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B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

pummelig
Meaning
slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant
Example
The baby has chubby cheeks.
Das Baby hat pummelige Wangen.
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

konsolidieren
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
Das Unternehmen hat das Ziel, seine Marktposition zu konsolidieren.
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

Freundlichkeit; Sanftmut; die Eigenschaft, gutmütig oder gütig zu sein
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
Ihre Freundlichkeit gegenüber allen Menschen machte sie bei allen beliebt.
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

tauchbar
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
Die Wissenschaftler erforschten den tiefen Ozean mit einem Tauchfahrzeug.
B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

erlauben
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
Der Lehrer erlaubt den Schülern, Taschenrechner während der Prüfung zu benutzen.
A1 pronoun /wɪtʃ/

which

welcher
Meaning
used to ask about one or more items from a defined set
Example
Which one do you prefer, the red or the blue?
Welchen bevorzugst du, den roten oder den blauen?
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

Rätsel
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
Das alte Rätsel verwirrte alle Gelehrten jahrelang.
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

herumexperimentieren
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
Er dabbelte in der Malerei während seiner Studienzeit.
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

Neologismus
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
Das Internet hat viele Neologismen hervorgebracht wie 'Selfie' und 'Hashtag'.
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

Konföderation
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
Die südlichen Staaten bildeten während des Bürgerkriegs eine Konföderation.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

unglücklich; bedauerlich
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
Es war unglücklich, dass das Treffen in letzter Minute abgesagt wurde.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

infanterie
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
Die Infanterie marschierte zu Fuß über das Schlachtfeld.
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

darstellen
Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
Das Gemälde stellt einen schönen Sonnenuntergang über dem Meer dar.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

Teilchen
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
PM2.5 Teilchen schädigen die Atemwege.
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

Pause
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
Das Stück hatte eine zwanzigminütige Pause.
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

bewerten
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
Der Lehrer wird die Projekte der Schüler morgen bewerten.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

Sklaverei
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
Viele Menschen kämpften darum, der durch das koloniale System auferlegten Sklaverei zu entkommen.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

mittelalt
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
Der mittelalte Mann begann eine neue Karriere.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

Umfrageleiter
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
Der Umfrageleiter sagte ein knappes Wahlergebnis voraus.
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

Exzision
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
Die Exzision des infizierten Gewebes verhinderte weitere Komplikationen.
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

Sumpf, Verstrickung
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
Die Wanderer waren in einem politischen Sumpf gefangen.
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

Stecker
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
Sie steckte den Stecker in die Steckdose.
C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

dickes Buch
Meaning
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
Example
She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.
Sie verbrachte den Nachmittag damit, ein altes dickes Buch über mittelalterliche Geschichte zu lesen.
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

Wissenschafts-Wüste
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. Bose gedeihte in einer Wissenschafts-Wüste.
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

lotterie
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
Er gewann ein Auto in der nationalen Lotterie.
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

prokrastinieren, aufschieben, vertagen
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
Er neigt dazu, zu prokrastinieren, wenn er schwierige Aufgaben angeht.
C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

Ungerechtigkeit
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.
Example
Social inequity continues to be a global issue.
Soziale Ungerechtigkeit bleibt ein globales Problem.
C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

Spielverderber
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
Sei kein Spielverderber auf der Party.
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

galaxienbezogen
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
Die galaktischen Phänomene, die durch das Teleskop beobachtet wurden, waren faszinierend.
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

Überredung
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
Der Führer verwendete sanfte Überredung, um Unterstützung für den Plan zu gewinnen.
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

auszahlen
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
Die Organisation wird die Mittel an die betroffenen Familien auszahlen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

Person, die eine Gruppe von Arbeitern leitet, insbesondere auf einer Baustelle oder in einer Fabrik
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
Der Vorarbeiter beaufsichtigte die Arbeiter auf der Baustelle.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

differenziell
Meaning
Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.
Example
There is a differential treatment between the two groups.
Es gibt eine differenzielle Behandlung zwischen den beiden Gruppen.
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

Kobra
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
Die Kobra hob ihren Kopf und zischte den Eindringling an.
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

federieren
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
Mehrere Staaten haben sich vereint, um eine stärkere Union zu schaffen.
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

auf dumme oder gekünstelte Weise lächeln
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
Sie lächelte dumm über sein Kompliment, eindeutig verlegen.
A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

Witz; Scherz; etwas, das zum Lachen führt
Meaning
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
Example
Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.
Alle lachten über seinen lustigen Witz während der Dinnerparty.
C2 noun /ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

mystification

Verwirrung, Mystifikation
Meaning
the act of making something unclear or confusing; a state of being puzzled or bewildered
Example
The audience watched in mystification as the magician performed his tricks.
Das Publikum starrte in Verwirrung, während der Zauberer seine Tricks vorführte.
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

sanft leuchtend
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
Das sanft leuchtende Licht der Kerze füllte den Raum mit Wärme.
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

teilnehmen
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
Er nimmt an der antarktischen Expedition teil.
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

freudig springen
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
Die Lämmer sprangen freudig auf dem Feld unter der Sonne.
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

Massaker
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
Die Armee massakrierte die unschuldigen Zivilisten.
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

Albernheit
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
Er benahm sich wie ein Buffoon auf der Party und brachte alle zum Lachen.
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

diskriminieren
Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
Das Gesetz verbietet es Arbeitgebern, gegen Frauen zu diskriminieren.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

fühlend
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
Menschen sind fühlende Wesen, die in der Lage sind, zu vernunfteln.
A1 verb /muːv/

move

bewegen
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
Sie haben beschlossen, in ein größeres Haus zu ziehen.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

unwichtig
Meaning
not having much value, significance, or influence
Example
The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.
Das Detail schien im Vergleich zum Hauptproblem unwichtig zu sein.
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

sanft und angenehm; entspannt und sanft
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
Das sanfte Abendlicht schuf eine friedliche Atmosphäre.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

Miniaturversion
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
Der Künstler schuf ein Miniaturmodell des Schlosses.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

Strümpfe und Beinbekleidung
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
Sie kaufte neue Strümpfe für die Wintersaison.
A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties
Example
The workers were busy building the bridge.
Die Arbeiter waren damit beschäftigt, die Brücke zu bauen.
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

veränderlich
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
Sie ist eine wandelbare Künstlerin, die mit vielen Stilen experimentiert.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

Platzierung oder Zuweisung
Meaning
the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job
Example
The company arranged job placement for the graduates.
Das Unternehmen organisierte die Arbeitsplatzvermittlung für die Absolventen.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Soldaten
Meaning
members of an army who serve their country in war or peace
Example
The soldiers marched proudly down the street.
Die Soldaten marschierten stolz die Strasse entlang.
C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

verrügen
Meaning
To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.
Example
The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.
Der Politiker war schnell dabei, seine Gegner während der Debatte zu verrügen.
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

winterlich
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
Der winterliche Wind ließ alle frösteln, als sie draußen gingen.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

löschen
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
Er hat es geschafft, die peinliche Erinnerung aus seinem Kopf zu löschen.
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

Fotokopie
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
Bitte fertigen Sie vor dem Meeting eine Fotokopie dieser Dokumente an.
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

dann
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
Wir gingen zum Park und danach haben wir zu Mittag gegessen.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

Engagement, Beteiligung
Meaning
The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.
Example
Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.
Engagement in sozialen Medien hilft Marken, sich mit ihrem Publikum zu verbinden.
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

entspannt und sorglos; zufällig; informell
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
Er trug legere Kleidung zur Party.
A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

spinne
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
Example
The spider caught a fly in its web.
Die Spinne fing eine Fliege in ihrem Netz.
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

Läuse
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
Das Kind hatte eine Laus in seinen Haaren.
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

qualen
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
Sie hat tagelang gequält darüber nachgedacht, ob sie die richtige Entscheidung getroffen hat.
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

Glück
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
Die Kinder spielten fröhlich im frischen Schnee.
C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

rote Oleander
Meaning
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
Example
The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.
Der rote Oleander blüht den ganzen Sommer über.
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

anfänglich
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
Ihre anfängliche Reaktion war eine Überraschung.
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

Qualifikation; Fähigkeit
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
Sie hat die richtigen Qualifikationen für diesen Ingenieurjob.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Undankbarer
Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
Er arbeitete hart für seinen Freund, aber der Undankbare hat ihm nie gedankt.
A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

Sahne
Meaning
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk
Example
She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.
Sie schlug die Sahne, bis sie fluffig wurde.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

erschreckend
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
Die Nachricht über den Unfall war für alle erschreckend.
A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

vermeiden
Meaning
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Example
He tries to avoid junk food.
Er versucht, Junkfood zu vermeiden.
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

triumphierend; froh
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
Das Team war triumphierend nach dem Gewinn der Meisterschaft.
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.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Abonnement
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
Ich habe mein Netflix-Abonnement gekündigt, weil ich es nicht genug geschaut habe.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

baumähnlich
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
Das Korallen hat eine dendroid Struktur.
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.
B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

umgekehrt
Meaning
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
Example
The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.
Das Bild hing umgekehrt an der Wand.
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 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

Vermittler
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
Der Diplomat fungierte als Vermittler zwischen den beiden konfliktierenden Nationen.
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

ordentlich; gut organisiert; in gutem Zustand
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
Alles war shipshape vor der Inspektion.
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

eine Person, die zu den ersten gehört, die ein neues Gebiet erkunden oder sich dort niederlassen; jemand, der neue Ideen oder Methoden entwickelt
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
Sie war eine Pionierin im Bereich der Informatik.
B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

Schnurrbart
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
Er zog einen dicken Schnurrbart für das Stück an.
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

rote Bete
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
Geröstete rote Bete mit Ziegenkäse macht einen köstlichen Salat.
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

Zusammenfassung
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
Der Verlag bat den Autor, eine einseitige Zusammenfassung des Romans einzureichen.
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

nachhaltige Landwirtschaft
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft schützt die Umwelt und sorgt für die Ernährungssicherheit.
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

Äbtissin (Frau an der Spitze eines Klosters)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
Die Äbtissin hieß die Besucher im Kloster willkommen.
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

boden; unterseite
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
Die Schatzkiste lag am Boden des Ozeans.
A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

groß
Meaning
having a greater than average height
Example
He is the tallest player on the team.
Er ist der größte Spieler im Team.
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

schmieren
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
Der Mechaniker hat die Teile des Auto-Motors geschmiert.
B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

körperliche Stärke und gute Gesundheit; Anstrengung, Energie und Enthusiasmus
Meaning
physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm
Example
She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.
Nach dem Urlaub ging sie ihre Arbeit mit neuer Energie an.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

ihr (Ding)
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Die blaue Tasche gehört ihr.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

faul; träge
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
Er war zu faul, um sein Zimmer am Wochenende zu putzen.
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

Weste
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
Er trug eine schwarze Weste zu seinem Anzug.
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

Montag
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
Ich beginne meinen neuen Job am Montag.
C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

unehrliche Person; Bube in einem Kartenspiel
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
Der Kerl versuchte, der alten Frau ihr Erspartes zu stehlen.
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

Bereich
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
Der Fall fällt nicht in den Zuständigkeitsbereich dieses Gerichts.
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

mit Zischlaut aussprechen
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
Der Schauspieler sprach seine Zeilen mit einem Zischlaut für dramatischen Effekt.
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

beständig; dauerhaft
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
Ihre Freundschaft hatte einen beständigen Einfluss auf ihr Leben.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

zitternd
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
Ihre Stimme war zitternd, als sie ihre Rede hielt.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

refraktieren
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
Das Wasser refraktiert das Licht, wodurch der Strohhalm gebogen aussieht.
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

Gefolge
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
Der König betrat die Halle, gefolgt von seinem Gefolge.
A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

final; abschließend; entscheidend; endgültig
Meaning
last; concluding; decisive; ultimate
Example
This is the final exam of the semester.
Dies ist die letzte Prüfung des Semesters.
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

Atavismus
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
Der Wissenschaftler bemerkte Atavismus in den physischen Merkmalen des Kindes.
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

visionär; fantasievoll;
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
Steve Jobs war ein visionärer Führer, der die Technologie revolutionierte.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

Hydromechanik
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
Die Hydromechanik bildet die Grundlage für den Schiffbau.
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

Sättigung
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
Die Sättigung des Marktes mit ähnlichen Produkten reduzierte den Verkauf.
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

Altruist
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
Er ist ein Altruist, der immer die Bedürfnisse der anderen vor seine eigenen stellt.
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

festnehmen
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
Die Polizei wird den Verdächtigen morgen festnehmen.
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

aufschlussreich
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
Ihr Schweigen war aufschlussreicher als Worte.
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

gesellig
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
Er ist eine gesellige Person, die es liebt, neue Leute zu treffen.
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

knollig / rund
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
Der Frosch hatte eine knollige Nase und große Augen.
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

Komponist
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
Der Komponist arrangierte sorgfältig den Text für die Zeitung.
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

fortsetzen
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
Der Regen wird die ganze Nacht fortsetzen.
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

Glück
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

aus Eichenholz
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
Die Dorfbewohner versammelten sich um den Eichentisch in der Halle.
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

erblicken
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
Vom Hügel aus erspähten sie ein kleines Dorf in der Ferne.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

leer
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
Seine Rede war leer von jeglicher wirklicher Emotion.
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

zusätzlich
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
Zusätzlich bieten wir Rabatte für frühe Buchungen an.
B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

Zahlungsverzug
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
Das Unternehmen ist in Zahlungsverzug geraten.