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A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

Feier
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
Die Stadt veranstaltete eine große Feier zum Unabhängigkeitstag.
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

Auf das Land gehen / vorübergehende Exmatrikulation von der Universität
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
Er entschied sich, in das Dorf zu gehen, um dem hektischen Stadtleben zu entkommen.
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

Zwischenfruchtanbau
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
Der Zwischenfruchtanbau kann helfen, die Bodenfruchtbarkeit und die Schädlingsbekämpfung zu verbessern.
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

Rindfleisch
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
Das Restaurant serviert das beste Rindersteak in der Stadt.
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

hoher Klang
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
Das schrille Pfeifen erschreckte alle im Raum.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

verzichten
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Bitte verzichten Sie darauf, in diesem Bereich zu rauchen.
A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

besser
Meaning
of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve
Example
He felt better after taking the medicine.
Er fühlte sich besser, nachdem er das Medikament genommen hatte.
A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

Bad; Badewanne
Meaning
the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing
Example
I take a hot bath every evening.
Ich nehme jeden Abend ein heißes Bad.
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

erschrocken
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
Das Publikum war erschrocken von der tragischen Szene.
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

Tonhöhe, Wurf
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
Die Tonhöhe des Sängers war während der Aufführung perfekt.
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

Begeisterung; Enthusiasmus; Eifer
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
Ihre Begeisterung für das Projekt inspirierte das gesamte Team.
C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

Silbe
Meaning
A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.
Example
The word 'computer' has three syllables.
Das Wort 'Computer' hat drei Silben.
A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

vollständig
Meaning
completely; entirely; absolutely
Example
I totally agree with your opinion.
Ich stimme deiner Meinung völlig zu.
A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

Talent
Meaning
natural aptitude or skill
Example
She has a great talent for painting.
Sie hat ein großes Talent für Malerei.
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

wählerisch
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective
Example
She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.
Sie ist sehr wählerisch bei den Kleidern, die sie trägt.
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.
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

prähistorisch, vor den schriftlichen Aufzeichnungen
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
Die prähistorische Ära war von dem Aufstieg der frühen Menschen geprägt.
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

unkontrolliert bewegen
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
Das Auto raste unkontrolliert die rutschige Straße hinunter.
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.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

tödlich
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
Der Unfall verletzte zwei Passagiere tödlich.
B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

Schlamm
Meaning
soft, wet earth or soil
Example
The children were playing in the mud after the rain.
Die Kinder spielten im Schlamm nach dem Regen.
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

mathematisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
Das Problem kann mathematisch statt durch Raten gelöst werden.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

Gewürz/Sauce
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
Ketchup ist ein beliebtes Gewürz in vielen Ländern.
A2 noun /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

opening

Eröffnung
Meaning
an act or instance of beginning something
Example
The opening of the new store was a huge success.
Die Eröffnung des neuen Geschäfts war ein großer Erfolg.
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

ausgeprägt; einzigartig; klar; erkennbar
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
Jedes Gemälde hat seinen eigenen, markanten Stil und Charakter.
B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

Förderung
Meaning
The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.
Example
Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.
Gute Lehrer spielen eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Förderung der Kreativität von Schülern.
C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

reisend
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.
Example
The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.
Der reisende Lehrer zog von Dorf zu Dorf, um Kinder zu unterrichten.
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

katastrophal, verheerend
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
Der Klimawandel hat katastrophale Folgen.
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

fairerweise; mäßig; vernünftig
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
Der Test war ziemlich einfach, aber einige Fragen waren herausfordernd.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

leichtgläubig
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Sie war so leichtgläubig, dass sie jedes Gerücht glaubte.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

britische Währung / ausgezeichnet
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
Sie wurde für ihre ausgezeichnete Arbeit am Projekt gelobt.
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

Mulenführer
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
Der Mulenführer führte die Tiere sicher über den Bergpfad.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

eröffnend
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
Der Präsident hielt seine Eröffnungsrede.
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

fesseln
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
Die Aufführung des Magiers fesselte das Publikum.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

umweltfreundlich
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
Umweltfreundliche Produkte sind so konzipiert, dass sie den ökologischen Schaden verringern.
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

Einlass
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
Kein Einlass ohne ein gültiges Ticket.
A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

füllen
Meaning
to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full
Example
Please fill the glass with water.
Bitte füllen Sie das Glas mit Wasser.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

Landwirt / treuer Mitarbeiter
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
Er leistete treue Arbeit, indem er das Projekt pünktlich abschloss.
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

kleine Flöte
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
Sie spielte eine lebhafte Melodie auf dem Piccolo während des Konzerts.
B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

Installation
Meaning
The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
Example
The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.
Die Installation des Unterseekabels ist fast abgeschlossen.
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

Hebelwirkung
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
Hebelwirkung verstärkt deine Bemühungen und skaliert deine Arbeit.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

Missverständnis
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
Es gibt ein häufiges Missverständnis über die Ursachen der Krankheit.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

schlecht gemacht
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
Der Auftragnehmer hat bei den Reparaturen einen schlechten Job gemacht.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

intensiv
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
Sie fühlte nach dem Unfall intensive Schmerzen.
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

ungeschickt
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
Sein ungeschickter Versuch, den Stuhl zu reparieren, machte es noch schlimmer.
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

Gepäck
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihr Gepäck am Flughafenschalter.
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

zeitschrift
Meaning
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events
Example
She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.
Sie führte ein persönliches Journal, um ihre Gedanken und Erfahrungen festzuhalten.
A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

fast
Meaning
very nearly, but not exactly or completely
Example
He almost missed the train.
Er hat den Zug fast verpasst.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

unvergleichlich; ohne Gleichen; ohne Rivalen
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
Ihre unübertroffene Schönheit verzauberte alle.
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 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

kaum; kaum möglich; nur gerade
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Ich konnte meinen Augen kaum trauen.
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

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

Alkali Act

Alkali Gesetz
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
Das Alkali-Gesetz von 1863 war eines der ersten Umweltgesetze.
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

während
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
Sie bevorzugt Tee, während er Kaffee mag.
B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

Illusion
Meaning
a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief
Example
The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.
Der Magier erschuf eine spektakuläre Illusion, die den Elefanten verschwinden ließ.
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

Käufer
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
Der Käufer inspizierte das Auto, bevor er die Zahlung vornahm.
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

zufällig und glücklich
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
Ihr Treffen im Café war völlig zufällig und glücklich.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

unbeständiges Wetter
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
Das Spiel wurde wegen des schlechten Wetters abgesagt.
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

Bedeutung
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
Die Bedeutung des Zeitmanagements kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden.
A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

Grammatik
Meaning
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
Example
She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.
Sie lernte Grammatik, um ihr Schreiben zu verbessern.
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

Blutsverwandtschaft
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
Der Grad der Blutsverwandtschaft war in Erbschaftsgesetzen wichtig.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

Panzerschale von Schildkröten oder Krabben
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
Die Schildkröte zog sich zum Schutz in ihre Panzerhülle zurück.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

Unfreundlichkeit
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
Seine Unfreundlichkeit verletzte ihre Gefühle zutiefst.
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

Strauß; Bündel; Traube
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
Sie pflückte einen Strauß Blumen aus dem Garten für ihre Mutter.
C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

hilfsbereit
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
Das Personal im Hotel war sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich.
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

Büße; Strafe für etwas Falsches tun
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
Der Mönch vollzog Buße für seine vergangenen Fehler.
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

Aridität
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
Die Aridität des Landes nimmt aufgrund des Klimawandels zu.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

widerlegen
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
Der Anwalt widerlegte die falschen Anschuldigungen mit starken Beweisen.
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

vertraut machen
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Sicherheitsrichtlinien vertraut, bevor Sie die Maschine bedienen.
B1 verb /lend/

lend

leihen
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
Kannst du mir deinen Stift leihen?
C1 verb /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/

depreciate

abwerten
Meaning
to reduce in value over time
Example
Cars tend to depreciate quickly in their first few years.
Autos neigen dazu, schnell an Wert zu verlieren in den ersten Jahren.
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

Musikalische Komposition
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
Sie spielte ein Mozart-Konzert mit dem Orchester.
C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

Energie
Meaning
Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.
Example
The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.
Der Schauspieler spielte seine Rolle mit bemerkenswerter Energie.
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

Halbtransparenz
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
Die Halbtransparenz der Vorhänge füllte den Raum mit sanftem Licht.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

unqualifiziert; unzulänglich;
Meaning
not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute
Example
He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.
Er war für die Ingenieurposition aufgrund mangelnder Erfahrung unqualifiziert.
C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

gierig
Meaning
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Example
The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.
Der gierige Vermieter erhöhte die Miete ohne Grund.
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

Anarchist
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
Die anarchistische Gruppe protestierte gegen die staatliche Kontrolle.
B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

ziel
Meaning
the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point
Example
Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.
Paris war ihr Traumziel für ihre Hochzeitsreise.
C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

distinktiver Stil
Meaning
Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.
Example
He delivered his speech with great panache.
Er hielt seine Rede mit großem Stil.
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

Gemeinheit; Geiz
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
Seine Gemeinheit gegenüber den armen Kindern schockierte alle Nachbarn.
B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

Knoten
Meaning
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood
Example
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
Der Seemann knüpfte einen sicheren Knoten, um das Boot sicher zu verankern.
C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

übermäßig verziert / rötlich
Meaning
Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.
Example
The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.
Der übermäßig verzierte Stil des Sprechers machte es schwer, der Vorlesung zu folgen.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

gewunden
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
Die Wanderer folgten einem gewundenen Pfad durch den Wald.
A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

Ticket
Meaning
a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event
Example
He bought a ticket to the concert.
Er hat ein Ticket für das Konzert gekauft.
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

unterstützen
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
Die Unterstützung von Bildungsinitiativen hilft, Kinderarbeit zu verringern.
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

Ausgabe
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
Die neueste Ausgabe des Magazins wurde schnell verkauft.
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

Gipfel
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
Der Gipfel behandelte dringende globale Themen.
C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

Molke
Meaning
the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
Example
Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
Molkeprotein ist bei Athleten und Bodybuildern beliebt.
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

sadistisch
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
Der Bösewicht hatte ein sadistisches Lächeln, als er seinen Feinden Schaden zufügte.
A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

selten
Meaning
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Example
It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.
Es ist selten, so schöne handgemachte Schmuckstücke zu finden.
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

lautstark protestieren
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
Der Politiker begann, lautstark gegen die Korruption zu protestieren.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

unbestreitbar; sicher
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
Ihre Ehrlichkeit und Integrität sind unbestreitbare Qualitäten.
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

verwarnung
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
Er erhielt eine Verwarnung für seine nachlässige Arbeit.
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

er (männlich)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
Er ist mein bester Freund.
B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

Kraut
Meaning
a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume
Example
Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.
Basilikum ist ein beliebtes Kraut in der italienischen Küche.
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

Fortschritt
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
Fortschritt in der Technologie treibt Innovation an.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

Bigamist
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
Der Mann wurde verhaftet, weil er ein Bigamist war.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

Ästhetik
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Innenarchitektur konzentriert sich auf Ästhetik und Funktionalität.
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

Ehrerbietung
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
Die Schüler zeigten Ehrerbietung gegenüber ihrem Lehrer.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

übernatürlich
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
Der Wald war von einem übernatürlichen Glanz erfüllt.
C1 noun /ɪˈmɜː.ʃən/

immersion

Eintauchen
Meaning
Complete engagement in an environment or experience.
Example
Immersion in VR games makes users feel like they are inside the virtual world.
Das Eintauchen in VR-Spiele lässt die Benutzer das Gefühl haben, als wären sie in der virtuellen Welt.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

Ungehorsam
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
Der Soldat wurde für Ungehorsam während der Mission bestraft.
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

diplomatischer Meilenstein
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
Die Ausrichtung des Gipfels war ein diplomatischer Meilenstein.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

wahrnehmbar
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
Es gab eine wahrnehmbare Veränderung in der Atmosphäre.
C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

kaltbad
Meaning
a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths
Example
The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.
Die Ruinen des römischen Frigidariums sind noch heute sichtbar.
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

Nordwest
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
Seattle liegt im Nordwesten der Vereinigten Staaten.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

neu organisieren
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
Der Manager entschied sich, die Teamstruktur neu zu organisieren.
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

verpatzen
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
Er fummelte mit den Schlüsseln und ließ sie auf den Boden fallen.
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

dröhnen
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
Der Donner hallte über den Himmel.
A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

aktualisieren
Meaning
to make something more modern or current; to provide new information
Example
Please update your software regularly.
Bitte aktualisieren Sie Ihre Software regelmäßig.
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

konkurrieren
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
Mehrere Unternehmen konkurrieren um Dominanz auf dem Markt.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

unklar
Meaning
not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous
Example
The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.
Die Anweisungen waren unklar, also bat ich um Klärung.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

verärgert
Meaning
feeling slightly angry or irritated
Example
She felt annoyed by the constant noise.
Sie war vom ständigen Lärm verärgert.
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.
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

Ersparnisse
Meaning
Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.
Example
Many people invest their savings in real estate.
Viele Menschen investieren ihre Ersparnisse in Immobilien.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

Gesichtsanalyse
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
Er glaubte an Physiognomie und versuchte, die Persönlichkeiten der Menschen anhand ihrer Gesichter zu lesen.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

Toga
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
Der Senator trug während der Zeremonie eine weiße Toga.
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

Versammlungssitzung
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
Die Versammlungssitzung diskutierte globale Herausforderungen.
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

gefährlich, riskant, unsicher
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
Die Forscher machten eine gefährliche Reise.
B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

Diktator
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
Der Diktator regierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

lebenszeit
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
Sie erreichte mehr in ihrer Lebenszeit als die meisten Menschen träumen.