte, dass ihre weibliche Vorfahrin aus einem kleinen Dorf in Bengalen stammte.
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.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

introvertiert
Meaning
A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.
Example
As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.
Als Introvertierter bevorzugte er es, zu lesen, anstatt zu Partys zu gehen.
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

Fülle
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
Der Frühling brachte eine Fülle von Wildblumen ins Tal.
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

attestieren
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
Der Zeuge attestierte die Genauigkeit des Berichts.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

berechtigt
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
Mitarbeiter haben Anspruch auf bezahlten Urlaub.
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
Das Projekt wurde mit der Zustimmung aller Abteilungen abgeschlossen.
B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

Herd
Meaning
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat
Example
She cooked dinner on the gas stove.
Sie kochte das Abendessen auf dem Gasherd.
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

entschuldigung
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
Sie fühlte sich schlecht wegen dem, was passiert war.
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

akkordeon (musikinstrument)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
Der Musiker spielte eine fröhliche Melodie auf dem Akkordeon.