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A2 noun /biː/

Bee

Biene
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
Die Biene sammelte Nektar von der Blume.
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

verwickeln / entwirren
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
Sie begann, die losen Fäden des Pullovers zu entwirren.
C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

grübeln, nachdenken
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
Example
She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.
Sie saß alleine, um über ihre Entscheidung nachzudenken.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

unberuhigt
Meaning
Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.
Example
His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.
Sein Kummer blieb unberuhigt trotz des Vergehens der Zeit.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

Affront
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
Er nahm ihre Kritik als persönlichen Affront.
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

traurig
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
Das traurige Lied brachte Tränen in ihre Augen.
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

Fakt
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
Es ist eine Tatsache, dass die Erde die Sonne umkreist.
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

Enunziation, klare Aussprache
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
Seine Enunziation war während der Präsentation klar.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

unermüdlich; beharrlich; unaufhörlich
Meaning
continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless
Example
Her untiring efforts finally led to success.
Ihre unermüdlichen Bemühungen führten schließlich zum Erfolg.
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

Zopf
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Haare vor der Party zu flechten.
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

Ernennungen
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
Regierungs Ernennungen folgen der Meritokratie.
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

reizstoff
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
Staub ist ein häufiger Reizstoff für Menschen mit Allergien.
B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

dennoch
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
Es regnete, aber trotzdem gingen sie wandern.
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

Lügner
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
Niemand vertraut ihm, weil er ein Lügner ist.
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

schlängeln
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
Die Schlange schlängelte sich durch das Gras.
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

Oberboden
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
Bauern sind auf gesunden Oberboden angewiesen, um gute Ernteerträge zu erzielen.
A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

unser
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
Example
This is our house.
Dies ist unser Haus.
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

Stolz
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
Er betrat den Raum, als ob er der Besitzer wäre.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

quantitativ
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
Die Studie liefert quantitative Beweise für die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels.
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

plappern; ausplaudern
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
Er hat versehentlich die Überraschung ausgeplaudert.
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

eine Situation oder ein Ereignis, das einen plötzlichen Anstieg von Reichtum, Glück oder Gewinn schafft
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
Die Ölfunde waren eine Bonanza für das kleine Land.
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

erfolgreich
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
Sie bestand die Prüfung erfolgreich nach wochenlangem Studium.
B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

konstant
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
Konstante Leistung führt zum Erfolg.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

konfiszieren
Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
Der Lehrer konfiskierte das Handy des Schülers während des Unterrichts.
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

angenehm; angenehm; erfreulich; bereit zuzustimmen
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
Das Wetter ist heute sehr angenehm.
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

Herbarium
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
Die Universität pflegt ein großes Herbarium für Forschung und Bildung.
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

pummelig
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
Das Baby hatte pummelige Wangen, die jeder bewunderte.
C1 verb ˈhɪndər

hinder

behindern
Meaning
To obstruct or delay the progress of something
Example
Excessive rain hinders vegetable growth.
Excessiver Regen hindert das Wachstum von Gemüse.
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

wild; ungezähmt
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
Wir sahen wilde Tiere im Wald.
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

versuchen zu bekehren
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
Sie versuchten, die Dorfbewohner mit ihren neuen Ideen zu proselytisieren.
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

Tonsur
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
Der Mönch erhielt seine Tonsur im Rahmen seiner religiösen Initiation.
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

Ureinwohner
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
Das Museum hat eine große Sammlung aboriginaler Kunst.
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 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

Rezitor
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
Der Rezitor trug das Gedicht mit Klarheit und Gefühl vor.
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

Aerodynamik
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
Die Aerodynamik eines Flugzeugs bestimmt seine Geschwindigkeit und Effizienz.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

anfänglich
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
Die inzeptive Phase des Projekts war von einer enthusiastischen Planung geprägt.
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

Falte, Knick
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
Sie bügelte das Hemd sorgfältig, um jede Falte zu entfernen.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

Theologie
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Sie verfolgt einen Abschluss in Theologie an der Universität.
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

architektonisch
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihre schönen architektonischen Designs.
B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

logisch
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
Logische Schaltkreise gewährleisten eine effektive Berechnung.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

Augapfel
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
Der Arzt hat seinen Augapfel sorgfältig untersucht.
B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

ökonomien
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.
Aufstrebende Ökonomien haben sich im letzten Jahrzehnt schnell entwickelt.
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

oleander
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
Die schönen Oleanderblumen blühten im Garten, trotz ihrer giftigen Natur.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

ordentlich; gut organisiert; in gutem Zustand
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Alles war shipshape vor der Inspektion.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

verstärkung
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
Positive Verstärkung hilft beim Lernen.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

kalt
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Es war ein kalter Morgen im Dezember.
A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

uhr
Meaning
an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time
Example
The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.
Die Uhr an der Wand zeigt drei Uhr.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

erfinderisch
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
Der Erfinder war bekannt für seine erfinderischen Lösungen für alltägliche Probleme.
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

Gelegenheit; besonderer Anlass
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
Ihre Hochzeit war eine freudige Gelegenheit.
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

Mut
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
Mut ist entscheidend im Angesicht von Herausforderungen.
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

Mikronährstoffe
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
Mikronährstoffe sind für die Zellfunktion unerlässlich.
B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

Delegierter
Meaning
a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative
Example
Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.
Jedes Land schickte einen Delegierten, um an der internationalen Konferenz teilzunehmen.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

Zufluchtsort
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
Die Hütte im Wald war ihr geheimer Zufluchtsort.
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

Komitee
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
Ein 65-köpfiges Komitee wurde gebildet.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

darin;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
Die Kiste enthält viele Schätze, und darin liegt ihr Wert.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

Rubrik / Richtlinie
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
Der Lehrer gab eine Bewertungsrichtlinie für die Aufgabe an.
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

Leichentuch
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
Die Dorfbewohner bauten ein Leichentuch, um den Verstorbenen zu ehren.
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

verhöhnen
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
Der Karikaturist verhöhnte den Politiker wegen seiner widersprüchlichen Aussagen.
A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

braun
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
Sie hat schöne braune Augen, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

grau, alt
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
Der alte Eichenbaum stand als Zeuge von Jahrhunderten der Geschichte.
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

Blutgerinnsel
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
Der Arzt entfernte ein Blutgerinnsel vom Patienten.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

Betrüger; Hochstapler
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
Der Imposter überzeugte alle, dass er ein Arzt war, bis seine falschen Qualifikationen entdeckt wurden.
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

Rückkehr
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
Die Gruppe kehrt am 25. Dezember zum Hafen zurück.
A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

Lieblings
Meaning
Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.
Example
Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.
Schokolade ist mein Lieblingseisgeschmack.
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

Kopf / Führer
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
Sie drehte ihren Kopf, um aus dem Fenster zu sehen.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonym
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Für viele Leute ist ihr Name Synonym für Großzügigkeit.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

Requisit
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
Der Schauspieler hat sein Requisit auf der Bühne vergessen.
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

Insularität
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
Die Insularität der Gruppe verhinderte es, neue Ideen zu akzeptieren.
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

kleiner Funken
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
Es gab keinen Funken Zweifel in ihrem Geist.
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

muffig, modrig oder mit feuchtem Geruch
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
Die alten Bücher hatten einen muffigen Geruch.
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

Probezeit
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
Er wurde für sechs Monate in der Probezeit gesetzt.
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

verschwunden
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
Viele Jugendliche verpassen wirtschaftliche Chancen.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

Hafenarbeiter
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
Die Hafenarbeiter arbeiteten unermüdlich, um die Fracht vor der Morgendämmerung zu entladen.
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

auslöschen
Meaning
To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.
Example
Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.
Die Zeit hatte die Buchstaben auf dem alten Grabstein gelöscht.
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

Missbrauch; Gewaltanwendung;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
Der Missbrauch von Macht führte zu seinem Rücktritt.
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

Schalenfisch
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
Der Schalenfisch ist für seine einzigartige schützende Hülle bekannt.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

planlos
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
Seine planlose Herangehensweise führte zum Projektmisslingen.
B1 noun praɪd

pride

Stolz
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
Der Tag des Sieges erfüllt unsere Herzen mit Stolz.
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

Steuergerät
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
Der Gamecontroller erleichterte das Spielen des Videospiels.
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

vorahnung
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
Sie hatte ein Gefühl für die bevorstehende Katastrophe.
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

entwurzeln
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
Der Konflikt hat viele Familien aus ihrer Heimat vertrieben.
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

Katapult
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
Die Erfindung katapultierte ihn zu internationalem Ruhm.
C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

Folgeerscheinung
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
Lungenschäden können eine Folgeerscheinung einer schweren Lungenentzündung sein.
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

entgegengesetzt; völlig unterschiedlich; einander zugewandt; umgekehrt;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
Sie haben gegensätzliche Ansichten zur Politik, bleiben aber gute Freunde.
C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

ärgern
Meaning
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
His constant interruptions really peeve me.
Seine ständigen Unterbrechungen nerven mich wirklich.
C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

hinterhältiger Zweck
Meaning
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
Example
He invited her with an ulterior motive.
Er hat sie mit einem hinterhältigen Zweck eingeladen.
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

parabel
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
Jesus lehrte oft mit einer Parabel, um tiefere Wahrheiten zu vermitteln.
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

verzaubernd
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
Sie trug ein verzauberndes Lächeln, das alle im Raum fesselte.
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

Not
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
Er fühlte eine tiefe Not, als er die schlechten Nachrichten hörte.
C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

wachsam
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
Example
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
Die Wachen blieben die ganze Nacht über wachsam.
A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

Fieber
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
Example
He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.
Er konnte nicht zur Arbeit gehen, weil er hohes Fieber hatte.
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

Klientel
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
Die Klientel des Salons umfasst viele hochrangige Persönlichkeiten.
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

Nachbarschaft; Umgebung
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
Es gibt viele Geschäfte in der Nähe der Schule.
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

Oberschenkel
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
Er spürte Schmerzen in seinem rechten Oberschenkel, nachdem er eine Stunde lang gelaufen war.
B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

Wohltätigkeit; Großzügigkeit; Altruismus
Meaning
the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others
Example
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.
Der wohlhabende Geschäftsmann spendete Millionen für wohltätige Zwecke im Bildungsbereich.
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

Kaper
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
Der Kaper ergriff während des Konflikts mehrere feindliche Schiffe.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

mangelhaft
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
Seine Ernährung war mangelhaft an wichtigen Vitaminen.
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

Fortschritt
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
Das Unternehmen hat signifikante Fortschritte im Mobilmarkt gemacht.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

Mobilität
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
Die Mobilität der Arbeiter ist entscheidend für den Erfolg des Projekts.
B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

Rechen
Meaning
a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake
Example
He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.
Er benutzte einen Rechen, um die fallenden Herbstblätter zu sammeln.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

leidenschaftlich; enthusiastisch; eifrig
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
Sie ist eine leidenschaftliche Unterstützerin des Umweltschutzes.
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

jenseits oder über die Reichweite normaler oder nur physischer menschlicher Erfahrungen
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
Seine Kunst hat eine transzendente Qualität.
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

Gewichtheben
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
Gewichtheben erfordert Disziplin und die richtige Technik.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

Berater
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
Der Schulberater half dem Schüler, mit dem Stress umzugehen.
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Fünfeck
Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
Das Pentagon ist eines der bekanntesten Regierungsgebäude der Vereinigten Staaten.
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

Messgerät
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
Das Manometer zeigte an, dass der Tank voll war.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

Vorwand, Schein
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Seine Freundlichkeit war nur ein Vorwand, um Vertrauen zu gewinnen.
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

bedrängen / nötigen
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
Der Anwalt versuchte, den Zeugen zu bedrängen.
B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

einheimisch
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
Einheimische Pflanzen sind gut an die lokale Umgebung angepasst.
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

taube
Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
Die weiße Taube flog friedlich über den blauen Himmel.
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Tasche
Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
Er steckte sein Telefon in seine Hosentasche.
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

Abschnitt; Teil; Segment
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
Die Orange wurde in acht Segmente geteilt.
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

soziopolitisch
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
Soziopolitische Faktoren beeinflussen oft öffentliche politische Entscheidungen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

Kontroverse; Meinungsverschiedenheit
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
Die neue Politik löste eine große Kontroverse unter den Bürgern aus.
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 /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 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

immunisiert
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
Kinder, die geimpft sind, sind gegen viele Krankheiten immun.
A2 verb /ˈeksərsaɪz/

exercise

Sport treiben
Meaning
to do physical activity; to use or practice
Example
I exercise at the gym three times a week.
Ich mache drei Mal die Woche Sport im Fitnessstudio.
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

Gewalt; Brutalität; extreme Intensität
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
Die Regierung verurteilte alle Formen von Gewalt gegen Zivilisten.
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

Spaltung
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
Die politische Partei erlebte eine Spaltung aufgrund ideologischer Streitigkeiten.