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.

C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

übermäßig besorgt über kleine Details oder Regeln

Meaning

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

Example

Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.

Ihre pedantischen Erklärungen machten die Vorlesung langweilig.

B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

anpassen

Meaning

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective

Example

She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.

Sie hat den Spiegel eingestellt, um die Straße klar zu sehen.

C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

Trendsetter

Meaning

A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.

Example

The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.

Das Unternehmen wird als Trendsetter in der Technologiebranche angesehen.

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.

B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

zusammenstoßen, kollidieren

Meaning

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

Example

The two cars collided at the intersection.

Die beiden Autos kollidierten an der Kreuzung.

A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

gewöhnlich; normal; nicht besonders

Meaning

normal; usual; not special

Example

It was just an ordinary day at the office.

Es war einfach ein gewöhnlicher Tag im Büro.

C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

Gegendarforderung

Meaning

a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts

Example

The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.

Der Beklagte reichte eine Gegendarforderung gegen den Kläger ein.

C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

Abscheu

Meaning

a feeling of strong disgust or hatred

Example

He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.

Er drückte seine Abscheu gegenüber rassistischer Diskriminierung aus.

C2 adjective /ˈfædɪʃ/

faddish

vorübergehender Mode

Meaning

Following a temporary trend or fashion

Example

Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.

Neon-Kleidung zu tragen war in den 1980er Jahren ein fädiger Stil.

C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

warmer Kräuterumschlag

Meaning

a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation

Example

The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.

Die Krankenschwester trug einen warmen Umschlag auf sein verletztes Bein auf.

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

ausgleichen

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

Übung kann die negativen Auswirkungen von Stress ausgleichen.

C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

gering

Meaning

small in amount; scanty or inadequate

Example

They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.

Sie überlebten mit geringen Rationen während der Reise.

C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

Stimmen sammeln

Meaning

to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail

Example

They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.

Sie werden die Nachbarschaft für Stimmen abklappern.

B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

ertragen

Meaning

to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently

Example

He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.

Er musste Jahre der Not ertragen, bevor er Erfolg hatte.

B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

bitter; von starkem Geschmack; wütend und enttäuscht zeigend

Meaning

having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment

Example

The medicine had a bitter taste.

Das Medikament hatte einen bitteren Geschmack.

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.

B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

Perle

Meaning

a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry

Example

She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.

Sie trug eine schöne Perlenkette zur Hochzeit.

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

abstrakt, Zusammenfassung

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

Die Künstlerin ist bekannt für ihre abstrakten Gemälde.

C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

flügge werden

Meaning

To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.

Example

The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.

Die jungen Vögel werden in ein paar Wochen flügge werden.

A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

laufen

Meaning

the action or sport of running

Example

Running every morning keeps me healthy.

Jeden Morgen laufen hält mich gesund.

C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

schrittweise Abschaffung

Meaning

A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.

Example

A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.

Es wurde eine schrittweise Abschaffung fossiler Brennstoffe vereinbart.

C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

tränend

Meaning

Watery, especially referring to the eyes.

Example

His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.

Seine tränenden Augen zeigten Anzeichen von Alter und Müdigkeit.

B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

Begeisterter

Meaning

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

Example

He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.

Er ist ein Fußballenthusiast und sieht jedes Spiel.

B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

Unterwerfung, Einreichung

Meaning

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

Example

Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.

Ihre Einreichung des Berichts wurde vom Manager gewürdigt.

C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

Schwätzer

Meaning

a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way

Example

Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.

Jeder mied den Schwätzer auf der Party, weil er nie jemanden anderen sprechen ließ.

C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

Ungewissheit, Zustand der Suspension

Meaning

A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.

Example

The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.

Das Projekt wurde nach dem Rückzug der Finanzierung in Ungewissheit gelassen.

B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

zugeben

Meaning

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

Example

She finally conceded that she was wrong.

Sie gab schließlich zu, dass sie Unrecht hatte.

A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

heilen

Meaning

to make someone healthy again after an illness

Example

The new medicine cured her of the infection.

Das neue Medikament heilte sie von der Infektion.

C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

Macht

Meaning

Great power, strength, or influence.

Example

The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.

Das Imperium zeigte seine Macht durch riesige Armeen.

C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

gutachter

Meaning

a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

An external assessor reviewed the project report.

Ein externer Gutachter hat den Projektbericht überprüft.

A2 noun /lɔː/

Law

Gesetz

Meaning

a rule or system of rules recognized by a country or community as regulating the actions of its members

Example

Everyone must obey the law.

Jeder muss das Gesetz befolgen.

B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

Zuschauer

Meaning

a person who watches something, especially television or video content

Example

The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.

Der Zuschauer kann mit der Fernbedienung den Kanal wechseln.

C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

Triumvirat

Meaning

A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.

Example

The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.

Die Römische Republik wurde einst von einem Triumvirat regiert.

C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

Hilfsarbeiter

Meaning

A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.

Example

The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.

Der Söldner wurde als einfacher hireling ohne wahre Loyalität entlassen.

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Meaning

a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head

Example

The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.

Der Alligator sonnte sich am Flussufer.

A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

regelmäßig

Meaning

at regular intervals; in a regular manner

Example

She exercises regularly to stay healthy.

Sie trainiert regelmäßig, um gesund zu bleiben.

B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Grill / grillen

Meaning

a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame

Example

We grilled some chicken for dinner.

Wir haben etwas Hühnchen zum Abendessen gegrillt.

B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

optimistisch

Meaning

hopeful and confident about the future

Example

She is optimistic about the success of her new project.

Sie ist optimistisch über den Erfolg ihres neuen Projekts.

C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

von vorne

Meaning

From the beginning, in a new way.

Example

After the failure, they started the project afresh.

Nach dem Fehlschlag begannen sie das Projekt von vorne.

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.

C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Plane

Meaning

A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.

Example

The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.

Die Arbeiter verwendeten eine Plane, um das Baumaterial vor dem Regen zu schuetzen.

C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

unerlaubte Veränderung

Meaning

The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

Example

Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.

Die Manipulation von Beweisen ist ein Verbrechen.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Glück

Meaning

a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines

Example

The floor of the palace was made of white marble.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

tödlich; fatal;

Meaning

deadly; fatal; capable of causing death

Example

The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.

Das Gift der Schlange ist tödlich für Menschen, wenn es nicht sofort behandelt wird.

B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

so

Meaning

as a result or consequence of something previously stated

Example

He was late, thus he missed the meeting.

Er kam zu spät, so hat er das Treffen verpasst.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

impromptu

spontan

Meaning

Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.

Example

He gave an impromptu speech at the event.

Er hielt eine spontane Rede bei der Veranstaltung.

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

Mangel

Meaning

a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected

Example

There is a severe water shortage in the region.

In der Region herrscht ein schwerer Wassermangel.

B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

Wahrscheinlichkeit

Meaning

the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur

Example

There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.

Es gibt eine hohe Wahrscheinlichkeit für Regen morgen.

C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

Unwahrscheinlichkeit

Meaning

the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen

Example

The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.

Die Unwahrscheinlichkeit, zweimal die Lotterie zu gewinnen, hielt sie nicht davon ab, Tickets zu kaufen.

B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

Zahlungsverzug

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

Das Unternehmen ist in Zahlungsverzug geraten.

A1 noun /kɑːrd/

card

Karte

Meaning

A small, flat piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard used for various purposes, such as identification, greetings, or playing games.

Example

She handed me her business card after the meeting.

Sie reichte mir ihre Visitenkarte nach dem Treffen.

B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

Gewinn

Meaning

money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs

Example

The company made a significant profit this quarter.

Das Unternehmen hat in diesem Quartal einen erheblichen Gewinn erzielt.

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.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

unnötig; überflüssig

Meaning

not needed; not required; pointless

Example

The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.

Das Treffen war unnötig, da alle Entscheidungen bereits getroffen wurden.

B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

begrenzt oder kontrolliert; unterliegt Einschränkungen

Meaning

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

Example

Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.

Der Zugang zu diesem Bereich ist nur für autorisiertes Personal eingeschränkt.

B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

Modus; Art

Meaning

a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting

Example

The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.

Der Computer hat einen Schlafmodus, um Energie zu sparen.

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

verspielt, lebendig

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

Welpe war sehr verspielt, lief im Garten herum.

C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

hemmend

Meaning

deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something

Example

The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.

Die hemmenden Maßnahmen behinderten das Wirtschaftswachstum.

B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

Verteidigung; Schutz

Meaning

the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support

Example

The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.

Das Land verstärkte sein Verteidigungssystem gegen potenzielle Bedrohungen.

C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

jugendlich; minderjährig

Meaning

a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people

Example

The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.

Das Jugendgericht befasst sich mit Fällen, die junge Straftäter unter achtzehn Jahren betreffen.

B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

verbrennen

Meaning

The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.

Example

Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.

Müll verbrennen verstärkt die Luftverschmutzung.

C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

Kalkstein

Meaning

a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement

Example

The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.

Das alte Gebäude war aus Kalksteinblöcken gebaut

B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

Adjektiv

Meaning

a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state

Example

The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.

Das Adjektiv gibt mehr Informationen zum Nomen.

C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

Pastiche

Meaning

a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre

Example

The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.

Der Film war ein cleveres Pastiche der Detektivfilme der 1950er Jahre.

C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

Sekstant

Meaning

a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon

Example

Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.

Mit einem Sextanten bestimmte der Navigator die Position des Schiffs um Mittag.

B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

unabhängig von

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

Sie wird zur Party gehen, unabhängig vom Wetter.

C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

abfälliger Blick

Meaning

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

Example

He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.

Er fühlte sich verletzt, als seine Einladung abgelehnt wurde.

C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

großartig

Meaning

Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.

Example

He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.

Er hatte großartige Pläne, eine futuristische Stadt in der Wüste zu bauen.

B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

kultiviert

Meaning

characterized by refined taste, manners, and education

Example

She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.

Sie ist eine kultivierte Frau, die Kunst und Literatur liebt.

C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

Verschwender, Faulenzer

Meaning

A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.

Example

The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.

Der junge Mann wurde von seiner Familie als ein Verschwender abgetan.

C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

Sumpf, Verstrickung

Meaning

a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation

Example

The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.

Die Wanderer waren in einem politischen Sumpf gefangen.

B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

rau, grob

Meaning

Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.

Example

The fabric felt coarse to the touch.

Der Stoff fühlte sich rau an.

C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

optisches Instrument mit panoramischer Ansicht

Meaning

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

Example

The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.

Der Wissenschaftler benutzte ein Pantoskop, um den gesamten Horizont zu beobachten.

C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

elisabethanische Ära

Meaning

Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.

Example

Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.

Shakespeare schrieb viele seiner Stücke während der elisabethanischen Ära.

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

Retention

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

Die Retention von Informationen ist entscheidend für den akademischen Erfolg.

C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

fruchtbarer Lehmboden

Meaning

Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.

Example

Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.

Loam-Boden ist ideal für die Landwirtschaft aufgrund seines Nährstoffgehalts.

B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

Hafen

Meaning

a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge

Example

The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.

Die Fischerei-Boote kehrten sicher zum Hafen zurück, bevor der Sturm die Küste erreichte.

B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

anklagen

Meaning

to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

Example

She accused him of stealing her wallet.

Sie hat ihn des Diebstahls ihrer Brieftasche angeklagt.

B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

ehrenhaft

Meaning

deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness

Example

She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.

Sie ist als eine ehrenhafte Führungspersönlichkeit bekannt, die immer ihre Versprechen hält.

B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

mäßig

Meaning

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

Example

She exercises moderately to stay healthy.

Sie macht mäßig Sport, um gesund zu bleiben.

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

Tintenpatrone

Meaning

A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.

Example

The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.

Der Drucker hörte auf zu arbeiten, weil die Tintenpatrone leer war.

C2 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

intromit

einführen

Meaning

To insert or introduce something into a place or body.

Example

The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound.

Der Arzt führte das Instrument vorsichtig in die Wunde ein.

C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

absolvieren

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

Der Priester hat ihn von seinen Sünden befreit.

C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

Redundanz, Überfluss

Meaning

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.

Example

The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.

Die Redundanz in der Belegschaft des Unternehmens führte zu vielen Entlassungen.

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

infizieren

Meaning

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

Example

The virus can infect healthy people quickly.

Das Virus kann gesunde Menschen schnell infizieren.

C1 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

eiserne

Meaning

impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm

Example

The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.

Das Unternehmen hatte einen eisernen Vertrag mit seinen Lieferanten.

B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

stimulieren

Meaning

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

Example

Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.

Richtiges Sonnenlicht stimuliert das Pflanzenwachstum.

C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

Hornbill Vogel

Meaning

a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection

Example

The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.

Der bunte Hornbill saß auf dem höchsten Ast.

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənt/

undergarment

Unterwäsche

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn under outer clothes, usually next to the skin

Example

He bought new undergarments for the wedding.

Er kaufte neue Unterwäsche für die Hochzeit.

C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

gefälscht

Meaning

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

Example

The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.

Die Polizei beschlagnahmte eine Ladung gefälschter Geldscheine.

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

unmoralisch

Meaning

Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.

Example

He was fired for his immoral behavior.

Er wurde wegen seines unmoralischen Verhaltens entlassen.

B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

Geschlecht

Meaning

either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity

Example

The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.

Das Unternehmen fördert die Geschlechtergleichstellung, indem es gleiche Chancen für alle Mitarbeiter gewährleistet.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

unglaubwürdig

Meaning

failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible

Example

His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.

Seine Ausrede, zu spät zu kommen, war völlig unglaubwürdig.

C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

Stylus

Meaning

a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens

Example

She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.

Sie benutzte einen Stylus, um auf ihrem Tablet zu zeichnen.

B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

bestehen

Meaning

to demand firmly; to state persistently

Example

He insisted on paying the bill.

Er bestand darauf, die Rechnung zu bezahlen.

B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

überlegen; besser als der Durchschnitt

Meaning

higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

Example

This product is superior to all others in the market.

Dieses Produkt ist allen anderen auf dem Markt überlegen.

B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

permanent

Meaning

in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever

Example

She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.

Sie zog nach dem Studium dauerhaft in die Stadt.

B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

wackeln, sich bewegen

Meaning

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

Example

The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.

Das Baby wackelte fröhlich in den Armen seiner Mutter.

B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Gesetzloser

Meaning

as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal

Example

The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.

Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die schädliche Praxis zu verbieten.

C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

auskugeln

Meaning

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

Example

He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

Er hat sich seine Schulter beim Fußballspielen ausgekugelt.

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

verunstalten

Meaning

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

Example

The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.

Die Vandalen verunstalteten die Wand mit Graffiti.

B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

Unterkunft

Meaning

a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger

Example

The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.

Die Wanderer fanden während des starken Regens Unterkunft in einer Höhle.

B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

Pazifischer Ozean

Meaning

The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.

Example

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

Der Pazifische Ozean ist der größte Ozean der Erde.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

essbar

Meaning

suitable or safe for eating

Example

The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.

Die Beeren sind nicht nur essbar, sondern auch ziemlich schmackhaft.

C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

amorph

Meaning

Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.

Example

The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.

Der Plan blieb amorph und es fehlten konkrete Details.

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

unhöflich

Meaning

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

Example

He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.

Er sprach unhöflich mit dem Kellner trotz des guten Services.

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

beobachten

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

Wissenschaftler beobachten das Verhalten von Tieren in der Wildnis.

A2 verb /bet/

bet

wetten

Meaning

to risk money on the outcome of something; to be confident

Example

I bet it will rain tomorrow.

Ich wette, es wird morgen regnen.

C2 noun /kaɪˈmɪərə/

chimera

chimäre

Meaning

A mythical creature with parts from different animals; also used to mean a fanciful illusion or unattainable dream.

Example

The idea of a perfect society is often a chimera.

Die Vorstellung einer perfekten Gesellschaft ist oft eine Chimäre.

C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

anthropogen

Meaning

Originating in human activity; caused by humans.

Example

Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.

Der Klimawandel ist weitgehend auf anthropogene Aktivitäten zurückzuführen.

C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

Autarkie, Selbstgenügsamkeit

Meaning

Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.

Example

Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.

Einige Nationen streben nach Autarkie, um ihre Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.

C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

protzig

Meaning

Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.

Example

He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.

Er trug eine protzige goldene Kette zur Party.

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

Waffenlager

Meaning

A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.

Example

The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.

Die Armee bewahrte ihre Waffen in einem sicheren Waffenlager auf.