B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

zusammenstellen

Meaning

to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book

Example

She compiled the research data into a detailed report.

Sie sammelte die Forschungsdaten in einem detaillierten Bericht.

C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

lobenswert

Meaning

Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.

Example

She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.

Sie hat eine lobenswerte Anstrengung unternommen, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.

B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

widerstand

Meaning

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

Example

The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.

Der Widerstand kämpfte tapfer gegen die kolonialen Kräfte.

B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

Priorität

Meaning

something that is more important than other things and needs attention first

Example

Health should be our top priority.

Gesundheit sollte unsere oberste Priorität sein.

C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

leistungsbezogen

Meaning

Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.

Example

Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.

Leistungsbezogene Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.

C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

Ichtiosaurier (eine Art ausgestorbener Meeresechse)

Meaning

Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.

Example

Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.

Ichtiosaurier waren schnelle Raubtiere der alten Meere.

C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

Identifizierung von Benutzern, Software oder IP-Adressen als sicher und vertrauenswürdig

Meaning

Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted

Example

Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.

Nur verifizierte Anwendungen dürfen durch die Whitelist hindurch.

A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

seltsam

Meaning

unusual or not normal

Example

It was strange to see him at the party after so long.

Es war seltsam, ihn nach so langer Zeit auf der Party zu sehen.

C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

asketisch

Meaning

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

Example

He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.

Er lebte ein asketisches Leben in den Bergen, fernab von weltlichen Annehmlichkeiten.

C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

Quorum

Meaning

The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.

Example

The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.

Die Vorstandssitzung wurde verschoben, weil kein Quorum erreicht wurde.

C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

verrückt; seltsam

Meaning

playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way

Example

The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.

Der Künstler schuf skurrile Skulpturen, die Kinder begeisterten.

C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

nachdenken

Meaning

to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect

Example

He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.

Er setzte sich am Flussufer, um über seine Zukunftspläne nachzudenken.

C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

Wasserkraftproduktion

Meaning

The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.

Example

Hydropower generation promotes green energy.

Die Wasserkraftproduktion fördert grüne Energie.

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

inkompetent

Meaning

Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.

Example

He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.

Er wurde entlassen, weil er in seinem Job unfähig war.

C2 noun /skæd/

scad

Scad Fisch

Meaning

A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.

Example

The fisherman caught a scad in the net.

Der Fischer fing einen Scad im Netz.

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

ikonisch

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

Der Satz "Es war die beste Zeit..." ist ikonisch.

A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

Sammlung; Kollektion; Archiv

Meaning

a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting

Example

She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.

Sie hat eine beeindruckende Sammlung von alten Büchern in ihrer Bibliothek.

B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

demonstrieren

Meaning

to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action

Example

The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.

Der Lehrer demonstrierte das Experiment der Klasse.

B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

nicken

Meaning

to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment

Example

She nodded in agreement with the proposal.

Sie nickte zustimmend mit dem Kopf zu dem Vorschlag.

B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

Viehzucht

Meaning

The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.

Example

Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.

Viehzucht spielt eine entscheidende Rolle in der Ernährungssicherheit.

B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

ein wütender oder angespannter Blick; ein starkes und blendendes Licht

Meaning

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

Example

The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.

Der strenge Blick des Lehrers brachte die lauten Schüler sofort zum Schweigen.

C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

synaptisch

Meaning

Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.

Example

Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.

Lernen stärkt die synaptischen Verbindungen im Gehirn.

C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

zenanna

Meaning

the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem

Example

The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.

Das Zenanna war wunderschön mit komplizierten Mustern dekoriert.

C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

Gipfel

Meaning

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

Example

The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.

Die Wanderer erreichten den Gipfel des Berges beim Sonnenaufgang.

C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

feilschen

Meaning

to argue about the price; to bargain persistently

Example

They haggled over the price for an hour.

Sie haben eine Stunde lang über den Preis gefeilscht.

C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

unruhig

Meaning

boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.

Example

The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.

Die unruhigen Kinder füllten das Haus mit Lärm.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

unvorhersehbar

Meaning

not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly

Example

The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.

Das Wetter in dieser Region ist sehr unvorhersehbar.

B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

ungelöst

Meaning

not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear

Example

The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.

Der Konflikt bleibt trotz mehrerer Treffen ungelöst.

B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

Glück

Meaning

an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening

Example

The children played football in the backyard.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

aufschreckend, störend

Meaning

Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.

Example

The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.

Das plötzliche laute Geräusch war für alle im Raum erschütternd.

C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

kompakt

Meaning

In a closely packed or dense manner.

Example

Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.

Protonen und Neutronen sind kompakt angeordnet.

C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

zerknüllen

Meaning

to crush something into folds or wrinkles

Example

He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.

Er zerknüllte das Papier und warf es in den Mülleimer.

A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

musik

Meaning

vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm

Example

She loves listening to classical music.

Sie liebt es, klassische Musik zu hören.

B1 noun /bend/

Bend

Biegung; Kurve

Meaning

a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river

Example

There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.

Es gibt eine scharfe Kurve im Fluss voraus.

B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

Hai

Meaning

a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton

Example

The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.

Der Hai ist ein mächtiger Räuber des Ozeans.

A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

Hotel

Meaning

A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.

Example

We stayed at a hotel near the beach.

Wir haben in einem Hotel in der Nähe des Strandes übernachtet.

B1 noun /ˈpælɪs/

palace

palast

Meaning

a large and impressive building that is the official home of a king, queen, or other ruler

Example

The royal family lives in a magnificent palace.

Die königliche Familie lebt in einem prächtigen Palast.

B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

Bedeutung

Meaning

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

Die Entdeckung hat große Bedeutung für die medizinische Forschung.

C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

frei

Meaning

Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.

Example

After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.

Nach dem Abschluss fühlte er sich frei und bereit, die Welt zu erkunden.

A1 verb /send/

send

senden

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

Ich werde dir eine E-Mail mit den Details senden.

C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

Großzügigkeit

Meaning

great generosity or lavish giving

Example

The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.

Das Krankenhaus wurde dank der Großzügigkeit eines wohlhabenden Spenders gebaut.

A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

glücklich; erfreut; froh;

Meaning

happy; pleased; delighted;

Example

I am glad to see you after such a long time.

Ich bin froh, dich nach so langer Zeit wiederzusehen.

C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

Evangelist

Meaning

A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.

Example

The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.

Der Evangelist reiste durch das Land und verbreitete seine Botschaft.

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

erfüllen

Meaning

to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire

Example

She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.

Sie arbeitete hart, um ihren Traum zu erfüllen, Ärztin zu werden.

C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

kritisch; nörgelnd

Meaning

tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical

Example

His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.

Seine kritischen Bemerkungen zu jedem kleinen Detail machten das Treffen sehr unangenehm.

C1 noun /zest/

Zest

Begeisterung; Energie und Aufregung; die äußere Schale einer Zitrusfrucht

Meaning

great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit

Example

She approached the new job with tremendous zest.

Sie ging mit großer Begeisterung an den neuen Job.

C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

abhalten, abbringen

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

Example

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

Sie versuchte, ihn davon abzuhalten, seinen Job zu kündigen.

B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

männliches Reh / sich widersetzen

Meaning

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

Example

The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.

Das Pferd begann wild zu bucken, als der Reiter versuchte, sich festzuhalten.

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

tadellos

Meaning

Beyond criticism; faultless.

Example

The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.

Der Richter war bekannt für seine tadellose Integrität.

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.

A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

viele

Meaning

A large number or amount of something.

Example

She has lots of friends in the city.

Sie hat viele Freunde in der Stadt.

C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

Betrug; verdächtige Aktivität; unethisches Verhalten; Täuschung

Meaning

dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception

Example

The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.

Die Prüfung hat Betrug in den finanziellen Aufzeichnungen des Unternehmens aufgedeckt.

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

Ablehnung; Verweigerung

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

Seine Ablehnung zur Zusammenarbeit machte das Projekt schwieriger.

C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

venere

Meaning

relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases

Example

Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.

Ärzte warnen vor den Gefahren von venerischen Krankheiten.

C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

verspotten

Meaning

to mock or ridicule someone or something

Example

The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.

Die Kritiker verspoteten den neuen Film für sein schlechtes Skript.

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.

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.

A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

Ehemann

Meaning

A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.

Example

Her husband is very supportive of her career.

Ihr Ehemann ist sehr unterstützend in ihrer Karriere.

B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

besetzt; belegt

Meaning

being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force

Example

The room is occupied, so please wait outside.

Das Zimmer ist besetzt, bitte warten Sie draußen.

B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

Haushaltsgeräte

Meaning

Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.

Example

Modern home appliances enhance convenience.

Moderne Haushaltsgeräte erhöhen den Komfort.

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

Mutterland; Heimatland

Meaning

the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland

Example

He always spoke fondly of his motherland.

Er sprach immer liebevoll von seiner Heimat.

C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

Dussel

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

Example

Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!

Sei kein Dussel, benutze dein Gehirn!

B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

verteidigen

Meaning

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

Example

The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.

Der Anwalt hat hart gearbeitet, um seinen Klienten zu verteidigen.

C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

Technik

Meaning

A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.

Example

The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.

Die Technik des Künstlers in Aquarell beeindruckte die Richter.

C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

Nomade

Meaning

A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.

Example

The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.

Die Wüste war einst Heimat der Nomaden, die durch Viehzucht lebten.

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.

C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

die Praxis, Informationen durch Verschlüsselungs- oder Codierungstechniken zu sichern

Meaning

The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques

Example

Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.

Moderne Kryptographie sichert sichere Online-Transaktionen.

C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

erklärend

Meaning

intended to explain or describe something

Example

The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.

Der Lehrer hielt einen erklärenden Vortrag zu diesem Thema.

B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

Umweg

Meaning

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

Example

We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.

Wir mussten einen Umweg nehmen, weil die Hauptstraße gesperrt war.

B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

Aussichten

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The prospects for growth look promising.

Die Aussichten auf Wachstum sehen vielversprechend aus.

B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

Festlegung von Standards und vergleichende Analyse

Meaning

Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.

Example

Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.

Unternehmen nutzen Benchmarking, um ihre Leistung zu bewerten.

B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

Parallelen

Meaning

Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations

Example

There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.

Es gibt Parallelen zwischen den Altersproblemen Japans und der Situation in Bangladesch.

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

Umfrage

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

Die Umfrage ergab, dass die meisten Menschen die neue Politik bevorzugten.

C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

Abtretung von Rechten oder Eigentum

Meaning

The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.

Example

The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.

Der Vertrag führte zur Abtretung von Land an das benachbarte Land.

C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

Zufluss

Meaning

A large arrival or flow of people or things.

Example

The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.

Die Stadt erlebte einen Zufluss von Touristen während des Festivals.

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

glorreich; berühmt;

Meaning

magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor

Example

The sunset was absolutely glorious.

Der Sonnenuntergang war absolut glorios.

C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

Verringerung

Meaning

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.

Example

There has been a diminution in air pollution.

Es gab eine Verringerung der Luftverschmutzung.

C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

Prokrastination, Aufgaben aufschieben

Meaning

The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.

Example

Procrastination is the enemy of success.

Prokrastination ist der Feind des Erfolgs.

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

Ackerbaufähigkeit

Meaning

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

Example

The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.

Die Ackerbaufähigkeit des Bodens hängt von der Bodenqualität und der Wasserverfügbarkeit ab.

B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

Summe

Meaning

the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items

Example

The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.

Die Summe von 8 und 12 ist 20.

C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

Erwartung

Meaning

the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood

Example

There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.

Es herrschte eine Erwartung im Raum, bevor die Ergebnisse bekannt gegeben wurden.

C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

Heiden

Meaning

a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own

Example

In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.

In historischen Kontexten bezeichneten Kreuzfahrer ihre Feinde oft als Heiden.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

Scheidung

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

Nach Jahren der Konflikte beschlossen sie, sich scheiden zu lassen.

B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

durchführen

Meaning

to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan

Example

The team carries out the project successfully.

Das Team führt das Projekt erfolgreich durch.

C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

sparsam

Meaning

using money and resources carefully and not wastefully

Example

She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.

Sie ist sehr sparsam und spart immer Geld für die Zukunft.

C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

Zustand des Schülers

Meaning

The state of being a pupil or under instruction.

Example

During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.

Während seines Schülerstatus studierte er Recht unter einem senior Barrister.

B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

Metro

Meaning

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Example

The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.

Die Metro verbindet alle wichtigen Bereiche der Stadt effizient.

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

prägend

Meaning

Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.

Example

Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.

Die Kindheit wird oft als eine prägende Phase im Leben beschrieben.

C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

sol (fünfte Note der Musikskala)

Meaning

The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun

Example

The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.

Der Chor übte, die Note sol während der Probe zu singen.

C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

Feind

Meaning

an enemy or opponent

Example

The knight fought bravely against his foe.

Der Ritter kämpfte tapfer gegen seinen Feind.

A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

Treppe

Meaning

a step or set of steps leading from one level to another

Example

He tripped on the stair and fell down.

Er stolperte auf der Treppe und fiel hin.

B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

kriechen

Meaning

to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly

Example

The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.

Das Baby kroch über den Boden, um das Spielzeug zu erreichen.

B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/

vampire

Glück

Meaning

a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others

Example

In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.

Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.

C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

undehnbar

Meaning

Not capable of being stretched or extended.

Example

This rope is made of an inextensible material.

Dieses Seil ist aus einem undehnbaren Material gemacht.

C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

Pfropfung; Korruption

Meaning

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business

Example

The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.

Der Gärtner verwendete eine Pfropfung, um verschiedene Apfelsorten zu kombinieren.

C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

Wahrhaftigkeit

Meaning

Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.

Example

The journalist checked the veracity of the report.

Der Journalist überprüfte die Wahrhaftigkeit des Berichts.

A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

schön; hübsch; attraktiv

Meaning

attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately

Example

She wore a pretty dress to the party.

Sie trug ein schönes Kleid zur Party.

C2 adjective /ˈɒfɪʃ/

offish

reserviert

Meaning

Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.

Example

He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.

Er schien auf der Party reserviert zu sein und vermied die meisten Gespräche.

A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

nichts

Meaning

not anything; no thing

Example

She has nothing to worry about.

Sie hat nichts, worüber sie sich Sorgen machen müsste.

B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

ringen

Meaning

to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem

Example

The children like to wrestle on the playground.

Die Kinder spielen gerne auf dem Spielplatz.

B1 noun /ˈkɒləm/

column

Säule

Meaning

A vertical structure that supports a building; also a section of text arranged vertically in a newspaper or table.

Example

The ancient temple had tall marble columns.

Der alte Tempel hatte hohe Marmorsäulen.

C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

dünn, biegsam und anmutig in Bewegung

Meaning

Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.

Example

The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.

Die Tänzerin bewegte sich mit einer lissomen Eleganz.

C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

Medaille

Meaning

a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture

Example

She wore a gold medallion around her neck.

Sie trug ein goldfarbenes Medaillon um ihren Hals.

C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

Familie, Verwandte

B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

zwanzigste

Meaning

coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.

Example

She was born on the twentieth of April.

Sie wurde am zwanzigsten April geboren.

B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Stadion

Meaning

a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events

Example

Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.

Tausende von Fans füllten das Stadion, um das Endspiel zu sehen.

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

Veröffentlichung

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

Die Veröffentlichung des Berichts löste eine Debatte aus.

C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

glasig

Meaning

having a glass-like appearance or quality

Example

The mineral has a vitreous shine.

Das Mineral hat einen glasigen Glanz.

C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

lauern

Meaning

to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe

Example

A stranger lurked in the shadows.

Ein Fremder schlich im Schatten umher.

C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

dreieckiges Giebel

Meaning

a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture

Example

The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.

Der antike Tempel hatte einen Giebel, der mit Skulpturen verziert war.

C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

Nährstoffmangel

Meaning

A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.

Example

Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.

Ein Nährstoffmangel im Boden kann die Produktivität der Ernte verringern.

B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Buffet

Meaning

A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).

Example

We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.

Wir genossen ein großes Buffet auf der Hochzeitsfeier.

A1 verb /lʊk/

look

sehen

Meaning

to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem

Example

Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.

Sieh dir den schönen Sonnenuntergang am Himmel an.

C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

neigung

Meaning

Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.

Example

She is predisposed to trust people easily.

Sie ist geneigt, Menschen leicht zu vertrauen.