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C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

ein Wort oder eine charakteristische Eigenschaft des britischen Englisch
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
Das Wort 'lorry' ist ein bekanntes Britizismus.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

hervorstechen
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Sie versucht immer, in ihren Studien hervorzustechen.
B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

Analyse
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
Datenanalyse ist entscheidend für Modelle des maschinellen Lernens.
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

bestimmen
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
Der Ausschuss wird nächste Woche einen neuen Vorsitzenden bestimmen.
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

Versammlungssitzung
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
Die Versammlungssitzung diskutierte globale Herausforderungen.
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

zuweisen
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
Der Manager hat Mittel für das neue Projekt zugewiesen.
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

Erdbeben
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
Ein starkes Erdbeben traf Japan letzte Nacht.
C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

subjektiv
Meaning
based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
Example
Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.
Schönheit wird oft als ein subjektives Konzept betrachtet.
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

ästhetisch
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
Das ästhetische Design des Gebäudes zog viele Besucher an.
A2 noun /ɡɑːrd/

Guard

Wächter; Sicherheitsbeamter
Meaning
a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or police officer; a device worn or fitted to prevent injury
Example
The security guard checked everyone's identification before allowing entry to the building.
Der Sicherheitswächter überprüfte die Identifikation aller, bevor er den Zutritt zum Gebäude erlaubte.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

zweckmäßig
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
Es war zweckmäßig, den kürzeren Weg zu nehmen, trotz der Risiken.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

unwesentlich
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
Die bereitgestellten Beweise waren unwesentlich und wenig überzeugend.
A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Schritt
Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
Sie machte einen Schritt auf die Tür zu.
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

Erwerb; Errungenschaft
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
Sprachkenntnisse sind ein wichtiger Erwerb für globale Karrieren.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

rau und uneben; mit unregelmäßiger Oberfläche; stark und robust
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
Die Wanderer überquerten das unebene Gelände des Berges.
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

Nationalhymne
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem internationalen Spiel gespielt.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

reformator
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Der soziale Reformator widmete sein Leben der Verbesserung der Bildung für alle Kinder.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nichts
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Sie hat nichts, worüber sie sich Sorgen machen müsste.
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

exponentiell
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
Die Internetakzeptanz wächst weltweit exponentiell.
B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

essbar
Meaning
safe to eat; suitable for consumption
Example
Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.
Nur essbare Pilze sollten in der Küche verwendet werden.
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.
B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

Stille
Meaning
Complete absence of sound; quietness.
Example
Silence filled the air near the graves.
Stille füllte die Luft nahe den Gräbern.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

Fehler
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
Er machte einen großen Fehler während des Treffens, als er den Namen des Kunden vergaß.
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

Fehler; Irrtum
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
Der Fehler in der Berechnung führte zu falschen Ergebnissen.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

überraschenderweise
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
Überraschenderweise beendete sie das gesamte Projekt an nur einem Tag.
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

Keuschheit; Jungfräulichkeit; Mäßigung;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
Viele religiöse Traditionen schätzen Keuschheit als eine Tugend der moralischen Reinheit.
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

schwärmen
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
Er sprach oft mit Begeisterung über seine Reisen nach Europa.
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

tiefe Spalte
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
Die Bergsteiger überquerten vorsichtig die eisige Spalte.
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

gemeinsam
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
Es ist üblich, während der Stoßzeit Verkehr in der Stadt zu sehen.
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

gebackenes fleisch
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
Das gebackene Fleisch war zart und geschmackvoll.
C2 noun /ˈvɛrɪti/

verity

Wahrheit
Meaning
a true principle or belief; the state of being true
Example
The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence.
Die Wahrheit seiner Aussage wurde durch Beweise bestätigt.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

Omnipotenz
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
Viele Religionen beschreiben die Omnipotenz Gottes als absolut.
B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

Ausführung, Umsetzung
Meaning
the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence
Example
The success of a project depends on its proper execution.
Der Erfolg eines Projekts hängt von seiner richtigen Ausführung ab.
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

gegenwirken
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
Das Medikament hilft, die Nebenwirkungen der Behandlung auszugleichen.
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

heftig zittern; plötzlich unwillkürliche Muskelkontraktionen erleiden
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
Der Patient konvulsierte während des Anfalls.
C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

Anstifter
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
Die Polizei identifizierte ihn als den Anstifter der Gewalt.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

Patriarch
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
Als Patriarch der Familie schlich er Streitigkeiten und bewahrte alte Traditionen.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formell
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
Er trug einen formellen Anzug zur Hochzeit.
C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

nebel
Meaning
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
Example
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.
Der Orionnebel ist einer der hellsten am Himmel.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

zeitgerecht; pünktlich
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Seine pünktliche Ankunft rettete das Treffen.
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.
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

zum Dämmerung gehörend
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
Fledermäuse sind dämmerungsaktive Tiere, die in der Dämmerung und im Morgengrauen am aktivsten sind.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

empfang; begrüßung; veranstaltung;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem schönen Hotel statt.
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

Pult
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
Der Gewinner stand auf dem Podium, um die Goldmedaille zu empfangen.
B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

aggression
Meaning
hostile or violent behavior towards others
Example
His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.
Seine plötzliche Aggression überraschte alle im Meeting.
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

Utopie
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
Viele Philosophen träumten davon, eine Utopie für die Menschheit zu schaffen.
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

Verbotsbefürworter
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
Der Verbotsbefürworter führte eine Kampagne gegen den Verkauf von Alkohol in der Stadt.
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

Abstieg / Abstammung
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
Die Kletterer begannen ihren Abstieg vom Gipfel des Berges.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

Vergeltungsmaßnahme
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
Das Land verhängte Vergeltungszölle als Antwort auf Handels sanktionen.
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

kinetisch
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
Kinetische Energie steigt, je schneller sich das Objekt bewegt.
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

verwalten
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
Der Ausschuss wird die neue Richtlinie in allen Abteilungen verwalten.
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

galaxienbezogen
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
Die galaktischen Phänomene, die durch das Teleskop beobachtet wurden, waren faszinierend.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

Eintopf
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
Sie hat ein köstliches Hotch Potch mit Reis, Linsen und Gemüse gemacht.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

Verteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
Die Verteilung von Samen durch den Wind hilft Pflanzen, sich zu vermehren.
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

lexikalisch
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
Ihr lexikalisches Wissen über Geschichte hat alle bei der Konferenz erstaunt.
A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

grau
Meaning
having a color between black and white
Example
The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.
Die grauen Wolken deuteten darauf hin, dass Regen kam.
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

Wortbildung
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
Die Wortbildung ist ein Teil der Linguistik.
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

kleines Boot
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
Die Matrosen benutzten ein kleines Boot, um das Ufer zu erreichen.
C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

Zoll oder Steuer auf Importe und Exporte
Meaning
A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
Example
The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.
Die Regierung hat hohe Tarife auf Luxusgüter erhoben.
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

entwickeln
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
Entwickle eine Marke, die auf deiner Leidenschaft und deinen Fähigkeiten basiert.
B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

Rechtsanwalt
Meaning
a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor
Example
She hired a lawyer to handle her case.
Sie engagierte einen Rechtsanwalt, um ihren Fall zu bearbeiten.
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

Hey
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
Hey, wie geht es dir heute?
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

Prädikat / basieren auf
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
Seine Theorie basiert auf solider Forschung.
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

durchhalten
Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
Sie entschied sich, in ihren Bemühungen, Französisch zu lernen, durchzuhalten.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

höllisch
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
Die Arbeiter beschwerten sich über den höllischen Lärm von der Baustelle.
A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

jene
Meaning
used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought
Example
Those are the shoes I want.
Jene sind die Schuhe, die ich möchte.
A2 noun/verb /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪər/

engineer

Ingenieur
Meaning
A person trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures; to skillfully arrange or bring about.
Example
The engineer designed a new bridge across the river.
Der Ingenieur entwarf eine neue Brücke über den Fluss.
C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

eingeschränkt, gezwungen
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
Er gab ein gezwungenes Lächeln während des unangenehmen Treffens.
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

Terminologie
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
Medizinische Terminologie kann für neue Studenten schwer verständlich sein.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

ausstehend; nicht entschieden; in Bearbeitung
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
Der Antrag wartet noch auf Genehmigung.
B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

besonders
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
Er ist sehr besonders bei seiner Diät.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

unterliegen
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
Starke kulturelle Traditionen liegen den Praktiken der Gemeinschaft zugrunde.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

inkongruent
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
Seine Witze waren inkongruent während des ernsten Treffens.
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

unterdrückbar
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
Die Symptome der Krankheit sind mit Medikamenten unterdrückbar.
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

Monotonie
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
Die Monotonie des Alltags zu durchbrechen kann die mentale Gesundheit verbessern.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪˌfækt/

artifact

Artefakt
Meaning
an object made by humans, typically of historical or cultural interest
Example
The museum displayed ancient artifacts from Egypt.
Das Museum zeigte antike Artefakte aus Ägypten.
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

Erlösung
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
Die Geschichte dreht sich um das Thema der Erlösung.
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

Großherzigkeit
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
Seine Großherzigkeit gegenüber seinen Mitbewerbern war bewundernswert.
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

Textil
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
Bangladesch ist berühmt für seine hochwertige Textilindustrie.
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

ein Unternehmen mit persönlichen Ressourcen ohne externe Finanzierung starten
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
Er gründete sein Unternehmen mit minimalen Ressourcen.
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

Laune
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
Ihre Geschichten waren voller Laune und Vorstellungskraft.
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

tolerieren
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
Ich kann so ein unhöfliches Verhalten in meinem Klassenzimmer nicht tolerieren.
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

Juwelier
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
Der Juwelier fertigte einen schönen Goldring an.
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

Badezimmer
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
Das Badezimmer ist im zweiten Stock.
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

Burg; Schloss;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
Die mittelalterliche Burg stand majestätisch auf dem Gipfel des Hügels.
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

Philanthrop
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
Der Philanthrop spendete Millionen, um Schulen in ländlichen Gebieten zu bauen.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

Ausflug
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
Sie hatten einen schönen Ausflug zum Strand am letzten Wochenende.
A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

hässlich; abstoßend; schrecklich
Meaning
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible
Example
The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.
Das alte Gebäude sah nach Jahren der Vernachlässigung hässlich aus.
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

mit Schere schneiden
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
Der Schneider hat den Stoff ordentlich geschnitten.
B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

ein Gebäude oder Bauernhof, in dem Milch produziert wird; Produkte aus Milch; ein Geschäft, das Milch und Milchprodukte verkauft
Meaning
a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products
Example
The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.
Die lokale Molkerei liefert frische Milch und Käse an die gesamte Nachbarschaft.
A2 noun /stres/

stress

Stress
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
Übermäßiger Stress kann zu Gesundheitsproblemen führen.
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

nahrhaft
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
Der Verzehr nahrhafter Nahrung hilft, die Gesundheit zu erhalten.
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

attraktiv und verführerisch; faszinierend
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
Der verführerische Duft von Rosen füllte den Garten.
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

Amboss aus Eisen
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
Der Schmied legte das heiße Eisen auf den Amboss.
B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

umherstreifen
Meaning
to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander
Example
Wild animals roam freely in the forest.
Wilde Tiere streifen frei im Wald umher.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

wirres Durcheinander
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
Der Aufsatz war ein wirres Durcheinander von nicht zusammenhängenden Ideen.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

grausam
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
Die Polizei entdeckte einen grausamen Tatort.
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

Stipendium
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
Der Forschungsstudent erhält ein monatliches Stipendium für Lebenshaltungskosten.
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

Holzwand
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
Die Gefangenen wurden in der Holzwand eingesperrt.
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

rechtlich
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
Er ist rechtlich verantwortlich für seine Handlungen.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

aus Eichenholz
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
Die Dorfbewohner versammelten sich um den Eichentisch in der Halle.
B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

widerwillig
Meaning
in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance
Example
She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.
Sie stimmte widerwillig zu, bei dem Projekt zu helfen.
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

Harmonium
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
Sie spielte Andachtslieder auf dem Harmonium im Tempel.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Maritime Ökosysteme sind sehr empfindlich gegenüber menschlicher Aktivität.
A1 article /ðə/

the

der/die/das
Meaning
used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known
Example
The sun rises in the east.
Die Sonne geht im Osten auf.
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

Verantwortung
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
Verantwortung für das eigene Handeln zu übernehmen, ist ein Zeichen von Reife.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

Entschuldigung; Verzeihung;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
Ich bitte um Entschuldigung, dass ich das Treffen unterbrochen habe.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

kalt; scharfe Paprika;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Der Koch fügte roten Chili hinzu, um das Curry schärfer zu machen.
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

misstrauisch
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
Sie sah seinen ungewöhnlichen Vorschlag misstrauisch an.
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

prominenz
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
Ihre Arbeit erlangte nach dem Preis Prominenz.
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

hartnäckig
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
Ihr hartnäckiger Geist half ihr, Schwierigkeiten zu überwinden.
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

galaxie
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
Die Milchstraße ist die Galaxie, die unser Sonnensystem und die Erde enthält.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

kugelförmiger Gegenstand; die Erde; ein kugelförmiges Modell der Erde
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
Der Lehrer benutzte einen Globus, um den Schülern die Standorte verschiedener Länder zu zeigen.
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

Allgegenwart
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
Die Allgegenwart von Smartphones hat die Kommunikation verändert.
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

aufgeben
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
Sie mussten ihr Haus wegen der Überschwemmung aufgeben.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

formlos
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
Der Nebel erschuf eine formlose Masse in der Ferne.
A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

äh
Meaning
a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.
Example
Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.
Äh, ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob das die richtige Antwort ist.
B1 noun ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən

concentration

Konzentration
Meaning
The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
Concentration is key to mastering any skill.
Konzentration ist der Schlüssel, um jede Fähigkeit zu meistern.
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

Verhalten / Haltung
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
Ihre ruhige Haltung beeindruckte alle im Raum.
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

grauenhaft
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
Der Service im Restaurant war grauenhaft langsam.