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C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

Fleck
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
Sein Hemd hatte einen roten Fleck vom verschütteten Saft.
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

Seminar
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
Er entschied sich, sich in einem Seminar einzuschreiben, um Theologie zu studieren.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

lobend
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
Das Buch war mit lobenden Bemerkungen über den Autor gefüllt.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

Entlassung
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
Das Krankenhaus wird den Patienten morgen entlassen.
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

umarmen
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
Sie umarmte ihre Freundin am Flughafen.
C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

Defektion
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
Die Defektion des Politikers schockierte seine Anhänger.
C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

informelles Treffen
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
Das Team hielt vor der Präsentation ein schnelles informelles Treffen ab.
B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

Altar
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
Die Braut und der Bräutigam standen während der Zeremonie vor dem Altar.
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

Eule
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
Die Eule rief leise in der Dunkelheit des Waldes.
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

abgemagert
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
Nach Wochen der Krankheit sah er blass und abgemagert aus.
A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

Papa
Meaning
an informal or affectionate term for one’s father
Example
Papa is picking me up from school today.
Papa holt mich heute von der Schule ab.
C1 noun /ʃoʊl/

shoal

Fischschwarm
Meaning
a large group of fish swimming together; a shallow place in water
Example
We saw a shoal of fish near the coast.
Wir sahen einen Fischschwarm nahe der Küste.
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

nekrologie
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
Die Zeitung veröffentlichte eine Nekrologie von bedeutenden Persönlichkeiten, die in diesem Jahr verstorben sind.
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

schimpfen
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
Der Lehrer schimpfte den Schüler für das Zuspätkommen.
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

schrecklich; furchtbar; entsetzlich
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unseres Urlaubs.
C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

aufspießen
Meaning
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.
Der Ritter wurde vom Speer des Feindes aufgespießt.
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

neurologisch
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
Meditation hat positive neurologische Auswirkungen auf die geistige Gesundheit.
A2 noun /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

invitation

Glück
Meaning
a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something
Example
She sent me an invitation to her wedding.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

elektrolyte
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
Elektrolyte helfen, das richtige Flüssigkeitsgleichgewicht im Körper zu erhalten.
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

unkontrollierbares Verlangen, Dinge anzuzünden
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
Der Verdächtige wurde mit Pyromanie diagnostiziert, nachdem wiederholte Brandstiftungsfälle aufgetreten waren.
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

Sklave
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
Die abolitionistische Bewegung kämpfte für die Rechte der Sklaven.
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

gefährden
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
Sein rücksichtslose Verhalten könnte seine Karriere gefährden.
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

abstimmen
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
Sie stellte sich schnell auf die Bedürfnisse ihres neuen Teams ein.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

Geiz
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
Sein Geiz zeigte sich darin, dass er jede unnötige Ausgabe vermied.
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabetisch
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Die Namen sind alphabetisch im Register geordnet.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

großes zerstörerisches Feuer
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
Der Wald wurde von einem riesigen Feuer zerstört, das mehrere Tage andauerte.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

elastisch
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
Das elastische Band kann sich dehnen und in seine ursprüngliche Form zurückkehren.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

Bürgermeister
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
Der Bürgermeister kündigte eine neue Politik zur Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs an.
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
Die Großzügigkeit des Milliardärs war in seinen zahlreichen wohltätigen Spenden an Krankenhäuser deutlich sichtbar.
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

Aussprache
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
Ihre Aussprache französischer Wörter hat sich stark verbessert.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

parallel
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Die beiden Straßen verlaufen parallel zueinander über mehrere Meilen.
B1 verb /ˈedɪt/

edit

bearbeiten
Meaning
to make changes to improve or correct something
Example
I need to edit this document before submission.
Ich muss dieses Dokument vor der Einreichung bearbeiten.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

Parodie
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
Die Comedy-Show enthielt eine Parodie bekannter Politiker.
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

feucht und kalt
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
Der Keller war dunkel und feucht, erfüllt von einem muffigen Geruch.
B2 noun /jel/

Yell

Schrei; Gebrüll; Aufschrei
Meaning
a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly
Example
He let out a yell when he saw the spider.
Er ließ einen Schrei los, als er die Spinne sah.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

Schaufel
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
Der Gärtner benutzte eine Schaufel, um Löcher zum Pflanzen von Blumen zu graben.
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

winzig
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
Trotz seiner winzigen Größe war er ein mächtiger Anführer.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

Konto
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
Sie eröffnete ein Sparkonto bei der Bank.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

Vororte der Stadt
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
Sie zogen in die Vororte der Stadt für ein ruhigeres Leben.
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

sinnlos
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
Er war gelangweilt von den sinnlosen Aufgaben bei der Arbeit.
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

Faszination; Anziehung; Staunen
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
Ihre Faszination für die alte Geschichte führte sie dazu, Archäologin zu werden.
A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

wem
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
Example
The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.
Der Mann, dem ich gestern begegnet bin, ist mein Freund.
A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

Hotel
Meaning
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
Example
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
Wir haben in einem Hotel in der Nähe des Strandes übernachtet.
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

Zange
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
Benutze die Zange, um die heiße Kohle sicher zu entfernen.
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

Magnet
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
Der Magnet hielt das Papier an der Kühlschranktür.
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

Initiativen
Meaning
Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.
Example
Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.
Gemeinschaftsinitiativen kommen benachteiligten Gruppen zugute.
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

Farbe
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
Der Künstler wählte einen sanften blauen Farbton für den Hintergrund.
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

Notation
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
Der Lehrer erklärte die Notation, die in den algebraischen Gleichungen verwendet wurde.
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

bezieht sich auf die Korrektur von Knochen- oder Muskelverformungen
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
Sie besuchte einen orthopädischen Chirurgen wegen ihrer Rückenschmerzen.
A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

Vereinbarungen
Meaning
Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.
Example
Agreements strengthen partnerships.
Vereinbarungen stärken Partnerschaften.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

fliegend
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
Der fliegende Vogel stieg anmutig in den Himmel auf.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

Weihrauch / erzürnen
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
Der Duft von Weihrauch füllte den Tempel, aber seine unhöflichen Worte erzürnten sie.
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

Daten
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
Wissenschaftler analysierten die Daten von Tausenden von Experimenten, um zu ihrem Schluss zu kommen.
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

sich erinnern
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
Ich kann mich nicht erinnern, wo ich meine Schlüssel hingelegt habe.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

Gegenstand
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
Der Tisch ist ein Gegenstand im Raum.
C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

vergehen
Meaning
to pass or go by, usually referring to time
Example
Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.
Es vergingen mehrere Stunden, bevor er schließlich nach Hause zurückkehrte.
C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

ein Stoß
Meaning
To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.
Example
He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
Er stieß mit dem Finger auf die Karte, um den Standort zu zeigen.
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

demoralisieren
Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
Die ständige Kritik demoralisiert den jungen Athleten.
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

liefern
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
Der Kurier wird das Paket morgen liefern.
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

Mut
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
Mut ist entscheidend im Angesicht von Herausforderungen.
C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

streng
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
Ihr strenger Ton brachte die laute Klasse zum Schweigen.
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

zustimmen
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
Ich stimme Ihrer Meinung zu in dieser Angelegenheit.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

Profundität oder tiefe Einsicht
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
Die Profundität seiner Worte hinterließ einen bleibenden Eindruck.
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

finanziell
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
Er traf eine solide finanzielle Entscheidung, indem er klug investierte.
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 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

Pestizide
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
Der übermäßige Einsatz von Pestiziden kann der Umwelt schaden.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

Brom
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
Brom wird häufig in Wasseraufbereitungsc hemikalien verwendet.
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

wissenschaftlich
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
Wissenschaftliche Entdeckungen prägen weiterhin unser Verständnis der Welt.
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

aktiv; in Kraft; funktionierend; betriebsbereit;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
Die neuen Sicherheitsprotokolle wurden unmittelbar nach dem Unfall betriebsbereit.
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

vorangehen
Meaning
To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.
Example
Dark clouds often forerun a storm.
Dunkle Wolken gehen oft einem Sturm voraus.
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

abtrünnig
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
Während der Debatte waren nur wenige abtrünnige Stimmen zu hören.
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

festen Willen und Ausdauer
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
Seine Beharrlichkeit, seine Ziele zu erreichen, war inspirierend.
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

epikureisch
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
Der Koch bereitete ein epikureisches Festmahl für die Gäste vor.
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

krank sein
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
Sie ist seit dem letzten Winter krank.
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

verstört
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
Sie war verstört, nachdem sie ihr Haustier verloren hatte.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

dringend
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
Der Manager musste gleichzeitig mehrere dringende Probleme lösen.
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

scheren
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
Der Landwirt wird das Schaf im Frühling scheren.
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

Lagerhaus
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
Das Lager diente als Storehouse für alle importierten Waren.
A1 verb /feɪs/

face

gegenübertreten
Meaning
to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction
Example
She had to face many challenges in her new job.
Sie musste vielen herausforderungen in ihrem neuen job gegenübertreten.
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

schwächen
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
Die lange Krankheit schwächte den alten Mann.
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

miserabel, erbärmlich, sehr klein
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
Die Leistung des Teams war im Vergleich zum letzten Jahr miserabel.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

unerlaubte Veränderung
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
Die Manipulation von Beweisen ist ein Verbrechen.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

Metaphysiker
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
Der Metaphysiker diskutierte die Essenz der Realität mit seinen Kollegen.
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

abgenutzt und dünn durch übermäßige Nutzung
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
Sein abgenutzter Mantel konnte ihn im Winter nicht warm halten.
C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

verunsichern
Meaning
To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The sudden news unsettled the entire community.
Die plötzliche Nachricht verunsicherte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.
A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

Rose
Meaning
a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow
Example
She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.
Sie gab mir eine schöne rote Rose zum Valentinstag.
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

ein kleines Stück oder eine kleine Menge von etwas; eine kurze Zeit oder Distanz
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
Kannst du noch ein bisschen länger auf mich warten?
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

Krawatte
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Er passte seine Krawatte vor dem wichtigen Meeting an.
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polar, bezogen auf die Pole
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
Pinguine leben in den Polarregionen der Erde.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

unwesentlich
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
Der Bericht entfernt alle unwesentlichen Details, um fokussiert zu bleiben.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

destruktiv
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
Der Hurrikan war für die Küstengebiete sehr destruktiv.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

sprachgebrauch
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
Im rechtlichen Sprachgebrauch hat der Begriff eine andere Bedeutung.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

Intellekt
Meaning
The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.
Example
Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.
Ihr Intellekt wird von allen ihren Kollegen bewundert.
B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

Kraut
Meaning
a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume
Example
Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.
Basilikum ist ein beliebtes Kraut in der italienischen Küche.
C2 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

intromit

einführen
Meaning
To insert or introduce something into a place or body.
Example
The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound.
Der Arzt führte das Instrument vorsichtig in die Wunde ein.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

Akkretion
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
Die Akkumulation von Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, in verschiedene Projekte zu investieren.
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

aggressiv ansprechen
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
Der Reporter wurde von Demonstranten vor dem Gericht angegangen.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

zu einem niedrigeren Preis verkaufen
Meaning
to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something
Example
The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.
Der Laden verkaufte seine Waren zu einem niedrigeren Preis als seine Wettbewerber, indem er große Rabatte anbot.
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

abbrechen; abbrechen der Schwangerschaft
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
Der Pilot entschied sich, die Mission wegen des schlechten Wetters abzubrechen.
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

vorübergehend
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
Die Straße ist vorübergehend wegen Reparaturen gesperrt.
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

komplex
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
Die Beziehung zwischen Armut und Bildung ist komplex.
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Araber
Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
Er ist ein Araber, der in Dubai lebt.
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.
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pension
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Nach der Pensionierung erhält er eine monatliche Rente von der Firma.
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

sicher; bestimmt
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
Ich bin sicher, dass er morgen kommen wird.
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

Müll
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
Der Park war nach dem Festival voller Müll.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

falsch; unkorrekt
Meaning
not true; false; incorrect
Example
His statement about the incident was completely untrue.
Seine Aussage über den Vorfall war völlig falsch.
B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

Akzent
Meaning
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region
Example
She spoke English with a strong French accent.
Sie sprach Englisch mit starkem französischem Akzent.
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

beginnen
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
Sie beginnt nächste Woche einen neuen Job.
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.
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

Vorrecht
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
Es ist das Vorrecht des Managers, die endgültige Entscheidung zu treffen.
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.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

Organ
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Das Herz ist ein wichtiges Organ im menschlichen Körper.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

anstrengend
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
Die Arbeiter hatten einen anstrengenden Tag in der heißen Sonne.
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

bauchnabel
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
Der Nabelschnur des Babys fiel nach einer Woche ab.
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

schläfrig machend
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
Die somniferen Vorlesungen des Professors brachten die Hälfte der Klasse zum Einschlafen.
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

Karmin
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
Der Künstler mischte Karmin mit Weiß, um einen schönen Rosaton zu kreieren.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

aufregend
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
Fallschirmspringen war die aufregendste Erfahrung seines Lebens.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

nachdrücklich
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
Das Kind war nachdrücklich, ein neues Spielzeug zu bekommen.
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

mobil
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
Einige Bakterien sind mobil und können zu Nährstoffen schwimmen.