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B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

Vorsicht
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
Forscher gaben eine Warnung bezüglich des nicht nachhaltigen Fischens heraus.
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

Haarspange
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
Sie benutzte mehrere Haarspangen, um ihre elegante Hochsteckfrisur zu sichern.
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

flechten
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
Sie flechtete ihre Haare, bevor sie zur Schule ging.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

Vorwand, Schein
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Seine Freundlichkeit war nur ein Vorwand, um Vertrauen zu gewinnen.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

Filmregisseur
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
Der Filmregisseur erhielt eine Auszeichnung für seinen neuesten Dokumentarfilm.
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

kanone
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
Das Schloss wurde von mehreren großen Kanonen verteidigt.
B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

Gier
Meaning
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
Example
His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
Seine Gier nach Geld führte dazu, dass er unethische Geschäftsentscheidungen traf.
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

Emigrant
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
Der Emigrant begann ein neues Leben in Kanada.
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

gelehrt
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
Sie ist eine gelehrte Historikerin.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

schädigend
Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
Der Sturm verursachte schädigende Auswirkungen auf die Ernte.
B2 verb /dɪˈspaɪz/

despise

verachten
Meaning
to regard with contempt; to hate strongly
Example
She despises dishonesty in all its forms.
Sie verachtet Unehrlichkeit in allen Formen.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

milchweiß
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
Die Wolken sahen milchig weiß aus gegen den blauen Himmel.
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

hartnäckig
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
Trotz vieler Rückschläge führten ihre hartnäckigen Bemühungen zum Erfolg.
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

Verdacht
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
Die Polizei nahm ihn unter dem Verdacht des Diebstahls fest.
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

Eigenschaft
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
Geduld ist eine wichtige Eigenschaft für jeden, der mit Kindern arbeitet.
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

Baumstumpf, verblüffen
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
Die Frage hat die Studenten völlig ratlos gemacht.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

Piraterie
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
Softwarepiraterie kostet Unternehmen jährlich Milliarden von Dollar.
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

Kolonie
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
Indien war einst eine britische Kolonie.
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

Motto
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
Ihr Motto im Leben ist 'Gib niemals auf.'
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

Abschluss
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
Der Abschluss des Projekts wird noch einige Wochen dauern.
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

Leid
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
Sie versuchten, sein Leid mit Medikamenten zu lindern.
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

falsch, betrügerisch
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
Er gab ein falsches Lächeln, um seine wahren Gefühle zu verbergen.
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

historiker
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
Der Historiker hielt einen Vortrag über antike Zivilisationen.
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

hervorstechen
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
Sie versucht immer, in ihren Studien hervorzustechen.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

Klinge
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
Die Klinge des Messers muss geschärft werden.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

Schwert
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
Der Ritter zog sein Schwert, um das Schloss zu verteidigen.
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

Glück
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

ausstehend; nicht entschieden; in Bearbeitung
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
Der Antrag wartet noch auf Genehmigung.
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

Schicksal; Bestimmung; Vorherbestimmung
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
Sie glaubte, dass es ihr Schicksal war, ihn zu treffen, und dass es bestimmt so kommen musste.
B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

Goldring
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
Er gab ihr einen wunderschönen Goldring zu ihrem Jubiläum.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

Bergmann
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
Der Bergmann arbeitete viele Jahre in der Kohlenmine.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Maritime Ökosysteme sind sehr empfindlich gegenüber menschlicher Aktivität.
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

verdächtig; zweifelhaft
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
Die Polizei fand sein Verhalten sehr verdächtig.
B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

charter / mieten
Meaning
a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use
Example
The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.
Das Unternehmen entschloss sich, einen Bus für die Reise zu chartern.
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.
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

gelegentlich; auf entspannte und informelle Weise
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
Er erwähnte es beiläufig, dass er ging.
B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

Expedition
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
Die Bergsteigerexpedition erforderte Monate der sorgfältigen Planung und Vorbereitung.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

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

Illiterate

analphabet; ungebildet; unwissend
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
Das Programm zielt darauf ab, analphabetische Erwachsene beim Lernen von Lesen und Schreiben zu unterstützen.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

Verfassung
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Verfassungsreformen sichern die Gleichheit.
B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

wachs
Meaning
a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing
Example
She used candle wax to seal the old letter.
Sie verwendete Kerzenwachs, um den alten Brief zu versiegeln.
B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

Leiche
Meaning
a dead body, especially of a human
Example
The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.
Die Polizei entdeckte eine Leiche im verlassenen Haus.
B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

robust
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
Die robuste Infrastruktur stellt eine zuverlässige Kommunikation sicher.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

miserabel
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
Das Team hat im Turnier miserabel gespielt.
B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

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

Ignorance

Unwissenheit
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
Seine Unwissenheit über grundlegende Computerkenntnisse erschwerte es ihm, einen Job zu finden.
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

Ablenkungen
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
Eliminiere die Ablenkungen für bessere Produktivität.
B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

Moringa-Schote
Meaning
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
Example
The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.
Der Drumstick verleiht dem traditionellen Fischcurry einen einzigartigen Geschmack.
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Gesetzloser
Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, die schädliche Praxis zu verbieten.
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

roh
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
Rohöl wird zu Kraftstoff und Chemikalien verarbeitet.
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

Dimension
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
Erneuerbare Projekte bringen eine neue Dimension in die Stadtplanung.
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

beleidigen
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
Er fühlte sich durch ihre unhöflichen Bemerkungen beleidigt.
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

Kohlenhydrate
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
Vollkornprodukte sind eine großartige Quelle für gesunde Kohlenhydrate.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

Aktionär
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Jeder Aktionär hat das Recht, auf der jährlichen Versammlung abzustimmen.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

Verlangen, starke Sehnsucht
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
Sie hat abends immer das Verlangen nach Schokolade.
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

pflegen
Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
Sie verbringt Stunden damit, ihren Hund jede Woche zu pflegen.
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

Orang-Utang
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
Der Orang-Utang schwingt anmutig durch das Blätterdach des Waldes.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

vergebend
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
Sie hat eine vergebende Natur und hält selten Groll.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

zuerst; vor allem
Meaning
most importantly; above all; in the first place
Example
First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.
Zuerst und vor allem müssen wir die Sicherheit gewährleisten.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

Organ
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
Das Herz ist ein wichtiges Organ im menschlichen Körper.
B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

geringer
Meaning
smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior
Example
He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.
Er wählte das geringere von zwei Übeln, als er seine Entscheidung traf.
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

autorisieren
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
Der Manager wird die Zahlung morgen autorisieren.
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

derzeit; bald; in Kürze
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
Der Arzt wird dich bald sehen.
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

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

evolutionary

evolutionär
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
Die evolutionären Veränderungen in den Arten sind faszinierend.
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

Schwelle, Grenze
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
Sobald die Schwelle für die Schädlingpopulation erreicht ist, müssen Maßnahmen ergriffen werden.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

Pirat
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
Das Piratenschiff wurde in der Nähe der Küste gesichtet.
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

universell
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
Musik ist eine universelle Sprache, die jeder versteht.
B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

färben
Meaning
to change the color of something using a chemical substance
Example
She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.
Sie wird morgen ihre Haare blond färben.
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

ein schrilles Geräusch machen
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
Das Auto schrillte und hielt abrupt an.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

Stimmprojektion
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Eine richtige Projektion stellt sicher, dass jeder Zuhörer klar hört.
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

Teleskop
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
Der Astronom benutzte ein Teleskop, um die entfernten Planeten zu beobachten.
B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

wohnen
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
Sie wohnen in einem großen Haus am Fluss.
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

Wächter
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
Der Wächter patrouilliert jede Stunde durch die Fabrik, um die Sicherheit zu gewährleisten.
B2 noun /duːm/

doom

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

Motherhood

Mutterschaft
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Sie nahm die Freuden und Herausforderungen der Mutterschaft an.
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 verb /spɪn/

spin

drehen
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
Die Tänzerin begann sich anmutig auf der Bühne zu drehen.
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

Outfit
Meaning
A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.
Example
She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes Outfit zur Party.
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

globalisierung
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
Die Globalisierung hat die Volkswirtschaften weltweit verbunden.
B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

Umfang
Meaning
the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity
Example
The project is beyond the scope of our resources.
Das Projekt geht über den Umfang unserer Ressourcen hinaus.
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

Mörder
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
Der Mörder wurde von der Polizei in wenigen Stunden gefasst.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

reif; bereit zum Essen
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
Die Bananen sind reif und bereit zu essen.
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

Vibration
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
Die Vibration des Telefons weckte mich auf.
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

nuklear
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
Das Land entwickelt Kernenergie.
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

demografisch
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
Das Unternehmen analysiert demografische Trends, bevor es ein Produkt auf den Markt bringt.
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

Zitat; Kostenangebot
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
Der Artikel begann mit einem berühmten Zitat von Shakespeare.
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

verringern
Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
Mit der Zeit begann sein Einfluss im Unternehmen zu schwinden.
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

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

sympathize

mitfühlen
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
Ich fühle mit deinem Verlust.
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.
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

ernannt
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
Ernannte Beamte tragen wichtige Verantwortung.
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

Perspektive
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
Neue Perspektiven fördern das Verständnis.
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

Einwanderung
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
Die Immigrationspolitik variiert von Land zu Land.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

Geschmack
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Dieses Eis hat einen köstlichen Mango-Geschmack.
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

aussetzen
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, seine Mitgliedschaft auszusetzen.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

Seestern
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
Der Seestern bewegte sich langsam über den Meeresboden auf der Suche nach Nahrung.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

destruktiv
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
Der Hurrikan war für die Küstengebiete sehr destruktiv.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

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

commodities

Waren
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
Die Preise von Waren wie Öl und Gold schwanken häufig.
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

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

compost

kompost
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
Der Gärtner fügte Kompost hinzu, um den Boden zu bereichern.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

Umsatz
Meaning
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
Example
The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.
Das Unternehmen meldete einen hohen Umsatz in seiner Verkaufsabteilung.
B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

Dominanz
Meaning
Power and influence over others; control or command.
Example
The dominance of Urdu was evident.
Die Dominanz von Urdu war offensichtlich.
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

vermutlich
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
Vermutlich hat er vergessen, die E-Mail zu senden.
B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

Beruhigung
Meaning
comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts
Example
She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.
Sie brauchte die Beruhigung, dass alles in Ordnung sein würde.
B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

Traurigkeit; Kummer;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Sein Herz war nach der Tragödie mit Traurigkeit erfüllt.
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

imitieren
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten ihrer Eltern nach.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

ironisch
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
Ihr ironischer Ton machte alle unwohl.
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Lawine
Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
Die Lawine begrub die Bergstraße unter tonnenweise Schnee.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

überholen
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
Der Läufer konnte seinen Konkurrenten in der letzten Runde überholen.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

Dolmetscher; Übersetzer;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
Die internationale Konferenz engagierte professionelle Dolmetscher, um Reden in Echtzeit zu übersetzen.
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

etwas extra geben / schonen
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
Könntest du mir ein paar Minuten deiner Zeit geben?
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

explosiv
Meaning
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
Example
The situation became explosive after the argument.
Die Situation wurde explosiv nach dem Streit.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

Latein
Meaning
the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language
Example
Many English words are derived from Latin.
Viele englische Wörter stammen aus dem Lateinischen.
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

in der Luft an einem Ort schweben, ohne sich vorwärts oder rückwärts zu bewegen
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
Der Hubschrauber schwebte über der Stadt.
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

erhalten
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
Das Team hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen Erfolg zu erhalten.
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

exzessiv
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
Exzessives Bevölkerungswachstum führt zu Ressourcenerschöpfung.
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

chemischer Abfall
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
Chemischer Abfall verunreinigt Gewässer.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

unangenehm
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
Das Wetter war kalt und unangenehm.