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B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

Koordinator
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
Der Event-Koordinator hat alles perfekt organisiert.
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

veraltet
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
Die Fabrik war mit veralteten Maschinen gefüllt, die die Produktion verlangsamten.
B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

Bedeutung
Meaning
the quality of being worthy of attention; importance
Example
The discovery has great significance for medical research.
Die Entdeckung hat große Bedeutung für die medizinische Forschung.
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

Magnitude; Größe; Bedeutung
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
Die Magnitude des Erdbebens wurde mit 7,5 auf der Richterskala gemessen.
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

Erste-Hilfe-Kasten
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
Ich habe immer einen Erste-Hilfe-Kasten in meinem Auto für Notfälle.
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

Eisenbahn
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
Die Eisenbahn verbindet die Stadt mit mehreren nahegelegenen Städten.
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

Horizonte
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
Das Teleskop öffnet neue Horizonte für die Astronomie.
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

kräftig
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Der kräftige Mann hob die schwere Kiste mit Leichtigkeit.
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

Turban
Meaning
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
Example
The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.
Der Sikh-Mann trug einen bunten Turban.
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

im Freien
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
Wir haben ein Picknick im Freien für das Wochenende geplant.
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

Verfassung
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
Verfassungsreformen sichern die Gleichheit.
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

Vibration
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
Die Vibration des Telefons weckte mich auf.
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

empfindlich
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
Er ist sehr empfindlich über seine Größe.
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

täuschen
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
Er wurde betrogen, um eine gefälschte Uhr zu kaufen.
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

expandieren
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
Das Unternehmen plant, seine Aktivitäten auf neue Märkte auszudehnen.
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

zeichnen
Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
Sie zeichnet wunderschöne Landschaften in ihrer Freizeit.
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

pomodoro
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
Die Pomodoro-Technik verbessert die Produktivität.
C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

Billigproduktion
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
Der Roman wurde von Kritikern als bloße Billigproduktion abgetan.
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

Zutat
Meaning
A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.
Example
Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.
Mehl ist eine wichtige Zutat beim Brotbacken.
A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

Silber
Meaning
a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments
Example
The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.
Der Silberring funkelte im Sonnenlicht.
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

kombination / mischung
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
Dieses Gericht ist eine perfekte Kombination aus süßen und scharfen Aromen.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

unmotiviert
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
Sein unmotivierter Versuch zu studieren brachte keine guten Ergebnisse.
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

leichtgläubig
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
Sie war so leichtgläubig, dass sie jedes Gerücht glaubte.
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

fahren
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
Sie liebt es, am Wochenende entlang der Küste zu fahren.
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

bereitwillig; leicht; ohne Zögern
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Sie stimmte bereitwillig zu, bei dem Projekt zu helfen.
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

Falke
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
Der Falke flog hoch über das Feld und suchte nach Beute.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

nicht brennbar
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
Dieses Material ist incombustibel und sicher für den Bau.
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.
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

Krankenhaus
Meaning
A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.
Example
The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.
Die Schule hatte ein Krankenhaus für kleinere Verletzungen.
A2 noun /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

Exchange

austausch
Meaning
an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return
Example
The exchange of gifts is a common tradition during the holidays.
Der Austausch von Geschenken ist eine verbreitete Tradition während der Feiertage.
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

Hauptgericht
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
Das Signature-Steak des Restaurants wurde als Hauptgericht serviert.
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

Theorie des Lass sie denken, was sie wollen
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
Er folgt der 'Lass sie Theorie' und ignoriert Negativität.
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

abhauen
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
Der Dieb ist abgehauen, bevor die Polizei kam.
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

Foto
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
Ich habe ein Foto vom Sonnenuntergang gemacht.
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

Bigamist
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
Der Mann wurde verhaftet, weil er ein Bigamist war.
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

Fluss
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
Das Unternehmen war während der Umstrukturierung in einem Zustand des ständigen Flusses.
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

entführung
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
Die Polizei untersucht die Entführung des Kindes.
A1 adverb /æz/

As

während; weil; während der Zeit, die
Meaning
in the way that; while; because; during the time that
Example
As you grow older, you become wiser.
Während du älter wirst, wirst du weiser.
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

Disparität
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
Die Disparität zwischen den Ländern muss reduziert werden.
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

Aberglaube
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Ein Spiegel zu zerbrechen bringt sieben Jahre Pech, das ist ein häufiger Aberglaube.
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

Stellvertreter
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
Sie stimmte per Proxy bei der Sitzung ab.
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

abgrenzen
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
Das Land wurde mit Zäunen abgegrenzt, um Streitigkeiten zu vermeiden.
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

fesseln
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
Veraltete Vorschriften fesseln kleine Unternehmen und bremsen Innovationen.
B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

Panne
Meaning
a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape
Example
I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.
Ich musste einen Platten in meinem Fahrradreifen heute Morgen reparieren.
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

Fleck, Schmutzmarke
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
Sie hat versehentlich ihren Lippenstift auf der Serviette verschmiert.
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

schwarze Biene
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
Die schwarze Biene summte um die Blumen im Garten.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

fest
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
Sie glaubte fest an ihre Entscheidung.
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

Schwert
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
Der Ritter zog sein Schwert, um das Schloss zu verteidigen.
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

göttliche Vorsehung
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
Sie glaubten, dass ihr Überleben der göttlichen Vorsehung zu verdanken war.
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

umwandeln
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
Wir können dieses Zimmer in ein Büro umwandeln.
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

Kritischer Punkt
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
An diesem kritischen Punkt müssen wir eine wichtige Entscheidung über unsere Zukunft treffen.
C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

Enthusiasmus
Meaning
great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something
Example
She sang the song with great gusto.
Sie sang das Lied mit großem Enthusiasmus.
C2 noun /ˈlɔːndrəs/

laundress

Wäscherin
Meaning
A woman whose job is washing clothes and linens.
Example
The laundress delivered the freshly cleaned clothes to the household.
Die Wäscherin lieferte die frisch gewaschene Kleidung im Haushalt ab.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

verbieten
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
Das neue Gesetz wird den Einsatz von schädlichen Chemikalien in der Landwirtschaft verbieten.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

rohr / medium
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
Das Kabel wurde in ein schützendes Rohr gelegt.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

chronisch
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
Sie leidet an chronischen Rückenschmerzen.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

Mikrometer
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
Der Ingenieur benutzte ein Mikrometer, um die Dicke des Drahtes zu messen.
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

Testimonien, Empfehlungsschreiben
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
Positive Testimonials können den Ruf eines Unternehmens verbessern.
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

Glück
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

Beziehung
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
Die Lehrerin baute eine starke Beziehung zu ihren Schülern auf.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

nämlich; spezifisch;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
Drei Städte, nämlich Paris, London und Rom, wurden besucht.
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

Prüfling
Meaning
a person who is being tested in an examination
Example
Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.
Jeder Prüfling hatte zwei Stunden Zeit, um den Test abzuschließen.
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

Großzügigkeit
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
Die Großzügigkeit des Milliardärs war in seinen zahlreichen wohltätigen Spenden an Krankenhäuser deutlich sichtbar.
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

Rednerpult
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
Die Professorin legte ihre Notizen auf das Rednerpult, bevor sie ihre Vorlesung begann.
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

entvölkern
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
Der Krieg drohte, die einst blühende Stadt zu entvölkern.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

undurchsichtig
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Farbtönen war fast undurchsichtig.
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

abgedroschene Idee
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
Seine Rede war voll von alten abgedroschenen Ideen über harte Arbeit.
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

Qualität der Arbeit
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
Die Handwerkskunst der handgefertigten Möbel war tadellos.
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

Götzenverehrung
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
Der Priester verurteilte die im Dorf praktizierte Götzenverehrung.
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

Ökotourismus
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
Ökotourismus fördert verantwortungsbewusste Reisen in natürliche Gebiete.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

vorhersehbar
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Seine Reaktionen waren vorhersehbar, basierend auf seinem vergangenen Verhalten.
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

galaxienbezogen
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
Die galaktischen Phänomene, die durch das Teleskop beobachtet wurden, waren faszinierend.
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

Mittel
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
Er hatte nicht das Geld, mit dem er ein neues Haus kaufen konnte.
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

synonym
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
Für viele Leute ist ihr Name Synonym für Großzügigkeit.
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

ungehorsam
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
Das ungehorsame Kind weigerte sich, die Regeln zu befolgen.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

Digraph
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
Im Wort 'Telefon' bilden die Buchstaben 'ph' einen Digraph.
C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

Ausarbeitung / detaillierte Erklärung
Meaning
the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
Example
The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.
Der Lehrer schätzte die Ausarbeitung des Themas durch den Studenten.
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

Fluch
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
Staus sind der Fluch des Stadtlebens.
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

spöttisch
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
Er konnte nicht anders, als einen spöttischen Kommentar über ihr Kleid zu machen.
C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

Glück
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
Der Geruch von verdorbenem Essen ließ ihn gewaltsam erbrechen.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

geneigt
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
Er ist geneigt, den Bedürftigen zu helfen.
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

Freiheitskämpfer
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
Der Freiheitskämpfer widmete sein Leben der Befreiung seines Landes.
B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

Rohmaterialien
Meaning
The basic material from which a product is made.
Example
The factory imports raw materials for production.
Die Fabrik importiert Rohmaterialien für die Produktion.
C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

auffällig darstellen
Meaning
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
Example
The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.
Das Logo des Teams war auf ihren Uniformen eingeblazen.
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

Speichel
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
Der Zahnarzt bat sie, den Speichel aus ihrem Mund zu spuelen.
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

Trailer / Vorschau
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
Der Trailer des Films wurde letzte Woche veröffentlicht.
A1 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛstɪŋ/

interesting

interessant
Meaning
Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.
Example
The documentary about space was very interesting.
Die Dokumentation über den Weltraum war sehr interessant.
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

Finale
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
Das Konzert endete mit einem spektakulären Finale.
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

abkratzen, schürfen
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
Er hat sich das Knie auf dem Fußballplatz aufgeschürft.
A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

rosa
Meaning
pale red color; slightly red
Example
She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.
Sie trug ein schönes rosa Kleid auf der Party.
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Abschiebung
Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
Die Abschiebung von Hunderten von Arbeitern löste internationale Kritik aus.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

Nomenklatur
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
Die chemische Nomenklatur kann für Anfänger schwer verständlich sein.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

Seismograph
Meaning
An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
Example
The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.
Das Seismograph hat ein starkes Beben in der Region erkannt.
A2 verb /kɪs/

Kiss

küssen
Meaning
to touch with the lips as a sign of affection
Example
The mother kissed her baby goodnight.
Die Mutter küsste ihr Baby gute Nacht.
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

Annäherung
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten ein Abkommen, das eine neue Annäherung markierte.
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

Intoleranz
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
Ihre Intoleranz verhinderte, dass sie Menschen mit anderen Glaubensrichtungen akzeptierte.
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

diagnostizieren
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
Der Arzt diagnostizierte ihn mit einer Lungenentzündung.
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

Primat, Affenartige Tiere
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
Menschen werden als Primaten klassifiziert.
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

Apathie
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
Die Schüler zeigten Apathie gegenüber den neuen Regeln.
C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

reisend
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.
Example
The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.
Der reisende Lehrer zog von Dorf zu Dorf, um Kinder zu unterrichten.
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

äußerlich
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
Das Gebäude erschien äußerlich modern, aber innen war es ziemlich altmodisch.
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

junket

Reise oder Feier
Meaning
A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
Example
The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.
Das Unternehmen organisierte eine Reise für Journalisten, um ihr neues Resort zu bewerben.
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

philosophieren
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
Er spricht gerne über das Leben und dessen Bedeutung.
A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

beschreiben
Meaning
to give an account of something in words, including details
Example
She described the scene vividly.
Sie beschrieb die Szene lebendig.
B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

übermäßiges oder unaufrichtiges Loben, um Vorteile zu erlangen
Meaning
to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
Example
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
Er versuchte, seinen Chef zu schmeicheln, um eine Beförderung zu bekommen.
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

billig und auffällig, aber von schlechter Qualität
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
Sie trug eine billige und auffällige Halskette, die leicht zerbrach.
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

Konservierungsstoffe
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
Viele verarbeitete Lebensmittel enthalten schädliche Konservierungsstoffe.
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.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

genießbar
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
Der Picknickkorb war voller köstlicher, genießbarer Sachen.
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

köstlich
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
Sie servierte einen köstlichen Schokoladenkuchen.
B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

Vorstellungskraft; kreative Fähigkeit
Meaning
the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking
Example
Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.
Die Vorstellungskraft der Kinder ermöglicht es ihnen, eine Pappbox in ein Raumschiff oder ein Schloss zu verwandeln.
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

kanadisch
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
Sie liebt die kanadische Kultur und Traditionen.
C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

manipulieren
Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
Die Beweise wurden vor dem Prozess manipuliert.
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

Farbe
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
Der Künstler wählte einen sanften blauen Farbton für den Hintergrund.
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

suchen
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
Er entschied sich, Rat bei seinem Mentor zu suchen.
B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

fähig; kompetent
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
Sie ist in der Lage, komplexe Probleme zu lösen.
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

Festlegung von Standards und vergleichende Analyse
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
Unternehmen nutzen Benchmarking, um ihre Leistung zu bewerten.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

verteidigbar / gerechtfertigt
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
Ihre Entscheidung war rechtlich verteidigenswert.
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

Kosten übernehmen
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
Das Stipendium wird helfen, die Kosten der Ausbildung zu decken.
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbəlˌmaɪndɪd/

feebleminded

dumm oder geistig schwach
Meaning
lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded
Example
The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions.
Der geistig schwache Mann hatte Schwierigkeiten, grundlegende Anweisungen zu verstehen.
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

sich beeilen
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
Wir müssen uns beeilen, sonst kommen wir zu spät.