B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

Stirn

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Example

She wiped the sweat from her brow.

Sie wischte den Schweiß von ihrer Stirn.

B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

Glück

Meaning

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

Example

Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

Oberboden

Meaning

the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients

Example

Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.

Bauern sind auf gesunden Oberboden angewiesen, um gute Ernteerträge zu erzielen.

C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

abscheulich

Meaning

causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

Example

The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.

Der abscheuliche Gestank aus dem Müll brachte alle dazu, den Raum zu verlassen.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

incipient

Meaning

relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage

Example

The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.

Der Dichter benutzte inchoative Ausdrücke, um den Beginn der Schöpfung darzustellen.

B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

Schlussfolgerung; Abschluss; Entscheidung

Meaning

the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning

Example

The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.

Die Schlussfolgerung des Forschungspapiers fasste alle wichtigen Ergebnisse zusammen.

C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

Invasion

Meaning

A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.

Example

The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.

Die Armee schlug die feindliche Invasion an der Grenze zurück.

C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

Dezentralisierung

Meaning

The transfer of authority from central to local government.

Example

Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.

Dezentralisierung fördert die regionale Autonomie.

C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

revolutionieren

Meaning

Change (something) radically or fundamentally.

Example

Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.

Künstliche Intelligenz wird bereit sein, den Gesundheitssektor zu revolutionieren.

C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

Strahlung

Meaning

the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface

Example

The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.

Die Strahlung der Sonne zur Mittagszeit war überwältigend.

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

Reibe

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces

Example

Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.

Benutze die Reibe, um Käse für die Pizza zu reiben.

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

ebenso; ebenfalls; auf ähnliche Weise

Meaning

in the same way; also; similarly

Example

She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.

Sie hat hart für die Prüfung gelernt, und ihr Bruder hat ebenfalls so gehandelt.

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

injektieren

Meaning

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

Example

The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.

Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff in den Arm des Patienten injizieren.

A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

rezept

Meaning

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required

Example

I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.

Ich habe ein tolles Rezept für Schokoladenkuchen gefunden.

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

geeignet

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

Sie ist eine geeignete Schülerin, die neue Konzepte schnell versteht.

C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

Schärfe; Intensität

Meaning

sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition

Example

Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.

Ihre Schärfe half ihr, Details zu bemerken, die andere übersahen.

C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

schweben

Meaning

to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.

Example

The magician made the table levitate during the show.

Der Zauberer ließ den Tisch während der Show schweben.

C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

tanzen vor Freude

Meaning

to jump or dance around excitedly

Example

The children cavorted happily in the garden.

Die Kinder sprangen fröhlich im Garten.

B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

Arbeitsablauf, Prozessabfolge

Meaning

The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.

Example

A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.

Ein gut strukturierter Arbeitsablauf steigert die Produktivität.

C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

pikant

Meaning

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative

Example

The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.

Der Koch fügte dem Gericht eine pikante Soße hinzu, um den Geschmack zu verbessern.

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

Zugänglichkeit

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

Verbesserte Zugänglichkeit hilft Menschen mit Behinderungen.

A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

Milliarde

Meaning

the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)

Example

The company is worth more than a billion dollars.

Das Unternehmen ist mehr als eine Milliarde Dollar wert.

B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

Abfall; Ablehnung

Meaning

waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something

Example

Please put the refuse in the designated bins.

Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in die vorgesehenen Behälter.

C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

schwarze Pflaume

Meaning

a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste

Example

I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.

Ich habe ein paar frische schwarze Pflaumen vom Baum in unserem Garten gepflückt.

A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

Treppe

Meaning

a step or set of steps leading from one level to another

Example

He tripped on the stair and fell down.

Er stolperte auf der Treppe und fiel hin.

C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

süßer Limette

Meaning

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

Example

The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.

Der süße Limettensaft war erfrischend an einem heißen Tag.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

Sirene

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

Das Polizeiauto fuhr vorbei, während seine Sirene heulte.

C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

überschwemmen, jemanden oder etwas mit Dingen oder Menschen überfluten, die bearbeitet werden müssen

Meaning

To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with

Example

The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.

Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Werbung mit Anfragen überflutet.

C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

Patronym

Meaning

a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor

Example

In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.

In vielen Kulturen stammen Nachnamen vom Patronym ab.

B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

Huldigung

Meaning

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Example

They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.

Sie zollten den tapferen Freiheitskämpfern Tribut.

C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

Fahrgestell des Fahrzeugs

Meaning

the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine

Example

The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.

Der Mechaniker überprüfte das Fahrgestell des Autos auf Schäden.

C1 adjective /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

benommen, sehr aufgeregt

Meaning

Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.

Example

She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.

Sie fühlte sich benommen, nachdem sie so oft im Kreis gedreht hatte.

C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

verschwören

Meaning

To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.

Example

The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.

Die beiden Firmen verschworen sich, um die Preise auf dem Markt festzulegen.

C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

Gefieder

Meaning

the feathers covering a bird's body

Example

The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.

Das Pfauenplumage war lebendig und auffällig.

C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

Durchsuchungsbefehl

Meaning

a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action

Example

The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.

Die Polizei holte einen Durchsuchungsbefehl, bevor sie das Gebäude betrat.

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

prahlen

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

Er prahlt immer mit seinem teuren Auto.

B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

Botschaft

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

Er arbeitet in der französischen Botschaft in Dhaka.

C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

nachträglich datieren

Meaning

To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.

Example

She postdated the check to next month.

Sie setzte das Datum des Schecks auf den nächsten Monat.

A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

Narr

Meaning

a silly or stupid person; to trick someone

Example

He felt like a fool after believing the prank.

Er fühlte sich wie ein Narr, nachdem er den Streich geglaubt hatte.

B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

rational; vernünftig; logisch

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

Sie traf eine rationale Entscheidung basierend auf den verfügbaren Fakten.

A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

kopieren

Meaning

to make an identical reproduction of something

Example

Please copy this document for the meeting.

Bitte kopieren Sie dieses Dokument für das Treffen.

B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

Meaning

to separate into parts; to split or break apart

Example

Please divide the cake into eight pieces.

Bitte teilen Sie den Kuchen in acht Stücke.

C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

umwerfend

Meaning

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence

Example

The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.

Die Darbietung des Magiers war einfach umwerfend.

A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

Freitag

Meaning

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

Example

We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.

Wir haben jeden Freitagnachmittag ein Teamtreffen.

C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

Krätze

Meaning

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.

Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm Krätze nach der Untersuchung des Ausschlags.

C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

schweißfördernd

Meaning

causing or increasing sweating

Example

The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.

Der Arzt verschrieb ein schweißförderndes Medikament, um das Fieber zu senken.

B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

Wiederholung

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

Konstante Wiederholung hilft den Studenten, Vokabeln effektiv zu lernen.

A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

Gemälde

Meaning

a picture or design made using paint

Example

The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.

Das Gemälde an der Wand wurde von einem berühmten Künstler geschaffen.

B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

gehorsam

Meaning

compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority

Example

Children should show obedience to their parents.

Kinder sollten ihren Eltern Gehorsam zeigen.

C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

Meritokratie

Meaning

A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

Example

In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.

In einer echten Meritokratie steigen die fähigsten Menschen in Führungspositionen auf.

C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

Hervorragende Person

Meaning

A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.

Example

He is considered a luminary in the world of science.

Er wird als herausragende Person in der Welt der Wissenschaft angesehen.

A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

nicht einverstanden sein

Meaning

to have a different opinion; to not agree

Example

I disagree with your assessment of the situation.

Ich stimme Ihrer Bewertung der Situation nicht zu.

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

Abschluss

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

Der Abschluss des Projekts wird noch einige Wochen dauern.

B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

Leugnung

Meaning

the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something

Example

His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.

Seine Leugnung der Beteiligung an dem Skandal wurde mit Skepsis aufgenommen.

C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

liegend

Meaning

lying down or in a resting position

Example

He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.

Er wurde nach einem langen Tag auf dem Sofa liegend gefunden.

C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

Verbindung

Meaning

communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship

Example

She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.

Sie arbeitet als Verbindungsperson zwischen der Firma und ihren Kunden.

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

Problemlösung

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten sind der Schlüssel zur Führung.

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.

B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

geschickt; fähig; kompetent

Meaning

having or showing skill; expert and accomplished

Example

The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.

Der geschickte Chirurg führte die Operation mit großer Präzision durch.

B1 adverb /ˈbraɪtli/

brightly

hell

Meaning

in a way that gives off a lot of light; in a vivid, cheerful, or intelligent manner

Example

The stars shone brightly in the clear night sky.

Die Sterne leuchteten hell am klaren Nachthimmel.

C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

Oberflächlichkeit

Meaning

lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude

Example

His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.

Seine Oberflächlichkeit während des Treffens beleidigte seine Kollegen.

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.

B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

angemessen / sich aneignen

Meaning

suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)

Example

Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.

Das Tragen von formeller Kleidung war für die Zeremonie angemessen.

B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

Ärger; Unannehmlichkeit; Schwierigkeiten

Meaning

irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems

Example

Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.

Das Buchen von Tickets online kann Ihnen den Ärger ersparen, in langen Warteschlangen im Theater zu stehen.

C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

oberste

Meaning

situated at the highest place or most important

Example

Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.

Die Sicherheit ihrer Familie stand während der Krise an erster Stelle in ihrem Kopf.

C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

Bolero (ein spanischer Tanz oder eine kurze Jacke, die vorne offen ist)

Meaning

A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.

Example

The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.

Die Tänzer führten auf dem Festival ein leidenschaftliches Bolero auf.

C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

gierig trinken

Meaning

to drink something greedily or in large amounts

Example

He swilled down the beer in seconds.

Er trank das Bier in Sekunden.

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

migratorisch

Meaning

moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement

Example

Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.

Viele Vögel sind Zugvögel und reisen jedes Jahr Tausende von Kilometern.

C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

erdgebunden

Meaning

Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.

Example

Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.

Menschen sind erdgebundene Wesen, die auf dem Land leben.

C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

respektierte Person

Meaning

The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.

Example

He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.

Er wird als der Doyen der modernen Literatur im Land angesehen.

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.

B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

Pünktlichkeit

Meaning

The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.

Example

Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.

Pünktlichkeit ist eine geschätzte Eigenschaft in professionellen Umfeldern.

C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

esoterisch

Meaning

intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge

Example

The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.

Der Professor hielt einen esoterischen Vortrag über alte Philosophie.

B1 noun /ˈkæmpəs/

campus

Campus

Meaning

The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

Example

The university campus is filled with students during the fall semester.

Der Universitätscampus ist während des Herbstsemesters voller Studenten.

B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

bräunlich

Meaning

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

Example

The old paper had a brownish tint from age.

Das alte Papier hatte einen bräunlichen Schimmer aufgrund des Alters.

C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

der lachhaft

Meaning

deserving ridicule or mockery

Example

His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.

Seine Ausrede war so schwach, dass sie offensichtlich der lachhaft war.

C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

kategorisch widerlegt

Meaning

Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.

Example

The claims were categorically refuted by officials.

Die Behauptungen wurden kategorisch von den Beamten widerlegt.

C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

Leihpferd, abgedroschen

Meaning

a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite

Example

The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.

Das alte Leihpferd zog immer noch die Kutsche.

C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

Sinuosität

Meaning

The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.

Example

The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.

Die Sinuosität des Flusses machte die Navigation herausfordernd.

A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

verfügbar

Meaning

Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.

Example

The product is now available in all stores.

Das Produkt ist jetzt in allen Geschäften verfügbar.

A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

gelb; feige

Meaning

having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly

Example

The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.

Die gelben Blumen blühten im Frühling.

A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musik

Meaning

vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm

Example

She loves listening to classical music.

Sie liebt es, klassische Musik zu hören.

C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

Wasserabfluss-Tor / abspülen

Meaning

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

Example

The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.

Die Arbeiter spülten den Schlamm von der Straße nach dem starken Regen.

C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

eine steile oder raue Klippe oder Felswand

Meaning

a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

Example

The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.

Die Wanderer kletterten auf die zerklüftete Klippe, um den Gipfel zu erreichen.

B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

verlockend

Meaning

appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring

Example

The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.

Der Schokoladenkuchen sah sehr verlockend im Fenster der Bäckerei aus.

C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

Entbehrung, Mangel

Meaning

A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.

Example

The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.

Die Flüchtlinge litten unter großer Entbehrung während des harten Winters.

C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

nihilismus

Meaning

The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.

Example

The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.

Der Philosoph wurde kritisiert, weil er den Nihilismus förderte.

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.

C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

Undankbarkeit

Meaning

Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.

Example

His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.

Seine Undankbarkeit tat ihr weh, nachdem sie so viel für ihn getan hatte.

B2 noun /vɒlˈkæn.ɪk ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

volcanic eruption

vulkanische eruption

Meaning

The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.

Example

The volcanic eruption covered the town in ash.

Der Vulkanausbruch bedeckte die Stadt mit Asche.

B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

Händler

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit

Example

The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.

Der Händler erzielte einen guten Gewinn, indem er importierte Waren verkaufte.

C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

entlocken

Meaning

To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.

Example

The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.

Der Lehrer versuchte, eine Antwort vom schüchternen Schüler zu entlocken.

C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

beschäftigen, in Anspruch nehmen

Meaning

To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.

Example

Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.

Sorgen um die Zukunft beschäftigen ihn ständig.

C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

Anonymität

Meaning

The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.

Example

Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.

Online-Anonymität schützt Benutzer vor Cyber-Bedrohungen.

C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

Desuetude

Meaning

a state of disuse or inactivity

Example

The old law has fallen into desuetude.

Das alte Gesetz ist in Desuetude gefallen.

C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

rechtfertigend

Meaning

showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend

Example

Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.

Ihr vindikativer Ton zeigte, dass sie fest an ihre Unschuld glaubte.

C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

symphonisch

Meaning

Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.

Example

The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.

Die Stimmen des Chores klangen symphonisch und füllten den Saal mit Schönheit.

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

schwängern

Meaning

to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time

Example

The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.

Die Mutterwal trägt ihr Kalb mehr als ein Jahr lang.

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

billig und auffällig, aber von schlechter Qualität

Meaning

cheap and showy but of poor quality

Example

She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.

Sie trug eine billige und auffällige Halskette, die leicht zerbrach.

C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

intellektuell überlegen

Meaning

intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes

Example

The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.

Das Museum ist bekannt für seine intellektuellen Ausstellungen.

C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

ähnlichkeit; gleichheit

Meaning

the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation

Example

The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.

Das Porträt zeigt eine starke Ähnlichkeit mit ihrer Großmutter.

B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

ein Weg oder eine Linie mit abrupten abwechselnden Rechts- und Linkskurven; ein Muster scharfer Kurven

Meaning

a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns

Example

The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.

Die Straße folgt einem Zickzack-Muster den Berg hinauf.

C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

Sechseck

Meaning

A six-sided polygon.

Example

A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.

Eine Wabe hat die Form eines Sechsecks.

C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

behaupten

Meaning

to claim or profess something, often falsely

Example

The document purports to be an official government report.

Das Dokument gibt vor, ein offizieller Regierungsbericht zu sein.

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

trennen

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

bitte trennen sie das ladegerät vom stromnetz

C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

exklusiv

Meaning

Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.

Example

The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.

Die Galerie zeigte viele exklusive Kunstwerke von unbekannten Künstlern.

B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

fruchtbar

Meaning

capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children

Example

The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.

Der fruchtbare Boden in dieser Region macht ihn ideal für den Anbau von Gemüse.

C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

Blutbad

Meaning

an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict

Example

The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.

Der Krieg verwandelte sich in ein blutiges Gemetzel.

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

gefühllos

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

Sein gefühlloser Kommentar hat sie tief verletzt.

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.

B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

einschränken / kontrollieren

Meaning

to restrain, control, or limit something

Example

The government took steps to curb inflation.

Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um die Inflation einzudämmen.

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

unangebrachtes Verhalten

Meaning

Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person

Example

The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.

Der Offizier wurde wegen unangebrachten Verhaltens entlassen.

C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

kosmologie

Meaning

the science of the origin and development of the universe

Example

She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.

Sie studierte Kosmologie, um die Ursprünge des Universums zu verstehen.

B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

Stroh oder Rohr

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

Sie trank den Saft durch einen Strohhalm.

C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

Laien

Meaning

Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.

Example

The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.

Die Kirche hieß die Laien willkommen, um an der Veranstaltung teilzunehmen.

B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

Vitamin

Meaning

a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.

Obst und Gemüse sind reich an Vitaminen.

C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

ineffektives Heilmittel

Meaning

a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution

Example

The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.

Der Plan des Politikers wurde als bloßes Heilmittel für ein komplexes Problem abgelehnt.

A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

Bruder

Meaning

a male sibling

Example

My brother is two years older than me.

Mein Bruder ist zwei Jahre älter als ich.

C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

anorganisch

Meaning

relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth

Example

Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.

Anorganische Verbindungen sind wichtig in der Chemie.

C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

leidenschaftlich; intensiv enthusiastisch; brennend vor Emotionen

Meaning

passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion

Example

She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.

Sie hielt eine fervide Rede über den Umweltschutz.

B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

becher

Meaning

a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer

Example

She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.

Sie trank ihren morgendlichen Kaffee aus einem Keramikbecher.