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C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

Karillon
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
Die Karillon-Glocken erklangen über den Stadtplatz.
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

Schwäche
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
Seine größte Schwäche ist sein Mangel an Geduld.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

zerquetschen
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Sie hat das Insekt versehentlich mit ihrem Schuh zerquetscht.
B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

gütmütig
Meaning
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
Example
She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.
Sie ist als gütmütige Lehrerin bekannt, die immer ihren Schülern hilft.
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.
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

Ruhe
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
Sie genoss die Ruhe auf dem Land nach Jahren in der Stadt.
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 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

ewig; dauerhaft;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
Ihre Liebe ist ewig und wird nie verblassen.
C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

erweitert, verbessert, vergrößert
Meaning
having been made greater in size or value.
Example
The new software provided augmented reality features.
Die neue Software bot erweiterte Funktionen der erweiterten Realität.
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

großzügig
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
Sie ist sehr großzügig mit ihrer Zeit und ihrem Geld.
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

Schönheitswettbewerb
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
Sie gewann den ersten Platz im Schönheitswettbewerb
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

Introspektion
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
Durch Introspektion gewann sie tiefere Einblicke in ihre Emotionen.
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

Dramatiker
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
Shakespeare ist einer der größten Dramatiker der Geschichte.
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

Technik
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
Sie hat eine neue Atemtechnik im Yoga-Kurs gelernt.
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

Beweis
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
Der Detektiv präsentierte den Beweis für die Schuld des Verdächtigen.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

getrocknet
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
Das Museum zeigte getrocknete Pflanzenspezimen.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

plündern
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Die Demonstranten plünderten mehrere Geschäfte während des Protests.
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

korrupt
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
Der Politiker wurde wegen korrupten Praktiken angeklagt.
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

speichern
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
Sie lagert ihre Winterkleidung auf dem Dachboden.
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

aberrant
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
Sein aberrantes Verhalten schockierte alle bei der Besprechung.
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

Ungültigkeit
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
Das Gericht entschied, dass der Vertrag ungültig war.
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

Auswuchs
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
Die neue Politik war ein Auswuchs jahrelanger Debatten.
C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

schimpfen
Meaning
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
Example
The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.
Der Lehrer schimpfte mit dem Schüler, weil er wieder zu spät war.
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

aufrührerisch
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
Der Aktivist verteilte aufrührerische Flugblätter unter der Menge.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

unangenehmer Klang / Metallgitter
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
Die unangenehme Stimme des Lehrers machte es schwer, sich zu konzentrieren.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪnɪti/

trinity

dreifaltigkeit
Meaning
a group of three closely related things; in Christianity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Example
The museum’s exhibit focused on a trinity of themes: memory, identity, and power.
Die Ausstellung im Museum konzentrierte sich auf eine Dreifaltigkeit von Themen: Erinnerung, Identität und Macht.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

erfüllen
Meaning
to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire
Example
She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.
Sie arbeitete hart, um ihren Traum zu erfüllen, Ärztin zu werden.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

unbesiegt; nicht besiegt
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
Das Team bleibt diese Saison unbesiegt.
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

Tirade
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
Der Manager hielt eine Tirade über schlechte Leistung.
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

Rasieren
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
Er kaufte eine neue Creme zum Rasieren.
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

Unordnung
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
Sein Schreibtisch war in völliger Unordnung.
B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

Krug
Meaning
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle
Example
She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.
Sie goss frischen Orangensaft aus dem Glaskrug in ihre Tasse.
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Verlagswesen
Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
Er arbeitet in der Verlagsbranche als Redakteur.
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

apostel, verteidiger
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
Er wurde ein Apostel des Umweltschutzes.
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

Mit Oxidation verbunden
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
Übermäßiger Stress kann oxidativen Schaden in Zellen verursachen.
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

höflich
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
Das Hotelpersonal war sehr höflich gegenüber allen Gästen.
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

jammern
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
Das Kind jammerte, weil es früh ins Bett gehen musste.
C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

venös
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
Der Arzt untersuchte die venöse Zirkulation des Patienten.
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

Thema
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
Der Lehrer führte ein neues Thema im Unterricht ein.
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

apokalyptisch
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
Der Film zeigt eine apokalyptische Zukunft nach einem Atomkrieg.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

so sehr
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
Er war so müde, dass er kaum noch stehen konnte.
A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

Kappe
Meaning
a head covering with a visor; a protective covering
Example
He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.
Er trug eine Baseballmütze, um sich vor der Sonne zu schützen.
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

Spieler
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
Die alte Taverne war voller Spieler, die in Karten und Würfeln wettkämpften.
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

plenar
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
Der Ausschuss hielt eine plenare Sitzung ab, um alle wichtigen Angelegenheiten zu besprechen.
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

arrogant
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
Sie schien arrogant, weil sie es vermied, mit den Kellnern zu sprechen.
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

historisch
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
Das Museum hat eine große Sammlung historischer Dokumente.
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 noun /ˈaɪ.wɪt.nəs/

Eyewitness

Augenzeuge
Meaning
a person who has seen something happen and can give evidence about it
Example
The police interviewed several eyewitnesses to the accident.
Die Polizei befragte mehrere Augenzeugen des Unfalls.
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

amoros
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
Er schickte ihr einen amorösen Brief voller Liebeserklärungen.
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

Präfix, das abnormal, schlecht, schwierig oder defekt bedeutet
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
Wörter wie 'Dysfunktion' und 'Dyslexie' verwenden das Präfix dis-, um Schwierigkeiten oder Beeinträchtigungen anzuzeigen.
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

Familienname / Spitzname
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
Sein Familienname wurde in literarischen Kreisen weit bekannt.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

Avatar
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
Sie änderte ihr Social-Media-Avatar in ein neues Cartoon-Bild.
A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

Münze
Meaning
A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.
Example
The government decided to coin a new term for the program.
Die Regierung entschied sich, einen neuen Begriff für das Programm zu prägen.
C2 adjective /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

prophylaktisch
Meaning
intended to prevent disease or an unwanted outcome; protective
Example
The doctor prescribed a prophylactic treatment to prevent infection.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine prophylaktische Behandlung zur Vorbeugung einer Infektion.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonym
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Für viele Leute ist ihr Name Synonym für Großzügigkeit.
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

kloster
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
Sie entschied sich, dem Kloster beizutreten, um ihr Leben der spirituellen Praxis zu widmen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

unterdrückbar
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
Die Bewegung erwies sich als kaum unterdrückbar.
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

festhalten / Verschluss
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
Sie verschränkte ihre Hände in Gebet.
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

sein
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
Das Unternehmen hat letztes Jahr sein Logo geändert.
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Schürze
Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.
Sie band sich eine Schürze um die Taille, bevor sie das Abendessen kochte.
B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

konstant
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
Konstante Leistung führt zum Erfolg.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

widerspenstig, störrisch, ungehorsam
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
Der widerspenstige Schüler weigerte sich, den Regeln zu folgen.
A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

Paar
Meaning
two people or things considered together; a pair
Example
They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.
Sie sind ein schönes Paar und seit fünf Jahren verheiratet.
C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

im Einklang
Meaning
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
Example
The choir sang in unison.
Der Chor sang im Einklang.
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

Partikel
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
Ein Staubpartikel schwebte im Sonnenlicht.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

Philosoph
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Sokrates war ein berühmter Philosoph im antiken Griechenland.
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

reichlich; in großer Menge
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
Die Ernte war in diesem Jahr aufgrund des guten Wetters reichlich.
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

winklig
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
Das Gebäude hat ein angulares Design mit scharfen Ecken.
A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

genießen
Meaning
to take pleasure in; to have a good time
Example
I enjoy reading books in my free time.
Ich genieße es, in meiner Freizeit Bücher zu lesen.
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

Appell; Antrag; Anziehungskraft
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
Die Wohltätigkeitsorganisation machte einen Appell für Spenden.
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

Weinkellerei
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
Sie besuchten eine berühmte Weinfabrik in Frankreich.
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

Gespenst
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
Ein Gespenst erschien im Nebel in der Nähe des alten Schlosses.
C2 adjective /ˈfædɪʃ/

faddish

vorübergehender Mode
Meaning
Following a temporary trend or fashion
Example
Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.
Neon-Kleidung zu tragen war in den 1980er Jahren ein fädiger Stil.
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

erstaunlich
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
Die erstaunliche Entdeckung veränderte die Art und Weise, wie wir das Universum sehen.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

Jubiläum; besonderes Jubiläum
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
Die Schule feierte ihr goldenes Jubiläum mit einer großen Zeremonie.
C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

Plünderer
Meaning
A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.
Example
The despoilers left the city in ruins.
Die Plünderer hinterließen die Stadt in Trümmern.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

erlebend
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
Die Reisenden erleben den Nervenkitzel des Abenteuers.
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

Kanari
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
Der Kanari sang wunderschön in seinem Käfig.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

rosig
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
Sie hatte ein rosiges Gesicht, weil sie draußen gearbeitet hatte.
B2 verb /ˈbɔɪkɑt/

boycott

boykottieren
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
Sie entschieden sich, die Produkte des Unternehmens zu boykottieren.
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

Inquisitor
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
Der Inquisitor forderte detaillierte Antworten vom Zeugen.
C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

orthogonal
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
In der Mathematik sind zwei Vektoren orthogonal, wenn ihr Skalarprodukt null ist.
B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

verlegen machen
Meaning
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Example
His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
Sein unhöflicher Kommentar hat sie wirklich vor allen in Verlegenheit gebracht.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

unpersönlich
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
Der Brief wurde in einem sehr unpersönlichen Stil geschrieben.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

Stagnation
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
Hohe Arbeitslosigkeit führte zu wirtschaftlicher Stagnation.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

Fatalismus
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
Er nahm den Fatalismus an und glaubte, dass nichts, was er tat, sein Schicksal ändern konnte.
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

seltsam; ungewöhnlich; eigenartig
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
Das alte Haus hatte eine seltsame Atmosphäre, die die Besucher unbehaglich machte.
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

Tarnung
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
Die Soldaten verwendeten Tarnung, um sich vor dem Feind zu verstecken.
B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

Treibhauseffekt
Meaning
The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.
Example
The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.
Der Treibhauseffekt erhöht die globalen Temperaturen.
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

Unverschämtheit
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
Der Lehrer war schockiert über die Unverschämtheit des Schülers.
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

lobenswerte Initiativen
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
Die lobenswerten Initiativen zielen darauf ab, das Bewusstsein zu erhöhen.
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

Überschwang
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
Die Begeisterung der Lehrerin inspirierte ihre Schüler.
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

Waschmaschine
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
Die Waschmaschine ist kaputt gegangen und muss repariert werden.
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

Nicht-Resident
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
Nicht-Residenten Studenten zahlen oft höhere Studiengebühren.
C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

Auswirkung
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
Die wirtschaftliche Krise hatte schwerwiegende Auswirkungen auf den globalen Handel.
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

Bruder
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
Mein Bruder ist zwei Jahre älter als ich.
B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

vernachlässigen
Meaning
to fail to care for or give attention to something
Example
Don't neglect your health while studying.
Vernachlässige nicht deine Gesundheit, während du studierst.
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

Fehlverhalten eines Beamten
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
Der Bürgermeister wurde wegen Fehlverhaltens im Amt angeklagt.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

kurvige und attraktive Frau
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
Die Schauspielerin wurde als fröhliche und kurvige Frau beschrieben.
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

prekär
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
Seine finanzielle Situation ist prekär.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

Hedonist
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
Sie wurde als Hedonist bezeichnet, weil sie immer das Vergnügen über die Pflicht stellte.
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

simulieren
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
Der Pilot musste eine Notlandung während des Trainings simulieren.
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

römischer Soldat
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
Jeder Legionär trug ein Schild und ein Kurzschwert.
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

Hülsen; wertlose Dinge; leichte Scherze
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
Der Bauer trennte das Weizen vom Spreu mit traditionellen Methoden.
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

Huhn
Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
Das Huhn legte jeden Morgen frische Eier.
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

kurzes, prägnantes und lehrreiches Sprichwort oder Maxime
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
Sie hatte immer ein humorvolles Apophthengem zu teilen bei Besprechungen.
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

Monokultur
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
Monokultur kann zu Bodenerosion und einer erhöhten Anfälligkeit für Schädlinge führen.
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

Bock
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
Die Arbeiter bauten einen Holz-Bock, um die temporäre Brücke zu stützen.
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 /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 noun /meər/

Mare

stute
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
Die schöne Stute galoppierte über die Wiese.
A2 noun /kæʃ/

cash

Bargeld
Meaning
money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit
Example
She paid the bill in cash.
Sie bezahlte die Rechnung bar.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

Zustimmung
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
Sie gab ihre Zustimmung vor der Operation.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

glaubwürdig
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Ihre Geschichte war so detailliert, dass sie glaubwürdig klang.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

Digraph
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
Im Wort 'Telefon' bilden die Buchstaben 'ph' einen Digraph.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

zeitgerecht; pünktlich
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
Seine pünktliche Ankunft rettete das Treffen.
A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

Zwiebel
Meaning
a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers
Example
I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.
Ich muss einige Zwiebeln für das Curry-Rezept hacken.
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

in Ordnung
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
Alles wird in Ordnung sein.
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

Fluss
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
Das Unternehmen war während der Umstrukturierung in einem Zustand des ständigen Flusses.
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

Bedrohung
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
Der rücksichtlose Fahrer war eine Bedrohung für alle auf der Straße.
B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

greifbar
Meaning
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
Example
The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
Die Vorteile von Bewegung sind greifbar und messbar.