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B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

sich anpassen
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
Die Studenten müssen sich an die Schulvorschriften halten.
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

wohlhabend; prosperierend;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
Das Unternehmen wurde nach der Einführung ihres neuen Produkts sehr wohlhabend.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

enthusiastisch und freundlich; substanziell und nahrhaft
Meaning
enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing
Example
He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.
Er gab uns einen herzlichen Empfang, als wir bei ihm ankamen.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

paradoxon
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
Das Paradoxon der Freiheit ist, dass es Regeln erfordert.
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

Mönch
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
Der Mönch verbrachte jeden Tag Stunden in der Meditation.
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

Gemeinkosten
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
Das Unternehmen reduzierte seine Gemeinkosten, um den Gewinn zu steigern.
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

Transaktion
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
Jede Online-Transaktion wird zu Sicherheitszwecken aufgezeichnet.
B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

Slang; umgangssprachliche Sprache
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
Die Teenager benutzten Slang, den ihre Eltern nicht verstehen konnten.
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

federal
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
Die Bundesregierung hat ein neues Gesetz zur Gesundheitsversorgung verabschiedet.
B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

Dünger
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
Bauern verwenden Dünger, um die Ernteproduktion zu steigern.
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

vorteilhaft; günstig; lukrativ
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
Diese Position bietet vorteilhafte Möglichkeiten für berufliches Wachstum.
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

verfassungsmäßig
Meaning
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.
Verfassungsrechtliche Reformen gewährleisten Fairness im System.
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

Echo; Widerhall
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
Seine Stimme erzeugte ein klares Echo in der leeren Kathedrale.
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

Provinz
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
Die Provinz ist bekannt für ihr reiches kulturelles Erbe und ihre beeindruckenden Landschaften.
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

Vorurteil
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
Wir müssen gegen Vorurteile und Diskriminierung in unserer Gesellschaft kämpfen.
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

landesweit
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
Die Kampagne erhielt landesweite Unterstützung.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

zerquetschen
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Sie hat das Insekt versehentlich mit ihrem Schuh zerquetscht.
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

Freizeitbeschäftigung
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
Bücher lesen ist ihr Lieblingsfreizeitbeschäftigung an den Wochenenden.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

ökologische Sukzession
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
Waldsukzession tritt auf, wenn alte Ökosysteme durch neue ersetzt werden.
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

glaubwürdig
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
Ihre Geschichte war so detailliert, dass sie glaubwürdig klang.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

kaum; kaum möglich; nur gerade
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
Ich konnte meinen Augen kaum trauen.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

Aktionär
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Jeder Aktionär hat das Recht, auf der jährlichen Versammlung abzustimmen.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

responsiv
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
Die Webseite ist sehr responsiv und lädt schnell auf allen Geräten.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

sexy
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Sie trug ein sexy rotes Kleid auf der Party.
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

Kollision; Zusammenstoß
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
Die Kollision zwischen zwei Autos verursachte einen großen Stau.
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

vergleichbar
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
Die beiden Produkte sind in der Qualität vergleichbar, unterscheiden sich aber im Preis.
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

spitz; direkt und eindeutig
Meaning
having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous
Example
She made a pointed remark about his behavior.
Sie machte einen direkten Kommentar über sein Verhalten.
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

Dauer
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
Das Meeting dauerte zwei Stunden.
B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

zusammenstoßen, kollidieren
Meaning
Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.
Example
The two cars collided at the intersection.
Die beiden Autos kollidierten an der Kreuzung.
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

Erhaltung
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
Eine ordnungsgemäße Erhaltung verlängert die Lebensdauer von Maschinen.
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

Einzahlung, Kaution
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
Sie hat 500 Dollar auf ihr Sparkonto eingezahlt.
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

offensichtlich
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
Es wurde bald deutlich, dass er die Wahrheit nicht sagte.
B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

schrecklich; furchtbar; entsetzlich
Meaning
extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible
Example
The weather was dreadful during our vacation.
Das Wetter war schrecklich während unseres Urlaubs.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

Vorliebe
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Sie hat eine Vorliebe für klassische Musik gegenüber Popmusik.
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

ängstlich
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
Sie hatte Angst, nachts alleine zu gehen.
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

Holz
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
Das Haus wurde vollständig aus lokalem Holz gebaut.
B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

eng, unbequem klein
Meaning
uncomfortably small or restricted
Example
The room was so cramped that we could barely move.
Der Raum war so eng, dass wir kaum bewegen konnten.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

Störung; Unruhe; Beeinträchtigung
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
Die laute Musik verursachte eine Störung, die alle Nachbarn störte.
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

Marktwirtschaft
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
Eine Marktwirtschaft ermöglicht es Unternehmen, frei zu konkurrieren.
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

verzerren
Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
Der Spiegel verzerrte ihr Spiegelbild.
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

anhalten, Stand
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
Das Auto hielt auf dem Weg zum Büro an.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

leicht zu bedienen
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
Dieses Taschenmesser ist sehr nützlich, wenn du campen gehst.
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

hektisch; chaotisch; voller Aktivitäten
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
Mein Zeitplan war in letzter Zeit hektisch mit aufeinanderfolgenden Besprechungen.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

injektieren
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
Die Krankenschwester wird den Impfstoff in den Arm des Patienten injizieren.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

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

default

Zahlungsverzug
Meaning
failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan
Example
The company defaulted on its loan payments.
Das Unternehmen ist in Zahlungsverzug geraten.
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

Schmied
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
Der Schmied hämmerte das heiße Eisen zu einem Hufeisen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

minderwertig
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
Dieses Material ist minderwertiger als das, das wir vorher verwendet haben.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

wahrscheinlich
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass es morgen regnet, basierend auf der Wettervorhersage.
B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

Stück / Brocken
Meaning
a thick or solid piece of something
Example
She cut the cake into large chunks.
Sie schnitt den Kuchen in große Stücke.
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

Entwicklungsregionen
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
Verschmutzung betrifft am meisten Entwicklungsregionen.
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

tsunami
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
Der Tsunami verwüstete die Küstenstadt und ließ Tausende von Menschen obdachlos.
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

Tiefe; die Qualität, intensiv oder tief zu sein
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
Die Tiefe des Ozeans in diesem Bereich erreicht über dreitausend Meter.
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

alphabetisch
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
Die Namen sind alphabetisch im Register geordnet.
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

kolonial
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
Koloniale Herrschaft unterdrückte die lokale Regierung.
B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

ökologisches Gleichgewicht
Meaning
A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.
Example
Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.
Die Aufrechterhaltung des ökologischen Gleichgewichts ist für einen nachhaltigen Planeten entscheidend.
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

Spendenaktion
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
Die Organisation organisiert eine Spendenaktion.
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

Stimmzettel
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
Die Wähler gaben ihren Stimmzettel bei der Wahl ab.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

getrennt
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
Sie beschlossen, zur Konferenz getrennt zu reisen.
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

nur
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
Sie versuchte nur zu helfen.
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

wählerisch
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
Das Kind ist sehr wählerisch bei dem, was es isst.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

agrarisch
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
Agrarische Fortschritte verbessern die Ernährungssicherheit.
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

marin
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
Maritime Ökosysteme sind sehr empfindlich gegenüber menschlicher Aktivität.
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

kontaminieren
Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
Der Fluss wurde durch industrielle Abfälle kontaminiert.
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

Anschuldigungen
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
Die Anschuldigungen wurden von einer internationalen Organisation untersucht.
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

prestigeträchtig
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Die Harvard-Universität ist eine der renommiertesten Universitäten der Welt.
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

parallel
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
Die beiden Straßen verlaufen parallel zueinander über mehrere Meilen.
B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

Fettleibigkeit
Meaning
The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
Example
Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.
Fettleibigkeit erhöht das Risiko für Diabetes und Herzkrankheiten.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

Anerkennung
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
Er erhielt eine Anerkennung für seine Bewerbung.
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

Sexualität
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
Sie sprach offen über ihre Sexualität und Identität.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

Wirbelsäule
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
Er hat sich bei dem Unfall die Wirbelsäule verletzt.
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

koordination
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
Die Koordination zwischen den Teams war einwandfrei.
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

Änderung
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
Die Änderung wurde nicht unterstützt.
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

ruhig
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
Eine ruhige Umgebung fördert Entspannung und Konzentration.
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

Rebellion
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
Die Revolution gegen den König dauerte drei Jahre.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

nüchtern; ernst und nachdenklich; maßvoll
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
Er blieb während der gesamten Feier nüchtern.
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

weitgehend
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
Die Regeln sind in allen Regionen weitgehend ähnlich.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

Ansiedlung; Vereinbarung
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Die frühe Ansiedlung wurde nahe dem Fluss gebaut, um einen einfachen Zugang zum Wasser zu ermöglichen.
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

klären
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
Der Lehrer klärt das schwierige Konzept.
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

ausdrucksvoll
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
Ihre Augen waren so ausdrucksvoll, dass keine Worte nötig waren.
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

wichtige Ressourcen
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
Wasser ist eine der wichtigsten Ressourcen von Bangladesch.
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

vertraulich erzählen
Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
Er vertraute sich seinem besten Freund an.
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

selektiv
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
Die Universität hat einen selektiven Zulassungsprozess für neue Studenten.
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

herrschen
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
Die Königin regierte über sechzig Jahre lang.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

Gerücht
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Es gibt ein Gerücht, dass das Unternehmen im nächsten Jahr fusionieren wird.
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

Schwarm
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
Ein Schwarm Bienen umkreiste den Baum.
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

Pseudonym
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
Mark Twain war das Pseudonym von Samuel Clemens.
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

glücksspiel
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
Er entschloss sich, seine Ersparnisse auf dem Aktienmarkt zu riskieren.
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

terrorismus
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
Die Regierung hat Sicherheitsmaßnahmen verstärkt, um Terrorismus zu verhindern.
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

in der Luft an einem Ort schweben, ohne sich vorwärts oder rückwärts zu bewegen
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
Der Hubschrauber schwebte über der Stadt.
B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

löschen
Meaning
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
Example
Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.
Benutze einen Radiergummi, um die Bleistiftmarken zu löschen.
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

Bewusstlosigkeit
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
Nach dem Unfall war er mehrere Stunden lang bewusstlos.
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

Vermieter
Meaning
a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner
Example
The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.
Der Vermieter stimmte zu, das kaputte Heizsystem zu reparieren, bevor der Winter kam.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

intensivieren
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
Der Sturm wird voraussichtlich über Nacht intensiver werden.
B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

Elendsviertel
Meaning
a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions
Example
The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.
Die Regierung arbeitet daran, die Bedingungen im Elendsviertel zu verbessern.
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

Verfolgung, Streben
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
Er widmete sein Leben dem Streben nach Glück.
B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

Authentizität
Meaning
The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
Example
The authenticity of the document was verified.
Die Authentizität des Dokuments wurde überprüft.
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.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

Hunger
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
Viele Menschen starben während der Hungersnot an Hungertod.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

unversehrt
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
Sie ging unversehrt aus dem Unfall hervor.
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

verlassen
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Bäume verlieren ihre Blätter im Herbst.
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

ewig; ohne Ende; unsterblich; ewigwährend
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
Ihre Liebe schien ewig und unzerbrechlich.
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

irrational Angst; Abneigung
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
Sie hat eine Phobie vor Spinnen.
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

Täuschung
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
Der Täuschung des Zauberers erstaunte das Publikum mit scheinbar unmöglichen Tricks.
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

Trauer
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
Die Familie befindet sich in Trauer um ihre Großmutter.
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

Mohnblume
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Die rote Mohnblume blühte wunderschön im Garten.
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

Kreuzung
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
Die Kreuzung der Main Street und der 5th Avenue ist immer befahren.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

liberal; tolerant; großzügig; fortschrittlich im Denken
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
Sie hat eine liberale Einstellung gegenüber verschiedenen Kulturen und Überzeugungen.
B2 verb /ˈɛmɪˌɡreɪt/

emigrate

auswandern
Meaning
To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
Example
Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.
Viele Menschen sind im 19. Jahrhundert von Europa nach Amerika ausgewandert.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

Ärmel
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Sie krempelte ihre Ärmel hoch, bevor sie mit dem Kochen begann.
B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

Bestandteil / Wähler
Meaning
Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.
Example
The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.
Der Senator traf sich mit seinen Wählern, um lokale Probleme zu besprechen.
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

panisch; ängstlich und furchtsam
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
Die Menge wurde panisch, als der Feueralarm ertönte.
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

schnell springen oder tauchen; scharf fallen
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
Sie ist ins Schwimmbad gesprungen.
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

globale Friedens
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
Weltfrieden erfordert kollektive Anstrengungen.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

Zweig
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
Sie brach einen Zweig vom Baum ab, um ihn als Stock zu benutzen.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

Philosoph
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Sokrates war ein berühmter Philosoph im antiken Griechenland.
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

fehlerhaft
Meaning
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
Example
The device stopped working because it was faulty.
Das Gerät hörte auf zu funktionieren, weil es fehlerhaft war.
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

Schläger / Lärm
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
Er hat einen neuen Tennisschläger für das Match gekauft.
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

High-Tech
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
Das Unternehmen produziert High-Tech-Medizinprodukte.
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

anbieten
Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
Das Unternehmen hat das Hochzeitsessen zubereitet.
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

lang
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
Das Treffen war lang, es dauerte über drei Stunden.