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C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

selig
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
Sie hatte ein seliges Lächeln, nachdem sie die guten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

Auslassung
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
Der Schriftsteller verwendete eine Auslassung, um zu zeigen, dass ein Teil des Zitats ausgelassen wurde.
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

trauernd, weinend
Meaning
tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful
Example
The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.
Das weinende Ende des Films ließ das Publikum in Tränen.
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

eine Straße mit zerbrochenem Stein bedecken
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die alten ländlichen Straßen mit Makadam zu bedecken.
A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

überqueren
Meaning
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
Example
We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
Wir überquerten den Fluss mit einer Holzbrücke.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

beunruhigend
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
Die Nachricht über den Unfall war tief beunruhigend.
A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

Verletzung
Meaning
Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.
Example
He suffered a serious injury during the football match.
Er erlitt eine schwere Verletzung während des Fußballspiels.
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

ozeanische stratifikation
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
Die Ozeanstratifikation beeinflusst die marine Biodiversität.
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

kollektiv
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
Der Tag des Sieges repräsentiert unseren kollektiven Stolz.
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

tendenz
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
Sie hat die Tendenz, zu spät zu den Besprechungen zu kommen.
B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

empfehlung
Meaning
a suggestion that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose
Example
I got this job based on a recommendation from my professor.
Ich habe diesen Job aufgrund einer Empfehlung von meinem Professor bekommen.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

ungefähr
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
Die Reparaturen werden etwa fünfhundert Dollar kosten.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

unaufhaltbare Kraft
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
Das neue Tech-Unternehmen ist zu einer unaufhaltbaren Kraft in der Branche geworden.
C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

anklagend
Meaning
Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.
Example
He gave her an accusatory glance.
Er warf ihr einen anklagenden Blick zu.
B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

festes Objekt, installierte Vorrichtung
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
Das Badezimmergerät wurde gestern installiert.
C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

vertikale Landwirtschaft
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
Vertikale Landwirtschaft gewährleistet eine maximale Raumnutzung in städtischen Gebieten.
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

Mutation, genetische Veränderung
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
Wissenschaftler entdeckten eine genetische Mutation, die die Störung verursachte.
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.
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

eine Zurschaustellung von Mut oder Vertrauen, die nicht real ist
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
Sein Bravado verbarg seine Nervosität vor der Aufführung.
C2 adjective /fəˈloʊniəs/

felonious

mit einem schweren Verbrechen verbunden
Meaning
relating to or involved in serious criminal activity
Example
He was charged with felonious assault after the incident.
Er wurde nach dem Vorfall wegen schwerer Körperverletzung angeklagt.
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

asiatischer Wolfsbarsch
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
Der asiatische Wolfsbarsch wird in der Aquakultur wegen seines schnellen Wachstums sehr geschätzt.
C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

raue oder heisere Stimme; die Stimme wird heiser durch Schreien oder Krankheit
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
Seine Stimme wurde heiser, nachdem er beim Konzert geschrien hatte.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Haferbrei
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Sie aß eine Schale Haferbrei zum Frühstück.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

Bollwerk
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
Die Festungsmauern dienten als Bollwerk gegen feindliche Angriffe.
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

Fremdenfeindlichkeit
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
Xenophobie kann zu Diskriminierung und sozialer Spaltung führen.
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

hinein
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
Sie ging leise in das Zimmer.
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

Gefallen; Hilfe; Güte
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
Könnten Sie mir einen Gefallen tun und mir helfen, diese schwere Kiste zu bewegen?
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

Graben
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
Die Burg war durch einen breiten Graben mit Wasser geschützt.
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.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

Vergnügen
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Sie empfand großes Vergnügen beim Lesen ihres Lieblingsbuches.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

Stimmprojektion
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Eine richtige Projektion stellt sicher, dass jeder Zuhörer klar hört.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

Kampher
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
Der Tempel war mit dem duftenden Rauch von brennendem Kampher gefüllt.
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

selbst
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
Sie hat das Essen ganz allein vorbereitet.
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

Nahrungsmittel
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
Obst und Gemüse sind wichtige Nahrungsmittel für einen gesunden Körper.
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

hinweise
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Gesichtsausdrücke geben Hinweise auf die Emotionen einer Person.
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

missbilligen
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
Der Lehrer missbilligte den Gebrauch von Slang in akademischen Aufsätzen.
C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

Verstoß
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
Der Schüler wurde für einen kleinen Verstoß gegen die Schulregeln bestraft.
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

roboter unterstützte Verfahren
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
Roboter-unterstützte Verfahren reduzieren menschliche Fehler.
B2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪʃəl/

facial

Gesichtsbehandlung
Meaning
Relating to the face; a beauty treatment for the face
Example
She booked a facial at the spa.
Sie hat eine Gesichtsbehandlung im Spa gebucht.
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

streitbar; fraglich
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
Die Fakten im Fall sind streitbar und benötigen eine weitere Untersuchung.
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

Diskussion
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
Das Projekt braucht mehr Diskussion, bevor es weitergeht.
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

Vermutung
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
Die Vermutung des Wissenschaftlers wurde später als wahr erwiesen.
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

Triplicität
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
Das Design zeigt eine Triplicität von Formen, die harmonisch kombiniert sind.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

verzerren
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
Der Spiegel verzerrte ihr Spiegelbild.
C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

Stall
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen Stall, nachdem keine der Parteien einem Kompromiss zustimmte.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

beteiligt
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
Sie war tief in den Gemeinschaftsdiensten beteiligt.
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

Invasion
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
Die Armee bereitete sich auf die Möglichkeit einer Invasion vor.
C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

Flagge
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
Das Schiff hisste seine nationale Flagge, bevor es den Hafen verließ.
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

Refraktor
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
Refraktor-Teleskope verwenden Linsen, um Licht zu fokussieren.
C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

involvieren
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
Die Beweise implierten mehrere Beamte in den Skandal.
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

Polizei
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
Die Polizei kam schnell, um den Tatort zu untersuchen.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

Idol; bewunderte Person
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
Die Sängerin wurde nach dem Erscheinen ihres Hit-Songs ein Teenager-Idol, das weltweit die Charts anführte.
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

Einwanderung
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
Die Immigrationspolitik variiert von Land zu Land.
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

schwierig; listig; täuschend
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
Dieses Mathematikproblem ist ziemlich schwierig zu lösen.
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

Verantwortlichkeit
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
Verantwortlichkeit ist entscheidend, um Vertrauen in jedes System aufrechtzuerhalten.
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

missachten
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
Das Unternehmen wurde mit einer Geldstrafe belegt, weil es gegen Umweltvorschriften verstoßen hat.
A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

käfig
Meaning
a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals
Example
The parrot lives in a large cage.
Der Papagei lebt in einem großen Käfig.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

Krankheit
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
Der Arzt forscht nach einem Heilmittel für die Krankheit.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

unüberschaubar; außer Kontrolle
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
Die große Klasse wurde ohne richtige Aufsicht unüberschaubar.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
Der Zeuge war zurückhaltend, was er gesehen hatte.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

Kristall
Meaning
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
Example
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
Sie trug eine Halskette aus funkelndem Kristall.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

Kritischer Punkt
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
An diesem kritischen Punkt müssen wir eine wichtige Entscheidung über unsere Zukunft treffen.
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

umsetzbar; praktikabel
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
Wir brauchen eine praktikable Lösung, um dieses Problem schnell zu lösen.
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

widerlegen, die Falschheit von etwas aufdecken
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Wissenschaftler widerlegten den Mythos, dass Impfstoffe Autismus verursachen.
C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

sanfte Brise
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
Eine warme sanfte Brise wehte durch das Tal.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

glorreich; berühmt;
Meaning
magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor
Example
The sunset was absolutely glorious.
Der Sonnenuntergang war absolut glorios.
C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

Ikonoklast
Meaning
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.
Example
He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.
Er war als Ikonoklast bekannt, der alte Traditionen herausforderte.
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

verehren
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
Sie begannen, die Statue wie eine Gottheit zu verehren.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

Rückkehr
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
Die neue Politik markierte eine Rückkehr zu traditionellen Methoden.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪk/

Fanatic

fanatisch
Meaning
extremely passionate about something; showing excessive enthusiasm or devotion
Example
He is a fanatic supporter of his football team.
Er ist ein fanatischer Anhänger seines Fußballteams.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

Terminologie
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
Medizinische Terminologie kann für neue Studenten schwer verständlich sein.
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

eine Taktik, die gesetzgeberische Maßnahmen durch längere Reden verzögert; eine solche Taktik anwenden
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
Der Senator filibusterte stundenlang, um das Gesetz zu verhindern.
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

waschen
Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
Bitte waschen Sie Ihre Hände vor dem Essen.
C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

orthogonal
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
In der Mathematik sind zwei Vektoren orthogonal, wenn ihr Skalarprodukt null ist.
B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

verlegen machen
Meaning
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Example
His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
Sein unhöflicher Kommentar hat sie wirklich vor allen in Verlegenheit gebracht.
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

betrügen
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
Der Betrüger versuchte, älteren Menschen ihr Erspartes zu stehlen.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

sprecherin frau
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Die sprecherin des unternehmens kündigte das neue produkt an.
A1 verb /hæv/

have

haben
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
Sie haben drei Kinder.
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

Antiphon
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
Der Chor sang die Antiphon, bevor er das Hauptlied begann.
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

vorwegnehmen
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
Die wirtschaftlichen Reformen präfigurierten große soziale Veränderungen.
A2 verb /der/

dare

wagen
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
Ich fordere dich auf, in den Pool zu springen.
A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

Aufzug
Meaning
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
Example
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
Wir nahmen den Aufzug bis zum zehnten Stock.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Anachronismus
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Heute mit einer Schreibmaschine zu schreiben, fühlt sich wie ein Anachronismus an.
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

schwarzer Pfeffer
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Würzen Sie das Steak mit Salz und frisch gemahlenem schwarzen Pfeffer.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

Glück
Meaning
to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space
Example
The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

Freund, Partner
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
Er ging mit seinem alten Schulfreund angeln.
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

jedoch
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
Die Reise war lang; jedoch war sie angenehm.
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

Postzug
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
Der Postzug fährt jeden Abend ab, um Briefe im ganzen Land zuzustellen.
B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

Tunnel
Meaning
an underground passage or shaft
Example
They dug a tunnel under the river.
Sie gruben einen Tunnel unter dem Fluss.
C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

adlerartig
Meaning
curved like an eagle's beak; hooked
Example
He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.
Er hatte eine adlerartige Nase, die ihm ein distinguiertes Aussehen verlieh.
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

stark
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Sie glaubt stark an die Kraft des positiven Denkens.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

kohärent
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
Seine Rede war klar und kohärent.
B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

duft; parfüm
Meaning
a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne
Example
The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.
Der Duft der Jasminblüten erfüllte den ganzen Garten am Abend.
A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

Prüfung
Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
Sie hat hart für ihre Abschlussprüfung gelernt.
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

verdünnen, verfeinern
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
Die Luft wird dünner, je höher man in den Bergen klettert.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

Infrarotstrahlung
Meaning
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
Example
The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.
Die Infrarotstrahlung der Kerze füllte den dunklen Raum.
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigade
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
Die Feuerwehrbrigade kam schnell, um die Flammen zu löschen.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

südosten
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
Die Stadt liegt im Südosten des Landes.
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

Kindergarten
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
Sie arbeitet in einem Kindergarten und kümmert sich um Kleinkinder.
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

Kakadu
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
Der weiße Kakadu hob seinen schönen Kamm.
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

Einstimmigkeit
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
Das Komitee erzielte Einigkeit über die neue Politik.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

schädigend
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
Der Sturm verursachte schädigende Auswirkungen auf die Ernte.
A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

geschichte
Meaning
a narrative of real or imaginary events
Example
She told a fascinating story about her travels.
Sie erzählte eine faszinierende Geschichte über ihre Reisen.
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

Rache
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
Sie suchte Rache gegen diejenigen, die ihr Vertrauen verraten hatten.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

unverschämmt
Meaning
shockingly unfair or unreasonable
Example
The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.
Das Unternehmen machte unverschämte Gewinne aus der Krise.
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

Dreizack
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
Die Statue von Poseidon hält einen mächtigen Dreizack.
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

Angst; Schrecken; Entsetzen
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
Der laute Donner versetzte sie in solche Angst, dass sie ihre Kaffeetasse fallen ließ.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

versöhnbar
Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
Ihre Unterschiede lassen sich durch ehrliche Kommunikation versöhnen.
B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

abwesenheit
Meaning
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence
Example
His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
Seine Abwesenheit in der Besprechung wurde von allen bemerkt.
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

verarbeitete Lebensmittel
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
Übermäßiger Konsum von verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln führt zu Gesundheitsproblemen.
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

disjunktiv
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
In der Grammatik ist 'oder' eine disjunktive Konjunktion.
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

Asterblume
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
Die violetten Astern blühten wunderschön im Herbstgarten.
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

ersetzen
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
Digitale Plattformen haben traditionelle Zeitungen ersetzt.
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

computergestützte Kommunikation
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
Computergestützte Kommunikation verändert die Art und Weise, wie wir Informationen teilen.
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

klimaanpassung
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
Klimaanpassung gewährleistet die Resilienz gegenüber Veränderungen.
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

hauptsächlich
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
Sie ist hauptsächlich verantwortlich für das Finanzmanagement.
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

einstellen
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
Das Unternehmen wird nächsten Monat neue Mitarbeiter einstellen.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

Interregnum
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
Das Land erlebte Instabilität während des Interregnums nach dem Tod des Königs.
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

einsam; isoliert
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Sie fühlte sich einsam, nachdem sie in eine neue Stadt gezogen war.
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

ultimativ; abschließend; letzter
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
Dies ist der ultimative Test deiner Fähigkeiten.
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

Bitterkeit
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
Sie sprach mit Bitterkeit über ihren früheren Arbeitgeber.