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A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

cool, ruhig, beeindruckend
Meaning
moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive
Example
She kept a cool head during the crisis.
Sie behielt einen kühlen Kopf während der Krise.
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

unnötigerweise
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
Mach dir keine unnötigen Sorgen über die Prüfung.
A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

aus
Meaning
away from a place, position, or time; not functioning
Example
He turned off the light before leaving the room.
Er schaltete das Licht aus, bevor er den Raum verließ.
C1 adjective /fəˈnætɪkəl/

fanatical

fanatisch
Meaning
showing extreme enthusiasm or obsession
Example
She has a fanatical interest in collecting vintage stamps.
Sie hat ein fanatisches Interesse am Sammeln von alten Briefmarken.
B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

eifrig; enthusiastisch; begierig; aufgeregt
Meaning
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
Example
She was eager to start her new job.
Sie war begierig darauf, ihren neuen Job zu beginnen.
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

Sprach-Apps
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
Sprach-Apps machen das Lernen einfacher.
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

anstrengend
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
Der Bergaufstieg war eine anstrengende Aufgabe.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

auftriebsfähig, heiter
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
Sie blieb trotz der Schwierigkeiten aufmunternd.
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

befreien
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
Ich muss das Haus von all dem Chaos befreien.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

glaubwürdig
Meaning
able to be believed; convincing
Example
Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.
Ihre Erklärung war glaubwürdig genug, um den Ausschuss zu überzeugen.
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

Umweltzerstörung
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
Umweltzerstörung bedroht die Biodiversität.
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.
A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

teuer
Meaning
costing a lot of money
Example
That car is too expensive for me to buy.
Dieses Auto ist mir zu teuer, um es zu kaufen.
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

fantasievoll, unrealistisch
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
Die Geschichte war zu fantasievoll, um wahr zu sein.
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

leistungsbezogen
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
Leistungsbezogene Rekrutierung stärkt die Arbeitskräfte.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

untreu
Meaning
not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment
Example
He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.
Er war seiner Frau viele Jahre untreu.
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Futter oder Köder, um Fische oder Tiere anzulocken; absichtlich provozieren oder stören.
Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
Er benutzte Würmer als Köder, um Fische zu fangen.
B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

erlauben
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
Der Lehrer erlaubt den Schülern, Taschenrechner während der Prüfung zu benutzen.
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

ohne Protest akzeptieren
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
Sie beschloss, den Wünschen ihrer Eltern ohne Protest zuzustimmen.
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

unterdrückbar
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
Die Bewegung erwies sich als kaum unterdrückbar.
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

Zielsetzung
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
Effektive Zielsetzung hilft Einzelpersonen, fokussiert und motiviert zu bleiben.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

Viper
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
Die Viper wickelte sich auf, als sie Gefahr spürte.
C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

Verkleidung
Meaning
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature
Example
He approached in the guise of a friend.
Er näherte sich in der Verkleidung eines Freundes.
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

magisteriell
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
Der Professor sprach während des Vortrags in einem magisteriellen Ton.
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

köstlich
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
Das Restaurant servierte eine köstliche Mahlzeit.
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

entscheidend
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
Erneuerbare Energien spielen eine entscheidende Rolle für die Nachhaltigkeit.
A1 verb /æd/

add

hinzufügen
Meaning
to join something to something else; to include
Example
Please add sugar to my coffee.
Bitte fügen Sie Zucker zu meinem Kaffee hinzu.
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

schlingen
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
Die Kinder schlangen ihr Essen in Minuten.
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

sicherlich
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
Du wirst die Prüfung sicherlich bestehen, wenn du hart lernst.
C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

Medaille
Meaning
a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture
Example
She wore a gold medallion around her neck.
Sie trug ein goldfarbenes Medaillon um ihren Hals.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

unentschuldbar
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
Sein unhöfliches Verhalten war unentschuldbar.
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

Tennis
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
Er spielt gerne Tennis mit seinen Freunden am Wochenende.
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

ausgestoßen
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Ausgestoßener in seiner neuen Schule.
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

Biene
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
Die Biene sammelte Nektar von der Blume.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

ableitbar
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
Die Lösung ist aus den bereitgestellten Daten ableitbar.
A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

üblich
Meaning
habitually or typically occurring or done
Example
It’s our usual meeting spot.
Es ist unser üblicher Treffpunkt.
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

verbesserung
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
Es gab eine signifikante Verbesserung seiner Gesundheit.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

schattig; verdächtig; unehrlich;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
Der schattige Geschäftsmann machte einen verdächtigen Deal.
B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

fokussiert
Meaning
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
Example
Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.
Während der Arbeitszeit fokussiert zu bleiben, steigert die Produktivität.
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

kariert
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
Er hatte eine karierten Karriere mit vielen Höhen und Tiefen.
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

Legierung
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Bronze ist eine Legierung aus Kupfer und Zinn.
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

beherrschen
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
Er neigt dazu, über seine jüngeren Kollegen zu herrschen.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

gesund; förderlich für körperliches oder moralisches Wohlbefinden
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
Gesundes Essen ist wichtig für gute Gesundheit.
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

Leistung
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
Der Aufstieg zum Mount Everest war eine bemerkenswerte Leistung.
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

Tourniquet
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
Der Sanitäter legte ein Tourniquet an, um die Blutung zu stoppen.
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

durch Ablagerung von Kalziumsalzen verhärten
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
Im Laufe der Zeit begann das Gewebe zu verkalken und verlor seine Flexibilität.
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

buchliebend; wissenschaftlich
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
Sie war für ihre buchliebende Natur und ihre Liebe zur Literatur bekannt.
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

aufblühend
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
Die aufblühenden Bäume machten den Park wunderschön.
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

überschwemmt
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
Der Markt war überschwemmt mit billigen importierten Waren.
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

Formel
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
Der Wissenschaftler entdeckte eine neue Formel für das Medikament.
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

evangelisch
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
Sie wuchs in einer evangelischen Kirchengemeinde auf.
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

Biographie
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
Die Bibliothek hat eine alte Biographie des Dichters.
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

Knospe
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
Die Rosenknospe wird in wenigen Tagen zu einer schönen Blume erblühen.
C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

Memorisierung
Meaning
The process of learning or committing something to memory
Example
Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.
Die Memorierung wichtiger Informationen ist entscheidend für Prüfungen.
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

Isolation
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
Der Patient wurde in Isolation gehalten, um die Ausbreitung der ansteckenden Krankheit zu verhindern.
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

stabil
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
Er hielt seine Hand stabil, während er das Bild malte.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

Koma
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
Der Patient blieb mehrere Wochen im Koma.
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

Kosten senken, Mitarbeiter entlassen
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
Das Unternehmen musste aufgrund finanzieller Schwierigkeiten Mitarbeiter entlassen.
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

entwurzeln
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
Sie haben den alten Baum aus dem Garten gerodet.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

vorherrschend
Meaning
Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.
Example
The predominant color in the painting is blue.
Die vorherrschende Farbe in dem Bild ist Blau.
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

Extrapolation
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
Seine Extrapolation der Marktentwicklungen half bei der finanziellen Planung.
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

Schleifenrosette
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
Der Soldat trug eine rote Schleifenrosette auf seiner Mütze.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

Pfauenblume
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
Der Pfauenzweiflorbaum blüht im Sommer mit auffälligen orangen Blumen.
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

beflecken
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
Seine Hände waren nach der Schlacht mit Blut befleckt.
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

Benehmen
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
Ihr Benehmen während der Zeremonie beeindruckte alle.
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

schnellste
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
Usain Bolt ist der schnellste Läufer der Welt.
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

mit offenem Mund starren
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
Die Menge starrte mit offenem Mund auf den erstaunlichen Zaubertrick.
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

nicht trennbares Leerzeichen
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
Verwenden Sie   in HTML, um ein Leerzeichen hinzuzufügen, das nicht in eine neue Zeile bricht.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

hydrologischer Zyklus
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
Der hydrologische Zyklus stellt die kontinuierliche Wasserbewegung in der Natur sicher.
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

vorbeugen
Meaning
to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
Example
The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.
Die Regierung ergriff Maßnahmen, um eine Krise durch die Einführung neuer Politiken zu verhindern.
A2 noun /test/

test

Test
Meaning
A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.
Example
Vehicle tests reduce emissions.
Fahrzeugtests verringern die Emissionen.
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

Glück
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

inzwischen
Meaning
at the same time; during the same period
Example
She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.
Sie kochte das Abendessen, während er den Tisch deckte.
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

kreative Ausstellungen
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
Die kreativen Ausstellungen hoben die Möglichkeiten des Recyclings hervor.
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

sollte
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
Du solltest für deine Prüfungen lernen.
C1 noun /moʊˈtiːf/

motif

Motiv
Meaning
A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a work of art or literature.
Example
The motif of love is central to the novel.
Das Motiv der Liebe steht im Zentrum des Romans.
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.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

sich übermäßig unterwürfig verhalten
Meaning
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
Example
He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.
Er weigerte sich, den unvernünftigen Forderungen zu gehorchen.
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.
A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

Schlafzimmer
Meaning
A room used for sleeping in.
Example
The children were playing in the bedroom.
Die Kinder spielten im Schlafzimmer.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

Notizen oder Kommentare hinzufügen
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Der Lehrer bat die Schüler, das Gedicht mit ihren Interpretationen zu annotieren.
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

Neo-Darwinismus
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
Der Neo-Darwinismus kombiniert Darwins Theorie der natürlichen Selektion mit moderner Genetik.
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

Änderung
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
Der Schneider nahm eine Änderung am Anzug vor.
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

respektlos
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
Die respektlosen Witze des Komikers haben einige Zuschauer beleidigt.
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

verfallen
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
Das Fleisch begann bei der Hitze zu verfallen.
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

Punkt
Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
Sie malte einen roten Punkt auf das Papier.
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

Substitution
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
Die Substitution des alten Systems durch das neue war schwierig.
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

elegant; geschmeidig; verfeinert; mit Schönheit der Bewegung oder des Verhaltens
Meaning
elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner
Example
The dancer moved with graceful elegance.
Die Tänzerin bewegte sich mit graziöser Eleganz.
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

Diamant
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
Sie trug einen Diamantring an ihrem Finger.
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

amerikanisch
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
Sie ist eine amerikanische Bürgerin.
C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

absprechen
Meaning
to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim
Example
He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.
Er legte seine Treue zum alten Regime ab.
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.
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

komplementär; lobend; kostenlos angeboten als Höflichkeit
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
Das Hotel bietet kostenloses Frühstück für alle Gäste an.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

Horizont
Meaning
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
Example
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
Die Sonne verschwand unter dem Horizont.
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

zusammenstellen
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
Die Sekretärin ordnete die Berichte vor dem Meeting an.
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

erschrecken
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
Der laute Donner hat die Kinder erschreckt.
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

auf respektable Weise; anständig;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
Sie war respektabel gekleidet für das Interview.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

Hang; schräg verlaufendes Gelände
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Wir gingen den steilen Hang des Berges hinauf.
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

schwacher Wunsch
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
Sein Interesse an Malerei wuchs nie über einen schwachen Wunsch hinaus.
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmətri/

optometry

Optometrie
Meaning
The practice or profession of examining the eyes and prescribing corrective lenses.
Example
She studied optometry at the university to become an eye specialist.
Sie studierte Optometrie an der Universität, um Augenärztin zu werden.
C1 noun /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/

inactivity

Inaktivität
Meaning
the state of not being active physically or mentally; lack of action
Example
Prolonged inactivity can negatively affect both physical and mental health.
Längere Inaktivität kann die körperliche und geistige Gesundheit beeinträchtigen.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

stur
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
Er war zu stur, um seinen Fehler zuzugeben.
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

Ohrstöpsel
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
Er trug Ohrstöpsel, um während der lauten Nacht zu schlafen.
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

Heimatbezirk
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
Er kehrte nach vielen Jahren in seinen Heimatbezirk zurück.
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

irgendwo
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
Du kannst dich in diesem Restaurant hinsetzen, wo du möchtest.
A2 noun /fluː/

flu

Grippe
Meaning
a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza
Example
She stayed home because she had the flu.
Sie blieb zu Hause, weil sie die Grippe hatte.
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.
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

Statik
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
Sie studiert Statik im Rahmen ihres Ingenieurstudiums.
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

Geschwister
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
Geschwister werden normalerweise auf der gleichen Ebene in einem Familienstammbaum platziert.
A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

falsch
Meaning
not correct or true; mistaken
Example
It is wrong to cheat on a test.
Es ist falsch, bei einer Prüfung zu schummeln.
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

Unwahrscheinlichkeit
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
Die Unwahrscheinlichkeit, zweimal die Lotterie zu gewinnen, hielt sie nicht davon ab, Tickets zu kaufen.
A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

Nachmittag
Meaning
The part of the day between noon and evening.
Example
We met in the afternoon for coffee.
Wir trafen uns am Nachmittag auf einen Kaffee.
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

Rektitüde
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
Seine Rektitüde verschaffte ihm Respekt in der Gesellschaft.
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

Fähigkeit und Fertigkeit
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
Seine Fähigkeit in Verhandlungen half, den Deal erfolgreich abzuschließen.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

baufällig
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Sie lebten in einem baufälligen alten Haus am Rande der Stadt.
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

Schlüsselart
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
Wölfe sind eine Schlüsselart, die die Bestände von Beutetieren reguliert.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

ledig
Meaning
Not married; single.
Example
He is thirty-five and still unmarried.
Er ist fünfunddreißig und immer noch ledig.
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

Stärke
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
Kochen ist definitiv ihre Stärke.
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

negative Auswirkungen
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
Die Nutzung von Plastik hat negative Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

dick oder rund
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Die Katze war dick und gut genährt.
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

pflanzenfressend
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
Kühe sind pflanzenfressende Tiere, die auf Gras grasen.