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C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

Hibiskus
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
Die leuchtend roten Hibiskusblüten schmückten den Eingang des Hauses.
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

Teufelstreiche
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
Die Teufelstreiche des Bösewichts erschreckten die Dorfbewohner.
C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

ein kleines Bündel oder Stück
Meaning
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Example
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
Ein Wisp Rauch stieg aus dem Kamin.
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

Brühe
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
Sie fügte Gemüse zur Brühe hinzu, um mehr Geschmack zu erhalten.
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

Fehler; Nachteil; Marke für einen Fehler oder ein Vergehen
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
Der Schüler erhielt ein Dämérit, weil er wiederholt zu spät zum Unterricht kam.
B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

gereizt
Meaning
feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition
Example
She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.
Sie war durch den ständigen Lärm gereizt.
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

Planisphäre
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
Der Astronom benutzte ein Planisphäre, um die Konstellationen zu identifizieren.
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

laut
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
Laut dem Bericht sind die Verkaufszahlen im letzten Quartal gestiegen.
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

etwas, das die Kraft, Wirkung oder Aufregung reduziert oder verringert
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
Die Absage der Reise dämpfte ihre Begeisterung.
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Leichenschauhaus
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
Die Polizei brachte den Leichnam zur Identifizierung ins Leichenschauhaus.
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

Rechtfertigung
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
Es gibt keine Rechtfertigung für so ein unhöfliches Verhalten.
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

Vollständiger Schatten, der dunkle Teil eines Sonnenflecks
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
Während der Sonnenfinsternis standen wir im Umbras des Mondes.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

Koriander
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
Frische Korianderblätter werden über das Curry gestreut.
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

Glück
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

Fehlernährung; Mangelernährung
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
Mangelernährung unter Kindern ist ein ernstes öffentliches Gesundheitsproblem.
C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

Eremit
Meaning
A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.
Example
The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.
Der alte Mann lebte als Eremit in den Bergen.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

Der Prozess der Bildung und Entwicklung neuer Ideen oder Konzepte durch kreatives Denken und Brainstorming.
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
Das Team nahm an Ideations-Sitzungen teil, um neue Produktideen zu entwickeln.
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

Change Management
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
Change Management sorgt für reibungslose Übergänge.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

abscheulich
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
Der Diktator wurde für seine abscheulichen Verbrechen erinnert.
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

tadeln
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
Der Lehrer musste den Schüler für Schummeln tadeln.
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Manöver / Fertigkeit
Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
Der Pilot manövrierte das Flugzeug durch den Sturm.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

Präfix; etwas am Anfang hinzufügen
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Entwickler fügen oft Variablen mit einem Unterstrich als Präfix hinzu.
A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

scheitern
Meaning
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
Example
He failed to complete the assignment on time.
Er scheiterte daran, die Aufgabe rechtzeitig zu beenden.
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

Schongarer
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
Ich habe das Huhn und das Gemüse vor der Arbeit in den Schongarer gelegt.
C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

Weinbauer / Weinhändler
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
Der Weinbauer erklärte den Prozess der Herstellung von Rotwein.
C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

Masche, ineinandergreifen
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
Die beiden Zahnräder greifen perfekt ineinander, um die Maschine reibungslos laufen zu lassen.
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

Unglaube
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
Sein Unglaube an das Übernatürliche machte ihn zu einem Skeptiker.
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

bezogen auf die Länder Ostasiens; orientalisch
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
Das Museum hat eine schöne Sammlung orientalischer Kunst.
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 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 /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

Regierung, die von unerfahrenen oder neuen Beamten geführt wird
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
Die plötzliche Revolution führte zu einer Neokratie mit unerfahrenen Führern.
B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

neigen/aufpassen
Meaning
To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.
Example
She tends to wake up early in the morning.
Sie neigt dazu, früh am Morgen aufzuwachen.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

Geschichte
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
Die Geschichte antiker Zivilisationen fasziniert Gelehrte.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

Schmied
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Der Schmied hämmerte das heiße Eisen zu einem Hufeisen.
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

fröhlich; ausgelassen
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
Die Kinder tanzten fröhlich beim Festival.
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

Auslassung; Unterlassung
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
Die Auslassung seines Namens von der Liste war absichtlich.
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

Keil; keilen; spalten
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
Er benutzte einen Holzkeil, um den Baumstamm in kleinere Stücke zu spalten.
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

spaltend
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
Die Debatte wurde spaltend und teilte das Komitee in rivalisierende Lager.
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

verwirren
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
Die schwierigen Fragen des Interviewers haben den Kandidaten verunsichert.
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

wild, grausam, heftig
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
Der wilde Sturm zerstörte viele Häuser in der Küstenregion.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

erklären, erläutern
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
Der Professor erläuterte die Theorie mit einfachen Beispielen.
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

Verstoß
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
Das Unternehmen erlebte einen Verstoß gegen die Datensicherheit.
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

Schlange; Reihe
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
Wir mussten in einer langen Schlange warten, um die Kinokarten zu kaufen.
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

entfernen
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
Der Chirurg entfernte den Tumor erfolgreich.
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

Beratung
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
Die Beratung war wesentlich.
C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

Rehfleisch
Meaning
meat from a deer used as food
Example
The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.
Das Restaurant serviert köstliche Rehsteaks.
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

auf etwas hohem oder engem sitzen
Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
Der Vogel saß auf dem Zaun.
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

Hebamme
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
Die Hebamme blieb während der gesamten Geburt bei der Mutter.
C2 adjective /ˈfɛtɪd/

fetid

verfault, übelriechend
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant smell
Example
The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable.
Der übelriechende Geruch aus dem Müll war unerträglich.
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.
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

starke Ablehnung
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
Die Politik stieß auf weit verbreitete Ablehnung.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

erröten / mit Wasser reinigen
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
Sie wurde rot vor Verlegenheit, als sie ihren Fehler bemerkte.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

eine Person oder Maschine, die Pflanzen schneidet und sammelt
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
Der Rīper bewegte sich langsam durch die goldenen Felder.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

Kalkstein
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
Das alte Gebäude war aus Kalksteinblöcken gebaut
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

ablenken
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
Der laute Lärm hat sie während der Prüfung abgelenkt.
B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

untersuchung
Meaning
the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth
Example
The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.
Die Untersuchung enthüllte neue Beweise für den Betrug.
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

klassifizieren
Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
Der Bibliothekar klassifizierte die Bücher nach Themen.
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

unerlaubte Veränderung
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
Die Manipulation von Beweisen ist ein Verbrechen.
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

lebenswichtig
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
Der Zugang zu sauberem Wasser ist lebenswichtig für die öffentliche Gesundheit.
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

Dauer
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
Das Meeting dauerte zwei Stunden.
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

trauern
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
Sie trauert weiterhin um den Verlust ihrer besten Freundin.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

ungehörig
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
Seine ungehörigen Bemerkungen haben alle am Abendtisch verlegen gemacht.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

ungebildet; ohne Bildung
Meaning
lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
Example
Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.
Viele ungebildete Arbeiter haben Schwierigkeiten, gut bezahlte Jobs zu finden.
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

verpflichtend
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
Es ist für alle Bürger verpflichtend, das Gesetz zu befolgen.
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

Almosen
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
Der Mönch verteilte Almosen an die bedürftigen Dorfbewohner.
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

Paradigma
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
Das Paradigma der Bildung verändert sich mit digitaler Technologie.
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

zirkadianer Rhythmus
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
Die Exposition gegenüber natürlichem Licht reguliert den zirkadianen Rhythmus.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

Entschädigung
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
Die Versicherungsgesellschaft stellte vollständige Entschädigung für die durch die Flut verursachten Schäden bereit.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

Schildkröte
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
Die Schildkröte überquerte langsam den Sandstrand.
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

Antwort; Reaktion
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
Die Antwort der Regierung auf die Krise war schnell und entscheidend.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

Brigadier
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
Der Brigadier inspizierte die Truppen vor der Parade.
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

eine große, weiche Feder oder etwas, das einer Feder ähnelt
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
Der Soldat trug eine rote Feder auf seinem Helm.
A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

möglich
Meaning
able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible
Example
It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
Es ist möglich, eine neue Sprache in jedem Alter zu lernen.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulant
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
Der Patient ist ambulant und benötigt keine Bettruhe.
A2 noun /ɡlʌv/

glove

Handschuh
Meaning
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
Example
She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
Sie trug Handschuhe, um ihre Hände vor der Kälte zu schützen.
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

korpulent, dick
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
Der corpulente Mann hatte Schwierigkeiten, in den kleinen Stuhl zu passen.
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

Glühbirne
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
Die Glühbirne in der Küche muss ersetzt werden.
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

achtslos; nachlässig; unaufmerksam; sorglos;
Meaning
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
Example
His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.
Sein achtsloses Fahren verursachte einen schweren Unfall auf der Autobahn.
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

Oper
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
Wir haben gestern Abend im Theater eine schöne Oper gesehen.
B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

mathematik
Meaning
the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations
Example
Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.
Mathematik hilft uns, Muster in der Natur und im Universum zu verstehen.
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

winterschlafen
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
Bären halten im Winter Winterschlaf in Höhlen.
C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

Straßenverkäufer
Meaning
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
Example
The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.
Der Straßenverkäufer verkaufte frisches Obst aus seinem Wagen.
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

Kanari
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
Der Kanari sang wunderschön in seinem Käfig.
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

Gelassenheit
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
Sie beeindruckte alle mit ihrer Gelassenheit während des Interviews.
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

Konzession
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
Das Unternehmen machte mehrere Konzessionen während der Verhandlungen.
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

garnison
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
Die Garnison verteidigte die Festung gegen die Eindringlinge.
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

Mischung
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
Die Band spielte eine Mischung aus populären Liedern.
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

fink (kleiner Singvogel)
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
Ein bunter Fink saß auf dem Ast und sang süß.
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

dekadent, luxuriös
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
Die Party war voller dekadenter Luxus und Exzesse.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

unpassierbar
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
Die Straße wurde nach dem schweren Schneefall unpassierbar.
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

kugelförmiger Gegenstand; die Erde; ein kugelförmiges Modell der Erde
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
Der Lehrer benutzte einen Globus, um den Schülern die Standorte verschiedener Länder zu zeigen.
B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

Zimt
Meaning
aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species
Example
Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.
Zimt wird oft beim Backen und in Desserts verwendet.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

Prägung
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
Das Ereignis hinterließ eine unauslöschliche Prägung in der Geschichte der Stadt.
A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

Krankenwagen
Meaning
A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.
Example
The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.
Der Krankenwagen erreichte den Unfallort in wenigen Minuten.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

beleben
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
Ein morgendlicher Spaziergang kann Körper und Geist beleben.
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

wirtschaftlich
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
Das Unternehmen versucht, in diesem Jahr wirtschaftlicher zu arbeiten.
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

überfallen
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
Die Soldaten planten, den Feind bei Tagesanbruch zu überfallen.
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

hoffentlich
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Hoffentlich wird das Wetter morgen schön sein.
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

aufgebläht
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
Nach dem großen Essen fühlte er sich aufgebläht und unwohl.
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

kaum; gerade; fast nicht
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
Ich habe die Prüfung kaum bestanden.
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

perpetuell
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
Sie lebte in ständiger Angst, entdeckt zu werden.
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

während
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
Sie bevorzugt Tee, während er Kaffee mag.
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.
C1 adjective ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

unperturbed

nicht besorgt oder gestört durch etwas; ruhig und gefasst
Meaning
Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.
Example
She remained unperturbed despite the challenges.
Sie blieb ruhig trotz der Herausforderungen.
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

betrügen
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
Der Betrüger versuchte, älteren Menschen ihr Erspartes zu stehlen.
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

zufällig
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
Er hat das Glas zufällig fallen lassen.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

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

locomotion

Bewegung
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
Gehen ist die häufigste Form der menschlichen Lokomotion.
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

anthropozentrismus
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
Anthropozentrismus prägt oft Umweltpolitik.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

senat
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
Der Senat stimmte für das neue Gesundheitsgesetz.
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

Eule
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
Die Eule rief leise in der Dunkelheit des Waldes.
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

essen
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
Wir essen um 19 Uhr zu Abend.
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

Mahnung
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
Der Priester gab eine Mahnung gegen Unehrlichkeit.
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 /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

almanach
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
Er konsultierte den Almanach, um die Mondphasen zu überprüfen.
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

Ausatmung
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
Langsame Ausatmung beruhigt das Nervensystem.
A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

falsch; inkorrekt; täuschend; künstlich
Meaning
not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial
Example
The witness gave false testimony in court.
Der Zeuge gab im Gericht falsches Zeugnis ab.
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

rund
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
Die runde Katze hatte Schwierigkeiten, den Zaun zu erklimmen.
C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

klug
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
Example
A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
Eine kluge Entscheidung kann zukünftige Probleme verhindern.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

sehne
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
Die Sehnen in seinen Armen traten hervor, als er die schwere Kiste hob.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

virtual reality

virtuelle Realität
Meaning
Computer technology that creates an artificial three-dimensional environment where users can feel like they are in a real environment.
Example
Virtual reality (VR) is widely used in gaming and training simulations.
Virtuelle Realität (VR) wird in Spielen und Trainingssimulationen weit verbreitet eingesetzt.