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B2 noun /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt/

carbohydrate

Kohlenhydrat
Meaning
a nutrient that provides energy, found in foods like rice, bread, and sugar
Example
Rice and potatoes are rich in carbohydrates.
Reis und Kartoffeln sind reich an Kohlenhydraten.
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

amchur
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
Der Koch streute trockene Mangopulver über das Chaat, um mehr Säure hinzuzufügen.
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

Krankheit
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
Der Arzt forscht nach einem Heilmittel für die Krankheit.
A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

vorstellen
Meaning
to present someone; to bring in for the first time
Example
Let me introduce you to my friend.
Lass mich dir meinen Freund vorstellen.
B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

hurrikan
Meaning
A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Example
The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.
Der Hurrikan zerstörte hunderte von Häusern entlang der Küste.
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

verdächtig; fragwürdig; unzuverlässig; riskant oder gefährlich
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
Dieser Deal klingt für mich verdächtig.
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

Falle, Schwierigkeit
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
Investoren müssen sich der Fallen des Marktes bewusst sein.
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

Gendarm
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
Der Gendarm hielt das Auto für eine routinemäßige Kontrolle an.
C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

Zweifel
Meaning
a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something
Example
She had no qualm about speaking her mind.
Sie hatte keinen Zweifel daran, ihre Meinung zu äußern.
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.
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

vulgäre Verse
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
Das Werk des Dichters wurde von den Kritikern als bloße vulgäre Verse abgetan.
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

alle Götter, Tempel, der allen Göttern gewidmet ist
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
Das römische Pantheon ist eines der am besten erhaltenen antiken Tempel.
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.
A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

bewusst
Meaning
having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Example
She is aware of the risks involved.
Sie ist sich der Risiken bewusst.
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

Zurechtweisung, Tadel
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
Seine unachtsamen Worte zogen eine scharfe Zurechtweisung seiner Mutter nach sich.
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

Faltblatt; Flugblatt
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
Sie verteilte Flugblätter über die Umweltkampagne.
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

Sonnenfinsternis
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
Die Sonnenfinsternis wird nächsten Monat von unserer Stadt aus sichtbar sein.
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

niederländisch
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
Sie genießt niederländische Gemälde aus dem 17. Jahrhundert.
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

disharmonisch
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
Die disharmonischen Geräusche vom kaputten Klavier zwangen alle, sich die Ohren zuzuhalten.
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

Scham
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
Er fühlte tiefen Scham für sein unehrliches Verhalten bei der Arbeit.
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

Konsens
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
Ein Konsens wurde nach langer Beratung erreicht.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

fest
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
Sie glaubte fest an ihre Entscheidung.
B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

insgesamt; völlig; vollständig
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
Das Projekt hat insgesamt fünftausend Dollar gekostet.
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

Fülle
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
Der Frühling brachte eine Fülle von Wildblumen ins Tal.
C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

Vernakularsprache
Meaning
the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region
Example
He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.
Er hielt seine Rede in der lokalen Vernakularsprache, damit jeder es verstehen konnte.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

ledig
Meaning
Not married; single.
Example
He is thirty-five and still unmarried.
Er ist fünfunddreißig und immer noch ledig.
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

Urteil; Entscheidung
Meaning
the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court
Example
The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.
Das Urteil der Jury basierte auf einer sorgfältigen Überlegung aller Fakten.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

antisklaverei
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
Die antisklaverei Bewegung gewann im 19. Jahrhundert an Fahrt.
B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

bewundernswert
Meaning
প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;
Example
Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
Ihr Engagement, anderen zu helfen, ist wirklich bewundernswert.
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

Prozess; Test
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
Der Mordprozess dauerte drei Wochen im Bezirksgericht.
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

festmachen / unbebautes land
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
Die matrosen haben das schiff am dock vertäut.
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

Kontextualisierung
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
Die Kontextualisierung historischer Ereignisse hilft den Studenten, diese besser zu verstehen.
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

Wahrhaftigkeit
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
Der Journalist überprüfte die Wahrhaftigkeit des Berichts.
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

interpolieren
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
Der Herausgeber interpolierte einen fehlenden Absatz in das Manuskript.
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

bestehen
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
Das Komitee besteht aus fünf Mitgliedern.
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

auftauchen
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
Eine große Gesundheitskrise taucht aus der Verschmutzung auf.
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

umstritten
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
Das umstrittene Thema spaltete die globalen Führer.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

zufällig und glücklich
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
Ihr Treffen im Café war völlig zufällig und glücklich.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

ironisch, sarkastisch
Meaning
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic
Example
It is ironic that the fire station burned down.
Es ist ironisch, dass die Feuerwehrstation abgebrannt ist.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

federal
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
Die Bundesregierung hat ein neues Gesetz zur Gesundheitsversorgung verabschiedet.
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

Zeitblockierung
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
Time-blocking hilft, die Produktivität und Effizienz zu verbessern.
C1 adjective ɪɡˈzɛmpləri

exemplary

vorbildlich
Meaning
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Example
She was praised for her exemplary work ethic and dedication.
Sie wurde für ihre vorbildliche Arbeitsmoral und Hingabe gelobt.
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

Arbitrage
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
Investoren nutzen Arbitrage, um Gewinne auf den globalen Märkten zu erzielen.
A1 noun /ˈkʌn.tri/

country

Land
Meaning
a nation with its own government and borders
Example
Bangladesh is a beautiful country with rich culture.
Bangladesch ist ein schönes Land mit einer reichen Kultur.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

verordnung
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
Der Stadtrat verabschiedete eine Verordnung, die das Rauchen in öffentlichen Parks verbietet.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

nutzlos
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
Dieser kaputte Computer ist völlig nutzlos.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

intolerant
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
Er ist intolerant gegenüber jeder Meinung, die sich von seiner eigenen unterscheidet.
B1 noun /ˈklɪn.ɪk/

clinic

klinik
Meaning
A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.
Example
She went to the clinic for a health check-up.
Sie ging zur Klinik für eine Gesundheitsuntersuchung.
A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

Lehrer
Meaning
a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution
Example
The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den Mathematikproblem klar den Schülern.
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

vagabundierend; heimatlos
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
Der vagabundierende Mann bat um Essen in der Nähe des Bahnhofs.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Unusual

ungewöhnlich; seltsam;
Meaning
not typical; strange; different from what is normal
Example
She wore an unusual dress to the party.
Sie trug ein ungewöhnliches Kleid zur Party.
A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

Teil
Meaning
a piece or segment of something
Example
She gave me a part of her chocolate.
Sie gab mir einen Teil ihrer Schokolade.
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

Gewächshaus / Musik- und Kunstschule
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
Sie züchteten exotische Pflanzen im Gewächshaus.
B2 noun jiːld

yield

Ertrag, Gewinn
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
Die Investition erzielte hohe Renditen im letzten Jahr.
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

Wachstum
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
Wirtschaftliches Wachstum verbessert die Lebensbedingungen.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

indigest; schwer zu verdauen
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
Das alte Brot wurde hart und ungenießbar.
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

Glaube, Prinzip
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
Die Redefreiheit ist Teil seines persönlichen Glaubens.
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.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

ein hartes magmatisches Gestein
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
Die alten Römer verwendeten Porphyr, um Säulen und Statuen zu machen.
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 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Maschinerie
Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
Die Fabrik investierte in neue Maschinen, um die Produktion zu steigern.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

maximieren
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Gewinne in diesem Jahr zu maximieren.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

Vermesser
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
Der Vermesser maß das Land für den Bau.
C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

mit Kleidung oder Stil verbunden
Meaning
Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.
Example
His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.
Seine sartorialen Entscheidungen waren immer im Trend und wurden bewundert.
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

sich erholen
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
Sie ging aufs Land, um sich nach der Operation zu erholen.
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

Sorgerecht; Haft; Vormundschaft
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
Nach der Scheidung teilten sie sich das Sorgerecht für ihre Kinder gleichermaßen.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

Punk
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
Er ist immer in Punk-Musik und Mode interessiert gewesen.
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

Mannequin
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
Das Mannequin im Schaufenster war in einem roten Kleid gekleidet.
B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Überlappung
Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
Die beiden Besprechungen überlappen sich um eine Stunde.
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 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

Wachsamkeit
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
Der Fahrer bewahrte während der langen Fahrt hohe Wachsamkeit.
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

Überproduktion
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
Die Wirtschaftskrise wurde durch die Überproduktion von Gütern verursacht.
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

Strand
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
Sie verbrachten den Tag am Strand und entspannten sich.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

angemessen sein
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Es wäre angebracht, wenn das Unternehmen auf seine Kunden hört.
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

Hofnarr; Spaßmacher
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
Der Hofnarr unterhielt den König mit scharfsinnigen Bemerkungen und lustigen Tricks.
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

kooperativ
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
Sie war während des Interviews sehr kooperativ.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

verfälschung / entweihung
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
Kritiker nannten das Remake eine Bastardisierung des Originalfilms.
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

mürrisch und grantig; launisch
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
Das Kind wurde mürrisch, als es sein Lieblingsspielzeug nicht bekam.
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

mittelalterlich
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
Das Schloss zeigte mittelalterliche Architektur und Design.
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

unberührt, rein und frisch
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
Der Wald bleibt in einem unberührten Zustand.
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.
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

Kanarier
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
Das Tagebuch des Entdeckers beschrieb Gerüchte über Kanibalen, die auf der abgelegenen Insel lebten.
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

verstärken
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
Das Mikrofon verstärkt ihre Stimme.
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

Unwichtigkeit
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
Er wies das Thema mit einem Gefühl der Unwichtigkeit zurück.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

Rezitor
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
Der Rezitor trug das Gedicht mit Klarheit und Gefühl vor.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

Umstand
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
Sie hat die schwierigen Umstände tapfer gemeistert.
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

fördern
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
Die Förderung praktischer Bildung stellt die Entwicklung von Fähigkeiten sicher.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

austauschbar
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
Diese Maschinenteile sind austauschbar, so dass sie einfach ersetzt werden können.
B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

Identifikation
Meaning
the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is
Example
You need proper identification to enter the building.
Du brauchst eine ordnungsgemäße Identifikation, um das Gebäude zu betreten.
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

Agroforstwirtschaft
Meaning
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
Example
Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.
Agroforstwirtschaft verbessert die Bodenqualität und den Ertrag der Pflanzen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

bewusstlos; ohnmächtig
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
Der Patient war nach der Operation mehrere Stunden bewusstlos.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restaurierung
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
Die Restaurierung des Waldes begann nach Jahrzehnten der Vernachlässigung.
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

Wachsamkeit
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
Die Wachen waren in der Nacht in einem Zustand der Wachsamkeit.
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.
B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

verbrauchen
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
Eine Person verbraucht jährlich etwa 20 kg Plastik.
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

einbetten
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
Der Journalist hat sich mit den Truppen eingebettet, um aus erster Hand zu berichten.
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

unbefugtes Eindringen
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
Das Unternehmen hat eine Intrusion in seinem Server erkannt.
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

abhalten, abbringen
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
Sie versuchte, ihn davon abzuhalten, seinen Job zu kündigen.
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

Kardamom
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
Das Rezept erfordert eine Prise gemahlenen Kardamoms.
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

Monitor, überwachen
Meaning
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
Example
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
Der Lehrer überwacht die Schüler während der Prüfung.
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

Glitzersteine
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
Ihr Kleid war mit silbernen Glitzersteinen bedeckt, die im Licht funkelten.
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

verschreiben
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
Der Arzt verschrieb mir Medikamente gegen meine Erkältung.
A1 adjective (superlative) /ˈɡreɪ.tɪst/

greatest

der größte
Meaning
The highest degree of greatness; the most outstanding or important.
Example
He is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time.
Er gilt als einer der größten Führer aller Zeiten.
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

Darwinismus
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
Der Darwinismus revolutionierte die Art und Weise, wie Wissenschaftler den Ursprung der Arten verstanden.
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

posten
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
Sie hat gestern einen Brief an ihre Freundin gepostet.
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

verweisen
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
Bitte verweisen Sie auf Seite 45 für weitere Details.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

Gesetzgeber
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
Die Gesetzgeber stimmten über das neue Bildungsprojekt ab.
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

Makrokosmos
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
Der Makrokosmos des Universums spiegelt den Mikrokosmos des menschlichen Lebens wider.
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

Marine
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
Er trat der Marine bei, nachdem er das College abgeschlossen hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

klar
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
Das klare Wasser des Sees spiegelte den Himmel perfekt wider.
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

beschmutzen
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
Er versuchte, ihren guten Namen mit falschen Gerüchten zu beschmutzen.
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

anstrengend
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
Die Wanderung durch die Berge war eine anstrengende Reise.
C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

klage
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen falscher Werbung verklagt.
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

Renaissance
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
Die Stadt erlebte in den 1990er Jahren eine kulturelle Renaissance.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

klein; begrenzt; eng
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Sie lebt in einer kleinen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

Magnat; mächtige und reiche Person im Geschäftsbereich
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
Der Öl-Magnat besaß Dutzende von Raffinerien im ganzen Land.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

skandalös
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
Der Journalist vermied es, im skandalösen Teil der Stadt zu bleiben.
A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

wie
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
Wie löst du dieses Problem?
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

Mehrdeutigkeit, Unklarheit
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
Die Ambiguität der Aussage verursachte Verwirrung im Team.
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

großer Metalltopf
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
Die Hexe rührte ihren Zaubertrank in einem brodelnden Kessel um.
B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

landesweit
Meaning
at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country
Example
The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.
Die Politik wurde landesweit umgesetzt, um gleiche Vorteile für alle Bürger zu gewährleisten.