B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

erheblich; beträchtlich

Meaning

to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially

Example

The price has increased considerably over the past year.

Der Preis ist im letzten Jahr erheblich gestiegen.

B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

abfließen

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

Example

He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.

Er hat die Pasta vor dem Hinzufügen der Sauce abgelassen.

B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

Tundra

Meaning

A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.

Example

Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.

Eisbären streifen durch die eisige Tundra.

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

Bestürzung; Alarm

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

Zu unserer Bestürzung wurde das Konzert aufgrund schwerer Wetterbedingungen abgesagt.

B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

einstimmig

Meaning

With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.

Example

The proposal was unanimously accepted.

Der Vorschlag wurde einstimmig angenommen.

B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

siegreich

Meaning

having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest

Example

The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.

Das siegreiche Team feierte seinen Meisterschaftsgewinn mit großer Freude.

B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

Gen

Meaning

A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.

Example

Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.

Die Augenfarbe wird von den von den Eltern vererbten Genen beeinflusst.

B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

Leidenschaft

Meaning

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

Example

Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.

Ihre Leidenschaft für Musik führte sie dazu, eine professionelle Sängerin zu werden.

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

überwinden

Meaning

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

Example

You can overcome procrastination with planning.

Du kannst die Prokrastination mit Planung überwinden.

B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

Unkraut

Meaning

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant

Example

The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.

Der Garten war voller Unkraut, das entfernt werden musste.

B2 noun /dɒk/

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette

Example

The goat butted the fence with its horns.

B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

dämon

Meaning

an evil spirit or devil

Example

The story was about a demon who haunted the village.

Die Geschichte handelte von einem Dämon, der das Dorf heimsuchte.

B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

tugendhaft; rechtschaffen; moralisch ausgezeichnet;

Meaning

having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent

Example

She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.

Sie ist für ihren tugendhaften Charakter und ehrliche Geschäfte bekannt.

B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

kostbares Juwel

Meaning

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth

Example

The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.

Das antike Halsband zeigte ein seltenes Saphir-Juwel, das von Diamanten umgeben war.

B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

Ausruf

Meaning

A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.

Example

She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.

Sie stieß einen Ausruf der Freude aus, als sie die Nachricht hörte.

B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

unterbringen

Meaning

To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.

Example

The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

Das Hotel kann bis zu 200 Gäste unterbringen.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

Störung

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

Die Proteste endeten in einer Störung, als die Menge gewalttätig wurde.

B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

Erzählung

Meaning

The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.

Example

The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.

Die Erzählung des Films wurde von einem berühmten Schauspieler gemacht.

B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

zugeben

Meaning

to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly

Example

She finally conceded that she was wrong.

Sie gab schließlich zu, dass sie Unrecht hatte.

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

Genehmigung / Erlaubnis

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

Der Pilot erhielt die Genehmigung, das Flugzeug zu landen.

B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

dumm; stumm; idiotisch

Meaning

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

Example

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

Sie blieb während des gesamten Treffens stumm.

B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

Desinfektionsmittel

Meaning

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

Example

The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.

Der Reiniger sprühte Desinfektionsmittel auf den Tisch.

B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

Rangliste

Meaning

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

Example

His ranking in the competition improved after each round.

Seine Rangliste in der Konkurrenz verbesserte sich nach jeder Runde.

B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

Komplikation

Meaning

A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.

Example

His illness led to serious complications after surgery.

Seine Krankheit führte nach der Operation zu schweren Komplikationen.

B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

schmuggeln

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

Die Bande versuchte, Gold über die Grenze zu schmuggeln.

B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

während

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

Example

She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.

Sie bevorzugt Tee, während er Kaffee mag.

B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

verschreiben

Meaning

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.

Der Arzt verschrieb mir Medikamente gegen meine Erkältung.

B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

republikanisch

Meaning

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

Example

The republican candidate won the election.

Der republikanische Kandidat hat die Wahl gewonnen.

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

übernatürlich

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

Es wurde gesagt, dass das alte Haus übernatürliche Kräfte besitzt.

B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

Vernetzung

Meaning

The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.

Example

Networking is important for career development.

Networking ist wichtig für die berufliche Entwicklung.

B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

künftiger; möglicher;

Meaning

prospective; intending to be; aspiring

Example

The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.

Der künftige Schauspieler übte seine Zeilen jeden Tag.

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

korruption

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

Die Regierung startete eine Kampagne zur Bekämpfung der Korruption in öffentlichen Ämtern.

B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

elektrische Bohrmaschine

Meaning

A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials

Example

He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.

Er benutzte eine elektrische Bohrmaschine, um Löcher in die Wand zu bohren, um Bilder aufzuhängen.

B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

makler

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary

Example

The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.

Der Börsenmakler half mir, mein Geld weise zu investieren.

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

Zimt

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

Zimt wird oft beim Backen und in Desserts verwendet.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

Stirn

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline

Example

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Er wischte den Schweiß von seiner Stirn.

B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

islamisch

Meaning

relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings

Example

The city has many Islamic cultural centers.

Die Stadt hat viele islamische Kulturzentren.

B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

Institut

Meaning

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

Example

The university decided to institute new rules for the library.

Die Universität beschloss, neue Regeln für die Bibliothek einzuführen.

B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

Zauberer

Meaning

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

Example

The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.

Der Zauberer führte erstaunliche Zaubertricks vor.

B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

beispiellos

Meaning

Never done or known before; without previous example.

Example

Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.

Beispiellose Fortschritte in der Wissenschaft veränderten das Leben der Menschen.

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

desinfizieren

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

Die Krankenschwester desinfizierte die Wunde, bevor sie einen Verband anlegte.

B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

Störung

Meaning

the action of interfering with something

Example

The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.

Das Radiosignal wurde durch Störungen von nahegelegenen Elektronikgeräten unterbrochen.

B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

grasbewachsen

Meaning

covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass

Example

The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.

Das grasbewachsene Feld erstreckte sich so weit, wie das Auge reichte.

B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Beute

Meaning

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

Example

Lions prey on zebras in the wild.

Löwen jagen Zebras in der Wildnis.

B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

reif

Meaning

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

Example

She has become a mature and confident leader.

Sie ist eine reife und selbstbewusste Führerin geworden.

B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

ironischerweise

Meaning

in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended

Example

Ironically, the fire station burned down.

Ironischerweise brannte die Feuerwache nieder.

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

einwandern

Meaning

to come to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

He immigrated to Canada five years ago.

Er ist vor fünf Jahren nach Kanada eingewandert.

B2 noun jiːld

yield

Ertrag, Gewinn

Meaning

A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.

Example

The investment yielded high returns last year.

Die Investition erzielte hohe Renditen im letzten Jahr.

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

Erkennung

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

Die Erkennung von Betrug im System war schnell.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

unrentabel

Meaning

not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit

Example

The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.

Das unrentable Geschäft wurde nach drei Jahren gezwungen, zu schließen.

B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

Beerdigung

Meaning

a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation

Example

Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.

Hunderte von Menschen nahmen an der Beerdigung teil, um dem geliebten Lehrer ihre Ehre zu erweisen.

B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

Erstsemester

Meaning

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

Example

The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.

Der Erstsemester fühlte sich nervös an seinem ersten Tag an der Universität.

B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

Matratze

Meaning

a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed

Example

We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.

Wir haben eine neue Matratze für unser Schlafzimmer gekauft.

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

Grausamkeit; unmenschliche Behandlung; Verhalten, das Schmerz verursacht

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

Die Dokumentation deckte die Grausamkeit der industriellen Tierhaltung auf.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

diplomatisch; geschickt im Umgang mit Beziehungen

Meaning

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

Example

She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.

Sie gab eine diplomatische Antwort, um niemanden zu beleidigen.

B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

Reiz

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example

Plants respond to external stimulus.

Pflanzen reagieren auf einen externen Reiz.

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

verschlimmern

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

Das Kratzen des Ausschlags wird den Zustand nur verschlimmern.

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

kompetent; fähig

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

Sie ist eine kompetente Managerin, die alle Aufgaben effizient erledigt.

B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

vereinfachen

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

Der Lehrer vereinfachte die komplexe Gleichung für die Schüler.

B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

Zitat; Kostenangebot

Meaning

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services

Example

The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.

Der Artikel begann mit einem berühmten Zitat von Shakespeare.

B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

Zertifizierung

Meaning

the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification

Example

She received her professional certification after completing the training program.

Sie erhielt ihre berufliche Zertifizierung nach Abschluss des Trainingsprogramms.

B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

verlängern

Meaning

To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.

Example

A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.

Eine gesunde Ernährung hilft, die Lebenserwartung zu verlängern.

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

gesetzgeberisch

Meaning

relating to the making of laws

Example

The legislative body passed the new tax bill.

Das gesetzgebende Gremium hat das neue Steuergesetz verabschiedet.

B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

eine Spielkarte mit einem Bild eines Hofnarren, die als Jokerkarte verwendet wird; eine Person, die gerne Witze macht

Meaning

a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking

Example

He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.

Er benutzte die Jokerkarte, um seine gewinnende Hand im Pokerspiel zu vervollständigen.

B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

atomare gewohnheiten

Meaning

Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time

Example

Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.

Die Entwicklung atomarer Gewohnheiten führt zu langfristigem Erfolg.

B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

nutzung

Meaning

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Example

Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.

Die erhöhte Nutzung von Kunststoff erfordert ein besseres Abfallmanagement.

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

revolutionär

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

Revolutionäre Ideen verändern die Industrie.

B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

Orchester

Meaning

a large group of musicians playing different instruments together

Example

The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.

Das Orchester hat beim Konzert wunderschön gespielt.

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respektabel

Meaning

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

Example

He comes from a respectable family in the community.

Er kommt aus einer respektablen Familie in der Gemeinschaft.

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

selbstmord

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

Psychische Gesundheitsfachkräfte arbeiten daran, Selbstmord zu verhindern.

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

Punk

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

Er ist immer in Punk-Musik und Mode interessiert gewesen.

B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

Wortbildung

Meaning

the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language

Example

Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.

Die Wortbildung ist ein Teil der Linguistik.

B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

maßgeschneidert

Meaning

Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

Example

He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.

Er trug einen maßgeschneiderten Anzug, der seine Figur perfekt ergänzte.

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

Vorratskammer

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

Sie füllte die Vorratskammer mit frischen Lebensmitteln für die Woche.

B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

Kontinuität

Meaning

the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time

Example

Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.

Die Aufrechterhaltung der Kontinuität in der Führung ist entscheidend für die organisatorische Stabilität.

B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

Flotte

Meaning

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

Example

The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.

Die Marine setzte ihre gesamte Flotte für die Übung ein.

B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

mathematisch

Meaning

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

Example

The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.

Die mathematische Gleichung war schwer zu lösen.

B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

biologische Landwirtschaft

Meaning

Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

Biologische Landwirtschaft verbessert die Gesundheit des Bodens und reduziert die Verschmutzung.

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

Staatsanwalt

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

Der Staatsanwalt argumentierte, dass der Angeklagte des Verbrechens schuldig war.

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 /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

Ausflug

Meaning

a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment

Example

They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.

Sie hatten einen schönen Ausflug zum Strand am letzten Wochenende.

B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

vergehen

Meaning

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Example

Many soldiers perished in the war.

Viele Soldaten sind im Krieg gefallen.

B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

Begräbnisstätte

Meaning

A place where a dead body is buried.

Example

The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.

Die Begräbnisstätte der Märtyrer war nahe am Flussufer.

B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

katastrophal

Meaning

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

Example

The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.

Der Hurrikan hatte katastrophale Auswirkungen auf die Stadt.

B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

Faltblatt; Flugblatt

Meaning

a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free

Example

She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.

Sie verteilte Flugblätter über die Umweltkampagne.

B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

tropfen

Meaning

to fall or let fall in drops

Example

Water was dripping from the broken pipe.

Wasser tropfte aus dem defekten Rohr.

B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

Hymne

Meaning

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

Example

The national anthem was played before the football match.

Die Nationalhymne wurde vor dem Fußballspiel gespielt.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

markant

Meaning

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

Example

The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.

Das Restaurant ist bekannt für seine markanten Geschmacksrichtungen.

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

extreme körperliche oder geistige Qual; intensiver Schmerz

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

Er war nach dem Unfall in Agonie.

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

verfügbarkeit

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

Die Verfügbarkeit von sauberem Wasser ist entscheidend für die Gesundheit.

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

unhöflich

Meaning

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

Example

He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.

Er sprach unhöflich mit dem Kellner trotz des guten Services.

B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

Asteroid

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

Der Asteroidengürtel liegt zwischen den Umlaufbahnen von Mars und Jupiter.

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.

B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

Reife

Meaning

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

Example

With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.

Mit dem Alter kommen Weisheit und emotionale Maturität.

B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

verhaltensbezogen

Meaning

relating to the way a person or animal acts

Example

The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.

Der Psychologe untersuchte die Verhaltensmuster des Kindes.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

beschränkt auf eine bestimmte Person, Gruppe oder Gebiet; nicht mit anderen geteilt

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

Das Hotel bietet exklusiven Zugang zu einem privaten Strand.

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

verbal, durch Worte ausgedrückt

Meaning

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

Example

Verbal communication is essential in most situations.

Verbale Kommunikation ist in den meisten Situationen wichtig.

B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

thermisch

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

Sie trug eine thermische Jacke, um im Winter warm zu bleiben.

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

Mannschaft

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

Das Fußballteam trainierte hart vor dem Meisterschaftsspiel.

B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

unüberlegt, leichtfertig

Meaning

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

Example

It was a rash decision to invest without research.

Es war eine leichtfertige Entscheidung, ohne Recherche zu investieren.

B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

dorn

Meaning

a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance

Example

Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.

Vorsicht vor den Dornen am Rosenstrauch.

B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

erpressen

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

Er versuchte, sie zu erpressen, indem er mit der Veröffentlichung der Dokumente drohte.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

Piraterie

Meaning

the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material

Example

Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.

Softwarepiraterie kostet Unternehmen jährlich Milliarden von Dollar.

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

Fehler

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

Der Fertigungsfehler führte dazu, dass das Produkt nach nur einer Woche fehlschlug.

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

Work-Life-Balance

Meaning

The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.

Example

Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.

Ein Work-Life-Balance zu erreichen reduziert Stress und verbessert die Produktivität.

B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

grafisch; visuell; lebendig;

Meaning

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

Example

The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.

Das grafische Design war farbenfroh und auffällig.

B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

engelhafter

Meaning

Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.

Example

The child had an angelic smile.

Das Kind hatte ein engelhaftes Lächeln.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

inkonsistent

Meaning

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Example

His answers were inconsistent and confusing.

Seine Antworten waren inkonsistent und verwirrend.

B2 noun draʊt

drought

Dürre

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Example

Drought impacts crop growth significantly.

Dürre beeinträchtigt das Wachstum der Ernte erheblich.

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

bezogen auf Chirurgie

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

Sie unterzog sich einer chirurgischen Behandlung, um den Schaden zu reparieren.

B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

täuschen

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

Er versuchte, seine Freunde mit einer falschen Geschichte zu täuschen.

B2 noun /foʊm/

Foam

Schaum

Meaning

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid; frothy white mass

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, creating white foam on the shore.

Die Wellen krachten gegen die Felsen und erzeugten weißen Schaum am Ufer.

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

verantwortlich; verpflichtet;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

Das Unternehmen ist für Schäden verantwortlich, die durch seine fehlerhaften Produkte verursacht wurden.

B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

kritzeln

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

Das Kind kritzelte überall an der Wand.

B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

zeitlos

Meaning

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

Example

The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.

Die zeitlose Schönheit des Gemäldes hat Kunstliebhaber über Generationen hinweg fasziniert.

B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

färben

Meaning

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

Example

She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.

Sie wird morgen ihre Haare blond färben.