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C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

vorsichtig
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
Sie war vorsichtig, in das neue Geschäft zu investieren.
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

Magnet
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
Der Magnet hielt das Papier an der Kühlschranktür.
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

krass, ohne Sensibilität oder Raffinesse
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Seine krassen Bemerkungen beleidigten alle bei der Besprechung.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

ixora
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
Die leuchtend roten Ixora-Büsche säumten den Weg zum tropischen Garten.
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

Kanne, Krug
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
Die Wasserkaraffe auf dem Tisch war mit eiskalter Limonade gefüllt.
A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

Teil
Meaning
a piece or segment of something
Example
She gave me a part of her chocolate.
Sie gab mir einen Teil ihrer Schokolade.
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

Dilemma; Unentschlossenheit
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
Sie war in einem Dilemma, welches Jobangebot sie annehmen sollte.
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

gerichtliches Organ
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
Das adjudikative Organ beriet sich über den Fall.
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

Optimismus
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
Ihr Optimismus half ihr, schwierige Zeiten zu überstehen.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

reichlich
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
Sie machte reichlich Notizen während der Vorlesung.
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

Spatz
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
Der Spatz zwitscherte fröhlich vom Ast des Baumes.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

Kristall
Meaning
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
Example
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
Sie trug eine Halskette aus funkelndem Kristall.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

schwach; krank; blass
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
Das kränkliche Kind brauchte zusätzliche Pflege und Aufmerksamkeit.
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

Wanderer; jemand, der ohne festes Ziel reist
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
Der Wanderer erkundete verschiedene Länder ohne festes Ziel.
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

Verantwortungslosigkeit
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
Der Unfall wurde durch seine Verantwortungslosigkeit bei der Arbeit verursacht.
A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

ein anderer
Meaning
one more person or thing of the same type
Example
Can I have another cup of tea?
Kann ich noch eine Tasse Tee haben?
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

Arena, Bühne
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
Das Basketballspiel wird in der neuen Arena im Stadtzentrum stattfinden.
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

zusammenzucken
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
Sie zuckte zusammen, als sie an ihren Fehler dachte.
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

Kunstwerk
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
Die Galerie zeigte ein beeindruckendes Kunstwerk eines lokalen Künstlers.
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

zögern
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
Zögern Sie nicht, um Hilfe zu bitten.
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

Filme
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
Filme schauen hilft beim Sprachenlernen.
A1 noun /bred/

Bread

Brot
Meaning
a food made from flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked
Example
She bought fresh bread from the bakery.
Sie kaufte frisches Brot von der Bäckerei.
B2 noun /θret/

Threat

Bedrohung
Meaning
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger
Example
The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.
Der Sturm stellt eine ernsthafte Bedrohung für Küstengebiete dar.
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

Schlachtung / Massenmord
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
Die Armee schlachtete Hunderte von feindlichen Soldaten.
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

Glanz
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
Der Diamant hatte einen brillanten Glanz.
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

krampfartig
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
Der Patient hatte während der Nacht krampfartige Hustenanfälle.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

die Tiefe messen oder genau untersuchen
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
Sie benutzten eine Linie, um die Tiefe des Sees zu messen.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

langweilig
Meaning
not holding attention or curiosity; boring
Example
The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.
Der Vortrag war langweilig und schwer zu verfolgen.
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

Übung
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
Tägliche Übung verbessert die Flüssigkeit.
A2 noun /ˈpleɪər/

player

Spieler
Meaning
a person who participates in a game or sport
Example
The player scored the winning goal.
Der Spieler erzielte das Siegestor.
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

klagen
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
Die Firma entschied sich, den Vertragsstreit zu verhandeln.
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

Staatsstreich
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
Das Militär führte einen Staatsstreich durch, um das bestehende Regime zu stürzen.
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

entscheidender Faktor
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
Bildung ist ein entscheidender Faktor für den Erfolg.
C2 adverb /ˌðeərˈwɪð/

Therewith

damit;
Meaning
together with that; in addition to that
Example
He handed me the contract and the pen therewith.
Er gab mir den Vertrag und den Stift damit.
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

genetische Veränderung
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
Die genetische Veränderung erhöht den Widerstand der Pflanzen gegen Schädlinge und Krankheiten.
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

zusammenklappbar
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
Sie kaufte einen zusammenklappbaren Stuhl für das Campen.
C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

Kreuzkümmel
Meaning
aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking
Example
Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.
Kreuzkümmelsamen werden oft in traditionellen indischen Brotrezepten verwendet.
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

sich freuen
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
Die Fans exultierten, nachdem ihre Mannschaft die Meisterschaft gewonnen hatte.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

unbezahlt; ohne Bezahlung
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
Sie arbeitete sechs Monate als unbezahlte Praktikantin.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

Spalt
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
Das Licht filterte durch die schmalen Spalten der Wand.
B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

siegreich
Meaning
having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest
Example
The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.
Das siegreiche Team feierte seinen Meisterschaftsgewinn mit großer Freude.
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

eine Sitzung vertagen
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
Der Präsident entschied, das Parlament zu vertagen, bis die Krise gelöst war.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

glänzend
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
Sie kaufte ein glänzendes Magazin im Laden.
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

kirchlich
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
Der Rat wurde von mehreren hochrangigen Kirchenvertretern besucht.
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

alte Fotografie
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
Das Museum zeigte ein seltenes Daguerreotyp von Abraham Lincoln.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

durchlässig
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
Die dünne Wand war leicht durchlässig.
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

Ente
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
Die Ente schwamm anmutig über den See.
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

Großherzigkeit
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
Seine Großherzigkeit gegenüber seinen Mitbewerbern war bewundernswert.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

rosine
Meaning
dried grape
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Sie fügte Rosinen zu den Haferkeksen für zusätzliche Süße hinzu.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

wann immer
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
Ruf mich an, wann immer du Hilfe brauchst.
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

Architekt
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
Der Architekt entwarf ein modernes Bürogebäude.
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

Bestäubung
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
Schmetterlinge spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Bestäubung.
A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

Glück
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

notwendig oder angebracht für jemanden, etwas zu tun
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
Es wäre ratsam, dass du vor der Prüfung studierst.
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

Tal
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
Das grüne Tal erstreckte sich über Meilen zwischen den Bergen.
C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

Hieroglyphen
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Die Wände des Grabes waren mit ägyptischen Hieroglyphen bedeckt.
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

zwangsläufig
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
Er musste die Entscheidung zwangsläufig akzeptieren.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

medizieren
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
Der Arzt wird den Patienten behandeln, um Entzündungen zu reduzieren.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

Vergnügen
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Sie empfand großes Vergnügen beim Lesen ihres Lieblingsbuches.
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

Meister / Gewinner
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
Er ist der neue Meister des Boxturniers.
C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

umgeben
Meaning
to surround or enclose; to encircle
Example
Mountains environ the small valley.
Die Berge umgeben das kleine Tal.
A2 noun /fiːld/

field

Feld
Meaning
an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study
Example
The children played football in the field.
Die Kinder spielten Fußball auf dem Feld.
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

Konsumismus
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
Moderne Konsumismus führt zu einer erhöhten Nachfrage nach Luxusgütern.
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

schwängern
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
Die Mutterwal trägt ihr Kalb mehr als ein Jahr lang.
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

strategische Erkenntnisse
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
Strategische Erkenntnisse leiten die Politikgestaltung.
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

Kampf; Runde; Periode;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
Nach einer Krankheitsphase erholte sie sich schließlich und kehrte zur Arbeit zurück.
B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

Triumph
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
Der Roman gilt als eines der größten Triumphe von Dickens.
B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

mischen
Meaning
to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously
Example
She blends the ingredients carefully.
Sie mischt die Zutaten sorgfältig.
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

blockieren
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
Der Zeuge versuchte, während der Untersuchung zu stonewallen.
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

heilbar
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
Der Arzt versicherte ihr, dass die Krankheit heilbar war.
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

Kritiker
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
Der Filmkritiker lobte den neuesten Film des Regisseurs.
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

kohäsive Einheiten
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
Frühe Menschen bildeten kohäsive Einheiten zum Überleben.
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

Amulett; Talisman
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
Sie trug ein silbernes Amulett um ihren Hals für gutes Glück.
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

Kuli
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
Der Kuli trug schwere Taschen am Bahnhof.
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

Wut
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
Sie schrie in einem Wutanfall, nachdem sie die Nachrichten gehört hatte.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

Florist
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
Wir haben einen Strauß beim lokalen Floristen gekauft.
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

Erklärer
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
Der Kritiker diente als Erklärer der komplexen Werke des Dichters.
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

Bote
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
Der Bote überbrachte dem Kommandanten wichtige Schlachtpläne.
A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

Ausgang
Meaning
A way out of a place; the act of leaving.
Example
He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.
Er fand schnell den nächstgelegenen Ausgang während der Brandschutzübung.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

unentschlossen
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
Er stand unentschlossen an der Kreuzung und wusste nicht, welchen Weg er nehmen sollte.
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

Absicherungsstrategie
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
Investoren nutzen Absicherungsstrategien, um sich vor Marktschwankungen zu schützen.
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

Alluvion
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
Die Alluvion des Flusses fügte den Feldern des Dorfes neues fruchtbares Land hinzu.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

entspannt
Meaning
free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable
Example
She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.
Sie fühlte sich nach leiser Musik entspannt.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

patrizier
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
Die Patrizierfamilien Roms übten großen Einfluss auf die Politik aus.
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

Amnestie
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
Die Regierung kündigte eine Amnestie für alle politischen Gefangenen an.
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

Gärtner
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
Der Gärtner pflanzte schöne Blumen im Hinterhof.
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

glasieren
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
Der Koch glasierte den Kuchen mit Schokolade.
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Demografie
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
Demografische Daten helfen bei gezielter Werbung.
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

Metaphysiker
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
Der Metaphysiker diskutierte die Essenz der Realität mit seinen Kollegen.
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

korrodieren
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
Die Eisenrohre korodierten im Laufe der Zeit durch die Wasserexposition.
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

verankern
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
Das Unternehmen hat seine Position auf dem Markt durch Innovation gefestigt.
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

ein Fahrzeug, das regelmäßig zwischen zwei Orten fährt
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
Der Flughafen-Shuttle fährt alle 30 Minuten.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

bestätigen
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
Er bekräftigte seine Unschuld vor dem Richter.
C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

ruhig, friedlich
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
Sie hatte einen friedlichen Ausdruck trotz des Chaos um sie herum.
A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

Apfel
Meaning
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh
Example
I eat an apple every day for breakfast.
Ich esse jeden Tag einen Apfel zum Frühstück.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

erschrecken
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Der laute Lärm hat das Baby erschreckt.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

kalt
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
Es war ein kalter Morgen im Dezember.
B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

hügelig
Meaning
having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes
Example
The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.
Das Dorf liegt in einer hügeligen Region.
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

kompetent
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
Sie ist äußerst kompetent in mehreren Sprachen.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

abwechslungsreich; vielfältig
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
Das Museum hat eine abwechslungsreiche Sammlung antiker Artefakte.
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

durchlässig
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
Der Boden hier ist durchlässig für Regenwasser.
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

Betrug
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Betrügerei beschuldigt.
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

Bewerber
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
Der Bewerber wurde für die Position interviewt.
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

soziopolitisch
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
Soziopolitische Faktoren beeinflussen oft öffentliche politische Entscheidungen.
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

Wahrsagung
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
Frühere Völker vertrauten oft auf Wahrsagung, um wichtige Entscheidungen zu treffen.
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

grässlich
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
Der Tatort war ein grässlicher Anblick.
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

Abschweifung
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
Ihre Geschichte war voller interessanter Abschweifungen.
C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

Formalität
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
Die Unterzeichnung des Vertrags war nur eine Formalität; der Deal war bereits vereinbart.
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

Wörterbuch
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
Ich habe das Wort im Wörterbuch nachgeschlagen, um seine Bedeutung zu verstehen.
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 /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

Mobilität
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
Die Mobilität der Arbeiter ist entscheidend für den Erfolg des Projekts.
A2 verb /faɪt/

fight

kämpfen
Meaning
to engage in battle or combat; to struggle against
Example
The soldiers fight for their country.
Die Soldaten kämpfen für ihr Land.
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

obszön
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
Er wurde verhaftet, weil er in der Öffentlichkeit obszöne Bemerkungen machte.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

Vorwort
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
Das Vorwort des Buches wurde von einem berühmten Historiker geschrieben.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

wahrhaft
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
Das Haus war ein wahrhaftiges Schloss im Vergleich zu unserem.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

rechtmäßig
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
Sie ist die rechtmäßige Besitzerin des Eigentums.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

verdient
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
Der Verbrecher erhielt die verdiente Strafe für seine Verbrechen.
C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

Der Prozess, Text in kleinere Einheiten wie Wörter, Phrasen oder Symbole für die Analyse zu zerlegen.
Meaning
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
Example
NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.
NLP verwendet Tokenisierung, um Text in kleinere Einheiten zu zerlegen.
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

verlottert
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
Er trat mit einem verlotterten Aussehen in den Raum, nachdem er auf der Couch geschlafen hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

gallig
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
Er wurde gallig, nachdem er die ungerechte Kritik gehört hatte.
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

von
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
Das Buch wurde von einem berühmten Autor geschrieben.