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C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

brigade
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
Die Feuerwehrbrigade kam schnell, um die Flammen zu löschen.
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

Isolation
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
Der Patient wurde in Isolation gehalten, um die Ausbreitung der ansteckenden Krankheit zu verhindern.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

überschuss
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
Das Land hat in diesem Jahr einen Überschuss an Lebensmitteln.
A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

Position
Meaning
A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
Example
The team's position reflects consistent performance.
Die Position des Teams spiegelt eine konstante Leistung wider.
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

Brechstange
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
Er benutzte einen Kuhfuß, um die alten Nägel zu entfernen.
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

umdrehen
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
Sie hat den Pfannkuchen in der Pfanne geworfen.
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

schmackhaftes Fleisch
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
Der Koch hat schmackhafte Fleischgerichte für die Dinnerparty zubereitet.
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

diskriminierend
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
Diskriminierende Politiken lösten Proteste aus.
A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

als
Meaning
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
Example
She is taller than her brother.
Sie ist größer als ihr Bruder.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

vorbeugen
Meaning
to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
Example
The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um eine Krise durch die Einführung neuer Politiken zu verhindern.
B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

abenteuerlustig
Meaning
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Example
They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.
Sie nahmen an abenteuerlichen Aktivitäten wie Kajakfahren und Wandern teil.
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

entkleiden; Kleidung ablegen
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
Die Krankenschwester half, den Patienten für die Untersuchung zu entkleiden.
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

Gerichtshof
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
Der Gerichtshof begann sofort mit den Anhörungen.
B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

reizend
Meaning
causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
Example
The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.
Der ständige Lärm von der Straße ist extrem reizend.
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

sich vergnügen
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
Die Kinder haben sich im Garten vergnügt.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

ungeduldig
Meaning
Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
Example
She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.
Sie wurde ungeduldig, während sie in der langen Schlange wartete.
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

Schuss
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
Er hat ein Schuss aufs Tor gemacht.
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

Frettchen, etwas hartnäckig suchen oder entdecken
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
Er hat die versteckten Dokumente herausgefunden.
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

fernsehen
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
Ich sehe jeden Abend meine Lieblingssendungen im Fernsehen.
B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

Eile; Hast
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
Es gab einen Ansturm, Tickets für das Konzert zu kaufen.
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

Unverschämtheit oder dreiste Kühnheit
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
Er hatte die Unverschämtheit zu lügen, selbst als er auf frischer Tat ertappt wurde.
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

belagern, belästigen
Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
Das Dorf war von ständigen Überschwemmungen umzingelt.
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

sich in Dinge einmischen, die einen nichts angehen
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
Er versucht immer, sich in die Angelegenheiten anderer einzumischen.
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

angenehm, erfreulich
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
Ein gutes Buch zu lesen ist eine angenehme Tätigkeit.
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

Donner
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
Wir hörten das Donnern über den Himmel rollen.
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

liebenswert; entzückend
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
Der Welpe war so liebenswert, dass jeder ihn adoptieren wollte.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

Schweinswal
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
Der Schweinswal sprang anmutig aus dem Wasser.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

Genitiv
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
Im Englischen wird der Genitiv oft mit einem Apostroph und 's' angezeigt.
C1 adjective /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

illustrious

berühmt
Meaning
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Example
She had an illustrious career in medicine.
Sie hatte eine berühmte Karriere in der Medizin.
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.
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

Gericht
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
Der Fall wurde vor einem internationalen Gericht verhandelt.
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.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

zwingen
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
Der Manager versuchte, das Team zu zwingen, Überstunden zu machen.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

erwarten
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
Ich erwarte, dass das Treffen um 9 Uhr beginnt.
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

ländlich
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
Sie wuchs in einer ländlichen Gegend weit außerhalb der Stadt auf.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

vertreiben
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
Die Erklärung des Lehrers zerstreute die Verwirrung der Schüler.
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

infuriate

wütend machen
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.
Seine unbedachten Bemerkungen haben das ganze Team wütend gemacht.
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

Zessionar
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
Der Zessionar übertrug die Eigentumsrechte an die gemeinnützige Organisation.
B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

ruhig
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself
Example
She remained calm and collected during the crisis.
Sie blieb ruhig und gesammelt während der Krise.
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

permanent
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
Sie zog nach dem Studium dauerhaft in die Stadt.
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

Klangharmonie, Übereinstimmung
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
Die Harmonie zwischen ihren Ideen machte das Projekt erfolgreich.
C1 noun /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/

Increment

Erhöhung
Meaning
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary
Example
He received an annual increment of five percent in his salary this year.
Er erhielt in diesem Jahr eine jährliche Erhöhung von fünf Prozent seines Gehalts.
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

digitale Entgiftung
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
Eine digitale Entgiftung kann helfen, Handermüdung zu reduzieren.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

imposant
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
Das Schloss ist eine imposante Struktur, die das Tal überblickt.
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

präventiv; entwickelt, um etwas zu verhindern
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
Regelmäßige Bewegung ist eine präventive Maßnahme gegen Herzkrankheiten.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

kombination / mischung
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Dieses Gericht ist eine perfekte Kombination aus süßen und scharfen Aromen.
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

Steuer
Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
Der erfahrene Kapitän übernahm das Steuer und navigierte das Schiff geschickt durch den Sturm.
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

Seite
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
Der Laden ist an der Seite der Straße.
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

degenerieren
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
Das einst blühende Reich begann, in Chaos zu degenerieren.
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

anstatt
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
Er gab Geld anstatt Blumen.
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

rasch und effizient
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
Die Bewerbung wurde rasch und effizient bearbeitet.
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

Salatdressing / Gewürzmischung
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
Sie hat einen köstlichen Salat mit italienischem Dressing zubereitet.
B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

analysieren
Meaning
to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions
Example
Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.
Wissenschaftler analysieren Daten, um neue Muster zu entdecken.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

ideale Umgebung
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
Der Winter schafft eine ideale Umgebung für das Wachstum von Gemüse.
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

aus Angst kauern
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
Das Kind kauerte sich während des Gewitters hinter dem Sofa.
C1 noun /ˈɛstjʊəri/

estuary

Mündung
Meaning
the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Example
The city is located near the estuary of the river.
Die Stadt liegt in der Nähe der Mündung des Flusses.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

landwirtschaftlich wichtig
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
Der Winter ist landwirtschaftlich wichtig für die Ernteproduktion.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

impulsiv
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
Seine impulsive Entscheidung führte zu unerwarteten Konsequenzen.
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

aufrechterhalten
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
Disziplin in Bildungseinrichtungen aufrechtzuerhalten ist entscheidend.
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

Wissenschaft
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
Wissenschaft setzt die Erforschung des Unbekannten fort.
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

katastrophal
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
Der Hurrikan hatte katastrophale Auswirkungen auf die Stadt.
B1 adjective /ˈɡɔːr.dʒəs/

Gorgeous

äußerst schön; attraktiv; visuell beeindruckend
Meaning
extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning
Example
The bride looked absolutely gorgeous.
Die Braut sah absolut wunderschön aus.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

modest
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
Sie lebt in einem bescheidenen Haus, ist aber sehr glücklich.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

prunkvoll
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
Sie trug eine prunkvolle Halskette, die mit ihrem eleganten Kleid nicht zusammenpasste.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

Umgebung
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Sie hat sich schnell an ihre neue Umgebung angepasst.
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

Arboretum
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
Wir haben das Arboretum der Stadt besucht, um mehr über exotische Bäume zu erfahren.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

Beutel
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
Sie bewahrte ihre Münzen in einem kleinen Lederbeutel auf.
C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

Ärger
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
Sie konnte ihre Ärger nach den wiederholten Verzögerungen nicht verbergen.
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.
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

Lehnsherr
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
Der Ritter schwor seinem Lehnsherrn Treue.
C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

Beileid
Meaning
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.
Example
She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.
Sie bot der trauernden Familie ihr aufrichtiges Beileid an.
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

pflaume
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
Die lila pflaume war saftig und lecker.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

Renovierung; Restaurierung
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
Das alte Haus wurde im letzten Jahr einer vollständigen Renovierung unterzogen.
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

einsperren
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
Der Gefangene wurde in einer dunklen Zelle eingesperrt.
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

klassisch, herausragend
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
Dieser Film ist ein klassisches Beispiel für 90er-Jahre-Comedy.
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

Mohnblume
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die rote Mohnblume blühte wunderschön im Garten.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

entmutigt
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
Sie fühlte sich entmutigt, nachdem sie die Prüfung zweimal nicht bestanden hatte.
A1 noun /iːst/

east

osten
Meaning
The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

dekorative Leiste
Meaning
A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.
Example
The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.
Die Holzverkleidung gab dem Raum einen klassischen Look.
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

kaputt; beschädigt; zerbrochen
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
Das kaputte Fenster muss sofort ersetzt werden.
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

diskutabel
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
Es ist diskutabel, dass Technologie unsere Lebensqualität verbessert hat.
C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

Glück
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

ausschließlich
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
Er ist allein verantwortlich für die Entscheidung.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

abschreiben
Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
Die Sekretärin hat das Sitzungsprotokoll transkribiert.
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

Brennstoff
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
Die steigenden Kraftstoffpreise haben den Transport und die Heizkosten weltweit beeinflusst.
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

mentale Konzentration
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
Meditation verbessert die mentale Konzentration und die kognitive Leistung.
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

Abteilung
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
Das Unternehmen hat eine separate Abteilung für Forschung und Entwicklung.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

Vorsichtsmaßnahme
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
Zur Vorsicht sollten wir zusätzliches Wasser auf die Wanderung mitbringen.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

Diplom
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
Sie erhielt ihr Diplom nach dem Abschluss des Pflegeprogramms.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

verrücken
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
Der Wind hat ihr Haar durcheinander gebracht.
C2 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

auffordern
Meaning
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Example
The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.
Der Lehrer forderte die Schüler auf, sich für die Prüfungen anzustrengen.
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

antisozial; feindlich gegenüber sozialer Ordnung
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
Sein antisoziales Verhalten erschwerte es ihm, Freunde zu finden.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

veruntreuen
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde beschuldigt, Unternehmensgelder zu veruntreuen.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

Digraph
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
Im Wort 'Telefon' bilden die Buchstaben 'ph' einen Digraph.
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

Tonikum
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
Ein Glas Limonade war das perfekte Tonikum an einem heißen Tag.
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

Bad; Badewanne
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
Ich nehme jeden Abend ein heißes Bad.
B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

ambitioniertes Unterfangen
Meaning
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
Example
Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.
Artemis ist ein ambitioniertes Unterfangen in der Weltraumforschung.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

sich beeilen
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Wir müssen uns beeilen, sonst kommen wir zu spät.
B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

aufschließen
Meaning
to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available
Example
She used the key to unlock the door.
Sie benutzte den Schlüssel, um die Tür aufzuschließen.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

Schwesterhood
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Die feministische Bewegung schuf ein starkes Gefühl von Schwesterhood unter Frauen.
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

Haftung
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
Die Verbindlichkeiten des Unternehmens überstiegen seine Vermögenswerte.
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

Verständnis
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Lesen verbessert den Wortschatz und das Verständnis.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

Egoismus
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
Seine Entscheidungen wurden oft vom Egoismus angetrieben, statt von der Sorge um andere.
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

mit kleinen Punkten bedecken
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
Der Künstler bedeckte die Leinwand mit kleinen Punkten, um einen strukturierten Effekt zu erzeugen.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

Kollision; Zusammenstoß
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
Die Kollision zwischen zwei Autos verursachte einen großen Stau.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

ungelernt; Arbeiter ohne Fähigkeiten
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
Viele ungelernte Arbeiter suchen nach Schulungsmöglichkeiten.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

begegnen / auf etwas stoßen
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
Während der Wanderung stießen wir auf einen wilden Bären.
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

verbannt
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
Der König verbannte den Verräter aus dem Königreich.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

schmücken
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
Der Saal wurde mit Blumen für die Hochzeit geschmückt.
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

kleine Schüssel
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
Sie servierte die Suppe in einer kleinen Schüssel.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

unbewusst; nicht wissend; ahnungslos
Meaning
not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something
Example
She was completely unaware of the danger.
Sie war sich der Gefahr überhaupt nicht bewusst.
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.
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

Bildhauer
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
Der Bildhauer verbrachte Monate damit, eine schöne Marmorskulptur zu schaffen.
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

geschmolzen
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
Der Schmied goss geschmolzenes Metall in die Form.
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

Modifikationen
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNA-Modifikationen ermöglichen verbesserte Merkmale in Nutzpflanzen.
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

unbewusst
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
Ängste kommen oft aus dem unbewussten Geist.
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

Telefonie
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
Moderne Telefonie hat sich weiterentwickelt, um internetbasierte Anrufe einzubeziehen.
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

Alter
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
Sie fragte höflich nach seinem Alter.
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

Hauptquartier
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
Das Hauptquartier des Unternehmens befindet sich in New York.