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B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

Zustimmung
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
Sie gab ihre Zustimmung vor der Operation.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

waldreich
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
Das Ferienhaus war in einer waldreichen Landschaft mit hohen Bäumen gelegen.
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

dramatisch
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
Der Umsatz stieg dramatisch nach der Kampagne.
C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

Lebensfreude
Meaning
The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.
Example
The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.
Die Lebensfreude des Kindes erhellte den gesamten Raum.
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

Schwätzer
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
Der sogenannte Heiler wurde als Schwätzer entlarvt.
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

verwirrt
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
Sie schien nach so vielen Fragen verwirrt zu sein.
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

warum
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
Warum bist du heute zu spät?
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

Nicht-Kämpfer
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
Die Rotkreuzmitarbeiter wurden im Konflikt als Nicht-Kämpfer behandelt.
A2 noun /pɒt/

Pot

Topf
Meaning
a deep round container used for cooking food
Example
She put the vegetables in a large pot to make soup.
Sie legte das Gemüse in einen großen Topf, um Suppe zu machen.
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

Frucht
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
Die Mango ist mein Lieblingsfrucht.
B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

schießen / ein Foto machen
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
Er hat gelernt, wie man mit einem Bogen und Pfeil schießt.
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

Schlange; Reihe
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
Wir mussten in einer langen Schlange warten, um die Kinokarten zu kaufen.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

Einsperrung
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
Der Gefangene ertrug Jahre der Einsperrung.
A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

knowledge

Wissen
Meaning
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Example
Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.
Das Wissen über das Universum wächst durch Forschung.
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

Geliebter
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
Der geheime Geliebte wurde endlich enthüllt.
B1 adjective /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic

athletisch, kräftig
Meaning
physically strong, fit, and active; related to athletes or sports
Example
She has an athletic body because she exercises regularly.
Sie hat einen athletischen Körper, weil sie regelmäßig Sport treibt.
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

Bischof
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
Der Bischof hielt eine kraftvolle Predigt während des Sonntagsgottesdienstes.
C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

Annalen
Meaning
Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.
Example
Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.
Ihr Name wird in den Annalen der Wissenschaft verewigt.
A2 noun /dɒl/

doll

Puppe
Meaning
a small toy resembling a human figure, especially for children
Example
The little girl hugged her favorite doll tightly.
Das kleine Mädchen umarmte ihre Lieblingspuppe fest.
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

ändern
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
Sie änderten den Vertrag, um neue Bedingungen hinzuzufügen.
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

laut feiern
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
Sie blieben die ganze Nacht wach, um nach dem Sieg zu feiern.
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

kontextualisieren
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
Der Lehrer hat das historische Ereignis kontextualisiert, um es für die Schüler relevanter zu machen.
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

Abkürzung
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA ist eine Abkürzung für National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

Rezital
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
Sie gab ein Klavierrezital in der Konzerthalle.
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

stark
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
Sie glaubt stark an die Kraft des positiven Denkens.
B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

relativ
Meaning
in comparison to something else; quite; fairly
Example
The weather is relatively warm today.
Das Wetter ist heute relativ warm.
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

Pfund
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
Der Preis des Buches beträgt fünf Pfund.
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

Pragmatismus
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
Sein Pragmatismus half, die Finanzkrise zu lösen.
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.
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

Nähe
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
Die Nähe ihrer Häuser machte sie zu engen Freunden.
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

uneingeschränkte Freiheit
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
Sie genoss uneingeschränkte Freiheit in ihrem neuen Leben im Ausland.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

Vorwand, Schein
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
Seine Freundlichkeit war nur ein Vorwand, um Vertrauen zu gewinnen.
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

unehrlich; betrügerisch; täuschend
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
Der unehrliche Verkäufer versuchte, ihnen ein kaputtes Auto zu verkaufen.
B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

politisch
Meaning
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
Example
The political agenda included autonomy.
Die politische Agenda umfasste Autonomie.
A2 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/

grocery

Lebensmittelgeschäft
Meaning
A store that sells food and household supplies.
Example
She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.
Sie ging zum Lebensmittelgeschäft, um Gemüse zu kaufen.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

zurückkehren
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
Das System wird nach dem Update auf die ursprünglichen Einstellungen zurückkehren.
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

eine verdrehte oder gebogene Form; die Handlung, sich aus der normalen Form zu winden
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
Die Kontorsion des Kunstturners verblüffte das Publikum.
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

variabel
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
Das Wetter war diese Woche sehr variabel.
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

Gladiator
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
Der Gladiator kämpfte tapfer in der Arena.
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

unterschlagen
Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
Der Buchhalter wurde verhaftet, weil er Unternehmensgelder veruntreut hatte.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

exonerate

entlasten
Meaning
To clear someone from blame or accusation.
Example
The court exonerated her from all charges.
Das Gericht hat sie von allen Anklagen entlastet.
C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

weibliche Vorfahrin
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
Sie entdeckte, dass ihre weibliche Vorfahrin aus einem kleinen Dorf in Bengalen stammte.
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

annehmen
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
Ich nehme an, dass er zu spät zur Besprechung kommen wird.
A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

Krankheit
Meaning
A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.
Example
She missed school due to a serious illness.
Sie hat die Schule wegen einer schweren Krankheit verpasst.
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

messbar; quantifizierbar
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
Der Erfolg des Projekts war an den gestiegenen Verkäufen messbar.
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

Hilfe
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
Die Wohltätigkeit leistete den Flutopfern Hilfe.
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

Schnelligkeit
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
Der Soldat bewegte sich mit großer Schnelligkeit, um die Nachricht zu überbringen.
A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

Spielzeug
Meaning
an object for children to play with
Example
The child received a toy car for his birthday.
Das Kind erhielt ein Spielzeugauto zum Geburtstag.
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

taktlos
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
Seine taktlose Bemerkung hat alle im Treffen in Verlegenheit gebracht.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

wechseln, alternativ
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
Die Studenten wechseln sich zwischen Online- und Offline-Kursen ab.
B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

Unglück
Meaning
the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction
Example
Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.
Ihr ständiges Unglück beeinflusste alle um sie herum.
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

übertrieben
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
Die Kontroverse wurde von den Medien übertrieben dargestellt.
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

unterdrücken
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
Sie versuchte ein Lachen während des ernsten Treffens zu unterdrücken.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

evaluativ
Meaning
Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.
Example
The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.
Die evaluative Phase des Projekts beinhaltet die Bewertung seines Erfolgs.
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 /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

Vorwort
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
Das Vorwort des Buches wurde von einem berühmten Historiker geschrieben.
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

wertlos; nutzlos; bedeutungslos
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
Der alte Computer wurde nach den neuen Software-Updates wertlos.
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

nach unten oder nach außen drücken
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
Die gewalttätigen Wellen haben Felsen vom Kliff verdrängt.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

Einfachheit, Natürlichkeit
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
Ihre Artlosigkeit machte sie bei allen beliebt.
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

jemand, der vor Krankheit schummelt
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
Der Manager verdächtigte, dass John ein Malingerer war.
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

Schiedsrichter
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
Der Direktor handelte als der Schiedsrichter im Konflikt zwischen den Schülern.
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

anspruchsrecht geben
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
Angestellte haben Anspruch auf bezahlten Urlaub.
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

Fehlmanagement
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
Fehlmanagement von Plastikmüll verschärft die Verschmutzung.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

anders; nicht ähnlich
Meaning
different from; not similar to
Example
Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.
Im Gegensatz zu seinem Bruder bevorzugt er ruhige Aktivitäten.
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

übereinander legen
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
Der Editor superimposierte den Text über das Bild.
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

sinnlos reden
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
Er redete sinnlos über seine alten Erinnerungen.
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

Schwellung
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
Der Arzt untersuchte die kleine Schwellung an seinem Arm.
B2 noun

Patriot

Patriot
C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

großzügig
Meaning
given generously without holding back
Example
She received unstinting support from her family.
Sie erhielt großzügige Unterstützung von ihrer Familie.
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

Geschirr
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
Das Hotel stellte sauberes Geschirr für die Gäste bereit.
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

schmollen
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
Sie schmollte nach dem Streit in ihrem Zimmer.
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

totpunkt; blockierung
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
Die Verhandlungen erreichten einen toten Punkt, als keine Seite Kompromisse eingehen wollte.
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

anhalten
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
Der Zug hielt plötzlich am Bahnhof.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

bösartig; schädlich
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
Die bösartige Software beschädigte viele Computer.
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

List
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
Er benutzte List, um die Verhandlung zu gewinnen.
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

gewöhnen
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
Die Mönche gewöhnten sich an die Meditation.
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

rasch und effizient
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
Die Bewerbung wurde rasch und effizient bearbeitet.
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

Spaß
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
Wir hatten viel Spaß auf der Party.
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

plündern
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
Die Demonstranten plünderten mehrere Geschäfte während des Protests.
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.
C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

orakular
Meaning
Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements
Example
Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.
Ihre orakularen Worte ließen das Publikum tief nachdenken.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampe
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
Das Auto fuhr die Rampe in die Garage hinauf.
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

Waffe
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
Die Polizei fand eine gefährliche Waffe am Tatort.
C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

Hauptschiff der Kirche
Meaning
the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation
Example
The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.
Der Chor sang wunderschön in der Kirche nave.
B1 adjective /ˈʌpər/

upper

oberen
Meaning
higher in position or rank
Example
The upper floor of the building is under renovation.
Der obere Stock des Gebäudes wird renoviert.
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

indikator
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
Die Arbeitslosenquote ist ein wichtiger Indikator für die wirtschaftliche Gesundheit.
B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

biologische Lebensmittel
Meaning
Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.
Biologische Lebensmittel sind gesünder als verarbeitete Lebensmittel.
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

ordinal
Meaning
Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).
Example
The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.
Die Ordinalzahl 'dritte' zeigt die Position in einer Sequenz an.
B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

entstehen
Meaning
to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce
Example
The tradition originated in ancient times.
Die Tradition entstand in alten Zeiten.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

unaufhaltbare Kraft
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
Das neue Tech-Unternehmen ist zu einer unaufhaltbaren Kraft in der Branche geworden.
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

drehen
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
Die Tänzerin begann sich anmutig auf der Bühne zu drehen.
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

eine Person, die als heilig oder tugendhaft anerkannt wird; eine sehr freundliche oder geduldige Person
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
Mutter Teresa wurde von der katholischen Kirche heiliggesprochen.
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

Tierkreiszeichen
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
Was ist dein Tierkreiszeichen?
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

Allrounder
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
Leonardo da Vinci war ein wahrer Allrounder, der in Kunst, Wissenschaft und Ingenieurwesen hervorragend war.
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

mitfühlend; barmherzig
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
Die mitfühlende Krankenschwester nahm sich zusätzliche Zeit, um die besorgten Patienten zu trösten.
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 /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

Hypotenuse
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
In einem rechtwinkligen Dreieck ist die Hypotenuse immer länger als die beiden anderen Seiten.
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

besorgt
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
Sie war besorgt wegen der bevorstehenden Prüfung.
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

Vergeltung
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
Der Angriff wurde als Vergeltung für den früheren Bombenanschlag durchgeführt.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

trockenresistent
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
Trockenresistente Pflanzen können in trockenen Bedingungen überleben.
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

optional
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
Das Tragen einer Krawatte ist für diese Veranstaltung optional.
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Passagierschiff
Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
Der Luxusliner legte gestern im Hafen an.
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

teilnehmer
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
Jeder Teilnehmer im Marathon erhielt eine Medaille.
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

durchqueren
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
Sie durchquerten die Wüste auf Kamelen.
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

Rahmen
Meaning
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
Example
A strong framework is vital for governance.
Ein starker Rahmen ist entscheidend für die Governance.
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

lebendig
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
Der lebendige alte Mann tanzte mit Freude auf der Hochzeit.
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

austrocknen
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
Die heiße Sonne kann Pflanzen in der Wüste schnell austrocknen.
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

sprachgebrauch
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
Im rechtlichen Sprachgebrauch hat der Begriff eine andere Bedeutung.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

besorgniserregend
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
Der Nachrichtenbericht war für die Öffentlichkeit zutiefst besorgniserregend.
C2 adjective /ˌmɒnəkrəˈmætɪk/

monochromatic

monochromatisch
Meaning
Consisting of or displaying only one color.
Example
The artist created a striking monochromatic painting in shades of blue.
Der Kuenstler schuf ein auffaelliges monochromatisches Gemaelde in Blautoenen.
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

Glück
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

Arbeiter
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
Der Arbeiter arbeitete lange Stunden auf der Baustelle.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

unsicher; gefährlich;
Meaning
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
Example
It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.
Es ist unsicher, nachts alleine in dieser Nachbarschaft zu gehen.
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

vorgewölbte Kiefer
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
Das Fossil zeigte eine deutlich vorgewölbte Kieferskelettstruktur.
B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

Sieg
Meaning
The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
Example
The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.
Der Sieg von Bangladesch am 16. Dezember ist ein Moment des Stolzes.
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

morganatische Ehe
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
Der Prinz trat in eine morganatische Ehe mit einer Bürgerlichen ein.
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

ein Gelübde ablegen
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
Sie legten das Gelübde ab, sich für immer zu lieben.
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

verhalten
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
Ihr ruhiges Verhalten beeindruckte alle während des Treffens.
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

passiv; (Grammatik) Passivform
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
Anstatt die Kontrolle zu übernehmen, blieb er während des Treffens passiv.
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

Zange
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
Der Koch benutzte eine Zange, um den heißen Topf vom Herd zu nehmen.
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

blumenkohl
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
Gerösteter Blumenkohl ist eine leckere und gesunde Beilage.