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C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

sich beschweren
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
Sie neigt dazu, sich über die kleinsten Unannehmlichkeiten zu beschweren.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

anbieten, vorlegen
Meaning
to offer something for acceptance; to present
Example
She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.
Sie reichte ihre Hand als Zeichen der Freundschaft.
B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

Abfall; Ablehnung
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
Bitte werfen Sie den Abfall in die vorgesehenen Behälter.
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

Küchengarten; Garten in der Nähe der Küche
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

verschwenderisch
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
Der König war bekannt für seinen verschwenderischen Lebensstil.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

Datenpunkt
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
Jeder Datenpunkt in der Umfrage wurde sorgfältig analysiert.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

Tresor / springen
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
Die Bank bewahrte ihre Goldbarren in einem sicheren Tresor auf.
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

Trennung; Teilung; Abtrennung
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
Die Trennung der beiden Länder war friedlich.
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

Ruck; Stoß; Dussel
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
Der plötzliche Ruck des Zuges ließ die Passagiere das Gleichgewicht für einen Moment verlieren.
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i/

Chilly/Chilli

kalt; scharfe Paprika;
Meaning
noticeably cold; a hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used as a spice
Example
The chef added red chilli to make the curry spicier.
Der Koch fügte roten Chili hinzu, um das Curry schärfer zu machen.
A2 adjective/noun /ˈɪndiən/

indian

indisch
Meaning
Relating to India, its people, or their culture.
Example
She loves Indian food, especially biryani.
Sie liebt indisches Essen, besonders Biryani.
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

Esslöffel
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
Sie rührte die Suppe mit einem Esslöffel.
C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

illuminati
Meaning
a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies
Example
Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.
Viele Verschwörungstheorien beinhalten die Illuminaten als eine geheime, weltbeherrschende Gruppe.
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

Affront
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
Er nahm ihre Kritik als persönlichen Affront.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

missbilligen
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
Der Lehrer missbilligte das Schummeln bei den Prüfungen stark.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərpəˈzɪʃən/

interposition

Zwischenkunft
Meaning
The act of intervening or coming between two things, often to influence or prevent an outcome.
Example
The manager’s interposition prevented a heated argument from escalating.
Die Zwischenkunft des Managers verhinderte, dass sich ein hitziger Streit zuspitzte.
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

statuesk
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
Sie hatte eine statueske Figur, die überall Köpfe drehte, wohin sie auch ging.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

ausgraben
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
Die Archäologen gruben antike Überreste von der Stätte aus.
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

ihr
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
Ihr Haus ist an der Ecke.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

auf dumme oder gekünstelte Weise lächeln
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Sie lächelte dumm über sein Kompliment, eindeutig verlegen.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

Rundheit
Meaning
the quality of being round or plump
Example
The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.
Die Rundheit des Ballons ließ ihn elegant schweben.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

genialität
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
Seine Ingenuität führte zu bahnbrechenden Innovationen.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

unbußfertig
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
Der Kriminelle blieb unbußfertig nach dem Prozess.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

schlingen
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Die Kinder schlangen ihr Essen in Minuten.
A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

reinigen
Meaning
To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.
Example
She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.
Sie reinigte die Küche, bevor die Gäste ankamen.
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

beraubt
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
Nach dem Verrat fühlte er sich beraubt von Hoffnung und Vertrauen.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

pestilentiell
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
Der pestilente Geruch des Mülls erfüllte die Straße.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

Tenor / allgemeiner Ton
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
Der allgemeine Tenor seiner Rede war hoffnungsvoll und beruhigend.
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

Sohn
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
Sein Sohn ist sehr talentiert in Musik.
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

durchstöbern
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
Sie liebt es, Bücher in der Bibliothek zu durchstöbern.
A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

antworten
Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
Sie wird das Telefon beantworten, wenn es klingelt.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

Agilität
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
Mentale Agilität ist entscheidend für die Problemlösung.
B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

Ernte
Meaning
plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use
Example
The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.
Die Bauern haben ihre Reisernte im Herbst eingebracht.
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

Rasen
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
Sie gießt den Rasen jeden Morgen.
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

Deodorant
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
Sie trug Deodorant, bevor sie ins Fitnessstudio ging, um während des Trainings frisch zu bleiben.
C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

Orchidee
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
Die weiße Orchidee auf dem Fensterbrett blühte monatelang.
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

Jugendlicher
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
Jugendliche erleben oft schnelle körperliche und emotionale Veränderungen.
A2 noun, pronoun, verb /maɪn/

mine

mine / mein
Meaning
a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me
Example
The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal.
Die Arbeiter gingen tief in die Mine, um Kohle zu fördern.
A2 adverb /ˈiːkwəli/

equally

gleichmäßig
Meaning
in an equal or fair way; to the same degree
Example
The prize money was equally divided among the winners.
Das Preisgeld wurde gleichmäßig unter den Gewinnern aufgeteilt.
B2 adjective /ˈɪmpæktfʊl/

impactful

wirksam
Meaning
Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.
Example
Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action.
Ihre wirksame Rede bewegte das Publikum, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen.
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

sich kümmern um
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Sie kümmert sich um ihren jüngeren Bruder, während ihre Eltern arbeiten.
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

verspotten
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
Die Fans haben das verlierende Team verspottet.
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

Programm
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
Das Programm beginnt um 9 Uhr pünktlich.
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

Unbescheidenheit
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
Der Artikel wurde wegen seines Tons der Unbescheidenheit kritisiert.
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

Arbeitslosigkeit
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
Die Arbeitslosenquote ist in diesem Jahr erheblich gestiegen.
C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

treuhänderisch
Meaning
Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
Example
Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.
Banken haben treuhänderische Pflichten gegenüber ihren Kunden.
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

unwesentlich
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
Der Bericht entfernt alle unwesentlichen Details, um fokussiert zu bleiben.
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

Stadt
Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
Berlin ist die größte Stadt in Deutschland.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

kriechen
Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
er kroch vor seinem Chef, um Strafe zu vermeiden.
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

leicht aber anhaltend stören
Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
Ein kleiner Zweifel nagte an ihrem Geist.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

strahlend
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
Die strahlende Sonne erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

Misanthropie
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
Seine Misanthropie war offensichtlich an der Art und Weise, wie er Menschen mied.
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

elektromagnetisch
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
Elektromagnetische Kräfte stoßen Protonen ab.
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

dann
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Wir gingen zum Park und danach haben wir zu Mittag gegessen.
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

desertifikation
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
Abholzung beschleunigt die Desertifikation.
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

Konflikt, Streit
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
Die Region wurde von politischen Konflikten zerrissen.
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

titular
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
Sie ist die Titularvorsitzende des Komitees, aber die Entscheidungen werden vom Koordinator getroffen.
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

Flucht; Entkommen; Befreiung
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
Die Flucht des Gefangenen aus dem Gefängnis schockierte die Behörden.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

Domestikation
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
Die Domestikation von Tieren war entscheidend für das Überleben des Menschen.
A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

abheben; entfernen
Meaning
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
Example
The airplane will take off in ten minutes.
Das Flugzeug wird in zehn Minuten abheben.
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

proklamieren
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
Der Präsident proklamierte einen nationalen Trauertag.
B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

digitale Entgiftung
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
Eine digitale Entgiftung kann helfen, Handermüdung zu reduzieren.
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

blond
Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
Sie hat lange blonde Haare, die im Sonnenlicht glänzen.
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Entschuldigung
Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
Er entschuldigte sich dafür, dass er zu spät zum Meeting gekommen war.
C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

befall, das Vorhandensein einer ungewöhnlich großen Anzahl von Insekten oder Tieren an einem Ort
Meaning
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
Example
The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.
Die Insektenplage in der Küche führte zu sofortigen Maßnahmen zur Schädlingsbekämpfung.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

Bereich
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
Der Fall fällt nicht in den Zuständigkeitsbereich dieses Gerichts.
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

Holzhammer
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
Der Zimmermann benutzte einen Gummihammer, um das Holz nicht zu beschädigen.
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

quälen
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
Die Verletzung quälte ihn mit unerträglichem Schmerz.
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.
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

plappern
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
Er würde endlos über seine kleinen Erfolge plappern.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

Empfänger
Meaning
a person who receives something
Example
She was the recipient of the prestigious award.
Sie war die Empfängerin des prestigeträchtigen Preises.
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

himmlisch; göttlich; angenehm
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
Der Schokoladenkuchen hatte einen himmlischen Geschmack, der in meinem Mund schmolz.
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

verwirrt
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
Sie sah verwirrt aus, nachdem sie die unerwartete Nachricht gehört hatte.
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

kriecherisch
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
Der Kellner machte eine kriecherische Verbeugung vor jedem Kunden.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Undankbarer
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Er arbeitete hart für seinen Freund, aber der Undankbare hat ihm nie gedankt.
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

entwerfen
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
Die Ingenieure haben eine neue Methode entwickelt, um Kosten zu senken.
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

gutachter
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
Ein externer Gutachter hat den Projektbericht überprüft.
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

implizierte oder vorgeschlagene Bedeutung
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
Das Wort 'Zuhause' hat eine warme Konnotation von Komfort und Familie
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

gespenstische Erscheinung
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
Die Kinder erschraken vor der plötzlichen Erscheinung im alten Haus.
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

Krawatte
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
Er passte seine Krawatte vor dem wichtigen Meeting an.
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

norden
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
Wir reisten nach Norden, um die Berge zu erreichen.
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

symmetrisch
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
Der Künstler entwarf ein symmetrisches Muster auf dem Boden.
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

thermisch
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
Sie trug eine thermische Jacke, um im Winter warm zu bleiben.
A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/

Idea

Idee; Konzept; Vorschlag
Meaning
a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression
Example
She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.
Sie hatte eine brillante Idee zur Lösung des Effizienzproblems des Unternehmens.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

kristallisieren
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
Ihre vagen Gedanken begannen, sich in einen klaren Plan zu kristallisieren.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

Aktivist
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
Der Aktivist organisierte eine Protestaktion gegen die Umweltverschmutzung.
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

potenziell
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
Dieses Projekt ist potenziell ein großer Erfolg.
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

Blazer
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
Er sah in seinem marineblauen Blazer bei der Veranstaltung schick aus.
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

geologische Struktur
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
Wissenschaftler werden die geologische Struktur des Mondes untersuchen.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

Schimpfwort
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Er schrie ein Schimpfwort, als er sich den Zeh stieß.
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

zwingen
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
Der Manager versuchte, das Team zu zwingen, Überstunden zu machen.
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

besonders
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
Dieses Geschenk ist sehr besonders für mich.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɒt.ər/

Jotter

Notizbuch
Meaning
a small notebook for writing quick notes or reminders
Example
The student carried a jotter to write down important points during lectures.
Der Student trug ein Notizbuch, um wichtige Punkte während der Vorlesungen zu notieren.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

der Zustand, selten zu sein; etwas, das ungewöhnlich oder selten ist
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
Die antike Vase war eine Seltenheit, die Tausende von Dollar wert war.
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

ansprechend
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
Sie hatte ein ansprechendes Lächeln, das jeden bezauberte.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

gezackt
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
Das Brotmesser hatte eine gezackte Klinge.
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

anthropomorph
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
Der Cartoon zeigt eine anthropomorphe Katze, die auf zwei Beinen läuft.
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.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

geneigt
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Er ist geneigt, den Bedürftigen zu helfen.
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 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

blass
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
Sein Gesicht wurde blass, als er die schreckliche Nachricht hörte.
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

Gläubiger
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
Sie ist eine feste Gläubigerin an harte Arbeit und Ehrlichkeit.
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

schwanken
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Die Temperaturen schwanken von 15 bis 30 Grad diese Woche.
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

atomar
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
Die atomare Struktur von Wasserstoff ist die einfachste.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

Regeneration
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
Ausreichende Ruhe ermöglicht die Regeneration der Muskeln nach dem Training.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

Anhänger
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
Er ist ein starker Anhänger der demokratischen Werte.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

Rechtfertigung
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für so ein unhöfliches Verhalten.
A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

Frage / Bedeutung
Meaning
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
Example
It doesn’t matter what others think.
Es ist nicht wichtig, was andere denken.
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

Silbentrennung
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
Eine richtige Silbentrennung hilft bei der korrekten Aussprache.
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

Krämer
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
Der Krämer hat frisches Gemüse und Obst in seinem Laden.
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

verstellbar; anpassbar; justierbar;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
Dieser Stuhl hat eine verstellbare Höhe.
C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

nasal
Meaning
Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.
Example
He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.
Er sprach mit einer nasalen Stimme aufgrund seiner Erkältung.
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

tief; intensiv; tiefgehend
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
Sie atmete tief, bevor sie ihre Entscheidung traf.
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

Bauch
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
Das Baby trat in ihrem Bauch während der Schwangerschaft.
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

Belegschaft
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Belegschaft um 20% zu erweitern.
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

Gesetzlosigkeit
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
Die Stadt versank in Gesetzlosigkeit, nachdem die Regierung zusammengebrochen war.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

Potenz
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
Die Potenz des neuen Medikaments erstaunte die Ärzte.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

freundlich
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
Sie begrüßte uns mit einem freundlichen Lächeln.
B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

falsch
Meaning
wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding
Example
I was mistaken about the meeting time.
Ich lag mit der Uhrzeit des Treffens falsch.