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B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

Chamäleon
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
Das Chamäleon änderte seine Farbe von grün zu braun.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

Verdienst; Tugend; Qualität, Lob zu verdienen
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
Sie wurde aufgrund ihres Verdienstes und ihrer harten Arbeit befördert.
B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

älter
Meaning
a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community
Example
We should always respect our elders.
Wir sollten immer unseren Älteren respektieren.
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

Untertauchen
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
Das Untertauchen der Felder dauerte mehrere Tage nach dem starken Regen.
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

Skala / Größe anpassen
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Operationen global zu skalieren.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

anklagen
Meaning
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
Example
The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.
Das Großgericht entschied, den Politiker wegen Korruption anzuklagen.
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

Lapidarist
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
Das Museum zeigte lapidarische Werkzeuge, die in alten Zeiten verwendet wurden.
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

ein gezacktes Rand machen
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
Der Handwerker serrierte die Klinge des Messers für besseres Schneiden.
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

scheuern
Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
Die engen Schuhe begannen, an seinen Fersen zu scheuern.
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

Cabriolet, Auto mit faltbarem Dach
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
Sie fuhr ihr neues Cabriolet auf der Küstenstraße.
C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

gastrointestinal
Meaning
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Example
Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.
Würziges Essen kann gastrointestinale Probleme verursachen.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

transformierend
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
Das neue Bildungssystem ist hochgradig transformierend.
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

Umwälzung
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
Das Unternehmen erlebte eine große Umwälzung nach dem plötzlichen Rücktritt seines CEOs.
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

verfluchung
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
Der Name des Diktators wurde nach seinem Sturz mit Verfluchung ausgesprochen.
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

Kassierer
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
Der Kassierer scannte alle Artikel und berechnete den Gesamtbetrag.
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

revolutionieren
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
Künstliche Intelligenz wird bereit sein, den Gesundheitssektor zu revolutionieren.
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

Zivilität
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
Er behandelte seinen Gegner mit Zivilität, trotz ihrer Unterschiede.
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

klein
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
Er trank ein wenig Wasser, bevor er ins Bett ging.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

schonungslos
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
Der Kritiker war schonungslos in seiner Rezension des Stücks.
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

heftig zittern; plötzlich unwillkürliche Muskelkontraktionen erleiden
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
Der Patient konvulsierte während des Anfalls.
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

Neurose
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
Seine Neurose machte soziale Interaktionen schwierig.
A1 number /ˌfɪfˈtiːn/

fifteen

fünfzehn
Meaning
the number 15
Example
There are fifteen students in the class.
Es gibt fünfzehn Studenten in der Klasse.
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 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

dunkel
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
Die Bedeutung des Gedichts war für die meisten Leser unklar.
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

eine Person, die in Einsamkeit als religiöse Disziplin lebt; jemand, der sich von der Gesellschaft zurückzieht
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
Der alte Eremit lebte alleine in einer kleinen Hütte tief in den Bergen, fernab der Zivilisation.
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

formelle Präsentation
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
Der Anwalt machte eine Präsentation der Beweise vor Gericht.
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

jemanden zum Militärdienst zwingen
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
Die Regierung hat junge Männer während des Krieges zwangsrekrutiert.
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Fünfeck
Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
Das Pentagon ist eines der bekanntesten Regierungsgebäude der Vereinigten Staaten.
B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

fest, stabil
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
Der Zeitplan für das Treffen ist für Montagmorgen festgelegt.
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

kontrollieren und nutzen
Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, Solarenergie effektiv zu nutzen.
B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

Korrespondenz; Ähnlichkeit oder Gleichwertigkeit; Kommunikation durch den Austausch von Briefen
Meaning
letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters
Example
The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.
Die historische Korrespondenz zwischen den beiden berühmten Schriftstellern wurde kürzlich veröffentlicht.
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

berüchtigt
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
Das Gebiet ist berüchtigt wegen seiner hohen Kriminalitätsrate.
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

besprechen
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
Wir müssen das Projekt besprechen, bevor wir es abschließen.
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

Explosion, starker Schlag
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
Die Explosion schickte einen kräftigen Schlag durch das Gebäude.
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

lüstern
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
Der Charakter wurde als ein lüsternes altes Mann dargestellt.
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

unter intensiver Hitze leiden
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
Wir begannen, in der Mittagshitze zu schwitzen.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

Wasserkraft
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
Das Land hat stark in Wasserkraftwerke investiert.
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

Deprimiert
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
Sie saß in einem Zustand der Deprimiertheit, nachdem sie die schlechten Nachrichten gehört hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

gesetzbezogen
Meaning
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Example
The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.
Der Philosoph diskutierte die nomische Notwendigkeit der natürlichen Gesetze.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

Konsequenz
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
Jede Handlung hat eine Konsequenz.
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

Nachrüstung mit neuer Technologie oder Funktionen in alten Systemen
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
Das Gebäude wurde nachträglich mit Retrofits ausgestattet, um den neuen Sicherheitsstandards zu entsprechen.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

zurückhaltend
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
Sie trug ein elegantes, aber zurückhaltendes Kleid.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

Freundlichkeit
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
Seine Freundlichkeit machte ihn unter seinen Kollegen beliebt.
B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

gebildet
Meaning
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
Example
She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.
Sie ist eine gebildete Frau, die lebenslanges Lernen schätzt.
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

stubborn
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
Der Lehrer fand das störrische Kind schwer zu handhaben.
A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

Reihe / Streit
Meaning
A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.
Example
They had a loud row about money.
Sie hatten einen lauten Streit über Geld.
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

Büroabteil
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
Sie arbeitet in einem Büroabteil mit drei anderen Kollegen.
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

schädlich, verderblich
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
Die schädlichen Auswirkungen des Rauchens sind gut dokumentiert.
B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

niere
Meaning
either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine
Example
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
Viel Wasser trinken hilft, die Nieren gesund zu halten.
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

blassgelb
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
Sein blassgelbes Gesicht ließ ihn müde und krank aussehen.
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

steuern
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
Das Schiff steuert in Richtung Antarktis.
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

absichtlich gemacht
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
Seine absichtlichen Handlungen zeigten große Sorgfalt und Nachdenklichkeit.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

minderwertig
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Dieses Material ist minderwertiger als das, das wir vorher verwendet haben.
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

überwältigend
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
Große Aufgaben können überwältigend wirken.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnərmoʊst/

Innermost

am tiefsten; persönlichster
Meaning
most private and secret; deepest; most personal
Example
She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend.
Sie teilte ihre tiefsten Gefühle mit ihrem engsten Freund.
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

breit; weit; ein großes Gebiet abdeckend
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
Der Fluss ist an dieser Stelle sehr breit.
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

Empathie
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
Empathie hilft Schülern, sich mit der Gesellschaft zu verbinden.
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

Schläue
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
Seine Schläue half bei den Verhandlungen.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

harmlos; unschuldig; sicher
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
Die Schlange sieht gefährlich aus, aber sie ist tatsächlich harmlos.
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

Ameise
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
Die Ameise trug Nahrung zu ihrem Nest.
C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

erforderlich; notwendig
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten sind für diesen Job erforderlich.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

Höflichkeit; Anstand;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
Er zeigte große Höflichkeit, indem er die Tür für ältere Menschen offen hielt.
C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

Flakgeschütz
Meaning
a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground
Example
The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.
Das Flakgeschütz wurde positioniert, um die Militärbasis zu verteidigen.
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

unbeherrscht
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
Die wütende Menge rannte unbeherrscht, nachdem das Urteil bekannt gegeben wurde.
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.
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

Angst haben; ein kleiner, kurzschwänziger Vogel
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
Sie zitterte bei dem Anblick des herannahenden Sturms.
A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

einschließen
Meaning
to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise
Example
The price includes all taxes.
Der Preis schließt alle Steuern ein.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

unterbrechen
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
Der Regen würde unterbrechen und dann wieder beginnen.
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.
A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

vorwärts
Meaning
in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress
Example
She walked ahead of the group.
Sie ging vor der Gruppe.
C1 verb /mɔːl/

maul

verletzt
Meaning
To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.
Example
The bear mauled the camper in the forest.
Der Bär hat den Camper im Wald verletzt.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

insolvent

zahlungsunfähig
Meaning
unable to pay debts owed
Example
The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.
Das zahlungsunfähige Unternehmen konnte seinen finanziellen Verpflichtungen nicht nachkommen.
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

Fußkette
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
Sie trug ein schönes silbernes Fußkettchen an ihrem linken Fuß.
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

ansässiger koordinator
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
Der ansässige Koordinator begrüßte alle Vertreter.
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Schafwolle
Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
Der Bauer schor das Schaf vorsichtig.
A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

vorschlagen
Meaning
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
Example
He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.
Er schlug vor, ins neue Restaurant zum Abendessen zu gehen.
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

anstiften
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
Er wurde beschuldigt, den Aufstand anzustiften.
C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

feudal
Meaning
relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations
Example
The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.
Das Schloss ist ein Überbleibsel aus der feudalzeit.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

Bigamie
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
Er wurde wegen Bigamie angeklagt, nachdem seine zweite Ehe entdeckt wurde.
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

Strudel
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
Das Flugzeug wurde in einen gefährlichen Luftstrudel geraten.
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

ankommen
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
Der Zug wird in zehn Minuten am Bahnhof ankommen.
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

angeberisches Verhalten
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
Sein endloses angeberisches Verhalten nervte alle auf der Party.
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

Archäologie
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
Sie entschied sich, Archäologie zu studieren, um mehr über alte Zivilisationen zu erfahren.
B2 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

logisch
Meaning
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.
Example
Logical circuits ensure effective computation.
Logische Schaltkreise gewährleisten eine effektive Berechnung.
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

laut
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
Die Kinder spielten laut im Spielplatz.
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

Niederlage
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
Die Armee besiegte die feindlichen Truppen vollständig in der Schlacht.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

verführen
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
Die Werbung verführte Kunden mit Versprechen von Rabatten.
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

eingeladen
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
Sie wurde zur Party eingeladen.
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

existierend
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
Nur wenige Manuskripte aus der alten Bibliothek sind noch existent.
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

Polyarchie
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
Polyarchie erlaubt es mehreren Parteien, die Macht zu teilen.
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

Reh
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
Das Reh und ihr Kitz grasten auf der Wiese.
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

Parteilichkeit
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
Der Richter wurde dafür kritisiert, in dem Fall Parteilichkeit zu zeigen.
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

globale Initiativen
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
Globale Initiativen inspirieren bessere Abfallmanagementpraktiken.
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

schneller, starker oder unregelmäßiger Herzschlag aufgrund von Aufregung oder einer medizinischen Erkrankung
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
Sie erlebte Palpitationen vor ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.
C1 verb /ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

reconvene

wieder zusammentreten
Meaning
to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting
Example
The committee will reconvene after lunch.
Der Ausschuss wird nach dem Mittagessen wieder zusammentreten.
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

Schneider
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
Der Schneider hat ihm Maß für einen neuen Anzug genommen.
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

schwer
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
Der schwere Koffer war schwierig, die Treppe hinauf zu tragen.
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.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

Geflügel
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
Der Bauer züchtete Geflügel in seinem Garten für frische Eier und Fleisch.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

erfüllen
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
Er hat hart gearbeitet, um seine Träume zu erfüllen.
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

Vatermord
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
Das Gericht verurteilte ihn wegen Vatermordes nach dem tragischen Vorfall.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

Seelenwanderung
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
Antike Philosophen diskutierten oft über die Seelenwanderung.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

Streit, Auseinandersetzung
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
Die beiden Länder sind im Streit über das Grenzthema.
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

Mitglieder
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
Mitglieder arbeiten zusammen, um die Rekrutierungsentscheidungen abzuschließen.
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

Erscheinung; Präsenz; Auftreten
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
Ihr Erscheinen bei der Veranstaltung überraschte alle.
A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

Glück
Meaning
having a very pleasant taste or smell
Example
The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

ungesund
Meaning
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
Example
They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.
Sie zogen aus dem ungesunden Viertel für ihre Gesundheit heraus
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

Schwitzen
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
Nach einer Stunde Laufen war er mit Schweiß bedeckt.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

Untersuchung oder Vorführung
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
Das Krankenhaus bot allen Mitarbeitern eine kostenlose Gesundheitsuntersuchung an.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

großes zerstörerisches Feuer
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
Der Wald wurde von einem riesigen Feuer zerstört, das mehrere Tage andauerte.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

verdrängen
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
Die neue Technologie wird viele traditionelle Fertigungsjobs verdrängen.
A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

werben
Meaning
to promote or publicize a product or service
Example
They advertise their products on television.
Sie werben im Fernsehen für ihre Produkte.
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

ernähren
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
Gute Bücher nähren den Geist.
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

Glanz
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
Der Glanz des Sonnenaufgangs erleuchtete das ganze Tal.
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

beeindruckend
Meaning
striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress
Example
Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.
Ihre beeindruckende Darbietung brachte ihr eine Standing Ovation.
C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

Überschuss an Nährstoffen in einem See oder anderen Gewässern
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
Exzessive Düngemittel führen zu Eutrophierung in Seen.
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

Produkt
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
Das Unternehmen hat ein neues Produkt auf den Markt gebracht.
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

die Studie der Sprache in schriftlichen historischen Quellen; Linguistik
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
Sie widmete ihre Karriere der Philologie und forschte an alten Manuskripten.
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

Vorurteil
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Wir müssen gegen Vorurteile und Diskriminierung in unserer Gesellschaft kämpfen.
B1 adjective /ˈɔːkwəd/

awkward

peinlich
Meaning
causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with
Example
There was an awkward silence after his joke.
Es gab eine peinliche Stille nach seinem Witz.