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B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

fesselnd
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
Sie hielt eine fesselnde Rede über den Klimawandel.
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

verfallen
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
Das verlassene Haus begann im Laufe der Jahre zu verfallen.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

Solarenergie
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
Solarenergie ist entscheidend, um Treibhausgasemissionen zu reduzieren.
A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

glücklich
Meaning
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
Example
The children played happily in the garden.
Die Kinder spielten glücklich im Garten.
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

etwas so stark drücken oder zerdrücken, dass es beschädigt oder zerstört wird
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
Er hat versehentlich den Papierbecher in seiner Hand zerdrückt.
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

langsam und langweilig
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
Der Film war unterhaltsam, aber etwas langsam und langweilig in der Mitte.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

philosophie
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
Ihre Philosophie betont Freundlichkeit und Empathie.
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

unermüdlich
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Sie arbeitete unermüdlich, um das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

elektrische Bohrmaschine
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
Er benutzte eine elektrische Bohrmaschine, um Löcher in die Wand zu bohren, um Bilder aufzuhängen.
B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

artikulieren
Meaning
to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly
Example
She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.
Sie konnte ihre Ideen während des Treffens artikulieren.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

konkav
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
Der Spiegel hatte eine konkave Oberfläche, die ihr Spiegelbild vergrößerte.
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

theatral
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
Ihre theatrale Aufführung erntete den Applaus des Publikums.
C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

oberste
Meaning
situated at the highest place or most important
Example
Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.
Die Sicherheit ihrer Familie stand während der Krise an erster Stelle in ihrem Kopf.
B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

Inklusion
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
Vielfalt und Inklusion sind wichtige Werte in modernen Arbeitsplätzen.
C1 noun prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

Zwickmühle
Meaning
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Example
Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.
Beide Jobs zu verlieren brachte ihn in eine finanzielle Zwickmühle.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

Relevanz
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
Der Professor stellte die Relevanz des Beispiels für das Thema infrage.
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

Adel
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
Er wurde vom König in den Adel erhoben.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

verbleibend
Meaning
still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with
Example
There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.
Es gab nur noch wenige verbleibende Tickets für das Konzert.
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

bedingungen
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
Die Bedingungen des Vertrags sind klar im Vertrag dargelegt.
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

Unfehlbarkeit
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
Einige religiöse Gruppen bekräftigen nachdrücklich die Unfehlbarkeit ihrer heiligen Schriften.
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

Lehrer
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
Der alte Pädagoge bestand auf Disziplin im Klassenzimmer.
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

Zwang
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
Sie unterschrieb den Vertrag unter Zwang.
B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

Grenze; Beschränkung
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
Es gibt eine Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung auf dieser Straße.
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

Kleidung
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
Sie trug traditionelle Kleidung bei der Hochzeitszeremonie.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

geräumig; mit viel Platz
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
Die Wohnung ist sehr geräumig mit großen Schlafzimmern.
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

Eugenik
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
Eugenik wurde aufgrund ihrer unethischen Anwendungen in der Geschichte kritisiert.
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

Abschieds-
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
Er hielt eine Abschiedansprache auf der Konferenz.
C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

Militarismus
Meaning
The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Example
The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.
Der Aufstieg des Militarismus in der Region verursachte Spannungen zwischen den Nachbarländern.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

Ungehorsam
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
Der Soldat wurde für Ungehorsam während der Mission bestraft.
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

schlecht
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
Die Milch riecht schlecht, also trink sie nicht.
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

vorsichtig; klug; weise;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
Es ist klug, Geld für die Zukunft zu sparen.
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

Entscheidungsfähigkeit
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
Seine Entschlossenheit während der Krise rettete das Unternehmen.
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

ideologisch
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
Die beiden Parteien sind durch tiefgehende ideologische Unterschiede geteilt.
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

Kritik
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
Die Politik zog schwere Kritik von der Öffentlichkeit an.
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

Antrag / Anwendung / Software
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
Sie hat ihren Antrag für das Stipendium eingereicht.
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

Artikel
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
Er schrieb einen Artikel über den Klimawandel.
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

Kätzchen
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
Die Weidenkätzchen schaukelten sanft im Frühlingswind.
B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

ungeplant
Meaning
Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.
Example
Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.
Ungeplante Urbanisierung trägt zu Umweltproblemen bei.
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

geschmacklos
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
Die Suppe war völlig geschmacklos und brauchte mehr Gewürze.
A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

Frage / Bedeutung
Meaning
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
Example
It doesn’t matter what others think.
Es ist nicht wichtig, was andere denken.
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

verunreinigte Luft
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
Ein Miasma von Verfall hing über dem verlassenen Haus.
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.
A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

Mittwoch
Meaning
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
Example
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Das Treffen ist für Mittwoch Nachmittag angesetzt.
B2 noun ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt

enhancement

Verbesserung
Meaning
An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.
Example
Enhancement of education quality is vital.
Die Verbesserung der Bildungsqualität ist entscheidend.
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

erobern
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
Die Armee schaffte es, das feindliche Gebiet zu erobern.
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Nachgedanke
Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
Das Geschenk wirkte wie ein Nachgedanke statt einer echten Geste.
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

sich wie Wellen aufblähen
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
Der Rauch stieg wie Wellen aus dem brennenden Gebäude auf.
C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

kürz
Meaning
Rudely brief in speech or manner.
Example
His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.
Seine kürzere Antwort machte alle unbehaglich.
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

Novelle
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
Der Autor veröffentlichte eine Novelle als Vorschau auf ihre kommende Serie.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

wackelig
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
Sie überquerten eine wackelige Holzbrücke über den Fluss.
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

ermutigend
Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
Der Lehrer hielt eine ermutigende Rede, um die Schüler vor der Prüfung zu motivieren.
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

Omnipotenz
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
Viele Religionen beschreiben die Omnipotenz Gottes als absolut.
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

leer
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
Sie gab während der ernsten Diskussion ein leeres Lächeln.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

Antistrophé (ein rhetorisches Mittel)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
Der Dichter verwendete die Antistrophé, um den wiederholten Ausdruck zu betonen.
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

erträglich; akzeptabel, aber nicht ideal
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
Die Hitze war am Nachmittag kaum erträglich.
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

geteilt
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
Sie wohnen in einer gemeinsamen Wohnung in der Nähe der Universität.
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Banner
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
Das Unternehmen zeigte ein Banner, um sein neues Produkt zu bewerben.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

Arthur bezogen
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
Der Roman spielt in einer arthurianischen Welt voller Ritter und Burgen.
B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

Roman / neu
Meaning
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
Example
She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.
Sie verbrachte das Wochenende damit, einen historischen Roman zu lesen.
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

Gattung
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
Der Tiger gehört zur Gattung Panthera.
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

plaudern
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
Sie reden gerne über ihre Nachbarn.
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

in Bezug auf Milch oder Milchsäure
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
Intensive Übungen können zu einer Ansammlung von Milchsäure in den Muskeln führen.
B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

hinten / aufziehen
Meaning
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
Example
The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.
Die Mutterkatze zog ihre Kätzchen in einer ruhigen Ecke groß.
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

einführend
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
Der Professor hielt einen einführenden Vortrag über Wirtschaft.
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Entlaubungsmittel
Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
Das Heer setzte Entlaubungsmittel ein, um das Laub im Wald zu lichten.
B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

offiziell
Meaning
in a formal or authorized way
Example
The building was officially opened by the mayor.
Das Gebäude wurde offiziell vom Bürgermeister eröffnet.
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 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

abgetrennt, unbeteiligt
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
Er lebte in einem abgetrennten Haus, weit weg von der Stadt.
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

Benachrichtigung
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
Sie erhalten eine Benachrichtigung, wenn Ihr Antrag genehmigt wird.
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

Theokratie
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
Das Land wurde als Theokratie regiert, in der religiöse Führer die höchste Autorität hatten.
B1 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

Planung
Meaning
The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.
Example
Effective planning ensures better waste management.
Eine effektive Planung gewährleistet eine bessere Abfallwirtschaft.
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

Syllogismus
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
Der Philosoph erklärte das Konzept des Syllogismus mit einfachen Beispielen.
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

Prinzip
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
Ehrlichkeit ist ein zentrales Prinzip ihrer Philosophie.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

Bauer
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Der Bauer arbeitete hart auf den Feldern von der Morgendämmerung bis zum Sonnenuntergang.
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

Berater
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
Sie sprach mit einem Berater über ihre Karriere.
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

Selbst
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
Sie hat ein starkes Selbstbewusstsein.
B2 noun kjuːz

cues

hinweise
Meaning
Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding
Example
Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.
Gesichtsausdrücke geben Hinweise auf die Emotionen einer Person.
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

übertreffen
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
Sie versucht immer, ihre Klassenkameraden in Prüfungen zu übertreffen.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

Berichterstattung
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
Das Magazin ist bekannt für seine detaillierte Berichterstattung über politische Themen.
B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

engagiert
Meaning
Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Example
She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.
Sie ist eine engagierte Lehrerin, die sich tief um ihre Schüler kümmert.
A2 noun /siːt/

seat

Sitz
Meaning
a place to sit, especially a chair or other place for sitting
Example
I reserved a seat for you at the concert.
Ich habe einen Platz für dich beim Konzert reserviert.
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

unantastbar
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
Die Redefreiheit gilt in demokratischen Gesellschaften als unantastbar.
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

geheim
Meaning
hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged
Example
The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.
Der Spion führte eine geheime Operation hinter den feindlichen Linien durch.
C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

Neuling, unerfahren, neu gegründet
Meaning
New, inexperienced, newly established.
Example
The fledgling startup needs investment.
Das neu gegründete Unternehmen benötigt Investitionen.
B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

zwitschern
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
Ich habe das süße Tweet eines Spatzes heute Morgen gehört.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

Introspektion
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
Durch Introspektion gewann sie tiefere Einblicke in ihre Emotionen.
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

nach außen wenden
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
Der Chirurg musste das Augenlid während des Verfahrens wenden.
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

selbstevident, offensichtlich wahr ohne Beweis
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
Es ist selbstverständlicher, dass harte Arbeit zum Erfolg führt.
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

zahnmedizinisch
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
Sie geht alle sechs Monate zur zahnmedizinischen Untersuchung.
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

trennen
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
Der Vertrag versuchte, die beiden feindlichen Regionen zu trennen.
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

sich begeben zu; Zuflucht nehmen
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
Nach dem Abendessen begab sie sich zum Lesen in ihr Zimmer.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

instinktiv, natürlich, automatisch
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
Seine instinktive Reaktion rettete sein Leben.
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

formell
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
Er trug einen formellen Anzug zur Hochzeit.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

Verfälschung
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
Das Labor fand einen Verfälschung in den Milchproben.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

seide
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
Das Kleid war aus reiner Seide gemacht.
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

nahrhaft
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
Der Verzehr nahrhafter Nahrung hilft, die Gesundheit zu erhalten.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

Paprika
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
Fügen Sie rote und grüne Paprika hinzu, um das Gericht bunt und nahrhaft zu machen.
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

vernichten
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
Die Explosion vernichtete das ganze Dorf.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

modern
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
Sie leben in einer modernen Wohnung mit neuen Einrichtungen.
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

sonnig; optimistisch
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
Es ist ein wunderschöner sonniger Tag, perfekt für ein Picknick.
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

Tamburin
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
Sie schüttelte das Tamburin im Rhythmus der Musik.
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

Beweis
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
Der Detektiv präsentierte den Beweis für die Schuld des Verdächtigen.
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

Zivilität
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
Er behandelte seinen Gegner mit Zivilität, trotz ihrer Unterschiede.
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

flüchtig
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
Der Aktienmarkt ist heutzutage äußerst flüchtig.
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

Güterzug
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
Der lange Güterzug transportierte Container vom Hafen zum Inlandlager.
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

Phrasen, die keine Bedeutung mehr haben
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
Er wiederholte während seiner Rede ständig die gleichen Plattitüden.
A2 noun /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Vacation

Urlaub
Meaning
a period of time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax
Example
I'm planning a vacation to the beach next summer.
Ich plane, nächsten Sommer Urlaub am Strand zu machen.
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

getrocknet
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
Das Museum zeigte getrocknete Pflanzenspezimen.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

Mandat
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
Die Regierung hat ein Mandat zur Reduzierung der Kohlenstoffemissionen erlassen.
B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

ökonomien
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.
Aufstrebende Ökonomien haben sich im letzten Jahrzehnt schnell entwickelt.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

unbestreitbar; unbestreitbar; sicher
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
Die Beweise gegen ihn waren unbestreitbar.
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

Milchproduktion
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
Der Arzt erklärte, dass die Laktation nach der Geburt ein natürlicher Prozess ist.
A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

Ecke
Meaning
the place where two edges or sides meet
Example
The store is just around the corner.
Der Laden ist gleich um die Ecke.
C1 verb /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

vanquish

besiegen
Meaning
to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition
Example
The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy.
Die Armee besiegte ihre Feinde mit einer überlegenen Strategie.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

Filmemacher
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
Er ist ein sehr bekannter Filmemacher in der Branche.
B1 noun /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Destination

ziel
Meaning
the place to which someone or something is going; the ultimate purpose or end point
Example
Paris was their dream destination for their honeymoon trip.
Paris war ihr Traumziel für ihre Hochzeitsreise.
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

himmlisch
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
Die himmlischen Körper am Himmel waren letzte Nacht deutlich sichtbar.
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

eminent
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
Er ist ein eminenter Wissenschaftler, der für bahnbrechende Forschung bekannt ist.
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

absurd, unlogisch
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
Es ist absurd zu denken, dass die Erde flach ist.
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

Pestizide
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
Der übermäßige Einsatz von Pestiziden kann der Umwelt schaden.