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B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

Kompostierung
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
Kompostierung reduziert Abfälle und verbessert die Bodenfruchtbarkeit.
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 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

Bezogen auf ein Unternehmen/Korporation
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
Corporate soziale Verantwortung ist für moderne Unternehmen wichtig.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

autonom
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
Autonome Systeme gewährleisten eine höhere Präzision.
B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

Bauchschmerzen
Meaning
Pain in the stomach or abdominal area
Example
I have a stomach ache after eating too much.
Ich habe nach zu viel Essen Bauchschmerzen.
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

Sergeant-Major
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
Der Sergeant-Major inspizierte die Truppen vor der Parade.
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.
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
Die Sekretärin ordnete die Berichte vor dem Meeting an.
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

Hellsehen
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
Sie behauptete, Hellsehen zu haben und sagte die Zukunft voraus.
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

Requisiten
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
Der König erschien mit allen Requisiten der Königtümer.
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

funktionalität
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
Der neue Kühlschrank hat die Funktionalität verbessert.
C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

wackelig gehen
Meaning
to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck
Example
The duck waddled across the yard.
Die Ente wackelte über den Hof.
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

rosig
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
Sie hatte ein rosiges Gesicht, weil sie draußen gearbeitet hatte.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

verzögernd
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
Das Komitee wurde für seine verzögernde Antwort auf die Krise kritisiert.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

abgehackt
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
Der Pianist spielte die Noten in einem stakkato Rhythmus.
B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

Fortschritt; Entwicklung; Vorauszahlung
Meaning
progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due
Example
Technology has made great advances in recent years.
Technologie hat in den letzten Jahren große Fortschritte gemacht.
A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

Glück
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
Sie hatte Glück bei ihrem Vorstellungsgespräch.
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

Betrug
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
Der Politiker wurde beschuldigt, Betrug begangen zu haben, um die Wahl zu gewinnen.
B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

gründlich, ausführlich
Meaning
complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Example
The report was thorough and well-researched.
Der Bericht war gründlich und gut recherchiert.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

primär, wichtig
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
Bildung ist ein primärer Faktor für das Wirtschaftswachstum.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

schnell lesen
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Sie überflog den Bericht vor dem Treffen.
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

verknotet
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
Der alte Mann hatte verknotete Hände von jahrelanger harter Arbeit.
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

Schlüsselart
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
Wölfe sind eine Schlüsselart, die die Bestände von Beutetieren reguliert.
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

gelehrt oder weise
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
Die gelehrte Vorlesung des Professors faszinierte die Studenten.
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

scharf
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Ihre scharfen Bemerkungen ließen alle unwohl fühlen.
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

schwach
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
Der Raum war schwach von einer einzigen Kerze beleuchtet.
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

Gespenst
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
Das Gespenst des Krieges verfolgt immer noch die Region.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

Sammlung von Arbeiten, Proben oder Arbeitsliste
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Sein Portfolio zeigte seine breite Palette an Fähigkeiten.
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

pentagramm
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
Der Zauberer zog ein Pentagramm auf den Boden als Teil des Rituals.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

ohrfeigen
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Sie war so wütend, dass sie ihm ins Gesicht schlug.
B1 noun /tæks/

tax

Steuer
Meaning
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
Example
The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.
Die Regierung hat den Steuersatz auf Luxusgüter erhöht.
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

atroz; extrem schlecht oder unangenehm
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
Die Bedingungen im Gefängnis waren furchtbar.
B2 noun /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

Medikament
Meaning
a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.
Der Arzt verschrieb ein Medikament gegen seine Kopfschmerzen.
A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

Honig
Meaning
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Example
I like to add honey to my tea.
Ich mag es, Honig in meinen Tee zu geben.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

Dolmetscher; Übersetzer;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
Die internationale Konferenz engagierte professionelle Dolmetscher, um Reden in Echtzeit zu übersetzen.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

primäres Ziel
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
Das primäre Ziel der Veranstaltung war es, das Recycling zu fördern.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

ehrenlos
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
Die Armee erlitt eine ehrenlose Niederlage.
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

entwaffnen
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
Den Soldaten wurde befohlen, die Rebellen zu entwaffnen.
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

Dussel / falscher Weise klug
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
Er benahm sich wie ein Dussel unter den Gelehrten.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

Wiege
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
Das Baby schläft friedlich in der Wiege.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

offen deklarieren
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
Er erklärte seine Loyalität zu der Sache ohne zu zögern.
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Apophasis
Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
Der Politiker nutzte Apophasis, indem er sagte: 'Ich werde nicht einmal die Skandale meines Gegners erwaehnen.'
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

Ballast
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
Das Schiff wurde mit Ballast beladen, um in dem Sturm stabil zu bleiben.
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

standards
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
Hohe Standards inspirieren Wettbewerber.
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

erweiterbar
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
Die Software ist so konzipiert, dass sie mit neuen Funktionen erweiterbar ist.
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

kleiner Aufwand
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
Kleine Anstrengungen können große Veränderungen im Schmetterlingsschutz bewirken.
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

wann immer
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
Ruf mich an, wann immer du Hilfe brauchst.
B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

überarbeiten
Meaning
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
Example
She had to revise her essay before submission.
Sie musste ihren Aufsatz vor der Abgabe überarbeiten.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

optimal, am besten
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
Die optimale Temperatur für das Pflanzenwachstum liegt bei etwa 25°C.
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

unfair, unangenehm
Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
Der Spieler wurde für das Begehen eines Fouls bestraft.
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Hardliner
Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
Er ist ein eingefleischter Fan von klassischer Rockmusik.
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

amortisieren
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
Sie planen, die Hypothek in 20 Jahren zu amortisieren.
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

Neigung
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
Sie hat eine Neigung, seltene Bücher zu sammeln.
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

tiefgründige Initiative
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
Eine tiefgründige Initiative kann nachhaltige Veränderungen schaffen.
C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

Andenken
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.
Sie behielt das Ticket als Andenken an ihr erstes gemeinsames Konzert.
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

schwacher Wunsch
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Sein Interesse an Malerei wuchs nie über einen schwachen Wunsch hinaus.
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

Ente
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
Die Ente schwamm anmutig über den See.
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

Ungehörigkeit
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
Der Politiker wurde der finanziellen Ungehörigkeit beschuldigt.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

Orientierung
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
Das Unternehmen bietet allen neuen Mitarbeitern eine Orientierung an.
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

plenar
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
Der Ausschuss hielt eine plenare Sitzung ab, um alle wichtigen Angelegenheiten zu besprechen.
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

Ornithologe
Meaning
a scientist who studies birds
Example
The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.
Der Ornithologe verbrachte Jahre mit der Untersuchung von Zugvögeln.
B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

Flüssigkeit
Meaning
The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
She speaks English with remarkable fluency.
Sie spricht Englisch mit bemerkenswerter Flüssigkeit.
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Brett; Vorstand
Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
Der Vorstand beschloss, das Budget zu erhöhen.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

ungültig machen
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
Die neuen Beweise könnten das vorherige Urteil ungültig machen.
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

Omen
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
Die dunklen Wolken wurden als Omen für einen herannahenden Sturm gedeutet.
C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

Bibliomanie
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
Seine Bibliomanie führte dazu, dass er jedes Zimmer mit Büchern füllte.
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

medizieren
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
Der Arzt wird den Patienten behandeln, um Entzündungen zu reduzieren.
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

Grabstein
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
Der Grabstein hatte ihren Namen wunderschön eingraviert.
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

kontrollieren und nutzen
Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
Wissenschaftler arbeiten daran, Solarenergie effektiv zu nutzen.
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

Ressentiment
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
Es gab ein Ressentiment zwischen den beiden Rivalen, das nie verflog.
B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

zweifelhaft
Meaning
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
Example
His questionable business practices led to an investigation.
Seine fragwürdigen Geschäftspraktiken führten zu einer Untersuchung.
A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

hungrig
Meaning
feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving
Example
I am very hungry after working all day.
Ich bin sehr hungrig, nachdem ich den ganzen Tag gearbeitet habe.
B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

verbrauchen
Meaning
Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).
Example
An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.
Eine Person verbraucht jährlich etwa 20 kg Plastik.
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

Eifer
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
Sie ging das Projekt mit großem Eifer und Entschlossenheit an.
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

Faust; Schlag
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
Er hob seine Faust im Sieg, nachdem er das Meisterschafts-Match gewonnen hatte.
C2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd liːf/

Mustard leaf

Senfblatt
Meaning
green leafy vegetable from the mustard plant; edible leaves used in cooking
Example
We cooked mustard leaf with fish in a traditional Bengali curry.
Wir haben Senfblätter mit Fisch in einem traditionellen bengalischen Curry gekocht.
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

Und-Zeichen
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
Verwenden Sie ein Und-Zeichen anstelle des Wortes 'und' im Firmennamen.
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

Komet
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
Der Halleysche Komet erscheint alle 76 Jahre am Himmel.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

Süßwaren
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
Der Laden verkauft eine große Auswahl an Süßwaren.
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

Vertrauter
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
Sie fand einen echten Vertrauten in ihrem Kindheitsfreund.
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

aufkommend
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
Das aufkommende Startup zog schnell Investoren an.
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

Änderung
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
Der Schneider nahm eine Änderung am Anzug vor.
A2 verb /kɪl/

kill

töten
Meaning
to cause the death of; to end life
Example
The hunter killed the deer.
Der Jäger tötete das Reh.
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

Antidot
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
Der Arzt verabreichte schnell ein Antidot gegen das Schlangenvenom.
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

Verlangen, starke Sehnsucht
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
Sie hat abends immer das Verlangen nach Schokolade.
B1 noun /wiːt/

wheat

Weizen
Meaning
a cereal plant whose grain is used to make flour for bread and other foods
Example
Farmers harvested the wheat in early summer.
Die Bauern ernteten den Weizen zu Beginn des Sommers.
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/

intertwined

Glück
Meaning
closely connected or twisted together
Example
Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

Primat, Affenartige Tiere
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
Menschen werden als Primaten klassifiziert.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

unversehrt
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
Der alte Tempel blieb über Jahrhunderte unversehrt.
C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

numismatisch
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
Er hat eine numismatische Sammlung seltener Münzen aus der ganzen Welt.
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

Ritual
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
Das Hochzeitsritual wurde mit großer Feierlichkeit durchgeführt.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibyllin
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
Die alte Frau gab eine sibyllinische Warnung über die Zukunft.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

Weihrauch / erzürnen
Meaning
a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)
Example
The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.
Der Duft von Weihrauch füllte den Tempel, aber seine unhöflichen Worte erzürnten sie.
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

zusammenkommen, eine Besprechung oder Versammlung einberufen
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
Der Vorstand wird sich morgen treffen, um die neue Politik zu besprechen.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

Ahne
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
Er spricht oft mit großem Respekt über seine Vorfahren.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

ineligibel; nicht qualifiziert; ungeeignet
Meaning
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Example
Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.
Studenten mit schlechten Noten sind für das Stipendienprogramm nicht qualifiziert.
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

ungeschickt
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
Seine ungeschickten Bemerkungen verlegen alle bei der Dinnerparty.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

kosmisch, weitläufig
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
Astronomen studieren kosmische Phänomene, um das Universum zu verstehen.
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

aufenthaltsort; ort; position
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
Niemand weiß, wo sich die vermisste Person aufhält.
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.
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

Uniformität; Konsistenz; Gleichheit
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
Die Uniformität des Designs erzeugte einen ansprechenden visuellen Effekt.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

abgeneigt
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
Sie war abgeneigt, ihren Fehler vor allen zuzugeben.
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

Sophist
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
Er wurde als ein Sophist abgetan, der Fakten verdrehte, um Debatten zu gewinnen.
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

Vorherbestimmung
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
Die Doktrin der Vorherbestimmung schlägt vor, dass Ereignisse durch göttlichen Willen festgelegt sind.
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

verbinden
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
Soziale Medien helfen uns, mit anderen zu verbinden.
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

Farntopf, Ort, an dem Farne gezüchtet werden
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
Das Farntopf des Gartens war voll exotischer Pflanzen.
B1 adjective /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

Unsuccessful

gescheitert; erfolglos;
Meaning
not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose
Example
His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed.
Sein gescheiterter Versuch, den Berg zu erklimmen, ließ ihn enttäuscht zurück.
A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

diese
Meaning
used to refer to things or people that are near or present
Example
These are my friends.
Das sind meine Freunde.
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Anachronismus
Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
Heute mit einer Schreibmaschine zu schreiben, fühlt sich wie ein Anachronismus an.
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

Anhänger
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
Er ist ein starker Anhänger der demokratischen Werte.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

kohorten
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
Forscher verglichen die Gesundheitsauswirkungen verschiedener Kohorten.
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

Macht
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
Die Machtverteilung gewährleistet Effizienz.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

ironisch, sarkastisch
Meaning
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic
Example
It is ironic that the fire station burned down.
Es ist ironisch, dass die Feuerwehrstation abgebrannt ist.
B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

Instrument
Meaning
A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.
Example
The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.
Der Arzt benutzte ein spezielles Instrument während der Operation.
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

Ponny
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
Die Kinder genossen es, das sanfte Ponny auf der Farm zu reiten.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

hoffnungslos; verzweifelt
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
Die Situation schien hoffnungslos, bis Hilfe eintraf.
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

Ästhetik
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
Innenarchitektur konzentriert sich auf Ästhetik und Funktionalität.
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

zögerlich; widerwillig; unsicher, etwas zu tun;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
Sie war zögerlich, ihre persönlichen Informationen zu teilen.
B1 noun /ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/

enjoyment

Vergnügen
Meaning
the state or process of taking pleasure or satisfaction in something
Example
She felt great enjoyment while reading her favorite book.
Sie empfand großes Vergnügen beim Lesen ihres Lieblingsbuches.
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

Temperatur
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
Steigende Temperaturen beeinflussen die landwirtschaftliche Produktion.