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A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

beide
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
Beide Kinder waren aufgeregt wegen der Reise.
C1 verb ɪmˈbjuː

Imbue

Eine Idee oder ein Gefühl tief in den Geist von jemandem einfließen lassen
Meaning
Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind
Example
The teacher tried to imbue students with a love for learning.
Der Lehrer versuchte, den Schülern eine Liebe zum Lernen zu vermitteln.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

verehren
Meaning
To deeply respect or admire someone or something.
Example
The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.
Die Studenten verehrten ihren Lehrer für seine Weisheit.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

Maximum
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
Sie erzielte die maximale Punktzahl in der Prüfung.
C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

furchterregend
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
Der Boxer war ein furchterregender Gegner im Ring.
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

widerstandsfähig
Meaning
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Example
He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.
Er blieb ein unnachgiebiger Gegner des Fortschritts.
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

subaquatisch
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
Taucher erkundeten das subaquatische Höhlensystem, das mit seltenen Fischen gefüllt war.
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

automatische Maschine
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
Er arbeitete wie ein Automat, ohne Emotionen zu zeigen.
C2 noun /ʃiːt fɪʃ/

Sheat-fish

Wels
Meaning
A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels
Example
The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia.
Der Wels ist einer der größten Süßwasserfische in Südasien.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjuːz/

infuse

infundieren
Meaning
to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling
Example
The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.
Die Lehrerin versuchte, ihren Schülern eine Liebe zum Lesen zu infundieren.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

scheinbar, anscheinend ruhig
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Er war scheinbar ruhig trotz des Chaos um ihn herum.
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

Alphabetisierung
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
Erwachsenen-Leseprogramme helfen den Menschen, Lesen zu lernen.
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

Anämie
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
Die Gentherapie behandelt Anämie effektiv.
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

Eidesstattliche Erklärung
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
Der Zeuge reichte eine eidesstattliche Erklärung vor Gericht ein.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

dafür
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Er erhielt die Zahlung und gab einen Beleg dafür.
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

Marktfähigkeit
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
Die Marktfähigkeit des neuen Produkts hängt von der Nachfrage der Verbraucher ab.
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

falsch
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
Es scheint etwas falsch mit dem Motor des Autos zu sein.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

Leben / Lebensunterhalt
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
Er verdient seinen Lebensunterhalt als Lehrer.
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

Pugnacität
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
Der Trainer bewunderte die Pugnacität des Spielers auf dem Feld.
A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

Krebs
Meaning
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Example
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
Rauchen ist eine Hauptursache für Lungenkrebs.
A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

in der Tat
Meaning
used to emphasize or confirm a statement
Example
It was a long journey indeed.
Es war eine lange Reise, in der Tat.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

charmant
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
Das Dorf ist voller charmanter kleiner Häuser.
B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

Menge; Anzahl; Volumen
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
Die Menge Wasser in der Flasche reicht für die Reise.
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

Fremdenfeindlichkeit
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
Xenophobie kann zu Diskriminierung und sozialer Spaltung führen.
B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

deprimiert
Meaning
Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.
Example
She felt depressed after losing her job.
Sie fühlte sich deprimiert, nachdem sie ihren Job verloren hatte.
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

reizbar
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
Das Kind wurde reizbar, als ihm Süßigkeiten verweigert wurden.
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

Diskurs, Rede
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
Der Professor hielt einen Vortrag über antike Philosophie.
C1 verb /mɔːl/

maul

verletzt
Meaning
To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.
Example
The bear mauled the camper in the forest.
Der Bär hat den Camper im Wald verletzt.
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

zusätzlich
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
Zusätzlich bieten wir Rabatte für frühe Buchungen an.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

Raureif
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Die Bäume waren nach der kalten Nacht mit weißem Raureif bedeckt.
A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

tatsächlich
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
Sie hat tatsächlich das Projekt vor dem geplanten Termin abgeschlossen.
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

unhöflich
Meaning
in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners
Example
He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.
Er sprach unhöflich mit dem Kellner trotz des guten Services.
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

pervers
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
Er hatte ein perverses Vergnügen daran, seine Kollegen zu verärgern.
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

grenzüberschreitend
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
Die beiden Rechtsgebiete sind grenzüberschreitend und teilen dieselben Grenzen.
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

Säuregehalt
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
Der Säuregehalt des Bodens beeinflusst das Pflanzenwachstum.
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

Glück
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

kerngesund
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
Trotz seines Alters blieb der Mann gesund und aktiv.
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

Gemeinschaftsprogramme
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
Gemeinschaftsprogramme fördern das Bewusstsein für den Schmetterlingsschutz.
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

eine Person, die zu den ersten gehört, die ein neues Gebiet erkunden oder sich dort niederlassen; jemand, der neue Ideen oder Methoden entwickelt
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
Sie war eine Pionierin im Bereich der Informatik.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

federartig
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
Die Struktur des Farnblatts ist federartig.
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

nichtig
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
Seine Bemühungen waren nichtig und änderten das Ergebnis nicht.
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

Zerwürfung
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
Bürgerkriege entstehen oft durch nationale Zerwürfung.
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

Sumpf
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
Die gefährdeten Vögel bauten ihre Nester im geschützten Sumpf.
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

eine Art alter Musketen
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
Die Soldaten trugen Musketen auf das Schlachtfeld.
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

gänserich
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
Der Gänserich beschützte seine Familie vor dem näherkommenden Hund.
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

Spitze
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
Der Kirchturm war von weitem sichtbar.
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

langandauernd
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
Sie haben eine langandauernde Beziehung zu ihren Lieferanten.
A2 noun /ˈbɪz.nəs/

Business

Geschäft; Unternehmen; Handel
Meaning
work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services
Example
He started his own business after graduating from university.
Er gründete sein eigenes Geschäft, nachdem er die Universität abgeschlossen hatte.
C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

ersticken
Meaning
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
Example
The police were called to quell the violent protest.
Die Polizei wurde gerufen, um die gewalttätige Proteste zu ersticken.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

Betrug
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Betrügerei beschuldigt.
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

schleudern, werfen
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
Er warf seine Tasche über seine Schulter, bevor er ging.
B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

immergrün
Meaning
Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.
Example
Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.
Immergrüne Bäume wie Kiefern und Tannen bleiben das ganze Jahr über grün.
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

Politik
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
Politik beinhaltet oft schwierige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

Rückblick
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Mit dem Vorteil des Rückblicks erkannten wir, dass die Entscheidung ein Fehler war.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

rechtmäßig; legitim; gültig; gerecht;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
Der Richter bestätigte, dass ihre Handlungen gesetzmäßig und angemessen waren.
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

dreijährig
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
Das Kunstfestival ist eine dreijährliche Veranstaltung in der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

Kundenbindung
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
Hohe Kundenbindung erhöht die Nachhaltigkeit des Geschäfts.
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

alte Frau
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
Die Kinder hatten Angst vor der Geschichte der bösen alten Frau im Wald.
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

väterlich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
Er zeigte ein väterliches Interesse an der Ausbildung des Jungen.
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

parlamentarisch
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
Das Land hat ein parlamentarisches Regierungssystem.
C1 noun vaɪˈtæləti

vitality

Vitalität, Energie
Meaning
The state of being strong and active; energy.
Example
The vitality of the team helped them succeed in the competition.
Die Vitalität des Teams half ihnen, in der Konkurrenz erfolgreich zu sein.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

Manipulation der Wahlkreisgrenzen
Meaning
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
Example
The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.
Die regierende Partei wurde beschuldigt, die Wahlbezirke zu manipulieren, um mehr Sitze zu sichern.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

anstößig
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
Seine unhöflichen Bemerkungen wurden von allen Anwesenden als anstößig empfunden.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

sofortig
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
Die Temperaturänderung war fast sofortig.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

Zentigrad (Celsius)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
Die Wettervorhersage sagte 30 Grad Celsius voraus.
C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

wild
Meaning
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
Example
The feral cat roamed the streets at night.
Die wilde Katze streifte nachts durch die Straßen.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

Gottesdienst
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
Sie versammeln sich jeden Sonntag zum Gottesdienst.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

Fortsetzung
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
Die Fortsetzung des Films war noch erfolgreicher als das Original.
A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

kosten
Meaning
to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss
Example
This book will cost twenty dollars.
Dieses Buch wird zwanzig Dollar kosten.
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

Lust
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
Der Roman stellte die Lust der korrupten Adligen dar.
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

roh
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
Rohöl wird zu Kraftstoff und Chemikalien verarbeitet.
C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

reserviert
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
Er schien auf der Party reserviert zu sein und vermied die meisten Gespräche.
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

ohne Protest akzeptieren
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
Sie beschloss, den Wünschen ihrer Eltern ohne Protest zuzustimmen.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

Obduktion
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
Der Arzt führte eine Obduktion am Körper durch.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

verspotten
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
Der Tyrann versuchte, ihn mit grausamen Worten zu hänseln.
B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

stören
Meaning
to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing
Example
Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
Bitte störe mich nicht, während ich lerne.
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

verderben
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
Der Waldbrand zerstörte den Wald.
C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

Fähigkeit
Meaning
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Example
Prowess in sports enhances team strength.
Fähigkeit im Sport steigert die Teamstärke.
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

Lobrede
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
Er hielt eine Lobrede für seinen scheidenden Lehrer.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

unfähig
Meaning
lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something
Example
He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.
Er ist unfähig, komplexe Anweisungen zu verstehen.
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

herrische und streitsüchtige Frau
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
Der Charakter wurde als eine laute und dominierende Termagantin dargestellt.
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

Refraktor
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
Refraktor-Teleskope verwenden Linsen, um Licht zu fokussieren.
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

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

reaction

Reaktion
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
Die Verhaftungen lösten eine Reaktion aus.
B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

anspruchsvoll
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
Der Job ist sehr anspruchsvoll und erfordert lange Arbeitsstunden.
B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

Metro
Meaning
an underground urban railway system; subway system
Example
The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.
Die Metro verbindet alle wichtigen Bereiche der Stadt effizient.
B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

Herd
Meaning
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat
Example
She cooked dinner on the gas stove.
Sie kochte das Abendessen auf dem Gasherd.
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

Hinweis
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
Sie gab mir einen Hinweis auf die Überraschungsparty.
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

zentrale
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
Die Stadt ist das Zentrum des Handelsnetzwerks des Landes.
A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

Anstrengung
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
Deine Anstrengungen bestimmen deinen Erfolg.
B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

überwachen
Meaning
to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly
Example
The teacher supervises students during the exam.
Der Lehrer überwacht die Schüler während der Prüfung.
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

aufnahme
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
Er überwachte seine tägliche Kalorienaufnahme, um eine gesunde Ernährung beizubehalten.
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

Gang / Freundesgruppe
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
Er kam zur Party mit seiner Gang von Freunden.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

teilweise; voreingenommen;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
Der Richter gab eine teilweise Entscheidung zugunsten des Beklagten.
B1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ɡrəʊθ/

Economic Growth

wirtschaftliches Wachstum
Meaning
The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, measured by the expansion of economic output, income, and investment.
Example
The country's economic growth has been remarkable over the past decade.
Das wirtschaftliche Wachstum des Landes war im letzten Jahrzehnt bemerkenswert.
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

flirten
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
Er war dafür bekannt, mit vielen Frauen in der Stadt zu flirten.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

Ton
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
Die Audioqualität des Podcasts war ausgezeichnet.
A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

unterschreiben
Meaning
to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning
Example
Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.
Bitte unterschreiben Sie den Vertrag unten auf der Seite.
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

wellig
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
Wir fuhren durch hügelige, wellige Landschaften.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

insofern
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
Insofern du ihr Lehrer bist, solltest du sie sorgfältig anleiten.
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

ein Seil sichern
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
Der Kletterer bat seinen Partner, das Seil fest zu sichern.
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

Vorzeichen für zukünftiges Glück oder Unglück
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
Viele Menschen betrachten eine schwarze Katze, die ihren Weg kreuzt, als schlechtes Vorzeichen.
B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

raten
Meaning
to recommend what should be done; to give advice
Example
The doctor advised him to rest for a week.
Der Arzt riet ihm, eine Woche zu ruhen.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

Haarspange
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Sie benutzte mehrere Haarspangen, um ihre elegante Hochsteckfrisur zu sichern.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

Aktivismus
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
Ihr Umweltaktivismus inspirierte viele junge Menschen zum Handeln.
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

Autarkie
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
Die Nation versuchte Autarkie, um die Abhängigkeit von Importen zu verringern.
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

Zweifel; Misstrauen; Verdacht
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
Es gab keinen Zweifel in ihrem Geist, dass sie die richtige Entscheidung getroffen hatte.
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

Spezialist
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
Sie konsultierte einen Herzspezialisten wegen ihres Zustands.
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

unbedeutend
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
Sie regt sich oft über die unbedeutendsten Dinge auf.
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

zugänglich
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
Sie war bereit, die Idee, länger zu arbeiten, zu akzeptieren.
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

Albino (person oder Tier ohne Pigmentierung)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
Das Albino-Kaninchen hatte weißes Fell und rosafarbene Augen.
C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Disposition
Meaning
A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.
Example
She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.
Sie hat eine fröhliche Disposition trotz der Schwierigkeiten.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

Agilität
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
Mentale Agilität ist entscheidend für die Problemlösung.
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

jeder
Meaning
any person; anyone
Example
Anybody can join the club.
Jeder kann dem Club beitreten.
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

heuchlerisch
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
Es ist heuchlerisch, Ehrlichkeit zu predigen, während man selbst lügt.
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

zurückfallen
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
Nach Monaten des Fortschritts begann er, in alte Gewohnheiten zurückzufallen.
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

Karikatur
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
Das Magazin veröffentlichte eine Karikatur des Politikers.
C1 noun /məˈræŋ/

meringue

meringue (Dessert-Belag)
Meaning
A light dessert topping made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
Example
She decorated the pie with a fluffy meringue topping.
Sie dekorierte den Kuchen mit einer fluffigen Meringue-Schicht.
C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

Theosophie
Meaning
A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.
Example
Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.
Die Theosophie zog Menschen an, die sich für Mystik und spirituelles Wachstum interessierten.