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C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

gotteslästerlich
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Das Buch wurde wegen seines gotteslästerlichen Inhalts verboten.
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

immersiv
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
Virtuelle Realität schafft eine immersive Lernumgebung.
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

Sonnensystem
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
Unser Sonnensystem hat acht Planeten, die um die Sonne kreisen.
A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

umarmen
Meaning
to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort
Example
She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.
Sie umarmte ihre Freundin, bevor sie zum Flughafen ging.
A2 noun /siːd/

seed

Samen
Meaning
the small, hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow
Example
I planted a seed in the garden.
Ich habe ein Samenkorn im Garten gepflanzt.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

hypnotisieren
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
Der Zauberer versuchte, das Publikum zu hypnotisieren.
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

Lachen
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
Der Raum war voller Lachen.
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

berührend; emotional
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
Die rührende Geschichte brachte allen Tränen in die Augen.
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

Deich
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
Die Stadt baute einen Deich, um sich vor Überschwemmungen zu schützen.
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

autoritär
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
Sie sprach in einem autoritären Ton, der den Raum zum Schweigen brachte.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

unbequem; störend; problematisch
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
Der kaputte Aufzug machte es unbequem, den obersten Stock zu erreichen.
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

noch einmal
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
Ich muss dieses Buch noch einmal lesen, um es besser zu verstehen.
A1 noun /lænd/

Land

Land; Boden
Meaning
the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth
Example
The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops.
Der Bauer arbeitete hart, um sein Land zu kultivieren und gesunde Ernten zu züchten.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

Raub
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
Die Polizei untersucht den Raub in dem örtlichen Geschäft.
C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

asynchron
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
Asynchrone Kurse ermöglichen es den Studenten, in ihrem eigenen Tempo zu lernen.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

kanna
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
Die hellen orangefarbenen Canna-Lilien wuchsen hoch neben dem Teich.
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

sterben
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
Die Blumen werden ohne Wasser sterben.
B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

Belüftung
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
Eine angemessene Belüftung ist entscheidend, um die Luftqualität zu erhalten.
C2 noun /fez/

Fez

Fez
Meaning
a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries
Example
The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.
Das traditionelle Kostüm beinhaltete einen roten Fez mit einem schwarzen Quast.
A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

Wortschatz
Meaning
the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject
Example
Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.
Tägliches Lesen verbessert deinen Wortschatz.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

Outfit
Meaning
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
Example
She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Outfit zur Party.
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

vorhersagen
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
Wissenschaftler sagen Regen morgen voraus.
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

rächen
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
Die Armee rächte sich nach dem feindlichen Angriff.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

vermeint
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
Er ist der vermeintliche Vater des Kindes.
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

kostenlos
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
Die Getränke bei der Veranstaltung wurden kostenlos bereitgestellt.
C1 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

Magnat
Meaning
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
Example
The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.
Der Immobilienmagnat investierte in mehrere Wolkenkratzer.
C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

Zerbrechlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being fragile; delicateness.
Example
The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.
Die Zerbrechlichkeit der Hornhaut nimmt durch Reiben zu.
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

Verehrung
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
Viele Kulturen zeigen Verehrung für ihre Vorfahren.
A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

aktualisieren
Meaning
to make something more modern or current; to provide new information
Example
Please update your software regularly.
Bitte aktualisieren Sie Ihre Software regelmäßig.
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

Allrounder
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
Leonardo da Vinci war ein wahrer Allrounder, der in Kunst, Wissenschaft und Ingenieurwesen hervorragend war.
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

zivilisieren
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
Bildung kann helfen, Gemeinschaften zu zivilisieren, indem gemeinsame Werte und Respekt gefördert werden.
C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

durch die Luft wehen
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
Der Duft von frischem Brot wehte durch die Küche.
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

entstehend
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
Die entstehende Technologie revolutioniert die Industrien.
C1 noun /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

Reflektor
Meaning
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
Example
The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.
Der Radfahrer befestigte einen roten Reflektor an der Rückseite seines Fahrrads zur Sicherheit.
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

hinauswerfen
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Der Schiedsrichter musste den Spieler für unsportliches Verhalten hinauswerfen.
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

olympische spiele
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
Die Olympischen Spiele bringen die besten Athleten der Welt zusammen.
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

Unentschieden
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
Das Rennen endete mit einem Unentschieden zwischen den beiden Läufern.
C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

Rache
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
Er schwor, Rache an denen zu nehmen, die ihm Unrecht getan hatten.
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.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

Beratung
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
Die Beratung war wesentlich.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

Vorauszahlung / Retainer
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
Der Anwalt verlangte eine Vorauszahlung, bevor er den Fall übernahm.
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

Fleiß
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
Erfolg erfordert Geduld und Fleiß.
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

hellviolett
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes hellviolettes Kleid auf der Party.
B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

gründlich, ausführlich
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
Der Bericht war gründlich und gut recherchiert.
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

Mikroklima
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
Ein Mikroklima kann einen signifikanten Einfluss auf das Pflanzenwachstum haben.
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

einfach; mühelos
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
Sie löste das Mathematikproblem einfach in wenigen Minuten.
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

gesellig
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
Er ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

trennen
Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
bitte trennen sie das ladegerät vom stromnetz
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

vornehm
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
Sie sprach auf eine vornehme Weise, die die Gäste beeindruckte.
A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

Zehe
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
Sie hat ihren Zeh an der Stuhlbeine gestoßen.
B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

kontrolliert
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
Das Experiment wurde in einer kontrollierten Umgebung durchgeführt.
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

spezifisch
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
Mach einen spezifischen Plan, um die Aufschieberei zu überwinden.
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

pflanzlich
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
Hier wurden Kräuterheilmittel weit verbreitet verwendet.
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

implizit
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
Ihr Vertrauen in ihn war implizit.
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

anstrengend
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
Er gab eine anstrengende Erklärung, die das Publikum verwirrte.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

ordentlich; sauber
Meaning
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
Example
She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
Sie hält ihr Zimmer sehr ordentlich und sauber.
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

Ochse
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
Der Bauer benutzte einen Ochsen, um das Feld zu pflügen.
B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

zweitens
Meaning
Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.
Example
Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.
Zuerst brauchen wir Finanzierung; zweitens brauchen wir ein starkes Team.
C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

Strafvollzugswissenschaft
Meaning
The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
Example
He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.
Er entschloss sich, sich auf Strafvollzugswissenschaft zu spezialisieren, um das Gefängnissystem zu verbessern.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

beflecken
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
Der weiße Stoff war von Tintenflecken befleckt.
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

violette Farbe
Meaning
of a bluish-purple color
Example
She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes violettes Kleid zur Party.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

Rundfunkanbieter
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
Der Rundfunkanbieter sendete das Spiel live an Millionen von Zuschauern.
C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

manipulieren
Meaning
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment
Example
The election was rigged by corrupt officials.
Die Wahl wurde von korrupten Beamten manipuliert.
A2 noun /ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

Electric fan

elektrischer Ventilator
Meaning
a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room
Example
The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days.
Der elektrische Ventilator hält den Raum an heißen Sommertagen kühl.
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

Blume
Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
Der Garten war voller bunter Blumen.
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

Taxi
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
Ich rief ein Taxi, um zum Flughafen zu gelangen.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

Schwammgurke
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
Die Schwammgurke kann gegessen werden, wenn sie jung ist oder getrocknet werden, um natürliche Schwämme herzustellen.
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

zufrieden
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
Sie war zufrieden mit ihrem einfachen Leben.
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

vorherbestimmen
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
Sie glaubten, dass ihre Wege vom Schicksal vorbestimmt waren.
B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

Bereicherung
Meaning
The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.
Example
Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.
Kulturelle Bereicherung fördert ein tieferes Verständnis der Traditionen.
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

tausend
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
Es waren tausend Menschen auf dem Konzert.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

fühlend
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Menschen sind fühlende Wesen, die in der Lage sind, zu vernunfteln.
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

täuschen
Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
Er versuchte, sich in den exklusiven Club zu blaffen.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

loyal; treu; zuverlässig
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
Er blieb seinen Freunden in schwierigen Zeiten loyal.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

ansteckend
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
Ihr ansteckendes Lachen brachte alle zum Lächeln.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

Unfehlbarkeit
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
Einige religiöse Gruppen bekräftigen nachdrücklich die Unfehlbarkeit ihrer heiligen Schriften.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

Mangel; Defizit; Fehler
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Trotz seiner vielen Talente hat er einige Mängel.
A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

Beziehung
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
Sie haben eine sehr enge Beziehung.
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

Strafe
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
Er musste eine hohe Strafe zahlen, weil er gegen die Verkehrsregeln verstoßen hatte.
B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

Taschenlampe / Fackel
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
Benutze die Taschenlampe, um dich im Dunkeln zurechtzufinden.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

Authentizität
Meaning
The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
Example
The authenticity of the document was verified.
Die Authentizität des Dokuments wurde überprüft.
B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

Note
Meaning
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.
Der Lehrer benotete alle Arbeiten bis zum Wochenende.
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

formbar
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
Gold ist ein sehr formbares Metall, das in Schmuck verwendet wird.
B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

ungeplant
Meaning
Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.
Example
Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.
Ungeplante Urbanisierung trägt zu Umweltproblemen bei.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

Degeneration
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
Der Roman stellt den moralischen Verfall einer korrupten Gesellschaft dar.
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

sonnengetrockneter Reis
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
Die Bauern breiteten den sonnengetrockneten Reis auf Matten aus, um ihn vollständig zu trocknen.
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

strömen
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
Die Menge stürmte nach vorne, als sich die Tore öffneten.
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

Materialismus
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
Der Aufstieg des Materialismus in der modernen Gesellschaft beunruhigt viele Philosophen.
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

gerinnen
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
Das Blut gerann schnell nach dem Schnitt.
B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

ästhetisch
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
Gutes ästhetisches Design verbessert die Produktanziehungskraft.
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

verschlechtern
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
Mangelnde Bildung kann die Armutsniveaus verschlechtern.
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obszön
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er in der Öffentlichkeit obszöne Bemerkungen machte.
B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

weise / art
Meaning
a way in which something is done or happens
Example
He spoke in a polite manner.
Er sprach in einer höflichen Art.
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

flackern
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
Die Kerze flackerte im Wind.
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

tiefe Schnittwunde
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
Er hatte nach dem Unfall eine tiefe Schnittwunde am Bein.
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

aufpolieren
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
Die Arbeiter polierten das alte Schwert, bis es wie neu glänzte.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

alles
Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
Er hat alles in seinem Koffer gepackt.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

erschöpft
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
Sich nach dem Aufwachen erschöpft zu fühlen, ist üblich.
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

Depot, Lager
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
Das nationale Depot schützt alle Staatsanleihen.
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

rasieren
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
Er rasiert sich gerne jeden Morgen vor der Arbeit.
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

Schiefer / planen
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
Das Treffen ist für nächsten Montag angesetzt.
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

inkarniert
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
Sie ist die Güte inkarniert.
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.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

Kerze
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
Wir haben während des Stromausfalls eine Kerze angezündet
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

Nachtkönigin
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
Die Nachtkönigin-Blumen erfüllten den Garten mit ihrem süßen Duft.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

Glück
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

Zusammenarbeit
Meaning
The process of working together to the same end.
Example
Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.
Zusammenarbeit stellt eine effektive Problemlösung sicher.
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

rätselhaft
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
Er gab mir ein rätselhaftes Lächeln.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

hyperkritisch
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
Der Lehrer war oft hyperkritisch gegenüber kleinen Fehlern.
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

weglassen
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
Bitte lassen Sie keine wichtigen Details in Ihrem Bericht aus.
A2 noun /ˈbraʊzər/

browser

Browser
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.
Ich benutze einen Webbrowser, um nach Informationen online zu suchen.
A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

Gast
Meaning
a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
Example
We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.
Wir haben mehrere Gäste zu unserer Hochzeitsfeier am letzten Wochenende eingeladen.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

Versorgungsdienst
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
Der Versorgungsdienst der Armee stellte sicher, dass die Soldaten genügend Vorräte hatten.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

last / hindernis
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
Schulden können ein ernstes Hindernis im Leben werden.
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

lange Wanderung
Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
Sie sind drei Tage lang durch die Berge gewandert.
B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

Behälter
Meaning
A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.
Example
Containers are essential for logistics.
Container sind entscheidend für die Logistik.
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

ähnlich
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
Auf ähnliche Weise können wir Erfolg mit Hingabe und harter Arbeit erzielen.
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

unerwartet anhalten / angreifen
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
Er wurde von Reportern aufgehalten, als er das Gerichtsgebäude verließ.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

sammeln
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
Der Politiker sammelte Unterstützung von jungen Wählern.
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.