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B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

Puffer / Stoßdämpfer
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
Die Organisation fungiert als Puffer zwischen den Arbeitern und der Geschäftsführung.
B1 noun /ˈvɪʒ.ən/

vision

Sehen
Meaning
The faculty or state of being able to see.
Example
Excessive rubbing can damage vision.
Exzessives Reiben kann das Sehen beschädigen.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

übermäßig hell und auffällig
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
Der Raum war mit übermäßig hellen Neonlichtern dekoriert.
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

perforieren
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
Die Maschine kann Papierblätter perforieren, um das Reißen zu erleichtern.
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

Explosion
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
Die Explosion erschütterte die gesamte Nachbarschaft.
B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

Rhythmus
Meaning
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
Example
The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.
Der Rhythmus der Musik brachte alle zum Tanzen.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

launisch; unbeständig; wechselhaft;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
Sein launisches Verhalten machte es schwierig, seinen Versprechungen zu vertrauen.
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

bezogen auf oder an den Ufern eines Flusses oder eines anderen Gewässers gelegen
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
Riparische Vegetation hilft, Bodenerosion entlang von Flüssen zu verhindern.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

theoretisch
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
Die Idee bleibt größtenteils theoretisch ohne reale Beweise.
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

selbstzufriedenes Lächeln
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
Er schmunzelte, als er die Diskussion gewann.
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

raserei
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
Die Verkaufsankündigung löste einen Einkaufstrubel im Einkaufszentrum aus.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

Mitte
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
Der Park ist in der Mitte der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

Pantomime
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
Die Kinder genossen die Weihnachtspantomime im örtlichen Theater.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
Das abscheuliche Verbrechen erschütterte die gesamte Gemeinschaft.
A2 noun /dʒiːnz/

jeans

Glück
Meaning
pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing
Example
He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

in Luxus schwelgen
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
Sie hat sich in dem warmen Blubberbad nach einem langen Tag luxuriert.
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

fast; fast;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
Ich habe den Bus heute Morgen fast verpasst.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

Tempo, Rhythmus
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
Die Band spielte das Lied in einem schnelleren Tempo als gewöhnlich.
B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

Unruhe; Aufruhr; gesellschaftliche oder politische Störung
Meaning
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
Example
The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.
Die Wirtschaftskrise führte zu weit verbreiteter sozialer Unruhe.
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

dorn
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
Vorsicht vor den Dornen am Rosenstrauch.
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

eifrig; mit großem Verlangen
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
Die Kinder warteten eifrig darauf, dass die Ferien begannen.
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

Abnutzung
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
Das Unternehmen hatte aufgrund von Unzufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter eine hohe Fluktuation.
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

Nach Wasser oder Mineralien mit einer Wahrsagerstab suchen; oder mit Flüssigkeit durchnässen oder löschen.
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
Der Bauer versuchte, im trockenen Feld nach Wasser zu suchen.
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

Abfall; unnütze Dinge; Unsinn
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in den Mülleimer.
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

Kollusion
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
Es gab Beweise für eine Kollusion zwischen den Beamten und den Auftragnehmern.
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.
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

private Beziehung, vertragliche Beziehung
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
Es gab keine vertragliche Beziehung zwischen dem Lieferanten und dem Kunden.
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

Modell
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
Wissenschaftler verwenden ein Modell, um den Klimawandel zu simulieren.
A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

Stimme
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
Sie hat eine wunderschöne Stimme, die das Publikum fesselt.
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

ansprechend; interessant; angenehm
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
Der bunte Garten sieht für Besucher sehr ansprechend aus.
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

Wahnvorstellungen von Macht, Reichtum oder Allmacht
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
Die Megalomanie des Diktators ließ ihn glauben, dass er unbesiegbar war.
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 /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

Selbstbestätigung
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
Tägliche Selbstbestätigung kann dein Selbstvertrauen stärken.
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

Klarheit
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
Die Klarheit des Sprechers machte das Konzept leicht verständlich.
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɜːr/

incur

auf sich nehmen
Meaning
To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.
Example
He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place.
Er zog eine Strafe auf sich, weil er an der falschen Stelle parkte.
A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

danken
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone
Example
She thanked her teacher for the extra help.
Sie dankte ihrem Lehrer für die zusätzliche Hilfe.
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

verführen
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
Sie überredete ihn, den Vertrag zu unterschreiben.
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

Wissenschaftler
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
Der Wissenschaftler schlug datengestützte Reformen vor.
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

blass werden
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
Sie wurde blass, als sie das Blut sah.
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

zusammenarbeiten
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
Freiwillige arbeiten oft mit lokalen Organisationen zusammen.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

prachtvoll
Meaning
Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example
The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.
Die Gäste wurden mit einem prachtvollen Bankett behandelt.
B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

zahm; sanft; gehorsam
Meaning
domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control
Example
The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.
Der zahme Löwe führte Kunststücke im Zirkus vor.
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

Einladender
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
Der Einladende begrüßte die Gäste am Eingang.
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

penibel
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
Sie war penibel in ihrer Aufmerksamkeit für Etikette.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

federieren
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Mehrere Staaten haben sich vereint, um eine stärkere Union zu schaffen.
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

abschneiden, Beziehungen beenden
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
Er musste nach dem Streit die Verbindung zur Firma trennen.
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

Bluttransfusion
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
Der Patient erhielt nach dem Unfall eine Bluttransfusion.
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

über
Meaning
concerning; on the subject of; approximately
Example
We talked about the new project yesterday.
Wir haben gestern über das neue Projekt gesprochen.
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

spitzentechnologie, innovativ, hochmodern
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
Dieses Unternehmen entwickelt Spitzentechnologie.
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

rückwärts; in umgekehrter Reihenfolge
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
Er zählte rückwärts von zehn bis eins.
B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

Grenze oder neues Gebiet
Meaning
A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.
Example
Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.
Die robotergestützte Chirurgie erforscht eine neue Grenze in der Medizin.
A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

Prinz
Meaning
a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality
Example
The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.
Der Prinz wandte sich an seinem Geburtstag an die Nation.
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

gerichtlicher Befehl
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
Der Richter erließ einen Habeas-Corpus-Befehl.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

Freundlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
Seine Freundlichkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen beliebt.
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

mixer
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
Sie benutzte den Mixer, um einen leckeren Smoothie zu machen.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

okkult
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
Sie war immer fasziniert vom Okkulten und dessen verborgenen Wissen.
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

Ziegel
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
Die Arbeiter legten Ziegel auf Ziegel, um die Wand zu bauen.
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

Legitimität
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
Die Legitimität der Wahl wurde von den Beobachtern infrage gestellt.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

synkopiert
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
Das Jazzstück hatte einen synkopierten Rhythmus, der die Menge anheizte.
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

germinal
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
Die Idee war noch in ihrer germinalen Phase.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

beschämt
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Er gab mir einen beschämten Blick, nachdem er beim Lügen erwischt wurde.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

Chirurg
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
Der Chirurg führte eine komplexe Herzoperation durch.
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

schneiden
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
Sie schnitt den losen Faden von ihrem Kleid ab.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

Reiter
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
Der Reiter fiel vom Pferd.
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

kreuz
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
Die alte Kirche zeigte ein geschnitztes Kreuz über dem Altar.
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

Glück
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

ärgern
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
Wenn du deine Augen reibst, kann es sie reizen.
C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

Desinfektion
Meaning
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
Example
Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.
Küchengeräte erfordern häufige Desinfektion.
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

Ausbildung
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
Sie hat ihre Ausbildung als Krankenschwester letztes Jahr abgeschlossen.
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanenz
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
Die Permanenz des Steinmonuments beeindruckte alle Besucher.
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

sanft und gehorsam; bescheiden; geduldig
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
Trotz seiner Macht blieb er sanft und bescheiden.
A2 adjective /rɪtʃ/

Rich

reich; wohlhabend; wertvoll
Meaning
having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor
Example
The rich businessman donated money to the charity.
Der reiche Geschäftsmann spendete Geld für wohltätige Zwecke.
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

verderben
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
Ein unüberlegter Kommentar kann das gesamte Argument verderben.
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

Fabel
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
Äsops Fabeln sind berühmt dafür, wertvolle Lektionen durch einfache Geschichten zu lehren.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

ohne Testament gestorben
Meaning
Having died without leaving a valid will.
Example
She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.
Sie ist ohne Testament gestorben, daher wurde ihr Vermögen nach dem Gesetz verteilt.
B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

produktion
Meaning
The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.
Example
Climate change reduces agricultural output.
Der Klimawandel verringert die landwirtschaftliche Produktion.
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

reaffirm

bekräftigen
Meaning
To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.
Der Präsident bekräftigte sein Engagement für die Bildungsreform.
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

Kriterium
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein wichtiges Kriterium für diesen Job.
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

Guave
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
Ich liebe es, frische Guaven aus dem Baum in unserem Garten zu essen.
C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

auskugeln
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
Er hat sich seine Schulter beim Fußballspielen ausgekugelt.
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

schwinden, erschöpfen oder weniger begeistert werden
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
Nach Stunden harter Arbeit ließ seine Energie nach.
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

Muskel
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
Regelmäßige Bewegung hilft, deinen Muskel zu stärken.
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

lange Geschichte
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
Der Aufstieg und Fall des Unternehmens wurde zu einer Unternehmenssaga.
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

Schutz
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
Das Projekt wurde unter der Schirmherrschaft der Vereinten Nationen durchgeführt.
B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

Gesten
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
Wirksame Gesten verstärken eine Rede.
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

Herr
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
Herr Rahman ist unser neuer Lehrer.
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

Plünderer
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
Die Plünderer plünderten das Dorf nach der Schlacht.
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

falscher Apostel
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
Der Prediger wurde als falscher Apostel verurteilt.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

unbedeutend
Meaning
Not important or significant; too small to matter.
Example
The mistake was minor and inconsequential.
Der Fehler war geringfügig und unbedeutend.
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

Kontext
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
Um das Zitat zu verstehen, müssen Sie den Kontext wissen, in dem es gesagt wurde.
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

Sinus
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
Er litt an einer Nasennebenhöhlenentzündung, die Kopfschmerzen verursachte.
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

anerkannt
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
Sie arbeitet für eine angesehene Anwaltskanzlei in der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

Abt
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
Der Abt hieß die Besucher im Kloster willkommen.
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

zuerst
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
Zuerst müssen wir das Budgetproblem lösen, bevor wir fortfahren.
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

List
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
Er benutzte List, um die Verhandlung zu gewinnen.
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

Diversifikation
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
Diversifikation hilft, das Investitionsrisiko zu verringern.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

maharadscha
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
Der Maharadscha lebte in einem großen Palast, der von Gärten umgeben war.
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

leichter Duft
Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
Ich habe einen leichten Duft von Parfüm wahrgenommen, als sie vorbeiging.
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

Briefmarkensammler
Meaning
a person who collects or studies postage stamps
Example
The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.
Der Philatelist verbrachte Jahre damit, eine seltene Briefmarkensammlung aufzubauen.
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.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

mortifizieren
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
Sie war entsetzt, als sie auf der Bühne stolperte.
A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

qualität
Meaning
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Example
Quality assurance is vital in medical education.
Qualitätssicherung ist entscheidend in der medizinischen Ausbildung.
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

Zwischenakt
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
Es gab ein kurzes musikalisches Intermezzo zwischen den beiden Akten des Stücks.
C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

Brennofen
Meaning
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
Example
The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.
Der Töpfer stellte die Tonkrüge in den Brennofen zum Brennen.
C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

Achtung
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
Sie wird von ihren Kollegen hoch geschätzt.
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

Rüssel
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
Der Elefant benutzte seinen Rüssel, um Nahrung zu greifen.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

Konferenz
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
Die Klimakonferenz betonte erneuerbare Energie.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

ländlich, mit Hirten verbunden
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
Das Gemälde zeigte eine ruhige ländliche Szene mit grunzenden Schafen.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

Desillusion
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
Viele Menschen erleben eine Desillusion nach unrealistischen Erwartungen.
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

entgegengesetzt
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
Sie ist entschieden gegen Tierversuche.
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

dosis
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine Dosis des Medikaments alle sechs Stunden.
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

thermischer Stress
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
Hoher thermischer Stress beeinträchtigt das Pflanzenwachstum.
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

verkaufen
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
Straßenverkäufer verkaufen handgemachten Schmuck an Touristen.
C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

Fachwerk
Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
Der Ingenieur entwarf einen starken Fachwerkträger für die neue Brücke.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

Nova
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
Astronomen entdeckten eine neue Nova im Sternbild.
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

strapazierfähiger Schuh; Akzent
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
Er kaufte ein Paar stilvolle Brogues für die Hochzeit.
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

verherrlichen
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
Die Presse begann, den jungen Wissenschaftler nach seiner Entdeckung zu lionisieren.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

Nebel
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
Der morgendliche Nebel löste sich allmählich auf, als die Sonne höher am Himmel stieg.
C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

Züchter
Meaning
a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies
Example
He is a fancier of rare birds.
Er ist ein Züchter seltener Vögel.