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B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

klinisch
Meaning
Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.
Example
The doctor conducted a clinical examination.
Der Arzt führte eine klinische Untersuchung durch.
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

Komödie
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
Wir haben eine lustige Komödie im Theater gesehen.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

durchqueren
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Sie durchquerten die Wüste auf Kamelen.
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

fantasievoll, unrealistisch
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
Die Geschichte war zu fantasievoll, um wahr zu sein.
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

ausgewogene Ernährung
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
Eine ausgewogene Ernährung ist entscheidend für die Aufrechterhaltung einer guten Gesundheit.
B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

abwesenheit
Meaning
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence
Example
His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
Seine Abwesenheit in der Besprechung wurde von allen bemerkt.
A2 adverb /ˈpɒs.ə.bli/

Possibly

vielleicht; möglicherweise;
Meaning
perhaps; maybe; it may be the case that
Example
It will possibly rain tomorrow.
Es könnte morgen vielleicht regnen.
A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

Onkel
Meaning
the brother of one's father or mother
Example
My uncle is visiting us next week.
Mein Onkel wird uns nächste Woche besuchen.
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

Haarschneider / schnelles Schiff aus dem 19. Jahrhundert
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
Der Friseur benutzte einen Haarschneider, um seine Haare zu schneiden.
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

Schlagzeile
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
Der Skandal machte Schlagzeilen auf der Titelseite.
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

alt; wertvoll;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
Sie sammelte antike Möbel aus der viktorianischen Ära.
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

Produktivität
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
Verbesserte Bewässerung steigert die Produktivität.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

Gleichgewicht
Meaning
A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.
Example
The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.
Der Markt erreichte ein Gleichgewicht zwischen Angebot und Nachfrage.
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

Gepäck
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
Bitte überprüfen Sie Ihr Gepäck am Flughafenschalter.
C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

befall, das Vorhandensein einer ungewöhnlich großen Anzahl von Insekten oder Tieren an einem Ort
Meaning
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
Example
The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.
Die Insektenplage in der Küche führte zu sofortigen Maßnahmen zur Schädlingsbekämpfung.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

Fehlregierung
Meaning
bad or poor governance
Example
The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.
Das Königreich litt jahrzehntelang unter der Fehlregierung.
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

nach
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
Wir gingen nach dem Film Eis essen.
C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

leuchtend rot-orange Farbe; ein Pigment dieser Farbe
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
Der Künstler benutzte vermillionfarbene Farbe für den Sonnenuntergang.
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

geschäftsführer
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
Der CEO kündigte eine neue Strategie für das Unternehmen an.
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

Hilfs
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
Der Professor arbeitete als Hilfs an der Universität.
B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

vage; unklar
Meaning
unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Example
His explanation was too vague for me to understand.
Seine Erklärung war zu vage, um sie zu verstehen.
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

Glück
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

tiefe Trauer; Kummer
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
Die Familie war überwältigt von Trauer, nachdem sie ihr geliebtes Haustier verloren hatte.
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

Verbotsbefürworter
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
Der Verbotsbefürworter führte eine Kampagne gegen den Verkauf von Alkohol in der Stadt.
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Zentiliter
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
Das Rezept benoetigt 20 Zentiliter Milch.
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

Heutzutage; in der heutigen Zeit
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
Heutzutage bevorzugen die Menschen Online-Shopping.
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

sektiererisch
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
Die Region ist seit Jahrzehnten von sektiererischer Gewalt betroffen.
A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

Oktober
Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
Im Oktober wird das Wetter kühler.
C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

informelles Treffen
Meaning
an informal meeting or conference to discuss something
Example
The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.
Das Team hielt vor der Präsentation ein schnelles informelles Treffen ab.
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

See
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
Die Fischer lebten über Generationen am See.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

Theokratie
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
Theokratie vereint oft religiöse Autorität mit politischer Macht.
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

Intonation
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
Seine Intonation hielt das Publikum gebannt.
C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

beladen
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.
Die Verhandlungen waren beladen mit Spannung und Ungewissheit.
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

schlafend
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
Das Baby schläft tief.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

verhungern
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Er wurde in der Wüste zurückgelassen, um zu verhungern.
B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

Gentleman
Meaning
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
Example
He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.
Er öffnete die Tür für sie wie ein wahrer Gentleman.
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

rebellisch, ungehorsam
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
Der rebellische Schüler weigerte sich, die Schulregeln zu befolgen.
A1 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

anderer
Meaning
used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known
Example
I don't want this one, I will take the other one.
Ich will dieses nicht, ich werde das andere nehmen.
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

vorderer
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
Der vordere Teil des Gehirns steuert das logische Denken.
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

Leute
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
Landbewohner führen oft ein einfaches Leben.
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

Wärme
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
Sie spürte die Wärme der Sonne auf ihrem Gesicht.
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

kopfüber
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
Er sprang kopfüber in den Pool.
B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

ursprung
Meaning
the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source
Example
Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.
Wissenschaftler untersuchen den Ursprung des Universums.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

Orgie
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
Der Roman beschrieb eine skandalöse Orgie in einer wohlhabenden Villa.
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

Grenze
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
Der Fluss markiert die Grenze.
C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

klebrig
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
Der klebrige Reis blieb im Topf zusammenkleben.
A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

fallen
Meaning
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
Die Blätter fallen von den Bäumen im Herbst.
B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

Investition
Meaning
The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
Example
Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.
Investitionen in Abfallmanagementinfrastruktur sind unerlässlich.
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

ausgraben
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
Archäologen gruben antike Artefakte an der Stätte aus.
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

tödlich; tödlich; gefährlich
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
Das tödliche Gift tötete die Pflanze sofort.
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

Weltkulturerbe-Stätte
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Die Sundarbans sind eine UNESCO-Weltkulturerbestätte.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

Mantel, Verantwortung
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
Der Führer übernahm den Mantel der Verantwortung.
B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

eliminieren
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
Eliminieren Sie Zeitverschwendungsgewohnheiten.
B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

mittelstufig
Meaning
Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.
Example
She is taking an intermediate-level French course.
Sie nimmt einen Französischkurs auf mittlerem Niveau.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

inkonsistent
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
Seine Antworten waren inkonsistent und verwirrend.
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

hochzeitlich
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
Das Paar bereitete sich mit großer Freude auf ihre hochzeitliche Zeremonie vor.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
Ein vertrocknetes und faltiges Gesicht alter Mann saß ruhig in der Ecke.
B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

erben
Meaning
to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors
Example
She inherited her grandmother's house.
Sie hat das Haus ihrer Großmutter geerbt.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

reservieren
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
Ich möchte einen Tisch für das Abendessen reservieren.
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

abgeneigt
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
Er war abgeneigt, unnötige Risiken einzugehen.
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

Mannequin
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
Das Mannequin im Schaufenster war in einem roten Kleid gekleidet.
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

Verehrung
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
Viele Kulturen zeigen Verehrung für ihre Vorfahren.
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

Krätze
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte bei ihm Krätze nach der Untersuchung des Ausschlags.
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

barocker Stil
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
Die Kirche war im barocken Stil mit komplizierten Details dekoriert.
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

erwartet
Meaning
Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.
Example
The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.
Es wird erwartet, dass die Arbeitslosenquote weiter sinkt.
A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

Form / Formular
Meaning
the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
Example
Students filled out the registration form.
Die Studenten haben das Anmeldeformular ausgefüllt.
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

Klientel
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
Die Klientel des Salons umfasst viele hochrangige Persönlichkeiten.
C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

aufheben
Meaning
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
Example
The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.
Das Gericht hat die Entscheidung wegen fehlender Beweise aufgehoben.
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

Hartkohle
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
Die Fabrik verwendete Anthrazit als ihre Hauptbrennstoffquelle.
C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

Trächtigkeit
Meaning
the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan
Example
The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.
Die Tragzeit eines Elefanten dauert fast zwei Jahre.
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

Auto
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
Er hat letzte Woche ein neues Auto gekauft.
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

hausgemacht
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
Sie trug ein hausgemachtes Kleid zum Dorffest.
C2 adjective /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

pugnacious

streitlustig
Meaning
Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.
Example
His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.
Seine streitlustige Haltung brachte ihn oft in Schwierigkeiten.
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

Entschlossenheit
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
Seine Entschlossenheit, Erfolg zu haben, war unerschütterlich.
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

manipulieren
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
Sie kann die Software manipulieren, um beeindruckende Grafiken zu erstellen.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɪski/

Frisky

lebendig; energisch; verspielt; schelmisch
Meaning
lively; energetic; playful; mischievous
Example
The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully.
Der fröhliche Welpe rannte verspielt durch den Garten.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

gescheckt
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
Der Bauer besaß eine gescheckte Kuh mit markanten Streifen.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

Holster
Meaning
A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.
Example
The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.
Der Sheriff bewahrte seinen Revolver in einem Lederholster auf.
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.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

so sehr
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
Er war so müde, dass er kaum noch stehen konnte.
A2 noun ækt

act

Gesetz
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The act was passed in 2023.
Das Gesetz wurde 2023 verabschiedet.
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

Regent
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
Der Prinz handelte als Regent, bis der König volljährig wurde.
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

ein hohes, quietschendes Geräusch machen
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
Die alte Tür knarrte, als sie sie öffnete.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

falsch zählen
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
Er hat die Anzahl der Stühle im Raum falsch gezählt.
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

dornig; schwierig
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
Das dornige Thema der Haushaltskürzungen erfordert sorgfältige Überlegungen.
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

fleißig; gewissenhaft;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
Sie war fleißig in ihrer Forschung und verbrachte jeden Tag Stunden in der Bibliothek.
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

bildlich
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
Sie verwendete bildliche Sprache, um ihre Gefühle zu beschreiben.
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

eine metallene Befestigung mit einer Schraube; etwas mit einer Schraube befestigen oder festziehen
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
Er schraubte das Regal fest an die Wand.
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

Renegat
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
Er wurde nach dem Verlassen der Partei und der Kritik an deren Politik als Renegat bezeichnet.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

Triumvirat
Meaning
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
Example
The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.
Die Römische Republik wurde einst von einem Triumvirat regiert.
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

tau
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
Der Morgentau glänzte auf dem Gras.
C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

Tagtraum; in Gedanken verloren
Meaning
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Example
Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.
Verschwunden in seinem Tagtraum, hörte er nicht, wie sein Name gerufen wurde.
B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

wirtschaftlich
Meaning
Relating to economics or the economy.
Example
The issue had significant economic implications.
Das Problem hatte erhebliche wirtschaftliche Auswirkungen.
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

Nachbar; daneben
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
Mein Nachbar ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

Knopf
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
Drücken Sie den Knopf, um das Gerät zu aktivieren.
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

Wachsamkeit
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
Der Fahrer bewahrte während der langen Fahrt hohe Wachsamkeit.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

nachfolgend
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
Nachfolgende Ereignisse klärten die Ergebnisse.
B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

Kerosin
Meaning
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
Example
The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.
Die alte Lampe brannte Kerosin, um Licht während Stromausfällen bereitzustellen.
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 (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

Hinterländer
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
Die Entdecker reisten tief in die Hinterländer des Landes.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

trinker
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
Seine trinkfreudigen Gewohnheiten sorgten für Sorgen in seiner Familie.
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

ausgewählt
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
Er war einer der ausgewählten Kandidaten für das Stipendium.
B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

automatisieren
Meaning
To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.
Example
Many companies automate their processes to save time.
Viele Unternehmen automatisieren ihre Prozesse, um Zeit zu sparen.
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

dafür
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
Er erhielt die Zahlung und gab einen Beleg dafür.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

verfassungswidrig
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
Das Gericht erklärte das neue Gesetz für verfassungswidrig.
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

vor kurzem
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
Sie hat ihr Haus kürzlich renoviert.
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

High-Tech
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
Das Unternehmen produziert High-Tech-Medizinprodukte.
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

Zerstörung; Vernichtung;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
Das Erdbeben verursachte weit verbreitete Zerstörung in der gesamten Stadt.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

Revolutionen
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Revolutionen führen oft zu bedeutenden gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen.
C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

sammeln
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
Der Journalist sammelte Fakten aus verschiedenen Quellen.
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.
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

zirkulieren, bewegen
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
Die Luft zirkulierte frei im offenen Raum.
B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

meinung
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
Meiner Meinung nach ist dies die beste Lösung.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

erfrischend
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
Die kühle Brise war erfrischend nach dem heißen Tag.
B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

Augenbraue
Meaning
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
Example
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
Sie zog ihre Augenbraue in Überraschung hoch.
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

Besprechung
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
Der Vorstand hatte eine Besprechung, um das Budget abzuschließen.
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

im Gegensatz
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
Er ist reich, im Gegensatz, sein Bruder kämpft finanziell.
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

Loblied
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
Der Artikel war ein Loblied auf die Schönheit der Natur.
B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

Enkel oder Enkelin
Meaning
the child of one's son or daughter
Example
They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.
Sie lieben es, am Wochenende Zeit mit ihrem Enkel oder ihrer Enkelin zu verbringen.
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

fortsetzen
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
Wir werden die Besprechung nach dem Mittagessen fortsetzen.
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

Salbe
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
Der Arzt verschrieb eine Salbe für die Verbrennung an seinem Arm.