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C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

täuschen
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
Der Betrüger versuchte, unschuldige Menschen mit falschen Versprechen zu täuschen.
A1 pronoun /huː/

who

wer
Meaning
used to ask about a person or people
Example
Who is coming to the party tonight?
Wer kommt heute Abend zur Party?
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

Magistrat
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
Der Magistrat präsidierte den kleinen Strafprozess.
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

begleiten
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
Der Wachmann eskortierte den Besucher ins Büro.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

gegeben
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
Es ist eine gegebene Tatsache, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

Banalität
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
Die Rede wurde für ihre Banalität und den Mangel an Originalität kritisiert.
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

Dampfdrucktopf
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
Die Verwendung eines Dampfdrucktopfes reduziert die Kochzeit um mehr als die Hälfte.
A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

Ton
Meaning
a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
Example
The bell sounded across the valley.
Die Glocke ertönte über das Tal.
A2 noun /ˈdɪs.təns/

Distance

Entfernung
Meaning
the length of space between two points; remoteness in place, time, or relationship
Example
The distance between the two cities is approximately three hundred kilometers.
Die Entfernung zwischen den beiden Städten beträgt ungefähr dreihundert Kilometer.
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

Allrounder
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
Er arbeitete als Factotum, das sowohl Verwaltungs- als auch Wartungsaufgaben übernahm.
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

flutgefährdet
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
Bangladesch ist eine flutgefährdete deltaische Nation.
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

mit großer Sorgfalt
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
Der Künstler hat das Projekt mit großer Sorgfalt abgeschlossen.
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

Expresszug
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
Der Expresszug erreichte das Ziel in der halben gewohnten Zeit.
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

herablassend mit Freundlichkeit
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
Er würde sich nicht herablassen, eine so triviale Frage zu beantworten.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

beschuldigen
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
Die Beweise schienen den Verdächtigen im Verbrechen zu beschuldigen.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

reste
Meaning
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
Example
The remains of the meal were left on the table.
Die Reste des Essens wurden auf dem Tisch gelassen.
A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

viele
Meaning
A large number or amount of something.
Example
She has lots of friends in the city.
Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

Juwel; Edelstein; Schmuckstück
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
Die Krone war mit wertvollen Juwelen aus der ganzen Welt geschmückt.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

unwahrscheinlich; kaum wahrscheinlich
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
Es ist unwahrscheinlich, dass es heute mit solch klarem Himmel regnen wird.
C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

harte, monotone Arbeit
Meaning
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.
Sie wollte der Monotonie ihrer täglichen Routine entkommen.
B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

Schlitten
Meaning
a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals
Example
The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.
Die Kinder fuhren mit einem Schlitten den verschneiten Hügel hinunter.
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

sich beschweren
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
Sie neigt dazu, sich über die kleinsten Unannehmlichkeiten zu beschweren.
B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

Würfel
Meaning
As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.
Example
She put a sugar cube in her tea.
Sie hat einen Würfel Zucker in ihren Tee gelegt.
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.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

verwandt; verbunden
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Diese beiden Probleme sind eng miteinander verbunden.
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

verschlingen
Meaning
to completely surround or cover something or someone
Example
The village was engulfed by floodwaters.
Das Dorf wurde von den Überschwemmungswasser verschlungen.
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

Fossil
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
Das Fossil eines Dinosauriers wurde in den Bergen entdeckt.
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

Eitelkeit
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Seine Eitelkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen unbeliebt.
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

kirchlich
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
Der Rat wurde von mehreren hochrangigen Kirchenvertretern besucht.
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

entfremden
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten entfremdete viele seiner Freunde.
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 /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

erfrischend
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
Die kühle Brise war erfrischend nach dem heißen Tag.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

ventral
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
Der Fisch hat eine weiße ventrale Oberfläche.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

Patriotismus
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
Der Tag des Sieges spiegelt den Patriotismus der ganzen Nation wider.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

Matrix, Struktur
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
Die kulturelle Matrix prägte seine Weltsicht.
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

moralische Erzählung
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
Der Lehrer benutzte eine alte moralische Erzählung, um den Kindern Ehrlichkeit zu erklären.
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

Mechanisierung
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
Die Mechanisierung hat die Landwirtschaft revolutioniert.
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

abgedroschen
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
Die Rede war voll von abgedroschenen Phrasen, die das Publikum nicht inspirierten.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

Landung
Meaning
the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase
Example
The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.
Der Pilot machte trotz stürmischen Wetters eine sanfte Landung.
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

zuvor
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
Sie hatte zuvor in einer Bank gearbeitet, bevor sie ihr eigenes Geschäft gründete.
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

Nobelpreis
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
Die Anerkennung des Nobelpreises entging den Beiträgen von Bose.
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

Sturmverstärkung
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
Die Sturmverstärkung ist mit dem Klimawandel verbunden.
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

almanach
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
Er konsultierte den Almanach, um die Mondphasen zu überprüfen.
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

variieren
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
Die Wetterbedingungen variieren den ganzen Tag über.
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

Scheide
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
Der Ritter zog sein Schwert aus der Scheide.
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

Proklamation
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
Der König erließ eine Proklamation, die den Frieden verkündete.
B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

Bakterien
Meaning
A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.
Example
Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.
Spezialisierte Bakterien helfen bei der Abfallzersetzung.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

vor dem Mittag
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
Sie hat alle ihre wichtigen Besprechungen während der Stunden vor dem Mittag eingeplant.
C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

Saboteur
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
Der Saboteur wurde verhaftet, bevor er die Bombe legen konnte.
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

allmählich
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
Allmähliche Veränderungen sind nachhaltiger.
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Verachtung
Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
Sie sah ihn mit offenem Verachtung an.
C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

würzig
Meaning
Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.
Example
The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.
Das Gericht hatte einen würzigen Geschmack, der allen gefallen hat.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

unentschuldbar
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten war unentschuldbar.
A2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪst/

Artist

Künstlerin
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings; a person skilled in a particular art form
Example
The artist displayed her sculptures at the gallery opening.
Die Künstlerin zeigte ihre Skulpturen bei der Galerieeröffnung.
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

Geburtsrecht
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
Freiheit wird als Geburtsrecht jedes Einzelnen angesehen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

unleserlich
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
Die Handschrift des Arztes war völlig unleserlich.
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

in der Luft an einem Ort schweben, ohne sich vorwärts oder rückwärts zu bewegen
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
Der Hubschrauber schwebte über der Stadt.
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

respektlos
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
Seine respektlosen Bemerkungen ärgerten den Lehrer.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

Schöpfer
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
Er ist ein berühmter Filmproduzent in Hollywood.
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

zusammenfassen
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
Sie fasste den Bericht in nur wenigen Minuten zusammen.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

Konnektivität
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
Verbesserte Konnektivität fördert die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung.
B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Säule
Meaning
A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.
Example
The ancient temple had tall marble columns.
Der alte Tempel hatte hohe Marmorsäulen.
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

geizig
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
Er ist so geizig, dass er sich weigert, in Restaurants Trinkgeld zu geben.
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

chromatisch
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
Der Künstler verwendete eine chromatische Palette, um lebendige Kontraste zu schaffen.
B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

selten
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
Sie geht selten ins Kino.
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

technisch; spezialisiert;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
Das Handbuch enthält technische Anweisungen zur Bedienung der Maschine.
C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

zerebral
Meaning
Of the cerebrum of the brain.
Example
Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.
Zerebrale Funktionen regulieren Gedanken.
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

Besorgnis, Angelegenheit der Besorgnis
Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
Umweltprobleme betreffen uns alle.
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

Stereotyp
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Es ist ein Stereotyp, dass alle Gamer antisozial sind.
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

deklamieren
Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
Der Schauspieler deklamierte seine Zeilen mit großer Intensität.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

behalten
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
Das Unternehmen hat beschlossen, seine erfahrenen Mitarbeiter zu behalten.
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

Anklage
Meaning
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.
Sie erhob eine Anklage wegen Diebstahls gegen ihren Kollegen.
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

gefroren
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
Der See war im Winter vollständig gefroren.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ein Seil sichern
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
Der Kletterer bat seinen Partner, das Seil fest zu sichern.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

Mord
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
Der Detektiv untersuchte das Mord, das die Stadt erschüttert hat.
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

Landwirtschaft und Viehzucht
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
Richtige landwirtschaftliche Techniken verbessern die Gesundheit des Viehbestandes.
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

instabil
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
Ihre Stimmung war so instabil, dass sie sich innerhalb einer Stunde mehrmals änderte.
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

Redseligkeit
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
Seine Redseligkeit machte ihn zu einem erfolgreichen Radio-Moderator.
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

sitar
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
Das Sitar erzeugt wunderschöne Ragas in der indischen klassischen Musik.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

nasal
Meaning
Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.
Example
He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.
Er sprach mit einer nasalen Stimme aufgrund seiner Erkältung.
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Diffusion
Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
Die Diffusion von Informationen in sozialen Medien ist schnell.
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

veraltet; aus der Mode
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
Einige Trends aus dem letzten Jahrzehnt erscheinen jetzt völlig veraltet.
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

Requisiten
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
Der König erschien mit allen Requisiten der Königtümer.
B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

Kilometer
Meaning
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example
The village is about five kilometers away from the town.
Das Dorf ist etwa fünf Kilometer von der Stadt entfernt.
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

Unterdrückung
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
Die Unterdrückung der freien Meinungsäußerung führte zu Protesten.
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

Gerichtsvollzieher
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
Der Gerichtsvollzieher bat alle, sich zu erheben, als der Richter den Gerichtssaal betrat.
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

Schließung
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
Die Schließung des Unternehmens hinterließ viele Mitarbeiter ohne Jobs.
A2 adverb /ˌɪnˈdɔːrz/

indoors

drinnen
Meaning
inside a building; within an enclosed space
Example
Because of the rain, everyone stayed indoors.
Wegen des Regens blieben alle drinnen.
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

netz
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
Der Fischer warf sein Netz ins Meer.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Ziffer
Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
Sie müssen einen vierstelligen Code eingeben, um das Telefon zu entsperren.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

Vorrang
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
Die Vorrangstellung der Bildung kann nicht bestritten werden.
C1 verb /fret/

fret

sich sorgen
Meaning
to worry or be anxious; to be troubled
Example
Don't fret about the exam results.
Mach dir keine Sorgen über die Prüfungsergebnisse.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

gemeinsam
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Es ist üblich, während der Stoßzeit Verkehr in der Stadt zu sehen.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

Form; Gestalt
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
Der Künstler malte eine perfekte kreisförmige Form auf die Leinwand.
C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

Straßenverkäufer
Meaning
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
Example
The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.
Der Straßenverkäufer verkaufte frisches Obst aus seinem Wagen.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

gütig; höflich; großzügig;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
Sie war sehr gütig und dankte allen für ihre Hilfe.
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

ausgewogene Ernährung
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
Eine ausgewogene Ernährung ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung einer guten Gesundheit.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

Fünfergruppe
Meaning
A group or set of five things.
Example
The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.
Der Ausschuss wurde in eine Fünfergruppe von Arbeitsgruppen aufgeteilt.
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

lebendig; lebendig; fröhlich
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
Die Kinder hatten eine lebhafte Diskussion über ihre Lieblingsbücher.
C1 noun /ˌplɔː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

plausibility

Wahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being reasonable or probable.
Example
The plausibility of his explanation convinced the jury.
Die Plausibilität seiner Erklärung überzeugte die Jury.
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

Melodie; Musikton
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
Sie summte eine schöne Melodie, während sie das Abendessen kochte.
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

virtuelle Klassenräume
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
Virtuelle Klassenräume ermöglichen das Fernlernen für Schüler weltweit.
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

Präsentation
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
Die Präsentation des neuen Produkts wurde gut aufgenommen.
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

Kartoffel
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
Sie kochte Kartoffeln zum Abendessen.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

Beleidigung, Verachtung
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
Er ertrug die Verachtung seiner Kollegen mit Geduld.
A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

Arzt
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
Der Arzt verschrieb dem Patienten Medikamente.
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

Substitution
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
Die Substitution des alten Systems durch das neue war schwierig.
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

Pfund
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
Der Preis des Buches beträgt fünf Pfund.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

Krankschreibung vortäuschen
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
Er versuchte, sich krank zu stellen, um der Schule zu entkommen.
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

Monopol
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
Das Unternehmen hat ein Monopol auf die Produktion von Elektroautos.
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

freilassen
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
Der Gefangene wurde nach zehn Jahren freigelassen.
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

beruhigen
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
Der Tierarzt musste den Tiger beruhigen, bevor er ihn bewegte.
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

Schauspiel
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
Sie studiert Schauspiel, um Schauspielerin zu werden.
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

krass, ohne Sensibilität oder Raffinesse
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Seine krassen Bemerkungen beleidigten alle bei der Besprechung.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

produktiv
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Das Arbeiten von zu Hause aus hat mich produktiver gemacht als je zuvor.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

Mehrheit
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
Die Mehrheit forderte ihre Rechte.
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

ästhetisch
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
Der Architekt konzentrierte sich auf das ästhetische Gleichgewicht des Gebäudes.
C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

Norme; Standard; Regel; Tradition
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
Spät arbeiten ist zum Standard in diesem Unternehmen geworden.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

asexuell
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
Viele Pflanzen vermehren sich durch asexuellen Methoden wie Knospung oder Spaltung.
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

Make-up
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
Sie trug Make-up vor der Party auf.
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

illiberal
Meaning
Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.
Example
The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.
Die Regierung wurde für ihre illiberalen Politiken kritisiert.