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B2 noun /biːm/

beam

Strahl / Balken
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
Ein Strahl Sonnenlicht trat durch das Fenster ein.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

Trümmer
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
Trümmer in den Augen verursachen Irritationen.
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Liter
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
Im Rezept werden zwei Liter Wasser benötigt.
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

eilig; hastig
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
Triff keine hastigen Entscheidungen, wenn du wütend bist.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

kugelförmiger Gegenstand; die Erde; ein kugelförmiges Modell der Erde
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
Der Lehrer benutzte einen Globus, um den Schülern die Standorte verschiedener Länder zu zeigen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

destruktiv
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
Der Hurrikan war für die Küstengebiete sehr destruktiv.
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

beraten / verleihen
Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
Das Komitee wird sich beraten, um die neue Politik zu entscheiden.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

Trauer
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
Die Familie befindet sich in Trauer um ihre Großmutter.
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

evolutionär
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
Die evolutionären Veränderungen in den Arten sind faszinierend.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

machtlos
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Sie fühlte sich machtlos gegen das ungerechte System.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

vielseitig
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
Dieses vielseitige Werkzeug kann als Messer, Schraubendreher und Flaschenöffner verwendet werden.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

schwingen
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Die Bäume schwankten sanft im Wind.
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

umrühren
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
Sie rührte die Suppe um, um sicherzustellen, dass sie nicht anbrennt.
B2 verb /ɪkˈspɛl/

expel

verweisen
Meaning
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
Example
The student was expelled from school for misconduct.
Der Student wurde wegen Fehlverhaltens von der Schule verwiesen.
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

künftiger; möglicher;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
Der künftige Schauspieler übte seine Zeilen jeden Tag.
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

Gesetzvollzug
Meaning
the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed
Example
The police are responsible for law enforcement.
Die Polizei ist für den Gesetzvollzug verantwortlich.
B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

irrelevant; nicht verbunden
Meaning
having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.
Die beiden Vorfälle waren völlig unbeeinflusst voneinander.
B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

poliert, raffiniert und elegant
Meaning
refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior
Example
She gave a polished performance at the recital.
Sie gab eine polierte Vorstellung beim Recital.
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

Entzündung
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
Chronische Entzündung kann zu schweren Krankheiten führen.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

vereinfachen
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
Der Lehrer vereinfachte die komplexe Gleichung für die Schüler.
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

katastrophale Ereignisse
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
Zyklone sind katastrophale Ereignisse in Bangladesch.
B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

blenden
Meaning
to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill
Example
The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.
Die Tricks des Magiers haben das Publikum geblendet.
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

täuschen
Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
Er versuchte, sich in den exklusiven Club zu blaffen.
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

Damm; Stausee;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
Das massive Damm liefert Strom und kontrolliert Überschwemmungen in der Region.
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

Benachrichtigung
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Sie erhalten eine Benachrichtigung, wenn Ihr Antrag genehmigt wird.
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

prospektiv
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
Das Unternehmen wird nächste Woche mit potenziellen Kunden sprechen.
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

authentisch; echt; real; nicht gefälscht
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
Das Museum zeigt nur authentische Artefakte aus alten Zivilisationen.
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

wirklich
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
Sie sorgt wirklich für die Umwelt.
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

Rand
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
Das Unternehmen war am Rande der Insolvenz.
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

Zögern; Zweifel
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
Nach einem Moment des Zögerns entschied sie sich, das herausfordernde Jobangebot der Firma anzunehmen.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

erinnern
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
Ich kann mich nicht an das letzte Mal erinnern, als wir uns getroffen haben.
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

alarmierend
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
Die Arbeitslosenquote unter Jugendlichen ist alarmierend.
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

optimale Temperatur
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
Der Winter bietet die optimale Temperatur für die Landwirtschaft.
B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

gastfreundschaft
Meaning
the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers
Example
The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.
Die außergewöhnliche Gastfreundschaft des Hotelpersonals machte unseren Urlaub wirklich unvergesslich und angenehm.
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

ausgeprägt
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
Es gibt einen ausgeprägten Unterschied zwischen den beiden Stilen.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

rutschig
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
Der nasse Boden war nach der Reinigung sehr rutschig.
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

weiße Ameise
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
Weiße Ameisen haben die Holzmöbel in unserem Haus beschädigt.
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

Offenlegung
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
Die Offenlegung des finanziellen Status des Unternehmens wurde verzögert.
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

Schongarer
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
Ich habe das Huhn und das Gemüse vor der Arbeit in den Schongarer gelegt.
B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

eine Person, die überlebt, insbesondere eine Person, die nach einem Ereignis am Leben bleibt, bei dem andere gestorben sind
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Sie ist eine Krebspatientin, die überlebt hat und nun anderen Patienten hilft.
B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

drastisch; schwerwiegend; weitreichend
Meaning
extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect
Example
The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.
Das Unternehmen ergriff drastische Maßnahmen, um die Kosten zu senken.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

unvollkommen
Meaning
Not perfect; having faults or flaws.
Example
The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.
Das Gemälde war schön, obwohl es unvollkommen war.
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

Spannung
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
Die Frist verursachte viel Spannung im Büro.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

Terminal, final, unheilbare Krankheit
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
Er wartete an der zentralen Terminalstation auf den Bus.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

Geste
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Sie machte eine einladende Geste mit ihren Händen, um die Gäste hereinzulassen.
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

Opfer; Verletzter; Verlust
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
Das Krankenhaus behandelte viele Opfer des Autounfalls.
B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

Glück
Meaning
soft, light, and airy in texture
Example
She baked a fluffy cake for the party.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

elegant; geschmeidig; verfeinert; mit Schönheit der Bewegung oder des Verhaltens
Meaning
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
Example
The dancer moved with graceful elegance.
Die Tänzerin bewegte sich mit graziöser Eleganz.
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

Willenskraft
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
Starke Willenskraft ist entscheidend, um langfristige Ziele zu erreichen.
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

Imitation; Nachahmung; Kopie
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
seine Imitation des berühmten Schauspielers war so gut, dass alle in Lachen ausbrachen.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

Aufstellung
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
Die Veranstaltung präsentierte eine mit Stars besetzte Aufstellung von Musikern.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

Neues Unternehmen
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
Das Startup sicherte sich Finanzmittel von Investoren.
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

absteigend
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
Der Fluss folgte einem absteigenden Verlauf in Richtung des Tals.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

beschatteter Bereich
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Wir saßen in einem beschatteten Bereich am Ufer des Flusses.
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

etwas extra geben / schonen
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
Könntest du mir ein paar Minuten deiner Zeit geben?
B2 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

Aufseher
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Der Aufseher überprüfte den Fortschritt jedes Mitarbeiters.
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

mittelalterlich
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
Die Burg ist ein berühmtes mittelalterliches Denkmal.
B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

veranschaulichen
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
Der Lehrer hat Diagramme verwendet, um das Konzept zu veranschaulichen.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

Forum
Meaning
A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.
Example
The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.
Das Online-Forum ermöglicht es den Menschen, eine breite Palette von Themen zu diskutieren.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

Teilnahme
Meaning
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
Example
The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.
Die Teilnahme an der Kundgebung war beeindruckend, mit Tausenden von Menschen, die erschienen.
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

schrubben
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
Exzessives Schrubben der Augen ist schädlich.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

Schmuck
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
Der Weihnachtsbaum war mit buntem Schmuck geschmückt.
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

priorisieren
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Priorisieren Sie Ihre Aufgaben, um effizient zu bleiben.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

sentimental
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Sie wurde sentimental, als sie alte Familienfotos ansah.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

Spezialität
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Seine Spezialität ist die italienische Küche.
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

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

deputy

Stellvertreter
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
Der Stellvertreter wird das Meeting in der Abwesenheit des Managers leiten.
B2 noun /ˈbiː.təl/

Beetle

käfer
Meaning
a hard-bodied insect with wing covers
Example
The black beetle scurried across the garden path.
Der schwarze Käfer huschte über den Gartenweg.
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

entwerfen
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Die Ingenieure haben eine neue Methode entwickelt, um Kosten zu senken.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

reizbar; schnell wütend
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
Sie wurde schnell gereizt, als der Verkehr sie zu spät zur Besprechung brachte.
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

neben; entlang;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
Sie ging zusammen mit ihrem Freund durch den Park.
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

erweitern
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
Reisen können deine Perspektive auf verschiedene Kulturen erweitern.
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

rollend
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
Sie fuhren durch die rollenden Hügel der Landschaft.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Rampenlicht
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
Der Sänger stand stolz im Rampenlicht.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

scharlachrot
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Die scharlachroten Rosen im Garten sahen im Morgenlicht prächtig aus.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

einfach und gemütlich; unprätentiös; schlicht im Aussehen; gemütlich und vertraut
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
Sie genoss die heimelige Atmosphäre des kleinen Cafés.
B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

Der Prozess der Schaffung und Förderung einer Marken- oder Unternehmensidentität
Meaning
The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.
Example
Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.
Effektives Branding ist der Schlüssel zur Kundenbindung.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

Beratung
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
Die Beratung war wesentlich.
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

beenden
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, seinen Vertrag zu beenden.
B2 noun /den/

Den

Höhle; gemütlicher Raum; Ort für illegale Aktivitäten
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
Der Fuchs verschwand in seiner Höhle, als er Gefahr nahen fühlte.
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

innere Stärke
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
Gemeinnützige Arbeit fördert die innere Stärke in Einzelpersonen.
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

Ungeduld
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
Seine Ungeduld wuchs, als sich das Treffen in die Länge zog.
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

Flamme
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
Die Kerzenflamme flackerte sanft im Abendwind.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

Untertitel
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
Der Untertitel unter dem Foto erklärte, wer die Personen waren.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

rasieren
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Er rasiert sich gerne jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit.
B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

Präsidentschaft
Meaning
the office or position of being a president
Example
He was elected to the presidency in 2020.
Er wurde 2020 zum Präsidenten gewählt.
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

begehen
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
Der Tag wird jährlich begangen, um Bewusstsein zu schaffen.
B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

historisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to history or past events
Example
Historically, this city was a major trade center.
Historisch gesehen war diese Stadt ein wichtiger Handelsplatz.
B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Brosche
Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
Sie trug eine schöne silberne Brosche an ihrer Jacke.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

unfair, unangenehm
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
Der Spieler wurde für das Begehen eines Fouls bestraft.
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

Glück
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

Müll; Abfall
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
Er hat die Garage aufgeräumt und den ganzen alten Müll weggeworfen.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

Kreis / elektrischer Weg
Meaning
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
Example
The runners completed the circuit around the park.
Die Läufer haben den Kreis rund um den Park beendet.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

treu; loyal; engagiert
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
Sie blieb ihren Prinzipien während ihrer gesamten Karriere treu.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

Privileg
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
Es ist ein Privileg, mit so talentierten Menschen zu arbeiten.
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

ausatmen
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
Sie atmete langsam aus, nachdem sie den Atem angehalten hatte.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

Verdienst; Tugend; Qualität, Lob zu verdienen
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
Sie wurde aufgrund ihres Verdienstes und ihrer harten Arbeit befördert.
B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

Diplomat
Meaning
An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.
Example
The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.
Der Diplomat verhandelte ein Friedensabkommen.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

vorbereitend; einführend; als Vorbereitung bestimmt
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Sie nahm vorbereitende Kurse vor der Abschlussprüfung.
B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

benachrichtigen
Meaning
to inform someone officially about something
Example
The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.
Der Manager wird das Personal über die Zeitplanänderung benachrichtigen.
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

Ochse
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Ochsen, um das Feld zu pflügen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

Urheberrecht
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
Sie hält das Urheberrecht für das Buch.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

neu organisieren
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
Der Manager entschied sich, die Teamstruktur neu zu organisieren.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

Lebenserwartung
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
Die Lebenserwartung hängt von der Qualität der Gesundheitsversorgung ab.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

fatal
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
Der Unfall war tödlich für den Fahrer.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

legendär
Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

Erklärung; Ankündigung; Proklamation
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
Die Unabhängigkeitserklärung des Präsidenten markierte einen historischen Moment für die Nation.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

ausstehend; nicht entschieden; in Bearbeitung
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
Der Antrag wartet noch auf Genehmigung.
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

streben
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
Viele Studenten streben danach, im Ausland zu studieren.
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

mutig; selbstbewusst; kühn
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
Er traf eine kühne Entscheidung, um sein eigenes Geschäft zu starten.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

uncertainly

unsicher
Meaning
in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty
Example
She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.
Sie blickte unsicher auf die komplizierten Anweisungen.
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

Kohlenstoff
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
Kohlenstoffemissionen müssen kontrolliert werden.
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

Pfeil/plötzlich rennen
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
Die Katze lief schnell über die Straße, um dem Auto zu entkommen.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

beständig; dauerhaft
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Ihre Freundschaft hatte einen beständigen Einfluss auf ihr Leben.
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

Verschwörung
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
Die Polizei deckte eine Verschwörung auf, um die Regierung zu stürzen.
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

Antioxidantien
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
Früchte und Gemüse sind reich an Antioxidantien.
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

flehen
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
Sie flehte um Gnade.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

minderwertig
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Dieses Material ist minderwertiger als das, das wir vorher verwendet haben.
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

Faser
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
Obst und Gemüse sind reich an Fasern.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

Meisterwerk
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
Das Mona Lisa gilt als eines der größten Meisterwerke aller Zeiten.