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B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

Kohlenstoff-Fußabdruck
Meaning
The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
Example
Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.
Die Verringerung des Kohlenstoff-Fußabdrucks ist entscheidend für die Bekämpfung des Klimawandels.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

Mitwirkender
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
Er war ein regelmäßiger Mitwirkender der lokalen Zeitung.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

erklärend
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
Der Lehrer hielt einen erklärenden Vortrag zu diesem Thema.
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

auflösen
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
Der Club beschloss, sich nach zwanzig Jahren Aktivität aufzulösen.
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

vergüten
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
Das Unternehmen wird die Mitarbeiter für ihre Überstunden gerecht entlohnen.
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

übermäßig optimistisch
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
Ihre übermäßig optimistische Haltung ignorierte die offensichtlichen Probleme.
B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

Wachstumsmentalität
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
Eine Wachstumsmentalität hilft den Menschen, Herausforderungen zu bewältigen.
B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

Kritik
Meaning
A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.
Example
The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.
Der Professor bat die Studenten, die Aufsätze der anderen zu kritisieren.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

Zurückzugsort
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
Der Mönch verbrachte Jahre im Zurückzugsort, fernab von der Gesellschaft.
A1 verb /seɪv/

save

retten, sparen
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
Es ist wichtig, Geld für Notfälle zu sparen.
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

grille
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
Wir konnten abends die Grillen zirpen hören.
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

kinetisch
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
Kinetische Energie steigt, je schneller sich das Objekt bewegt.
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

Selbstkontrolle
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
Selbstkontrolle ist wichtig, um ein ausgewogenes Leben zu führen.
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

Heilmittel
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
Dieses Kräuterheilmittel hilft bei Kopfschmerzen.
A2 noun /tʌŋ/

Tongue

Zunge; der muskulöse Organ im Mund, das zum Schmecken, Sprechen und Schlucken verwendet wird; eine Sprache
Meaning
the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, speaking, and swallowing; a language
Example
The doctor asked him to stick out his tongue for examination.
Der Arzt bat ihn, die Zunge für die Untersuchung herauszuhalten.
C2 noun /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

Glassy fish

Glasfisch
Meaning
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
Example
The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.
Der Glasfisch ist bekannt für seinen transparenten Körper und sein friedliches Wesen.
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

Bodyguard
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
Die Berühmtheit kam mit ihrem Bodyguard.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

sexuell
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
Die sexuelle Gesundheit von Individuen ist ein wichtiges Thema in der modernen Medizin.
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

Abkürzung
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
Der Herausgeber veröffentlichte eine Abkürzung des langen Romans für Studenten.
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

blockieren
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
Der umgefallene Baum blockiert die Straße.
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

Zopf
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Haare vor der Party zu flechten.
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

ausgleichen
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
Das Team hat das Ergebnis in der letzten Minute ausgeglichen.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

Nachbar; daneben
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

gebildet; gut ausgebildet; literarisch
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
Sie ist eine sehr gebildete Person, die viel liest.
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

Unmittelbarkeit, Dringlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
Die Unmittelbarkeit der digitalen Kommunikation hat die Geschäftsabläufe verändert.
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Skorbut
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Seefahrer litten oft an Skorbut während langer Seereisen ohne frisches Obst.
B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

Inspiration
Meaning
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Example
His journey to success became an inspiration for many.
Seine Reise zum Erfolg wurde zu einer Inspiration für viele.
B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

schmelzen
Meaning
to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually
Example
The ice melted in the sun.
Das Eis schmolz in der Sonne.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

berühmt
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
Er ist ein gefeierter Autor im Bereich der Literatur.
C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

Erlös
Meaning
money obtained from an event, activity, or sale
Example
The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.
Der Erlös aus der Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung wurde dem Waisenhaus gespendet.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

habgierig
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
Sie warf ihm einen habgierigen Blick zu, als er seine neue Uhr zeigte.
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

Summen
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
Ich hörte das Summen des Handys während des Meetings.
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

Akkretion
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
Die Akkumulation von Wohlstand ermöglichte es ihm, in verschiedene Projekte zu investieren.
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

zwangsläufig
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
Er musste die Entscheidung zwangsläufig akzeptieren.
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

Läuseeier
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
Der Lehrer bemerkte Läuseeier im Haar des Kindes.
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

Liste
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
Erstellen Sie eine Liste der Dinge, die Sie kaufen müssen.
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

Bluse
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
Sie trug eine schöne Seidenbluse zur Party.
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.
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

kastrieren
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
Der Bauer kastrierte die jungen Stiere, um sie leichter zu handhaben.
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

inflationär
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen zur Kontrolle der inflationären Drücke.
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

verbreitet
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
Korruption war im alten Regierungssystem weit verbreitet.
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

Überlegung, Nachdenken
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
Nach viel Überlegung traf er die endgültige Entscheidung.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

fragen
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
Er hat nach dem Fahrplan des Zuges gefragt.
B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

Retention
Meaning
The continued possession, use, or control of something
Example
The retention of information is essential for academic success.
Die Retention von Informationen ist entscheidend für den akademischen Erfolg.
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

heiraten
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
Sie planen, nächsten Sommer zu heiraten.
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

Beruhigungsmittel
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Sedativum, um dem Patienten beim Schlafen zu helfen.
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Schwellung / Ausbuchtung
Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
Die Tasche begann zu schwellen, weil zu viele Bücher darin waren.
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

Biokraftstoff
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Biokraftstoffe verringern die Abhängigkeit von herkömmlichen Energiequellen.
C1 noun /ˈvælər/

valor

Tapferkeit
Meaning
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
Example
The soldier was honored for his valor during the war.
Der Soldat wurde für seine Tapferkeit im Krieg geehrt.
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

Brücke
Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
Die alte Steinbrücke verbindet die beiden Städte seit über einem Jahrhundert.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

tapfer, heldenhaft
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
Der tapfere Feuerwehrmann rettete das Kind aus dem brennenden Gebäude.
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

unbedeutend; trivial; kleine Menge
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
Er war verärgert über den unbedeutenden Geldbetrag, den er erhalten hatte.
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

souverän, höchst
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
Die souveräne Regierung hat die Kontrolle über ihre Währung.
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

fruchtbarer Lehmboden
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
Loam-Boden ist ideal für die Landwirtschaft aufgrund seines Nährstoffgehalts.
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

erlaubt
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
Es ist erlaubt, hier nach 18 Uhr zu parken.
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

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

Toaster

toaster
Meaning
an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices
Example
I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
Ich habe zwei Scheiben Brot in den Toaster für das Frühstück gelegt.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

ihr (Ding)
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Die blaue Tasche gehört ihr.
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

Neutralität
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
Neutralität fördert Vertrauen bei der Entscheidungsfindung.
C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

Orthografie
Meaning
The conventional spelling system of a language.
Example
English orthography can be confusing for learners.
Die englische Orthografie kann für Lernende verwirrend sein.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

schleichen
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
Er versuchte, sich heimlich ins Haus zu schleichen, ohne jemanden zu wecken.
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

vermeiden
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
Er versucht immer, seine Verantwortung bei der Arbeit zu vermeiden.
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

lindern oder mildern
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
Meditation kann Stress lindern und die Konzentration verbessern.
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

priorisieren
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Priorisieren Sie Ihre Aufgaben, um effizient zu bleiben.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

fliegend
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
Der fliegende Vogel stieg anmutig in den Himmel auf.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

umherziehend; wandernd; migrierend
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
Der Wanderfalke ist für seine unglaubliche Geschwindigkeit bekannt.
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

empfang; begrüßung; veranstaltung;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
Die Hochzeitsfeier fand in einem schönen Hotel statt.
C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Hellseher/Hellseherin
Meaning
a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses
Example
The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.
Die Hellseherin sagte voraus, dass sie bald ins Ausland reisen würde.
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

Vorzeichen
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
Der plötzliche Rückgang der Aktienkurse wurde als Vorzeichen für wirtschaftliche Probleme angesehen.
A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

voll
Meaning
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
Example
The glass is full of water.
Das Glas ist voll mit Wasser.
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

wahrheitsgemäß
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
Sie gab einen wahrheitsgemäßen Bericht über das, was an diesem Tag passiert ist.
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

Wettbewerbsfähigkeit
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
Wettbewerbsfähigkeit ist entscheidend für die wirtschaftliche Nachhaltigkeit.
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

irrelevant / umstritten
Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
Das Thema der Finanzierung wurde nach der Absage des Projekts zu einem irrelevanten Punkt.
A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

interessiert
Meaning
Showing curiosity or concern about something.
Example
She is very interested in learning new languages.
Sie ist sehr interessiert daran, neue Sprachen zu lernen.
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

Bohl
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
Die Reisenden entschieden sich, den Fluss bei einem Bohl zu überqueren.
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

Schaum
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
Die Wellen krachten gegen die Felsen und hinterließen Schaum in der Luft.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

Anforderung
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
Der Manager hat eine Requisition für neue Büromaterialien eingereicht.
A2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər.flaɪ/

Butter-fly

Schmetterling
Meaning
a flying insect with large colorful wings
Example
The beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
Der schöne Schmetterling landete auf der Blume.
C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

Rechtmäßigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
Sein Leben war der Rechtmäßigkeit und der Wahrheit gewidmet.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

Absicht
Meaning
the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something
Example
Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.
Ihre Absicht war es, die Qualität der Bildung in der Gemeinschaft zu verbessern.
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

polarisiert
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
Die Debatte polarisierte die Gemeinschaft über das Thema Klimawandel.
B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

Glück
Meaning
to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation
Example
The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

ethnisch
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
Das Festival feierte die verschiedenen ethnischen Gemeinschaften der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

Märtyrertum
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
Sein Märtyrertum inspirierte unzählige andere, sich der Freiheitsbewegung anzuschließen.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

Bewerber
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
Der Bewerber wurde für die Position interviewt.
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 adjective /ʌnˈseɪvəri/

unsavory

unangenehm
Meaning
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
Example
The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal.
Der Politiker war mit einem unangenehmen Skandal verbunden.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

weltlich, zeitlich
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
Der Mönch gab seine weltlichen Besitztümer auf, um ein einfaches Leben zu führen.
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

Putz, reparieren
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
Die Arbeiter verputzten die Wände, um sie glatt zu machen.
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

Deregulierung
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
Die Deregulierung hat den Wettbewerb im Telekommunikationssektor erhöht.
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

fortsetzen
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
Wir werden die Besprechung nach dem Mittagessen fortsetzen.
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

südosten
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
Die Stadt liegt im Südosten des Landes.
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

Paket; Paket Landstück
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
Der Postbote lieferte ein Paket an unsere Tür.
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

glücklich; erfreut; froh;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
Ich bin froh, dich nach so langer Zeit wiederzusehen.
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

schwer zu lesen, schlecht gelaunt
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
Seine Handschrift war schwer zu lesen und fast unleserlich.
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

akzeptabel
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
Die Straße ist nach dem Sturm nur schwer passierbar.
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

Sonett
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
Shakespeare schrieb viele berühmte Sonette über Liebe und Schönheit.
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

Statur, Ansehen
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
Ihre intellektuelle Statur machte sie zu einer respektierten Persönlichkeit in der Wissenschaft.
C2 noun /liː/

lea

Wiese
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
Das Cottage war von einer ruhigen Wiese umgeben.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

starrsinnig
Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
Er ist zu starr, um neue Ideen zu akzeptieren.
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

angeboren oder natürlich
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
Sie hat ein angeborenes Talent für Musik.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

Erholungsort / letzter Ausweg
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Sie haben ihren Urlaub in einem Strandresort verbracht.
A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

still; nichts sagen; schweigen
Meaning
silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet
Example
He kept mum about the surprise party plans.
Er schwieg über die Pläne für die Überraschungsparty.
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

Diphthong
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
Das Wort 'coin' enthält einen Diphthong.
A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

Besucher
Meaning
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
Example
The museum had many visitors last weekend.
Das Museum hatte am letzten Wochenende viele Besucher.
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

Tränkebecken, Tiefpunkt
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
Die Kühe tranken Wasser aus der Holztränke.
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

komponieren
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
Sie komponiert wunderschöne Lieder.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

quantitativ
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
Die Studie liefert quantitative Beweise für die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels.
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

annullieren
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
Das Gericht entschied, die Ehe aufgrund von Betrug zu annullieren.
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

Aroma
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
Das Aroma von frisch gebackenem Brot füllte die Küche.
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

Das Studium und die Klassifikation von Menschen anhand ihrer Einstellungen, Bestrebungen und anderer psychologischer Kriterien
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
Psychographien enthüllen die Kaufmotive der Verbraucher.
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

synthetisch
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
Synthetische Chemikalien werden in verarbeiteten Lebensmitteln verwendet.
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 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

scrollen
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
Durch Feeds scrollen verschwendet viel Zeit.
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

ungehemmt
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
Korruption war ungehemmt in der Stadtverwaltung.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

Pause
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
Das Stück hatte eine zwanzigminütige Pause.
C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

Nachtigall
Meaning
small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night
Example
The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.
Die Nachtigall sang süß im Mondschein.
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

Herrenhaus
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
Das alte Herrenhaus stand stolz auf dem Hügel für Jahrhunderte.
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

domestizieren
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
Menschen domestizierten Hunde vor Tausenden von Jahren.
B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

ruhig
Meaning
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
Example
She spoke calmly despite being angry.
Sie sprach ruhig, obwohl sie wütend war.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

Trunkenheit
Meaning
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
Example
His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.
Seine häufige Trunkenheit führte zum Verlust seiner Arbeit.