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A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

zentrum
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
Das erste Roboterchirurgie-Zentrum wurde in Rangpur gegründet.
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

Krebs
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
Der Krebs krabbelte seitwärts über den Sand.
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

Entbehrung, Mangel
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
Die Flüchtlinge litten unter großer Entbehrung während des harten Winters.
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

Dolch
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
Der antike Krieger trug einen silbernen Dolch.
B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

Senior
Meaning
having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced
Example
He is the senior manager in the department.
Er ist der Senior Manager in der Abteilung.
A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

Feind
Meaning
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Example
In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.
In der Geschichte musste der Held seinem größten Feind gegenübertreten.
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

viel
Meaning
a large amount or degree of something
Example
She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.
Sie hat nicht viel Zeit, um das Projekt zu beenden.
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

Sättigung
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
Ballaststoffreiche Lebensmittel bieten eine längere Sättigung.
B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

Einnahmen
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
Der Umsatz des Unternehmens stieg in diesem Jahr um 10 %.
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Entlein
Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
Die Mutterente führte ihre Entchen zum Teich.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

Wüste
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
Die Sahara-Wüste ist eine der größten heißen Wüsten der Welt.
B1 noun /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/

wildlife

Wildtierwelt
Meaning
animals, birds, and plants living in their natural environment
Example
The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife.
Der Park ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Wildtieren.
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

nach unten
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
Bitte gehen Sie nach unten und warten Sie in der Lobby.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

uncompressibel
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
Flüssigkeiten gelten im Allgemeinen als uncompressibel.
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

verantwortlich; verpflichtet;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
Das Unternehmen ist für Schäden verantwortlich, die durch seine fehlerhaften Produkte verursacht wurden.
B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

begleiten
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
Sie bat ihre Freundin, sie zum Konzert zu begleiten.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

zügellos
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
Er führte ein zügelloses Leben voller Partys und Glücksspiel.
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

Satrap
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
Der König ernannte einen Satrapen, um die abgelegene Provinz zu überwachen.
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

ein strenger Disziplinar
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
Der neue Manager war ein solcher Martinet, dass selbst kleinere Verstöße bestraft wurden.
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.
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

Kutsche
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
Die königliche Familie reiste in einer schönen Kutsche während der Paraden.
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

Betrug
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
Das Unternehmen wurde wegen Kreditkartenbetrugs und Geldwäsche untersucht.
A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

erinnern
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
Bitte erinnere mich, sie morgen anzurufen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

köstlich
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
Das Restaurant servierte eine köstliche Mahlzeit.
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

Unterbrechung
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
Das Treffen wurde wegen einer unerwarteten Unterbrechung verschoben.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

schüchtern
Meaning
Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.
Example
She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.
Sie ist eine ruhige, schüchterne Frau, die Aufmerksamkeit vermeidet.
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

patriotisch
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
Die patriotischen Bürger feierten den Unabhängigkeitstag mit großer Begeisterung.
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

Vorladung
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
Der Zeuge erhielt eine Vorladung, um nächste Woche vor Gericht zu erscheinen.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

Kenner
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
Sie ist eine wahre Kennerin der feinen Kunst.
A1 noun /sɪks/

six

sechs
Meaning
the number 6
Example
There are six apples on the table.
Es gibt sechs Äpfel auf dem Tisch.
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

triviale Emotion
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
Das Ende des Films war bathetisch statt tragisch.
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

Ehre
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
Er erhielt einen Preis zu Ehren seiner Leistungen.
C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

Anathema / verhasste Sache
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
Gewalt ist ein Anathema für ihre friedliche Natur.
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

Gelegenheiten
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
Die Gelegenheiten für Jobs nahmen ab.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

Vorliebe
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik gegenüber Popmusik.
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

Verteilung
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
Die Verteilung von Samen durch den Wind hilft Pflanzen, sich zu vermehren.
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

erklären
Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
Der Lehrer erklärte den schwierigen Begriff den Schülern.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

in Bezug auf Milch oder Milchsäure
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
Intensive Übungen können zu einer Ansammlung von Milchsäure in den Muskeln führen.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

Mangel; Defizit; Fehler
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
Trotz seiner vielen Talente hat er einige Mängel.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

Töpfer
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
Der Töpfer formte den Ton auf dem Drehrad.
A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

trauben
Meaning
small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
Example
She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.
Sie kaufte ein Bündel Trauben auf dem Markt.
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

Unterwäsche
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
Er faltete seine Unterwäsche sorgfältig, bevor er sie einpackte.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

siebte
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
Ihr Geburtstag ist am siebten Juli.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

zerfahren
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
Der Film fühlte sich zerfahren an und war schwer zu folgen.
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

vorantreiben
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
Ein Mangel an angemessener Anleitung kann Jugendliche in die Kriminalität treiben.
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.
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

versuchen zu bekehren
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
Sie versuchten, die Dorfbewohner mit ihren neuen Ideen zu proselytisieren.
B1 verb /træk/

track

verfolgen
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
Jemand kann deinen Standort leicht in den sozialen Medien verfolgen.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

schwach / dünn
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
Der Beweis gegen ihn ist ziemlich schwach.
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

symphonisch
Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
Die Stimmen des Chores klangen symphonisch und füllten den Saal mit Schönheit.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

asymmetrisch
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
Das Design des Gebäudes ist asymmetrisch und ungewöhnlich.
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

elegisch
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
Der Roman endet mit einem elegischen Ton, der das verlorene Zeitalter betrauert.
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

heterogen
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
Das Klassenzimmer war mit einer heterogenen Gruppe von Studenten gefüllt.
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.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

Symbolismus
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
Die Verwendung von Symbolismus in dem Roman ist meisterhaft.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

sprecherin frau
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Die sprecherin des unternehmens kündigte das neue produkt an.
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

verkaufbar
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
Nur verkaufbare Produkte wurden auf der Handelsmesse ausgestellt.
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

verabscheuen
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
Ich verabscheue es, am Wochenende früh aufzuwachen.
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

verblüffen
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
Der letzte Trick des Zauberers verblüffte das Publikum.
A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

erlauben
Meaning
to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something
Example
The teacher did not allow phones in class.
Der Lehrer erlaubte keine Handys im Unterricht.
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

Fußbetriebener Hebel
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
Er drückte fest auf das Pedal des Fahrrads.
B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

Nützlichkeit; Nutzen; öffentlicher Dienst
Meaning
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service
Example
The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.
Der Nutzen von Solarpanelen steigt mit steigenden Stromkosten.
C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

zerebral
Meaning
Of the cerebrum of the brain.
Example
Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.
Zerebrale Funktionen regulieren Gedanken.
B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

danach; später; nachher
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
Wir haben zu Abend gegessen und danach einen Film geschaut.
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

Kiosk
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
Sie kaufte eine Flasche Wasser am Kiosk in der Nähe des Bahnhofs.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

annektieren
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
Das Imperium annektierte das benachbarte Königreich nach dem Krieg.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

widerlegen
Meaning
to show that something is false or wrong
Example
The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.
Der Wissenschaftler arbeitete hart daran, die alte Theorie zu widerlegen.
B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

dicht
Meaning
Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.
Example
The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.
Der Wald war so dicht, dass wenig Sonnenlicht den Boden erreichte.
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

Unregelmäßigkeit
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
Die Prüfung deckte mehrere finanzielle Unregelmäßigkeiten in den Unterlagen des Unternehmens auf.
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

schmelzbar
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
Der Ingenieur verwendete eine schmelzbare Legierung im Experiment.
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.
B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

Vers
Meaning
A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.
Example
She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.
Sie schrieb ein schönes Vers für die Hochzeitszeremonie.
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

grundlegend; wesentlich;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
Das Lernen der grundlegenden englischen Grammatik ist unerlässlich für Anfänger.
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

Regent
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
Der Prinz handelte als Regent, bis der König volljährig wurde.
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

chromatisch
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
Der Künstler verwendete eine chromatische Palette, um lebendige Kontraste zu schaffen.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

abkratzen, schürfen
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Er hat sich das Knie auf dem Fußballplatz aufgeschürft.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsˌwʊmən/

businesswoman

Geschäftsfrau
Meaning
a woman who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company
Example
The businesswoman expanded her company into international markets.
Die Geschäftsfrau erweiterte ihr Unternehmen auf internationale Märkte.
A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

Telefon
Meaning
a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.
Example
I need to make a telephone call to my friend.
Ich muss einen Anruf bei meinem Freund tätigen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

vorstellen
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
Sie stellt sich eine Welt vor, in der jeder gleichberechtigten Zugang zu Bildung hat.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

Anforderung
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
Der Job hat spezifische Bildungsanforderungen.
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

lustig; amüsant; zum Lachen bringend;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
Seine lustigen Geschichten bringen immer alle zum Lachen.
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

Fest, bei dem Menschen Masken und Kostüme tragen
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
Die Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung wurde als großes masquerade veranstaltet.
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

brummen
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
Das ständige Brummen der Klimaanlage half ihr, friedlich einzuschlafen.
C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

verlangen
Meaning
to have a deep longing or desire for something
Example
She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.
Sie sehnte sich nach ihrer Heimat, nachdem sie jahrelang im Ausland gelebt hatte.
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.
B2 noun /θred/

thread

Faden
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
Sie benutzte einen roten Faden, um den gerissenen Knopf wieder anzunähen.
B2 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

durchsetzen
Meaning
To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
Example
Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.
Das Durchsetzen strenger Gesetze ist notwendig, um Verstöße zu verhindern.
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nichts
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
Sie hat nichts, worüber sie sich Sorgen machen müsste.
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

Laune
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
Ihre Geschichten waren voller Laune und Vorstellungskraft.
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

nomadisch
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
Der Stamm führte einen nomadischen Lebensstil.
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

vergöttern
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
Einige Fans verehren ihre Lieblingspromis wie Götter.
B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

Verstoß; Straftat; Angriff
Meaning
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
Example
Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.
Diebstahl ist ein schweres Vergehen, das gesetzlich bestraft wird.
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

identifiziert
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
Die Grundursachen des Problems müssen identifiziert werden.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

komplex
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
Die neuen Steuervorschriften sind so komplex, dass nur wenige sie verstehen.
A2 noun /ˈket.əl/

Kettle

Wasserkocher
Meaning
a container used for boiling water, typically with a lid, spout, and handle
Example
The electric kettle whistled when the water reached boiling point.
Der elektrische Wasserkocher pfiff, als das Wasser den Siedepunkt erreichte.
A2 noun /ˌen.təˈteɪn.mənt/

Entertainment

unterhaltung
Meaning
the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment
Example
The concert provided excellent entertainment for the entire family.
Das Konzert bot hervorragende Unterhaltung für die ganze Familie.
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

Lamm
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
Das kleine Lamm folgte seiner Mutter überall.
C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

weisenhaft
Meaning
Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.
Example
The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.
Der Mönch teilte weisenhafte Lehren mit seinen Studenten.
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

durchweichen
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
sie durchnässte die kleidung in wasser, bevor sie sie wusch.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

offen deklarieren
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Er erklärte seine Loyalität zu der Sache ohne zu zögern.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

Freude
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
Es gab viel Freude nach dem Sieg.
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

operating

operierend
Meaning
to control or manage the functioning of something
Example
The company has been operating in this market for five years.
Das Unternehmen arbeitet seit fünf Jahren in diesem Markt.
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

beschämt
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
Er gab mir einen beschämten Blick, nachdem er beim Lügen erwischt wurde.
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

verwalten
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff allen Patienten verabreichen.
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

Himmel
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
Der Himmel ist heute blau.
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

Sonnenuntergang
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
Wir hatten geplant, das Dorf vor dem Sonnenuntergang zu erreichen.
B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

Stütze; sich wappnen
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.
Sie wappnete sich gegen den starken Wind.
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

nachdenklich
Meaning
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
Example
She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.
Sie sah nachdenklich aus, als sie aus dem Fenster starrte.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

trinker
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
Seine trinkfreudigen Gewohnheiten sorgten für Sorgen in seiner Familie.
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

griesgrämiger Mensch
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
Der alte griesgrämige Mensch beschwerte sich über alles in der Nachbarschaft.
A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

Keks
Meaning
a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
Example
Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.
Kinder essen gerne Schokoladenkekse mit Milch.
C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

konvergieren
Meaning
to come together from different directions; to meet at a point
Example
The roads converge at the city center.
Die Straßen konvergieren im Stadtzentrum.
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Affektiertheit
Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
Ihre britische Aussprache war nur eine Affektiertheit, um anspruchsvoll zu wirken.
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

Fest
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
Der Klang des Festes war die ganze Nacht zu hören.
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

kletterpflanze lang lang
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
Die Kletterpflanze lang lang produziert wunderschöne duftende Blumen.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnsɔːrt/

consort

Partner, königlicher Gemahl
Meaning
To associate with someone, typically with disapproval; also, a spouse of a reigning monarch.
Example
He was criticized for consorting with criminals.
Er wurde kritisiert, weil er mit Kriminellen verkehrte.
B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

Empfehlungen
Meaning
Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.
Example
The commission submitted their recommendations.
Die Kommission legte ihre Empfehlungen vor.
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Kommentar
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
Der Kommentar des Professors zum Roman war aufschlussreich.
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

priorisieren
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
Priorisieren Sie Ihre Aufgaben, um effizient zu bleiben.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

terror; der Einsatz von Gewalt und Einschüchterung zu politischen Zwecken
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
Die laute Explosion füllte alle mit Terror.
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

auffällig
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
Ihr rotes Kleid machte sie auf der Party auffällig.