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C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

Begleiter
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
Der Lehrer fungierte als Begleiter während des Schulballs.
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

verzerren
Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
Die Holztür verformte sich in der Sommerhitze.
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

Palimpsest
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
Das alte Manuskript war ein Palimpsest, das schwache Spuren von früheren Texten unter der neuen Schrift zeigte.
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

Rückstand
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
Er wurde wegen eines Mietrückstandes verklagt.
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

teekanne
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
Sie goss heißes Wasser in die Teekanne, um Tee zu machen.
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

essen, trinken, verbrauchen
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
Wir konsumieren viel Wasser im Sommer.
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

Theologie
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
Sie verfolgt einen Abschluss in Theologie an der Universität.
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

Hilsa-Fisch
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Der Hilsa-Fisch wird in der bengalischen Kultur als Delikatesse angesehen.
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.
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

kalvinismus
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
Der Kalvinismus spielte eine wichtige Rolle bei der Formulierung der protestantischen Theologie.
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

schwenken
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
Er schwang ein Schwert, um die Eindringlinge zu erschrecken.
B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

zwanzigste
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
Sie wurde am zwanzigsten April geboren.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

impulsiv, spontan
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
Sie traf eine impulsive Entscheidung, das Auto zu kaufen.
A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

hören
Meaning
to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention
Example
Please listen carefully to the instructions.
Bitte hören Sie aufmerksam den Anweisungen zu.
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

eine Krone oder eine kranzähnliche Struktur; bezieht sich auch auf die äußere Atmosphäre der Sonne
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
Die Korona der Sonne war während der totalen Sonnenfinsternis sichtbar.
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

Oligarchie
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
Das Land wurde von einer wohlhabenden Oligarchie regiert, die alle Ressourcen kontrollierte.
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

stechen
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
Die Biene stach ihn in den Arm, während er im Garten arbeitete.
C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

warten
Meaning
to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity
Example
He decided to bide his time before making a move.
Er entschied sich, seine Zeit abzuwarten, bevor er einen Schritt machte.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

irrelevant
Meaning
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
Example
The editor removed extraneous details from the report.
Der Redakteur entfernte irrelevante Details aus dem Bericht.
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

kategorisch widerlegt
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
Die Behauptungen wurden kategorisch von den Beamten widerlegt.
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

musikalisches Stück (mit wiederkehrendem Thema)
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
Der Pianist beendete das Konzert mit einem lebhaften Rondo.
B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

vegetation
Meaning
Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.
Example
The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.
Der Wald war dicht mit einer großen Vielfalt an Vegetation.
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

Bronchitis
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm eine akute Bronchitis.
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

Metallurgie
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
Metallurgie spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der industriellen Entwicklung.
A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

Preise
Meaning
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Example
Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.
Steigende Preise beeinflussen die Ausgaben der Verbraucher.
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

Serendipität
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
Das Finden des alten Fotoalbums war pure Serendipität.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

ungeschickt
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
Der Teenager fühlte sich ungeschickt in seinem zu großen Anzug.
B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

unüberlegt, leichtfertig
Meaning
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
Example
It was a rash decision to invest without research.
Es war eine leichtfertige Entscheidung, ohne Recherche zu investieren.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

Vertraute Freundin
Meaning
A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.
Example
The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.
Die Magd der Königin wurde ihre vertrauenswürdigste Vertraute.
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

Müdigkeit
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
Nach der langen Wanderung ergriff ein Gefühl der Müdigkeit die Gruppe.
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

scharfsinnig
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
Seine scharfsinnigen Kommentare enthüllten die Kernprobleme.
C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

Befürworter, Anhänger
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
Sie ist eine starke Befürworterin erneuerbarer Energien.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

Kunde
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
Der Anwalt traf sich mit seinem Kunden, um den Fall zu besprechen
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

Debatten
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
Debatten über die Regierungsführung dauerten die gesamte Sitzung.
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

Effektivität
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
Die Effektivität der neuen Politik wird noch bewertet.
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

ständig; immer; ohne Pause
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
Das Baby weinte die ganze Nacht ständig.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

Trocknungsmittel
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
Silicagel-Pakete werden häufig als Trocknungsmittel in Verpackungen verwendet.
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

erheblich
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
Das Projekt erforderte eine erhebliche Menge an Zeit und Geld.
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

Reisepass
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
Sie erneuerte ihren Reisepass vor der Auslandsreise.
C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

Flop
Meaning
to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely
Example
The new movie flopped at the box office.
Der neue Film floppt an der Kinokasse.
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

verpflichtend
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
Das Tragen von Sicherheitsgurten ist in den meisten Ländern verpflichtend.
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

Meereslandschaft
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
Der Künstler malte eine schöne Meereslandschaft bei Sonnenuntergang.
A1 noun /flɔːr/

floor

Boden
Meaning
the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk
Example
The floor was covered with a soft carpet.
Der Boden war mit einem weichen Teppich bedeckt.
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

Feindseligkeit / Zweck
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
Seine Rede wurde von Feindseligkeit gegenüber der Politik getrieben.
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

mysteriös
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
Ihr sphinxartiges Lächeln machte es schwer zu erraten, was sie dachte.
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

Sprudel
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
Ihre Sprudel machte sie zum Leben der Party.
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

Hölle; schmerzhafter Zustand; unerfreuliche Erfahrung
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
In der Fabrik während des Sommers zu arbeiten war ein absolutes Höllenfeuer wegen der extremen Hitze.
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

anbeten
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
Sie verehrt ihre kleine Schwester.
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

Plenitude
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
Der Garten war im Frühling eine Plenität von Blumen.
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

verlobt
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
Sie stellte ihn als ihren Verlobten vor.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

widerstehen
Meaning
to oppose or fight against; to withstand
Example
He could not resist the temptation.
Er konnte der Versuchung nicht widerstehen.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

rest; was übrig bleibt
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
Der Rest des Essens wurde im Kühlschrank aufbewahrt.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarkastisch
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Sie machte eine sarkastische Bemerkung über sein Kochen.
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

enteignen
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
Die Regierung hat beschlossen, das Land für eine neue Autobahn zu enteignen.
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

Naivität
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
Ihre Naivität ließ sie den Menschen zu leicht vertrauen.
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

Beifall
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
Der Schauspieler erhielt nach seiner Aufführung stehende Ovationen.
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

Glück
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

indirekt
Meaning
in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence
Example
The policy affected small businesses indirectly.
Die Politik beeinflusste kleine Unternehmen indirekt.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

Homonym
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
Das Wort 'Flughafen' ist ein Homonym, weil es sowohl einen Ort als auch eine Sportausrüstung bedeuten kann.
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

einen geliebten Menschen verlieren
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
Sie hat ihren Mann letztes Jahr verloren.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

Pragmatismus
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
Sein Pragmatismus half, die Finanzkrise zu lösen.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

bitter und wütend
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
Die Debatte wurde nach dem umstrittenen Kommentar akrimoniös.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

Bettler
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
Der Bettler bettelte um Essen an der Straßenecke.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

rostig; aus der Übung; beeinträchtigt durch mangelnde Übung
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
Meine Klavierskills sind rostig, nachdem ich jahrelang nicht gespielt habe.
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

günstig
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
Das sonnige Wetter war ein günstiger Start für das Picknick.
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

verrückt
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
Die Politik wurde als verrückt und schädlich angesehen.
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

List, Täuschung
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
Er benutzte jeden Trick, um ihr Vertrauen zu gewinnen.
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

hinterste
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
Das hinterste Auto im Konvoi ist zuerst kaputt gegangen.
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

obsequies

Begräbnisriten
Meaning
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
Example
The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.
Die Begräbnisriten für den verstorbenen Führer zogen Tausende von Trauergästen an.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

zwangsweise
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
Die Regierung sah sich Kritik ausgesetzt, weil sie Zwangsmaßnahmen gegen Demonstranten ergriff.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

verlockend
Meaning
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
Example
The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.
Der Schokoladenkuchen sah sehr verlockend im Fenster der Bäckerei aus.
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

Plagiat
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
Der Student wurde für das Begehen von Plagiat in seinem Aufsatz ausgeschlossen.
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

die Pflanzenwelt, die in einer bestimmten Region oder einem bestimmten Lebensraum zu finden ist
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
Der Amazonas-Regenwald ist Heimat einer großen Vielfalt an Flora.
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

Schmerz
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
Die Nation war nach der Tragödie in tiefem Schmerz.
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

Salbung
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
Der Priester führte die heilige Salbung mit Ernsthaftigkeit durch.
B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

ethisch
Meaning
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example
Ethical considerations guide decisions.
Ethische Überlegungen leiten Entscheidungen.
C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

Maßstab; Kriterium
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
Seine Ehrlichkeit wurde der Maßstab, nach dem alle anderen Mitarbeiter gemessen wurden.
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

vorherbestimmen
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
Sie glaubten, dass ihre Wege vom Schicksal vorbestimmt waren.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

im Zusammenhang mit der Volkssprache
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
Der Dichter benutzte eine Sprache, die mit der Volkssprache im Zusammenhang stand, um mit gewöhnlichen Lesern in Kontakt zu treten.
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

palästinensisch
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
Das palästinensische Volk hat ein reiches kulturelles Erbe.
B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

Publicity
Meaning
public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion
Example
The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.
Der Film erhielt viel Publicity vor seiner Veröffentlichung.
A1 noun /ˈiːv.nɪŋ/

evening

Abend
Meaning
the part of the day between afternoon and night
Example
We went for a walk in the cool evening.
Wir gingen in der kühlen Abendluft spazieren.
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

Beutel
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
Sie bewahrte ihre Münzen in einem kleinen Lederbeutel auf.
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

Aufforstung
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
Aufforstung hilft, die Biodiversität wiederherzustellen.
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

lauern
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
Ein Fremder schlich im Schatten umher.
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

in
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
Sie ist in der Küche und bereitet das Abendessen vor.
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

gehorchen
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
Kinder sollten ihren Eltern und Lehrern gehorchen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

induzieren
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
Der Arzt induzierte den Schlaf mit einem leichten Beruhigungsmittel.
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

See
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
Der ruhige See spiegelte die Berge in seinen ruhigen Gewässern wider.
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

Stimmungsschwankungen
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
Ihre Stimmungsschwankungen machten es schwer vorherzusagen, wie sie reagieren würde.
A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

klein; begrenzt; eng
Meaning
little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount
Example
She lives in a small apartment near the university.
Sie lebt in einer kleinen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

Höflichkeit; Raffinement
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
Ihre natürliche Höflichkeit und Anmut machten sie in den oberen Gesellschaftskreisen beliebt.
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

ohne Pause; ununterbrochen
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
Der Zug reiste non-stop von London nach Paris.
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

unangreifbar
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
Sie ist bekannt für ihre unangreifbare Ehrlichkeit.
C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

lokomotive
Meaning
A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.
Example
The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.
Die alte Dampflokomotive wurde für das Museum restauriert.
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

Zwei-Monats-Zeitraum
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
Das akademische Programm ist in sechs Bimester unterteilt.
B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

biologische Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
Biologische Landwirtschaft verbessert die Gesundheit des Bodens und reduziert die Verschmutzung.
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

heimlich mit einem Verbrechen in Verbindung stehen
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
Der Manager konspirierte mit dem Lieferanten, um das Unternehmen zu betrügen.
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

neidisch; eifersüchtig
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
Sie fühlte sich neidisch auf das neue Auto ihrer Freundin.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

abschweifend
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
Sein abschweifender Vortrag ließ die Studenten über das Hauptthema verwirrt zurück.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

nicht zerbrechlich oder beschädigt werden können; sehr stark und langlebig
Meaning
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
Example
Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.
Ihre Freundschaft bildete ein unzerbrechliches Band.
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

Entzündung
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
Chronische Entzündung kann zu schweren Krankheiten führen.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Anachronismus
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Heute mit einer Schreibmaschine zu schreiben, fühlt sich wie ein Anachronismus an.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relativ
Meaning
considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative
Example
The cost of living is relative to your income level.
Die Lebenshaltungskosten sind relativ zu Ihrem Einkommensniveau.
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

Störung
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
Der Motor versagte wegen Überhitzung.
B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

anderswo
Meaning
In, at, or to some other place.
Example
If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.
Wenn du es hier nicht finden kannst, versuche es anderswo.
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

entmutigt
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
Nach der Niederlage sah das Team entmutigt aus.
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

aufhören
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
Der Lärm hörte auf, sobald die Kinder hineingingen.
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

Freude; Vergnügen
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
Das Lachen der Kinder erfüllte ihr Herz mit purem Freude.
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

vergleichen
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
Er verglich ihre Stimme mit süßer Musik.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

ein Verbrechen anstiften
Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
Er wurde beschuldigt, den Kriminellen bei ihrer Flucht zu geholfen.
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

ein plötzlicher scharfer Schmerz oder emotionaler Stress
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
Sie fühlte einen pang von Schuld nach dem Streit.
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

Mehrheit
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
Die Mehrheit forderte ihre Rechte.
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

Brombeeren
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
Wir haben frische Brombeeren aus dem Garten für unseren Kuchen gepflückt.
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

Haftung
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
Starke Haftung ist erforderlich, damit die Fliesen an ihrem Platz bleiben.
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

Gegenstand
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
Der Tisch ist ein Gegenstand im Raum.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

Trauer
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
Die Familie befindet sich in Trauer um ihre Großmutter.
C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

Pflege
Meaning
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
Example
Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.
Gute Erziehung umfasst sowohl Natur als auch Pflege.
A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

wundervoll
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
She had a wonderful time at the party.
Sie hatte eine wundervolle Zeit auf der Party.
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

musikalische Komposition (Sonate)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
Sie spielte eine wunderschöne Beethoven-Sonate auf dem Klavier.