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B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

Masse; der größere Teil;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
Der Großteil der Arbeit wurde vor der Frist abgeschlossen.
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

bezüglich
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
Es gibt einige Berichte bezüglich des neuen Projekts.
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 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

wohlstand
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
Das Land erreichte im letzten Jahrzehnt große Wohlstand.
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

ableiten
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
viele englische wörter leiten sich vom lateinischen ab.
B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

etwas Falsches als etwas Wahres ausgeben; so tun als ob
Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
Er versuchte, die gefälschte Uhr als Luxusmarke auszugeben.
B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

ungeschickt
Meaning
awkward in movement or lacking skill
Example
He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.
Er ist so ungeschickt, dass er ständig Dinge fallen lässt.
B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

schmieden, fälschen
Meaning
to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something
Example
The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.
Der Schmied schmiedete ein starkes Schwert aus Eisen.
B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

lavendel
Meaning
a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy
Example
The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.
Das Lavendelfeld füllte die Luft mit seinem süßen, beruhigenden Duft.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

begleiten
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
Sie bat ihre Freundin, sie zum Konzert zu begleiten.
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

astronomisch
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
Der astronomische Preis spiegelt seine Exklusivität wider.
B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

widmen
Meaning
to give time, effort, or resources to something
Example
She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.
Sie widmet einen großen Teil ihrer Zeit der Hilfe für die Armen.
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

Quote
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
Die Quotenreform war eine Schlüsselanforderung.
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

bedrohlich; einschüchternd
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
Die dunklen Wolken sahen bedrohlich aus vor dem Sturm.
B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

Probe; Übung einer Aufführung
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
Die letzte Probe vor der Eröffnungsnacht war perfekt.
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

unvermeidlich
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
Der Tod ist ein unvermeidlicher Teil des Lebens.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

zerstören
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
Die Stadt beschloss, das alte Stadion zu demolieren, um ein neues zu bauen.
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

sensationell; beeindruckend; überwältigend
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
Die sensationelle Leistung hat das Publikum sprachlos gemacht.
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

mittelalterlich
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
Die Burg ist ein berühmtes mittelalterliches Denkmal.
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.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

kolonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Koloniale Herrschaft unterdrückte die lokale Regierung.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

ehrenhaft
Meaning
deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness
Example
She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.
Sie ist als eine ehrenhafte Führungspersönlichkeit bekannt, die immer ihre Versprechen hält.
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

auffällig
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
Ihre auffällige Schönheit erregte die Aufmerksamkeit aller.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

Festlegung von Standards und vergleichende Analyse
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Unternehmen nutzen Benchmarking, um ihre Leistung zu bewerten.
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

tiefsee
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
Viele Tiefseetiere erzeugen Biolumineszenz, um zu überleben.
B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

einleiten
Meaning
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity
Example
The company will initiate a new training program.
Das Unternehmen wird ein neues Schulungsprogramm einleiten.
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

Tilapiafisch
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
Der Tilapiafisch ist eine der am häufigsten gezüchteten Fischarten weltweit.
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

Realisation
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
Ihre Realisation des Problems half, das Problem zu lösen.
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

Lorbeerblatt
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
Fügen Sie ein Lorbeerblatt zur Suppe für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzu.
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Diplomatie
Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
Effektive Diplomatie half dabei, den Konflikt zu vermeiden.
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

Erosion
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
Machtkämpfe führen oft zur Erosion der Menschlichkeit.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

manuell
Meaning
done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic
Example
This is a manual process that requires careful attention.
Dies ist ein manueller Prozess, der sorgfältige Aufmerksamkeit erfordert.
B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

Jetflugzeug
Meaning
a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines
Example
The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.
Das Jetflugzeug hob sanft ab und erreichte schnell die Reiseflughöhe.
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

Idol; bewunderte Person
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
Die Sängerin wurde nach dem Erscheinen ihres Hit-Songs ein Teenager-Idol, das weltweit die Charts anführte.
B2 noun /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/

ecologist

Ökologe
Meaning
A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Example
The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.
Der Ökologe untersuchte die Auswirkungen der Verschmutzung auf das Waldökosystem.
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

Bronze
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
Die Statue war aus festem Bronze gemacht.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

ertragen
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
Er musste Jahre der Not ertragen, bevor er Erfolg hatte.
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

Produktivität
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
Verbesserte Bewässerung steigert die Produktivität.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

Herzschlag
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Das Reiben der Augen hilft, den Herzschlag zu normalisieren.
B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

Oberschenkel
Meaning
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
Example
He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.
Er spürte Schmerzen in seinem rechten Oberschenkel, nachdem er eine Stunde lang gelaufen war.
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

sauer
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
Zitronen enthalten Zitronensäure.
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

Ton
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
Der Künstler formte den nassen Ton zu einer schönen Vase.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

administrativ
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
Verwaltungsreformen verbessern die Effizienz.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

zugeben
Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
Sie gab schließlich zu, dass sie Unrecht hatte.
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Büste/zerbrechen
Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
Die Polizei hat die Bande gestern Abend verhaftet.
B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

starke Frau
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
Sie kämpfte wie eine Amazone im Wettbewerb.
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

verwandeln
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
Freiwilligenarbeit kann Leben und Gemeinschaften verwandeln.
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

Kadett
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
Der Kadett marschierte stolz im Umzug.
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

Kondensmilch
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
Das Rezept verlangt nach einer Dose Kondensmilch, um das Dessert besonders cremig zu machen.
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

applaudieren
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
Das Publikum applaudierte der Aufführung.
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

Entzündung
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
Chronische Entzündung kann zu schweren Krankheiten führen.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Acre
Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
Der Bauer besitzt fünf Acres fruchtbares Land.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

durchmachen
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
Sie musste sich einer Operation unterziehen, um sich zu erholen.
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

Geste
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
Sie machte eine einladende Geste mit ihren Händen, um die Gäste hereinzulassen.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

Mannschaft
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
Das Fußballteam trainierte hart vor dem Meisterschaftsspiel.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

mit langen, entschlossenen Schritten gehen; Fortschritte machen
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Sie ging mit Zuversicht über die Bühne.
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

ausbeuten / nutzen
Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
Das Unternehmen wurde beschuldigt, Kinderarbeit auszubeuten.
B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

bodenständig
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
In schwierigen Situationen bodenständig zu bleiben hilft bei der Resilienz.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

Schaufel
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
Der Gärtner benutzte eine Schaufel, um Löcher zum Pflanzen von Blumen zu graben.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seide
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
Das Kleid war aus reiner Seide gemacht.
B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

fest; eng
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
Halte das Seil fest, damit du nicht fällst.
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

besitzen / haben
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
Sie besitzt großes Talent in der Musik.
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

fad
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
Die Suppe war für meinen Geschmack zu fad.
B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

extrahieren
Meaning
to remove or take out something, often with effort
Example
The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.
Der Zahnarzt musste den beschädigten Zahn extrahieren.
B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

Nashorn
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
Das Nashorn stürmte durch die Prärie.
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

erstaunen
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers erstaunte das ganze Publikum.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

nämlich; spezifisch;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Drei Städte, nämlich Paris, London und Rom, wurden besucht.
B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

Glück
Meaning
soft, light, and airy in texture
Example
She baked a fluffy cake for the party.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

Durchhaltevermögen
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Sein Durchhaltevermögen half ihm, seine Träume zu verwirklichen.
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

Rückkehr
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
Der Sänger machte nach Jahren der Stille eine bemerkenswerte Rückkehr.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

Trauer
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
Die Familie befindet sich in Trauer um ihre Großmutter.
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

verschlechtern
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
Mangelnde Bildung kann die Armutsniveaus verschlechtern.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

numerisch
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
Der Bericht liefert numerische Daten zum Bevölkerungswachstum.
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

bewaffneter Konflikt
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
Bewaffneter Konflikt führte zu weit verbreiteter Zerstörung.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

Raub
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
Die Polizei untersucht den Raub in dem örtlichen Geschäft.
B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

Nachfolger
Meaning
a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role
Example
The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.
Der CEO kündigte seinen Ruhestand an und nannte seinen Nachfolger für das Unternehmen.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigeträchtig
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Die Harvard-Universität ist eine der renommiertesten Universitäten der Welt.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

Falke
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
Der Falke flog hoch über das Feld und suchte nach Beute.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

ungerecht
Meaning
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
Example
He was treated unfairly by the committee.
Er wurde vom Komitee ungerecht behandelt.
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

Nähen
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
Sie näht am Wochenende gerne ihre eigenen Kleidungsstücke.
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

zögerlich; unsicher; widerwillig
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
Sie war zögerlich, das Jobangebot anzunehmen.
B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

riesig; weit; umfangreich
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
Der weite Ozean dehnte sich bis zum Horizont aus.
B2 noun plɒt

plot

Handlung
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
Die Handlung von 'A Tale of Two Cities' ist intensiv und packend.
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

Hautfarbe
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
Ihre helle Haut strahlte wunderschön im Morgenlicht.
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

Lotusblume
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
Die Lotusblume blüht wunderschön im stillen Teich.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

berechtigt
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
Mitarbeiter haben Anspruch auf bezahlten Urlaub.
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

Modernisierung
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
Die Modernisierung der Industrien reduziert die Verschmutzung.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

zahnmedizinisch
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
Sie geht alle sechs Monate zur zahnmedizinischen Untersuchung.
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

Archäologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Sie entschied sich, Archäologie zu studieren, um mehr über alte Zivilisationen zu erfahren.
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

auf und ab wippen
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
Das kleine Boot begann auf den Wellen zu wippen.
B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

filtern
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
Sie benutzte einen Kaffeefilter, um das Kaffeepulver vom Flüssigkeit zu trennen.
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

Frachtschiff
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
Das Frachtschiff transportierte Container, die mit Elektronik über den Ozean gefüllt waren.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

vertraulich; privat; dazu bestimmt, geheim gehalten zu werden
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
Bitte halten Sie diese Informationen vertraulich.
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

Multiplikation
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
Die Multiplikation ist eine grundlegende Rechenart.
B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

Sellerie
Meaning
a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked
Example
I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.
Ich habe gehackte Sellerie zur Suppe für zusätzlichen Geschmack hinzugefügt.
B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

Lunge
Meaning
either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing
Example
Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.
Rauchen kann ernsthafte Schäden an deinen Lungen verursachen.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

kreative Ausstellungen
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Die kreativen Ausstellungen hoben die Möglichkeiten des Recyclings hervor.
B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

faszinieren
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
Die Darbietung des Magiers faszinierte das Publikum.
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

ikonisch
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
Der Satz "Es war die beste Zeit..." ist ikonisch.
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

Elend; extreme Armut; Leiden
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
Die arme Familie lebte in völliger Misere, nachdem sie ihr Zuhause verloren hatte.
B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

Begräbnisstätte
Meaning
A place where a dead body is buried.
Example
The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.
Die Begräbnisstätte der Märtyrer war nahe am Flussufer.
B2 noun θrets

threats

Drohungen
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
Drohungen gegen die Ernährungssicherheit nehmen weltweit zu.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

spekulieren / investieren
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Experten spekulieren, dass das Unternehmen auf neue Märkte expandieren könnte.
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

Brise
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
Die kühle Meeresbrise machte den heißen Sommertag angenehmer.
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

entmutigen
Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
Scheitern sollte dich nicht davon abhalten, es noch einmal zu versuchen.
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

reif
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
Sie ist eine reife und selbstbewusste Führerin geworden.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

intensität
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
Die Intensität des Sturms erschreckte die Dorfbewohner.
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

Verfahren
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
Die Verhandlungen diskutierten Sprachprobleme.
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

beraten
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
Der Lehrer beriet die Schüler über ihre Karrieremöglichkeiten.
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

Unheil
Meaning
A terrible fate, destruction, or unavoidable bad outcome.
Example
The ancient prophecy foretold the city’s doom.
Die alte Prophezeiung sagte das Unheil der Stadt voraus.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

schwach; krank; blass
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
Das kränkliche Kind brauchte zusätzliche Pflege und Aufmerksamkeit.
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

verzweifelt
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
Er rief verzweifelt nach Hilfe nach dem Unfall.
B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

Verifizierung
Meaning
The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
Example
The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.
Die Bank verlangt eine Identitätsverifizierung, bevor ein Konto eröffnet wird.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

sexy
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Sie trug ein sexy rotes Kleid auf der Party.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

überschreiten
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
Der Athlet hat die Erwartungen aller übertroffen, indem er die Goldmedaille gewann.
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

Flamme
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
Die Kerzenflamme flackerte sanft im Abendwind.
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

beschränkung
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
Zeit ist die größte Einschränkung bei der Fertigstellung des Projekts.
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

schrecklich; furchtbar; entsetzlich
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unseres Urlaubs.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

wiedervereinigen
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
Die Familie wurde nach vielen Jahren wiedervereint.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

ökologische Sukzession
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
Waldsukzession tritt auf, wenn alte Ökosysteme durch neue ersetzt werden.
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

stachelbeere
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
Stachelbeeren sind reich an Vitamin C und machen ausgezeichnete Marmelade.