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A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

Vorteil; Nutzen; Gewinn
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
Bewegung hat viele gesundheitliche Vorteile für den Körper.
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

Sitzbank
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
Die Schüler saßen auf der Sitzbank.
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

Notlager
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
Die Bergsteiger richteten ein Notlager an der Berghang ein.
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

Pavian
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
Die Pavian-Gruppe versammelte sich um das Wasserloch in der Savanne.
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

alkoholreich
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
Die Party wurde im Laufe der Nacht ziemlich alkoholreich.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Banner
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
Das Unternehmen zeigte ein Banner, um sein neues Produkt zu bewerben.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

bibliographie
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
Der Bericht enthält am Ende eine detaillierte Bibliographie.
B2 verb /bleɪz/

blaze

glühende Flamme
Meaning
to burn brightly or powerfully
Example
The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control.
Das Feuer brannte stundenlang, bevor es unter Kontrolle gebracht wurde.
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

Bischof
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
Der Bischof hielt eine kraftvolle Predigt während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

rundliche Samenkapsel (wie die von Baumwolle oder Flachs)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
Der Bauer untersuchte die Baumwollkapsel, um ihre Qualität zu überprüfen.
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

Grenze
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
Sie überquerten die Grenze zwischen Frankreich und Spanien mit dem Zug.
A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

betteln
Meaning
to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly
Example
The child begged for a new toy.
Das Kind bettelte um ein neues Spielzeug.
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

Barcarole
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
Das Orchester spielte eine wunderschöne Barcarole, die mich an Venedig erinnerte.
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Der hintere Teil des Gewehrlaufs; eine Position eines Babys im Mutterleib, bei der das Gesäß oder die Füße zuerst herauskommen.
Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
Das Gewehr wurde durch den Hinterlauf geladen.
A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

Atem
Meaning
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.
Example
He took a deep breath before speaking.
Er holte tief Luft, bevor er sprach.
C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

mit Trunkenheit verbunden
Meaning
Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.
Example
The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.
Die Studenten veranstalteten nach den Prüfungen eine mit Trunkenheit verbundene Party.
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

echt; authentisch; legitim
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
Sie ist eine echte Expertin in ihrem Bereich.
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

Schlachtfeld
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
Das Schlachtfeld war mit den Überresten des Kampfes bedeckt.
B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

BH
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
Sie kaufte einen bequemen BH für den Alltag.
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

bataillon
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
Das Bataillon wurde an die Frontlinie verlegt.
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

Betelnuss
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
Betelnüsse werden in vielen südasiatischen Ländern häufig gekaut.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

knollig / rund
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
Der Frosch hatte eine knollige Nase und große Augen.
C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

außer, abgesehen von
Meaning
except for; if not for
Example
Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.
Außer einem Wunder wird das Team die Meisterschaft nicht gewinnen.
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

backen
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
Sie buk einen Kuchen für den Geburtstag ihrer Freundin.
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

grübeln
Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
Er saß allein und grübelte über seine Misserfolge.
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

Körper
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
Übung hilft, den Körper gesund zu halten.
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

prahlerei
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
Der Manager prahlte mit der Entlassung von Leuten, tat aber nichts.
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

Bräutigam
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
Der nervöse Bräutigam wartete am Altar auf seine Braut.
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

Bombe
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
Die Bombe-Entschärfungseinheit hat das explosive Gerät vorsichtig entschärft.
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

plappern
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
Das Baby plappert den ganzen Tag.
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

verrückt
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
Der alte Mann auf der Straße ist ein bisschen verrückt, aber harmlos.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

Kassenwart
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
Der Kassenwart genehmigte das Budget für die neue Bibliothek.
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

verwirren
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Studenten.
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

erregt; voller Energie
Meaning
full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up
Example
He entered the room bristling with confidence.
Er betrat den Raum voller Selbstvertrauen.
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

Verband
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
Die Krankenschwester legte einen Verband an seinen verletzten Arm.
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

Ball
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
Die Kinder spielten mit einem Ball im Park.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

Freundlichkeit; Sanftmut; die Eigenschaft, gutmütig oder gütig zu sein
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Ihre Freundlichkeit gegenüber allen Menschen machte sie bei allen beliebt.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

rückwärts; in umgekehrter Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Er zählte rückwärts von zehn bis eins.
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

langweilen
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
Die Vorlesung begann, die Studenten zu langweilen.
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Bravour
Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
Der Pianist lieferte eine Bravour-Darbietung ab, die das Publikum in Staunen versetzte.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

komplex
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
Die neuen Steuervorschriften sind so komplex, dass nur wenige sie verstehen.
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

Gebetbuch
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
Der Mönch las während des morgendlichen Gebets aus dem Gebetbuch.
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

Bruder
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
Mein Bruder ist zwei Jahre älter als ich.
B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

Insekt
Meaning
a small insect; a defect in a computer program
Example
I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.
Ich fand ein Insekt, das sich auf meinen Bettlaken krabbelte.
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Geburtstag
Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
Wir planen eine Überraschungsparty zu ihrem Geburtstag.
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

Gespenst / Angst
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
Die Bedrohung durch Inflation wurde zu einem politischen Bugaboo.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

Begräbnisstätte
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
Die Begräbnisstätte der Märtyrer war nahe am Flussufer.
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

pleite
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
Das Unternehmen ging nach Jahren schlechter finanzieller Verwaltung pleite.
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

Backpulver
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
Das Rezept erfordert zwei Teelöffel Backpulver.
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

neben
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
Sie saß neben ihrer besten Freundin während der Zeremonie.
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

Botanik
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
Sie studiert Botanik an der Universität.
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

basieren
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
Sie basierten ihre Entscheidung auf Fakten.
A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

bringen
Meaning
to carry or take something to a place; to come with something
Example
Please bring your books to class tomorrow.
Bitte bring deine Bücher morgen in den Unterricht.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

Biographie
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
Die Bibliothek hat eine alte Biographie des Dichters.
B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

Stoß
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
Er stieß versehentlich gegen die Tür.
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

bellen
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
Das Bellen der Hunde hallte durch den Wald.
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

hinter dem Rücken schlecht reden
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
Es ist falsch, Kollegen hinter ihrem Rücken schlecht zu reden.
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

bohne
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
Wir haben grüne Bohnen in unserem Gemüsegarten diesen Frühling gepflanzt.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

stoßstange
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
Der Bauer feierte in diesem Jahr eine Ernte von Rekordgröße.
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

betäuben
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
Der eisige Wind betäubte seine Finger innerhalb von Minuten.
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

Busch
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
Ein Kaninchen versteckte sich unter dem Busch.
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

breit; weit; ein großes Gebiet abdeckend
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
Der Fluss ist an dieser Stelle sehr breit.
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

blau
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
Der blaue Ozean erstreckte sich endlos bis zum Horizont.
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

zweig
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
Das Unternehmen eröffnete eine neue Filiale in Dhaka.
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

schmeicheln
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
Er schmeichelte den Beamten, um ihre Unterstützung zu bekommen.
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

direkt; ohne Umschweife
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
Er sagte ihr direkt, dass sie Unrecht hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

buchliebend; wissenschaftlich
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Sie war für ihre buchliebende Natur und ihre Liebe zur Literatur bekannt.
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

stur
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
Der störrische Drucker weigerte sich zu arbeiten, als er am meisten gebraucht wurde.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

grundlegend; wesentlich;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Das Lernen der grundlegenden englischen Grammatik ist unerlässlich für Anfänger.
A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

Bier
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.
Example
He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.
Er bestellte ein Glas kaltes Bier an der Bar.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

glaubwürdig
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Ihre Geschichte war so detailliert, dass sie glaubwürdig klang.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

Kleinigkeit
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
Sie trug ein glänzendes kleines Schmuckstück um ihren Hals.
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

lästern
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
Er wurde beschuldigt, während der hitzigen Diskussion zu lästern.
C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

früh
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
Sie stand früh auf, um ihre Arbeit zu beenden.
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

unbekümmert
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
Sie hatte eine unbekümmerte Missachtung der Regeln.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

Voreingenommenheit, Vorurteil
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
Der Richter muss frei von Vorurteilen bleiben.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

warten
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Er entschied sich, seine Zeit abzuwarten, bevor er einen Schritt machte.
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

Schnabel
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
Der Adler hat einen scharfen Schnabel zum Zerreißen von Fleisch.
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

grundlegend
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
Grundlegend war das Projekt ein Erfolg, trotz einiger kleiner Probleme.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

Schmied
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Der Schmied hämmerte das heiße Eisen zu einem Hufeisen.
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

Instrument, das Änderungen des atmosphärischen Drucks aufzeichnet
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
Der Wissenschaftler überprüfte den Barographen auf Druckänderungen.
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

Bettlaken
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
Das saubere weiße Bettlaken fühlte sich weich gegen ihre Haut an.
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

kurz
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
Bitte erklären Sie das Problem kurz.
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

Bürgerschaftsmitglied
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
Im Mittelalter hatte ein Bürgerschaftsmitglied das Recht zu wählen und Eigentum zu besitzen.
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

bellen
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
Der Hund bellt Fremde an.
B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

ausblasen
Meaning
to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically
Example
She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
Sie blies die Kerzen auf ihrer Geburtstagstorte aus.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

Wirbelsäule
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
Er hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

scheu; schüchtern; bescheiden; leicht peinlich berührt
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
Das schüchterne Kind versteckte sich hinter seiner Mutter, als es Fremde traf.
C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

Bibliomanie
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
Seine Bibliomanie führte dazu, dass er jedes Zimmer mit Büchern füllte.
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

Gehirnwäsche
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
Die Gruppe versuchte, neue Mitglieder einer Gehirnwäsche zu unterziehen.
B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

Begräbnis
Meaning
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
Example
The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.
Die Beerdigungszeremonie fand am Nachmittag statt.
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

Bordsteigen
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
Die Entdecker gingen am Hafen an Bord des Schiffs.
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.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

auf und ab wippen
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Das kleine Boot begann auf den Wellen zu wippen.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

Biosphäre
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
Der Klimawandel beeinflusst die gesamte Biosphäre.
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

Flügelhorn
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
Der Soldat spielte das Flügelhorn, um den Beginn der Zeremonie zu signalisieren
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

Anfang
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
Der Anfang der Geschichte war sehr interessant.
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

blockieren
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
Der umgefallene Baum blockiert die Straße.
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

andeuten
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
Dunkle Wolken deuten auf einen herannahenden Sturm hin.
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

Prahlen; Angeberrei; Stolz
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
Sein ständiges Prahlen über seinen Reichtum nervte alle.
A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

Keks
Meaning
a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
Example
Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.
Kinder essen gerne Schokoladenkekse mit Milch.
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

Auftrieb, Fröhlichkeit
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
Ihre natürliche Fröhlichkeit hob die Stimmung der Gruppe.
A1 verb /biː/

be

sein
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
Sie möchte Ärztin werden.
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

Buganvillea
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
Die Buganvillea, die an der Gartenmauer emporrankt, schafft eine schöne violette Ausstellung.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

triviale Emotion
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
Das Ende des Films war bathetisch statt tragisch.
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

Rand; Krempe; Lippe
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
Der breite Rand seines Hutes schützte ihn vor der sengenden Sonne.
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

Schilfrohr
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
Der Teich war von hohen Schilfrohren umgeben, die im Wind wehten.
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

durchstöbern
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
Sie liebt es, Bücher in der Bibliothek zu durchstöbern.
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

Stiefel
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
Er zog seine Wanderschuhe an, bevor er die Bergwanderung begann.
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

flaschengrün
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
Sie trug ein schönes, flaschengrünes Kleid zur Abendparty.
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

blues
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
Blues-Musik zu hören beruhigt ihn immer.
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Brett; Vorstand
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
Der Vorstand beschloss, das Budget zu erhöhen.
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Basketball
Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
Er liebt es, mit seinen Freunden Basketball zu spielen.
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

Galle
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
Die Leber produziert Galle, um bei der Verdauung von Fetten zu helfen.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

hochmütig
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
Der hochmütige Student unterbrach den Lehrer mehrere Male.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

Klinge
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
Die Klinge des Messers muss geschärft werden.
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

beklagen
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
Sie beklagte den Verlust ihres Elternhauses.
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

Bar, sperren
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
Sie entschieden sich, nach der Arbeit in der Bar zu treffen.
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

Bomberflugzeug
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
Die Bomberstaffel flog bei Morgengrauen über die Stadt.
A2 noun /bænd/

band

Musikband
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
Die Band trat live beim Konzert auf.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

ein plötzlicher lauter Knall; ein harter Schlag oder Aufprall
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
Die Tür fiel mit einem lauten Knall ins Schloss, der alle aufweckte.