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C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

beschmutzen
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
Seine Kleidung war mit Schlamm beschmutzt.
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

freiheit
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
Freiheit stärkt die Selbstentfaltung.
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

Deregulierung
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
Die Deregulierung hat den Wettbewerb im Telekommunikationssektor erhöht.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

dogmatisch
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
Sein dogmatischer Ansatz in der Politik erschwerte die Diskussionen.
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 ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

unternehmerisch
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.
Sein unternehmerischer Geist führte ihn dazu, ein erfolgreiches Startup zu gründen.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

Abnutzung
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
Das Unternehmen hatte aufgrund von Unzufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter eine hohe Fluktuation.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

unverzeihlich
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
Sein Verrat war ein unvergibliches Vergehen.
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

kathartisch
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
Über Emotionen zu schreiben, kann eine kathartische Erfahrung sein.
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

freiheit
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
Die Freiheitsstatue repräsentiert Freiheit und Demokratie.
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

fühlen; erfahren; berühren
Meaning
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
Example
I feel happy when I see my friends.
Ich fühle mich glücklich, wenn ich meine Freunde sehe.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

Ausschluss
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
Die Politik führte zum Ausschluss bestimmter Gruppen.
A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

Schauspielerin
Meaning
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
Example
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.
Die Schauspielerin sah auf dem roten Teppich umwerfend aus.
C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

verwirren
Meaning
to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled
Example
She was not fazed by the unexpected question.
Sie war nicht beunruhigt von der unerwarteten Frage.
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

Saum von Stoff
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
Sie säumte das Kleid, um es kürzer zu machen.
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

scrollen
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Durch Feeds scrollen verschwendet viel Zeit.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

Armee
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
Die Armee schützte die Grenze vor einem Angriff.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

Hoheit; königlicher Titel
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
Eure Hoheit, der königliche Wagen ist bereit, Sie zum Staatsbankett heute Abend zu bringen.
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

unmoralische Person
Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
Der Roman beschrieb das ungezähmte Leben eines Libertins im Frankreich des 18. Jahrhunderts.
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

Lanze
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
Der Ritter stürmte vorwärts mit seiner Lanze bereit.
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

süßer Limette
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
Der süße Limettensaft war erfrischend an einem heißen Tag.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

Protest
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
Die Entscheidung löste einen Protest unter den Bürgern aus.
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

Kanon
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
Das Buch wird jetzt als Teil des literarischen Kanons betrachtet.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

durch die Blume reden
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Der Politiker gab eine ausweichende Antwort auf die schwierige Frage.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

entmutigt
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
Nach der Niederlage sah das Team entmutigt aus.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

inkonsistent
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
Seine Antworten waren inkonsistent und verwirrend.
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

Verleger
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
Der Verleger beschloss, 10.000 Exemplare des neuen Romans zu drucken.
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

organisieren
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
Der Lehrer organisierte die Schüler für den Ausflug.
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

Anbieter
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
Der Dienstanbieter stellt sicher, dass alle Kunden rechtzeitig Unterstützung erhalten.
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

Befreiungskrieg
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
Der Befreiungskrieg veränderte die Geschichte des Landes.
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

Wasserkrug
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
Der Wasserkrug in der Küche war mit frischem Trinkwasser gefüllt.
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

besorgt
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
Sie war immer besorgt um das Wohl ihrer Studenten.
C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

geräuschlos; völlig still
Meaning
making no sound; completely silent
Example
She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.
Sie ging lautlos durchs Haus, um das Baby nicht zu wecken.
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

Gewicht
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
Das Gewicht des Pakets war 10 Kilogramm.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

Franchise
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
Er eröffnete eine neue Fast-Food-Franchise in der Stadt.
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

hochmut
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
Sein Hochmut machte es schwierig für andere, sich ihm zu nähern.
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

zärtlich; fürsorglich; Liebe und Wärme zeigend
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
Sie ist eine liebevolle Mutter, die sich tief um ihre Kinder kümmert.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

propaganda; Gerüchte
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
Die Regierung nutzte Propaganda, um die öffentliche Meinung während des Krieges zu beeinflussen.
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

Gendarm
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
Der Gendarm hielt das Auto für eine routinemäßige Kontrolle an.
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.
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

Befreiung
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
Befreiungsbewegungen inspirierten viele Länder.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

differieren
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
Die Meinungen differieren zu diesem Thema.
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

bewusstsein
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
Bewusstsein zu verbreiten ist entscheidend, um Schmetterlinge zu retten.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

Koma
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
Der Patient blieb mehrere Wochen im Koma.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

Ton
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
Der Künstler formte den nassen Ton zu einer schönen Vase.
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

Idiot
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
Nur ein Idiot würde an so eine Geschichte glauben.
B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

ressourcen
Meaning
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.
Example
The region was rich in herbal resources.
Die Region war reich an pflanzlichen Ressourcen.
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

verflucht
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
Die Dorfbewohner vermieden das verfluchte Haus auf dem Hügel.
B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

republikanisch
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
Der republikanische Kandidat hat die Wahl gewonnen.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

dorn
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Vorsicht vor den Dornen am Rosenstrauch.
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

Quaddel
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
Er hatte eine rote Quaddel an seinem Arm nach dem Bienenstich.
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

irrelevant
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
Ihre vergangenen Fehler sind irrelevant für diese Diskussion.
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

kompetent
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
Sie ist äußerst kompetent in mehreren Sprachen.
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.
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

züchtigen / unterwerfen
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
Der Trainer züchtigte das Team nach ihrer schlechten Leistung.
C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

Jasmin
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Die Jasminblumen füllten den Garten mit ihrem süßen Duft.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

Bereich
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
Der Fall fällt nicht in den Zuständigkeitsbereich dieses Gerichts.
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

kreuzen
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
Bauern kreuzen Kühe, um die Milchproduktion zu verbessern.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

stich; alt; nicht mehr frisch
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Das Brot wurde nach drei Tagen an der Luft alt.
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Flaute
Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
Nachdem das Projekt gescheitert war, steckte das Team monatelang in der Flaute fest.
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

Schicksal; Bestimmung; Vorherbestimmung
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
Sie glaubte, dass es ihr Schicksal war, ihn zu treffen, und dass es bestimmt so kommen musste.
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

Gewürzdose
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
Sie öffnete die Gewürzdose, um Kreuzkümmel für ihr Curry zu finden.
C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

umgangssprache
Meaning
a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing
Example
The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.
Der Roman ist voller regionaler Umgangssprachen.
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

befreien
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
Die Armee befreite die Stadt von der feindlichen Kontrolle.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

unbeständiges Wetter
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
Das Spiel wurde wegen des schlechten Wetters abgesagt.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

in Gefahr bringen
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
Rücksichtsloses Fahren kann das Leben anderer gefährden.
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

see
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
Touristen besuchen Loch Ness, um das legendäre Monster zu suchen.
B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

abheben
Meaning
to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back
Example
She needs to withdraw money from the bank.
Sie muss Geld von der Bank abheben.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

saphir
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
Die königliche Krone war mit einem großen Saphir geschmückt.
A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

angreifen
Meaning
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly
Example
The enemy forces attacked at dawn.
Die feindlichen Truppen griffen bei Morgengrauen an.
B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

adaptive Merkmale
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
Die adaptiven Merkmale der Pflanzen helfen ihnen, im Winter zu wachsen.
B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

Illiteralismus
Meaning
The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.
Example
Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.
Illiteralismus führt oft zu Armut und Arbeitslosigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

Christentum
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
Die Nachricht verbreitete sich schnell über das Christentum.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

flüssig
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
Die fließenden Bewegungen des Künstlers beeindruckten das Publikum.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

explodieren
Meaning
to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure
Example
The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.
Die Bombe explodierte mitten auf der Straße.
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

effektive Kommunikation
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
Effektive Kommunikation ist der Schlüssel zu starken Beziehungen.
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

Dollar
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
Ich brauche fünf Dollar, um dieses Buch zu kaufen.
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

mittelmäßig
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber insgesamt mittelmäßig.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːltərɪŋ/

unfaltering

unerschütterlich
Meaning
Steady and resolute; not weakening or hesitating
Example
She continued with unfaltering determination.
Sie setzte ihre Arbeit mit unerschütterlicher Entschlossenheit fort.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

sauer
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
Die Zitrone schmeckt sauer.
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

Technik
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
Die Technik des Künstlers in Aquarell beeindruckte die Richter.
B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

skeptisch
Meaning
not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Example
She was skeptical about the new plan.
Sie war skeptisch gegenüber dem neuen Plan.
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

Größe
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
Dieses Hemd ist zu klein in der Größe für mich.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

qualitativ
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
Die Forschung konzentriert sich auf qualitative Analyse statt auf Zahlen.
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

besetzt; belegt
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
Das Zimmer ist besetzt, bitte warten Sie draußen.
C1 verb /ˈɒfsɛt/

offset

ausgleichen
Meaning
To counterbalance or compensate for something.
Example
The company's losses were offset by gains in other departments.
Die Verluste des Unternehmens wurden durch Gewinne in anderen Abteilungen ausgeglichen.
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

einfach
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
Sie trug ein einfaches weißes Kleid zur Zeremonie.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respektabel
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
Er kommt aus einer respektablen Familie in der Gemeinschaft.
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

süden
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf und geht im Süden unter.
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

eine Aufgabe nach der anderen machen
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
Monotasking führt oft zu qualitativ hochwertigerer Arbeit.
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

landwirtschaftlich nutzbar
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
Der Landwirt kaufte landwirtschaftlich nutzbares Land, um seine Ernten zu vergrößern.
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

was auch immer
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
Du kannst wählen, was immer du willst.
B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

körperlich
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
Er erlitt körperliche Schäden bei dem Unfall.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

inadmissible

unzulässig
Meaning
Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.
Example
The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.
Der Richter erklärte das Beweismaterial für unzulässig.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

gepuffter Reis
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
Ich esse gerne gepufften Reis als gesunden Snack.
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

befreit
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
Studenten mit guten Noten sind von der Abschlussprüfung befreit.
C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

schädlich
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
Verschmutzung hat schädliche Auswirkungen auf die Fruchtbarkeit.
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

liebend
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
Sie ist liebend für Malerei und verbringt Stunden vor ihrer Leinwand.
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

Verfeinerung
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Sein Verhalten zeigte eine Verfeinerung, die ihn in jeder Menge hervorstechen ließ.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

höchste
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
Der Oberste Gerichtshof traf die endgültige Entscheidung.
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

Museum
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
Wir besuchten das Kunstmuseum, um die neue Ausstellung zu sehen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

Tagebuchschreiben
Meaning
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
Example
Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.
Journaling hilft, Gedanken zu organisieren und Stress abzubauen.
B2 noun draʊt

drought

Dürre
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
Dürre beeinträchtigt das Wachstum der Ernte erheblich.
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

soße
Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
Sie hat Tomatensoße zu ihrer Pasta hinzugefügt.
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

Prozentsatz
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
Der Prozentsatz der Studenten, die die Prüfung bestanden haben, war hoch.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

hoffentlich
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Hoffentlich wird das Wetter morgen schön sein.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

sich übermäßig unterwürfig verhalten
Meaning
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
Example
He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.
Er weigerte sich, den unvernünftigen Forderungen zu gehorchen.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

tränend
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
Seine tränenden Augen zeigten Anzeichen von Alter und Müdigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

Vorbote
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
Der erste Rotkehlchen des Frühlings wird oft als Vorbote für wärmeres Wetter betrachtet.
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

saisonal
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
Viele Unternehmen stellen saisonale Arbeiter während der Ferien ein.
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

Koexistenz
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
Die friedliche Koexistenz verschiedener Kulturen macht diese Stadt einzigartig.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

Palinode
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
Der Dichter schrieb eine Palinode, um sich für seine früheren harten Worte zu entschuldigen.
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

orchestriert
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
Die Angriffe wurden mit Präzision orchestriert.
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

Freimaurer Mitglied
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
Sein Großvater war ein respektierter Freimaurer in der Gemeinschaft.
A2 noun /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Guitar

gitarre
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick
Example
She learned to play guitar when she was twelve years old.
Sie lernte, Gitarre zu spielen, als sie zwölf Jahre alt war.
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

Polizist
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
Der Polizist hielt das Auto wegen zu schnellen Fahrens an.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

fröhlich
Meaning
Full of good humor and cheerfulness.
Example
The children were in a jolly mood at the party.
Die Kinder waren in einer fröhlichen Stimmung auf der Party.
B1 noun /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/

composer

Komponist
Meaning
a person who writes music, especially classical music
Example
The composer is working on a new symphony.
Der Komponist arbeitet an einer neuen Sinfonie.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

herzzerreißend; erschütternd; bewegend
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
Die Dokumentation zeigte herzzerreißende Szenen von Kindern in Armut.
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

Zwang
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
Sie unterschrieb den Vertrag unter Zwang.