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C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

Musikalische Komposition
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
Sie spielte ein Mozart-Konzert mit dem Orchester.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Zölibat
Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
Er entschied sich aus religiösen Gründen, zölibatär zu leben.
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

Fatalismus
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
Er nahm den Fatalismus an und glaubte, dass nichts, was er tat, sein Schicksal ändern konnte.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

Ausdauer
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Marathonläufer brauchen große Ausdauer, um das Rennen zu beenden.
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

beschaffen
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
Sie schafften es, genügend Vorräte für die Expedition zu beschaffen.
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

verschmelzen
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
Die beiden Metalle verschmolzen unter hoher Hitze.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

insofern
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
Insofern du ihr Lehrer bist, solltest du sie sorgfältig anleiten.
A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

finden
Meaning
to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden
Example
I can't find my keys anywhere.
Ich kann meine Schlüssel nirgendwo finden.
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

Unternehmensfinanzierung
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
Effektive Unternehmensfinanzierung steigert die Rentabilität.
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtərˌsaɪkəl/

motorcycle

Motorrad
Meaning
a two-wheeled motor-powered vehicle designed for transportation
Example
He rides his motorcycle to work every morning.
Er fährt jeden Morgen mit dem Motorrad zur Arbeit.
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

nackt; ohne Kleidung; entblößt; unbedeckt
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
Die nackte Wahrheit über die Situation schockierte alle.
C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

strudel
Meaning
A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.
Example
The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
Das Kanu wurde in einem Strudel in der Nähe der Felsen gefangen.
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

im Zusammenhang mit der Volkssprache
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
Der Dichter benutzte eine Sprache, die mit der Volkssprache im Zusammenhang stand, um mit gewöhnlichen Lesern in Kontakt zu treten.
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

Schwesterhood
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
Die feministische Bewegung schuf ein starkes Gefühl von Schwesterhood unter Frauen.
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

staunen
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
Menschen staunen über ihre Umgebung.
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

kohäsiv
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
Das Team zeigte eine kohäsive Strategie.
C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

intrinsisch
Meaning
In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.
Example
Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.
Einige Menschen sind intrinsisch motiviert zu lernen.
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

Tumult
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
Die Proteste verursachten einen Tumult auf dem Stadtplatz.
C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

sich winden
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
Er krümmte sich vor Schmerz, nachdem er sich den Knöchel verdreht hatte.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

Plakat
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
Sie haben ein Filmplakat draußen am Kino aufgehängt.
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

Pentathlon
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
Sie trainierte hart, um im modernen Pentathlon zu konkurrieren.
C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

Energie
Meaning
Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example
She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.
Sie ging das Projekt mit großer Energie und Entschlossenheit an.
A2 noun /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

Damage

Schaden; Verlust
Meaning
physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness
Example
The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.
Der Sturm verursachte erheblichen Schaden an den Küstengebäuden.
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

Lippe
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
Sie trug vor der Party Lippenstift auf ihren Lippen auf.
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

direkt; vollständig; ohne Vorbehalt
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
Sie lehnte den Vorschlag direkt ab.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

sauer
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
Die Zitrone schmeckt sauer.
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

Wachskürbis
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
Die Wachskürbissuppe ist sehr nahrhaft und hilft bei der Verdauung.
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

Dehydration
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
Dehydration kann zu Müdigkeit und Verwirrung führen.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

trostlos; düster; traurig; ohne Freude
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
Das alte Haus sah trostlos und verlassen im Winterregen aus.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

Kurkuma-Pulver
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
Fügen Sie eine Prise Kurkuma-Pulver zum Curry hinzu, um Farbe und Geschmack zu verleihen.
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

berechnet
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
Ihr berechneter Zug verschaffte ihr einen Vorteil gegenüber ihren Mitbewerbern.
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

Vertreter
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
Der Vertreter trat auf, als der Hauptdarsteller krank wurde.
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

Jungschwan
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
Das Zygnet schwamm dicht hinter seiner Mutter.
B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

störend, destabilisierend
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause disruption.
Example
Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.
Abholzung hat eine störende Wirkung auf die Tierwelt.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

ambulant
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
Der Patient ist ambulant und benötigt keine Bettruhe.
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

herumbasteln
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
Er mag es, mit alten Radios in seiner Garage zu basteln.
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

schuster
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
Der Schuster hat meine kaputten Schuhe perfekt repariert.
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

Schrumpfung
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
Das Unternehmen meldete eine Schrumpfung der Gewinne in diesem Quartal.
C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

Glück
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

ölig; mit Öl bedeckt; fettig
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
Ihre ölige Haut braucht besondere Pflege.
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.
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

ein großer Primat, der einem Affen ähnelt / nachahmen
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
Kinder ahmen oft das Verhalten von Erwachsenen nach.
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

wellig oder gefaltet
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
Das Dach war aus welligen Metallplatten gemacht.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

Sanftheit und Charme
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
Seine Sanftheit und sein Charme machten ihn in sozialen Zusammenkünften beliebt.
C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

ineffektives Heilmittel
Meaning
a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution
Example
The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.
Der Plan des Politikers wurde als bloßes Heilmittel für ein komplexes Problem abgelehnt.
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

Armband
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
Sie erhielt ein goldenes Armband als Geburtstagsgeschenk.
C1 verb /ˈpæri/

parry

abwehren
Meaning
to ward off or deflect an attack, especially in fencing or conversation
Example
He managed to parry the opponent’s sword with quick reflexes.
Er schaffte es, das Schwert des Gegners mit schnellen Reflexen abzuwehren.
B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

Pilot
Meaning
a person who operates the controls of an aircraft
Example
The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.
Der erfahrene Pilot landete das Flugzeug sicher während des Sturms.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

pestilentiell
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
Der pestilente Geruch des Mülls erfüllte die Straße.
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

Prägung
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
Das Ereignis hinterließ eine unauslöschliche Prägung in der Geschichte der Stadt.
B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

Nähe
Meaning
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
Example
The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.
Die Nähe der Schule zu ihrem Haus machte es bequem.
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

mikroskop
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
Der Wissenschaftler beobachtete die Bakterien unter dem Mikroskop.
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

heftig zittern; plötzlich unwillkürliche Muskelkontraktionen erleiden
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
Der Patient konvulsierte während des Anfalls.
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

diplomatischer Attaché
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
Der kulturelle Attaché organisierte eine Kunstausstellung in der Botschaft.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

Rückblick
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Mit dem Vorteil des Rückblicks erkannten wir, dass die Entscheidung ein Fehler war.
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

Mittel; Ressourcen; Weg;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
Sie haben nicht die Mittel, sich einen so teuren Urlaub zu leisten.
C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

Komplexität
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
Die Komplexität des Designs beeindruckte alle.
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

Seminar
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
Der Professor lud alle Studenten ein, am Seminar über den Klimawandel teilzunehmen.
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

Verleumdungen
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
Der Politiker wies die gegen ihn erhobenen Verleumdungen zurück.
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

entfachen, inspirieren
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
Die Rede entfachte Hoffnung im Publikum.
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

Berichterstattung
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
Der Nachrichtensender bot umfassende Berichterstattung über das Ereignis.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

unaufhaltsam
Meaning
That cannot be suppressed or restrained.
Example
She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.
Sie hatte einen unaufhaltsamen Drang zu lachen während der Zeremonie.
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

Eingang
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
Der Haupteingang des Gebäudes war mit schönen Blumen geschmückt.
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

abhängig / contingent
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
Die Anwesenheit hängt von der vorherigen Registrierung ab. / Ein contingent von Studenten nahm an der Konferenz teil.
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

Landwirtschaft
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
Nachhaltige Landwirtschaft kann dazu beitragen, die Umwelt zu schützen.
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

Wähler
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
Die Wähler standen vor dem Wahllokal Schlange, um ihre Stimme abzugeben.
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

starker Strom; Stromschnelle
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
Der starke Regen schuf einen Strom von Wasser, der den Berg hinabfloss.
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

Umverteilung
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
Die Regierung führte eine Umverteilungspolitik ein, um die Ungleichheit zu verringern.
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

verfügbar
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
Das Produkt ist jetzt in allen Geschäften verfügbar.
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.
A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

werben
Meaning
to promote or publicize a product or service
Example
They advertise their products on television.
Sie werben im Fernsehen für ihre Produkte.
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 noun /kruː/

crew

Besatzung
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
Die Besatzung des Schiffes arbeitete unermüdlich während des Sturms.
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

Interregnum
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
Das Land erlebte Instabilität während des Interregnums nach dem Tod des Königs.
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

sparsam / maßvoll
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
Sie ist sparsam im Gebrauch von Worten.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

sarkastisch
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Sie machte eine sarkastische Bemerkung über sein Kochen.
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

Errungenschaft
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
Der Abschluss der Universität war eine große Errungenschaft für ihn.
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

beschmutzt
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
Seine Kleidung war beschmutzt, nachdem er im Matsch gespielt hatte.
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

ermahnen
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
Der Lehrer ermahnte die Schüler, weil sie zu spät waren.
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

tadeln
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
Der Lehrer tadelte den Schüler, weil er zu spät kam.
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

Zauberspruch
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
Der Zauberer sprach einen Zauberspruch, um die Geister zu beschwören.
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

mit einem Schläger schlagen
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
Sie schlägt mit ihren Wimpern kokett.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

Kram
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
Sie packte all ihren Kram in den Koffer.
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

bekennen
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
Er bekennt seine Liebe zur klassischen Musik.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

jugendlich; minderjährig
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
Das Jugendgericht befasst sich mit Fällen, die junge Straftäter unter achtzehn Jahren betreffen.
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

ehrwürdig; respektiert
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
Der ehrwürdige Professor hat fünfzig Jahre lang an der Universität unterrichtet.
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pension
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Nach der Pensionierung erhält er eine monatliche Rente von der Firma.
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

Hacke
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
Der Bauer benutzte eine Hacke, um Unkraut aus seinem Gemüsegarten zu entfernen.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

Olivenbarbe
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
Die Olivenbarbe kommt häufig in südasiatischen Flüssen vor.
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

ahnen
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
Dunkle Wolken kündigen einen bevorstehenden Sturm an.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

Trümmer
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
Trümmer in den Augen verursachen Irritationen.
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

Geschmack
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
Dieses Eis hat einen köstlichen Mango-Geschmack.
C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

sanfte Brise
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
Eine warme sanfte Brise wehte durch das Tal.
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

Konfliktlösung
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
Konfliktlösung ist entscheidend für den globalen Frieden.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

veruntreuen
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde beschuldigt, Unternehmensgelder zu veruntreuen.
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

laufend
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
Das laufende Projekt wird nächsten Monat abgeschlossen sein.
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

erklären, erläutern
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
Der Professor erläuterte die Theorie mit einfachen Beispielen.
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

Quartett
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
Das Streichquartett trat wunderbar beim Konzert auf.
B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

Rohmaterialien
Meaning
The basic material from which a product is made.
Example
The factory imports raw materials for production.
Die Fabrik importiert Rohmaterialien für die Produktion.
C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Oktave
Meaning
A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.
Example
The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.
Die Stimme eines Sängers konnte leicht die höhere Oktave erreichen.
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

satirisch
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
Der satirische Cartoon verspottete die neue Regierungspolitik.
A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

Ohr; Gehör; Hörfähigkeit
Meaning
the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen
Example
She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.
Sie flüsterte ihm während des Treffens etwas ins Ohr.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

unwahrscheinlich
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
Es scheint unwahrscheinlich, dass er pünktlich ankommt.
C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

üppig
Meaning
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
Example
He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.
Er bot reichlich Dank für ihre rechtzeitige Hilfe an.
B1 noun roʊps

ropes

Seile
Meaning
A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
Example
The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.
Die Seile waren fest gebunden, um die schwere Last zu heben.
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

fruchtbar machen
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
Die neuen Politiken werden helfen, das wirtschaftliche Potenzial der Region fruchtbar zu machen.
A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

verletzen
Meaning
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally
Example
My back hurts from sitting too long.
Mein Rücken tut weh, weil ich zu lange gesessen habe.
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

es ist notwendig
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
Es ist notwendig, dass jeder Bürger das Gesetz befolgt.
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

Überlegung, Nachdenken
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
Nach viel Überlegung traf er die endgültige Entscheidung.
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

Kleindiebstahl
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
Das Unternehmen installierte Kameras, um Diebstahl zu verhindern.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

Symbol
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
Die Taube ist ein Symbol des Friedens.
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

errichten
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
Sie errichteten eine Statue auf dem Marktplatz.
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

perfekt passen
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
Ihre Pläne passen perfekt zu unseren Zielen.
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

Glück
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

antipathisieren
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
Er schien sich gegen den Ansatz des neuen Managements antipathisch zu fühlen.
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

Andenken
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
Ich habe ein kleines Souvenir im Geschenkeladen gekauft.
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 /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

Antiklimax
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
Das Ende des Films war ein Antiklimax nach einer so spannenden Geschichte.
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

Embolie
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
Der Patient erlitt eine tödliche Lungenembolie.
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

verfügbar für rechtliche Schritte
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
Der Anwalt bestätigte, dass der Beweis vor Gericht verwertbar war.